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Passive Negligence Part II

Apr 19, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

<< Read More: Passive Negligence Part I Almost a year ago, we stumbled upon a topic that is currently generating much discussion in the financial media. In Mm Mm Good, published August 2016, we highlighted the Campbell Soup Company (CPB) and the utility sector to show how yield-starved investors were chasing dividend stocks to dangerously high valuations. The […]

GNC Holdings Shares Soar On Earnings Numbers

Apr 19, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Chances are even if you are not a major health and fitness enthusiast, you have passed by or noticed a GNC. Perhaps you even entered one to see just exactly what they sell, or you are the guy/gal who make it a regular stop for your supplies of health products or “healthier” food products and […]

In Search Of The Next Perfect Trade

Apr 19, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

One of our guests on the podcast last week, Alex Gurevich, is the author of the book The Next Perfect Trade and founder of HonTe Investments, an extension of his own personal family business. HonTe Investments is run with a very simple goal: make money over the long run. Gurevich attempts to make money with a benchmark […]

Goldman Sees Net Hedge Fund Inflows In Second Quarter

Apr 19, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Future hedge fund inflows look positive, according to a Goldman Sachs Capital Introduction team survey. The positive outlook for the hedge fund industry comes as it delivered positive returns for five consecutive months, according to data from HFR. The HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index pushed highe pushed highe by +0.24 percent for the month, doubling the performance of the S&P 500 […]

U.S. Bancorp Beats On Q1 Earnings, Expenses Flare Up

Apr 19, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

U.S. Bancorp (USB – Free Report) reported a positive surprise of 2.5% in first-quarter 2017. The company reported earnings per share of 82 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 80 cents. Results also came ahead of the prior-year quarter earnings of 76 cents. Shares of U.S. Bancorp dropped slightly in the pre-market session, indicating that investors have […]

Is The Bearish Run Over For British Pound ETFs?

Apr 19, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

British Prime Minister Theresa May stunned investors with a surprise announcement to hold a snap general election on June 8, three years ahead of the 2020 schedule. Resistance from opposition parties and members of the House of Lords to Brexit negotiations prompted Theresa May to take this decision. The early election will increase May’s mandate […]

Gold Elliott Wave View: Pullback Ending

Apr 19, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Short term Elliott Wave view in Gold (XAUUSD) suggests that cycle from 4/10 low (1246.92) is unfolded as an impulse Elliott wave structure where Minutte wave ((i)) ended at 1257.2, Minutte wave (ii) ended at 1250.8, Minutte wave (iii) ended at 1279.75, Minutte wave (iv) ended at 1271.69 and Minutte wave (v) of (a) ended at 1295.6 peak. Below […]

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. Revenue & Assets Hit New Records In Q2

Apr 19, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Written by StockNews.com TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: AMTD) early Wednesday posted mixed second quarter earnings results, with profit barely missing expectations, although revenue and client assets both hit new records. The Omaha-based investment brokerage reported: Q2 earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40, which was $0.01 worse than the Wall Street consensus estimate of $0.41. Revenues […]

WTI/RBOB Tumble After Surprise Gasoline Build, Crude Production Hits 20-Month Highs

Apr 19, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Following API’s surprise gasoline build (and small crude draw), DOE confirmed concerns with a surprise build in gasoline inventories. Crude inventories drew down for the 2nd week in a row. WTI prices slipped though as production rose to its highest since Aug 2015. API Crude -840k (-1.4mm exp) Cushing -672k Gasoline +1.374mm (-2mm exp) Distillates -1.8mm DOE Crude -1.034mm (-1.4mm […]

The Hotel Industry’s Plot To Take Down Airbnb Using State Power

Apr 19, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

It is no shocker that the hotel industry has had it in for Airbnb and the entire homesharing economy. However, the New York Times has recently obtained documents that solidify what many free market champions already know: Airbnb has caused an enormous disruption in the traditional hotel sector, and the established industry cartels are determined to regulate homesharing into […]