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Oil: A Storm Surge

Oil: A Storm Surge

Tropical storm Harvey has the potential to be the first hurricane to hit the Texas coast since 2008 and could be on a path to hit directly into the heart of the U.S. “Refinery Row” which equates to about one-third of capacity and running about 7 million barrels a day. One track of the storm […]
Good Luck

Good Luck

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:15 — 7.6MB) DOW – 87 = 21,812 SPX – 8 = 2444 NAS – 19 = 6278 RUT – 1 = 1369 10 Y – .04 = 2.17% OIL – .06 = 48.35 GOLD + 5.90 = 1291.30 BITCOIN + 0.29% = 4203.23 USD ETHEREUM – 1.81% = 318.06 Stocks […]
Chipotle Mexican Grill: A Quick Lesson In Trending

Chipotle Mexican Grill: A Quick Lesson In Trending

Last week, I thought a quick burst of morning buying in Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) was a potentially bullish sign for the hapless CMG. I anticipated buyers might finally be ready to stave off the relentless selling pressure. I even bought a call option and shares as a part of my speculation. So far, the […]
EURUSD Daily Analysis – Thursday, Aug 24

EURUSD Daily Analysis – Thursday, Aug 24

EURUSD continued its sideways movement in a trading range between 1.1662 and 1.1909. As long as 1.1662 support holds, the sideways movement could be treated as consolidation of the uptrend from 1.0569 (Apr 10 low), and further rise towards 1.2000 could be expected after the consolidation. On the downside, a breakdown below 1.1662 support will […]
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – A Rendezvous With Destiny

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – A Rendezvous With Destiny

“The Unspeakable.  What is this?  Surely, an eschatological image.  It is the void that we encounter, you and I, underlying the announced programs, the good intentions, the unexampled and universal aspirations for the best of all possible worlds.  It is the void that contradicts everything that is spoken even before the words are said; the […]
What’s Hot And What’s Not: Retail Trade Employment Vs Food Services And Drinking Places

What’s Hot And What’s Not: Retail Trade Employment Vs Food Services And Drinking Places

Inquiring minds may be interested in how the retail sector employment is performing vs food services and drinking places employment. Let’s take a look. Retail Trade vs Food Service and Drinking – Thousands of Employees Retail Trade vs Food Service and Drinking – Percent Change from Year Ago Retail trade is not where you want […]
Why The Transports ETF Breakdown May Not Matter

Why The Transports ETF Breakdown May Not Matter

Today began on a down note presumably due to concern that comments President Trump made last night suggested that raising the debt ceiling may be at risk. After the market opened lower it didn’t have any decisive follow through up or down. After a strong day like yesterday, it’s nice to see follow through to […]
Stocks To Watch: NFLX, INFO, MON

Stocks To Watch: NFLX, INFO, MON

Today’s stock picks Long Netflix (NFLX) Long IHS Markit (INFO) Short Monsanto (MON)
HDV: An ETF With Safety, Strength And A Solid Yield

HDV: An ETF With Safety, Strength And A Solid Yield

I’ve advocated for funds that focus on dividend aristocrats for some time. They generally represent some of the best and sturdiest companies in the world and provide a degree of income security that many other investments can’t. The problem is that many of these funds just don’t pay big yields. Funds that invest in long-term […]