👉 Markets Calm Despite Iran Sanctions, G20 Meeting This Week

High-end steakhouse chain Del Frisco’s has agreed to be acquired by L Catterton at $8 per share. The deal values the firm at approximately $650 million. Sure, we could warn that these kinds of mergers, along with all the hectic IPO activity this year, are a sign that the overall stock market may be nearing its peak. . [Trading Tips] Good morning. High-end steakhouse chain Del Frisco’s has agreed to be acquired by L Catterton at $8 per share. The deal values the firm at approximately $650 million. Sure, we could warn that these kinds of mergers, along with all the hectic IPO activity this year, are a sign that the overall stock market may be nearing its peak. However, with a 52-week range between $4.61 and $13.55, the buyout price of $8.00 per share proves some truth to the obvious pun here: the stakes could have been higher. Was this email forwarded to you? Get your own! [Sign up here.]( MARKETS DOW 26,727.54 +0.03%  S&P 2,945.35 -0.17%  NASDAQ 8,005.70 -0.32%  *As of market close • Stocks were mostly flat on Monday, as markets looked ahead to the G20 meeting this week.  • Bitcoin surged to nearly $11,000 over the weekend and into weekday trading, and gold rose another 1.4 percent on Monday as well. Today’s TOP TIPS [Markets Calm Despite Iran Sanctions, G20 Meeting This Week]( New sanctions announced against Iranian regime Monday. The stock market was largely calm on Monday, with stocks making an early push to hit new all-time highs. While the S&P 500 index has done so in recent days, the Dow Jones Index is within 100 points of its all-time high. Traders were largely awaiting other events, including the G20 meeting later this week, where there may be some clarity on U.S./China trade relations. President Trump also unveiled sanctions against Iran. » [FULL STORY]( SPONSORED CONTENT [Flip $1,000 into $1.3 Million (without risking A PENNY in the market)]( Former Lehman Brothers executive reveals one of Wall Street’s best kept secrets. A proven system for turning $1,000 into $1.3 Million (or more)—without touching the stock market. In fact, this system is responsible for the most profitable investment of all time! [Click here for details »]( [Sales Surge as McDonald’s Moves to Fresh Beef]( Fast food giant has roaring success with new policy. While many companies have been quick to embrace plant-based meat alternatives, McDonald’s (MCD) has seen sales soar as it made a different move: from frozen beef to fresh beef. One year ago, the company made the switch on its quarter pounder burger, and sales have risen by 30 percent. The company has even gained market share in the “informal eating out” category, a huge move for the fast food giant. » [FULL STORY]( [Insider Activity: NGM Biopharmaceuticals (NGM)]( Another biopharma firm sees insider buying here. Insiders in the pharma and biotech space continue to be bullish near current prices at many companies. The latest insider buys in the space occurred at NGM Biopharmaceuticals (NGM). Column Group LP, already a major owner with more than a 10 percent stake, bought another 34,000 shares late last week. These buys were shown as going to director Peter Svennilson. Director David Goeddel also picked up shares late last week as well. » [FULL STORY]( [Unusual Options Activity: Fastenal (FAST)]( Hardware and construction equipment company may be in for a big drop. A large bet has been made that shares of Fastenal (FAST) will decline 25 percent by January 2021. On Monday, over 2,000 contracts of the January 2021 $25 put options contracts had been traded, against an open interest of 142, representing a 14-fold surge in volume. This bet, with shares currently at $32.50, would need to see shares decline at least 25 percent before paying off. » [FULL STORY]( IN OTHER NEWS  • U.S., Israel, look to Russia for help in [containing Iran](.   • Despite the rise of newer technologies, [peak oil demand may still be over 15 years]( away.   • While yields may be low and supply may be lacking, [investors are still attracted to muni bonds](.   • Wal-Mart-owned Sam’s Club launches an [alcohol delivery program]( through Instacart.   • Americans have found a [new place to acquire debt: Weddings](.   • In merger news, [Eldorado is buying Caesars](, creating America’s largest casino business.   • American-based airline companies are looking to [expand routes overseas]( to boost market share.   • And Bristol-Myers Squibb will [shed a Psoriasis drug t](o close its deal with Celgene.   • In tech, [Comscore raises $20 million](, with an option to take up to $50 million from CVI Investments.   • In corporate developments, Sally Beauty declines 17% on news that [Amazon launches a beauty store]( for professionals.  S&P 500 MOVERS TOP EA 3.85%  CTVA 2.94%  ATVI 2.701%  NEM 2.534%  DOW 2.523%  BOTTOM BMY 7.418%  WAB 6.377%  CELG 5.5%  HBI 5.221%  NLSN 4.571%  Top Rated Energy Stocks 1. 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