Sellers have emerged with a vengeance over the past couple of weeks. Earnings are spotty and there was clearly a bit too much exuberance going into this quarter. Yet, after a very poor opening, buyers started to nibble and that helped to rescue markets on Tuesday. What lies ahead? We cover the latest earnings, outlook […]
Markets have seen a pronounced change in appetite for risk over the past couple of weeks. With earnings season now beginning, will that change? Beneath the markets there has been a good amount of carnage that has create a cavity that was open and ready for sellers to step into. A sinkhole of sorts – […]
Rates are rising and equity markets are not too keen on that. The good news is getting too good and that is setting up expectations for more rate hikes to come. China adds stimulus in the form of lower reserve requirements, but after a elongated holiday they close down toward the lows. Earnings season is […]
Trade dispute with Canada appears to be resolved and markets respond positively. Oil prices continue to surge and Fed continues to ratchet rates higher. News on the employment picture are coming that will give us one more piece of evidence about the direction for the economy. Plus, a new Closest to the Pin is announced […]
What to call it? If it looks like a trade-war, swims like a trade-war, and quacks like a trade-war, then it probably is a trade-war. But call it what you will…. Plenty of M&A news this week and an update on the never-ending buybacks that are helping to support markets. The latest on the Hindenburg […]
Hurricane Florence is on her way to the east coast of the U.S. A storm is also starting to build within the fixed income arena that will be explored. Plus – a look at the latest economic reports and stocks to watch. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:02:38 — 43.3MB)Subscribe: RSS
Emerging markets are still under pressure while the U.S. is a bright spot. New Nike ad gets under the skin of many and they are burning their shoes in response. Plus – a look at some interesting news and a few stock ideas. Plus an update on the Closest to The Pin for Canopy Growth […]
Consumer confidence has hit a high not seen since October 2000. With more money in their paychecks from the recent tax cuts, people are back spending again. Markets hitting all-time highs as trade tensions dissipate.421 President Trump has some new political headwinds as some close allies have found themselves in hot water. Plus a new […]
It’s show 420 and we are covering more than markets. Yes, a special section discussing the latest weed news and some stocks to watch. Insights into the recent moves in currencies, crypto and a few odd stories that need to be reviewed. Of course we will also cover economics and other important market moving items […]
Some sideways action and churn in markets as investors digest the latest from around the world. The Turkish Lira takes a dive, now down 80% against the U.S. Dollar in 2018. With earnings season behind us, the next focal point will be how the Fed’s tightening program may be causing markets to seize up out […]
