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World Out Of Whack: An Absurd Unintended Consequence Of Abnormally Low Rates

World Out Of Whack: An Absurd Unintended Consequence Of Abnormally Low Rates

Market dislocations occur when financial markets, operating under stressful conditions, experience large widespread asset mispricing. Welcome to this week’s edition of “World Out Of Whack” where every Wednesday we take time out of our day to laugh, poke fun at and present to you absurdity in global financial markets in all its glorious insanity. While we enjoy a good […]
USD/CAD Surges Towards 1.35 As Oil Prices Tumble Down

USD/CAD Surges Towards 1.35 As Oil Prices Tumble Down

Dollar/CAD woke up from its range and jumped. The pair trades at 1.3487, some 100 pips up on the day. The next line of resistance is 1.3540, followed by 1.36. Support is at 1.3460 and 1.3380. The Canadian dollar is showing us that it is a commodity currency by reacting to the downfall in the price […]
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                        Another Positive Reaction To CSX Earnings?

E Another Positive Reaction To CSX Earnings?

CSX Corp. (CSX) is expected to report earnings today after market close. The whisper number is $0.44, two cents ahead of the analysts’ estimate and showing some confidence from the WhisperNumber community.  A year ago the company reported earnings of $0.37. CSX has a 67% positive surprise history (having topped the whisper in 34 of […]
It’s Not Like We Weren’t Told

It’s Not Like We Weren’t Told

There was this video from April 11th…… And then the inevitable follow-through……….. At this point, I’d appreciate it if he’d keep his mouth shut, or at least double down. UPDATE – this is from today. Sorry, bully boys.
Edge Therapeutics Announces $18 Million Registered Direct Offering Of Common Stock

Edge Therapeutics Announces $18 Million Registered Direct Offering Of Common Stock

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., April 19, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edge Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:EDGE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel hospital-based therapies in the management of acute, life-threatening conditions, today announced that Edge has entered into a subscription agreement for the sale of shares of its common stock in a registered direct offering with Satter Medical […]
CSX: A Major Question Into Earnings

CSX: A Major Question Into Earnings

CSX Corporation (CSX) is set to report quarterly earnings after hours. Analysts expect revenue of $2.76 billion and EPS of $0.43. The revenue estimate implies a 9% decline sequentially and a 5% increase Y/Y. Investors should focus on the following key items. Will Coal Continue Its Hot Streak? Declining rail traffic defined the economy last […]
Understanding The Five Phases Of Crowdfunding

Understanding The Five Phases Of Crowdfunding

My daughter Rachel was in D.C. this past weekend attending a conference. So my wife Cecily and I hoofed it down from Baltimore and grabbed dinner with her and our son Nick. They started reminiscing about how back in the day you had just three TV channels. When the WB became available, they were ecstatic. […]
How To Invest In Real Estate Without Being A Landlord?

How To Invest In Real Estate Without Being A Landlord?

Real estate investors hope to get a quick return on their initial purchase. While multi-millionaires are often real estate moguls, is this a good investing strategy for the ordinary person? Regular folks don’t realize what being a landlord entails or the time-consuming and expensive problems that may arise. On this financial podcast, find out how […]
Brookfield Business Partners To Buy Loblaw Companies’ Gas Stations For $540 Million

Brookfield Business Partners To Buy Loblaw Companies’ Gas Stations For $540 Million

Written by BNN.ca Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) is selling all 213 of its gas stations across Canada for $540 million to Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE:BBU/TSX:BBU/UN) and its partners. The proposed deal is subject to certain conditions, but is expected to close in this year’s third quarter. Brookfield Business Partners, a unit of Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM/TSX:BAMa), says it sees […]
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                        Is Amex Poised To Beat The Whisper Number?

E Is Amex Poised To Beat The Whisper Number?

American Express (AXP) is expected to report earnings today after market close. The whisper number is $1.32, four cents ahead of the analysts’ estimate and showing confidence from the WhisperNumber community. Whispers range from a low of $1.27 to a high of $1.36.  A year ago the company reported earnings of $1.45. Amex has a […]