Threats or the real deal? We are now closer than ever to a trade war with China as the world watched with horror. A new $200 billion in proposed tariffs hit markets as the game plays on. Stocks have been trying to continue their move higher, but now have more to contend with. Plenty of […]
There is plenty of news that will shape markets this week. From the Fed rate setting meeting on Wednesday to the Singapore Summit. Economic News will be flowing as well as we get a look into inflation numbers for the month and an advanced reading on consumer confidence for June. PLUS – new Fed Limericks […]
Markets back in rally mode – with a few fits and spurts. Everything looks pretty good in the U.S. as small-caps hit new highs. Headwinds are there, but not much is putting a damper on optimism. Economic reports are still signaling good times ahead. Plus: the latest news that needs to be unwrapped and reviewed, […]
Europe in turmoil as Italian politicians were unable to form a government. Major rotation out of European banks and bonds helped to push down the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield. After a week off, not much has changed The tape is very sensitive to any and all headlines. Markets are still in a consolidation mode and […]
Markets appeared to be back in bull mode. Earnings season wraps up with very impressive results. Buybacks are massive and buyers like what they see. There has also been a noticeable lack of headline risk as little mention of tariffs or other negative tones are heard into the mid-term elections. Plus, we take a look […]
Even with an average quarter, big bets are being made on the bright prospects for Apple (AAPL). HUGE buybacks and a dividend hike are the darling of Wall Street – the love affair is rekindled. Unemployment dips below 4% and important inflation data is due this week. Of course we have some great Fed limericks […]
Leaders are hugging it out these days in an attempt to show that all things are just peachy. If only…. Markets are still seeing volatility as rates are rising and the Fed is about to tell us their next move. Earnings season is wrapping up with some good news and bad news. Plus all of […]
Now back, John C. Dvorak will provide some insight on his mysterious disappearance. Earnings season is in overdrive as the 10-Year treasury blows past the psychological 3% level. Is the bond bubble finally bursting? Plus, we announce the winner of the Closest to The Pin for Home Depot (HD) and cover all the important biz […]
Where is JCD? Missed the show this week… Quick solo show with headlines and news tidbits from Andrew. Markets are getting a boost as much of the headline news has subsided. Earnings season is underway and there are a few half-truths that are being spread around that we will get straightened out. Covering a chunk […]
Markets are in a bit a of schizoid state. Every news items seems to bring a new round of massive buying or selling. Fastballs are being thrown and investors are trying their best to hit while blindfolded. Plenty of interesting economic and earnings news items on tap for the next couple of weeks. We will […]
