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4 Hot ETF Deals For Singles’ Day

Nov 10, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Singles’ Day is here and e-shoppers in China will be seen binging on what is touted as the world’s busiest online shopping day. Also known as anti-Valentine’s Day, the date 11.11 is special for those who are single. E-commerce players have a tradition of enjoying a huge rally on the Singles’ Day shopping fervor. Last […]

EC HH Somehow Food Companies Are No Longer Viewed As Stable, Defensive, Attractive Investments

Nov 10, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

For decades the consumer staples sector was viewed by investors as a stable and predictable cash flow generator with above-average dividend yields and below-average volatility. In particular, food companies like Kraft and Pepsi fit the bill, with brands that stood the test of time. Lately, however, investor sentiment has shifted. While brand names continue to […]

China Accounts For A Third Of Global Corporate Debt And GDP… And The ECB Is Getting Very Worried

Nov 10, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

There is a certain, and very tangible, irony in the central banks’ response to the Global Financial Crisis, which was first and foremost the result of unprecedented amounts of debt: it was to unleash an even greater amount of debt, or as BofA’s credit strategist Barnaby Martin says, “the irony in today’s world is that […]

Bitcoin Avoids A “Hard Fork”

Nov 10, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

You may have heard about an upcoming “split” in bitcoin known as SegWit2x. It was canceled a few days ago, with barely a week’s notice. It’s important to understand these events, so I’m going to tell you a little bit about how they work and what they mean. Technically, these “split” events are called “hard […]

The Real Message In The Junk Bond Sell-Off

Nov 10, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Junk bonds have taken a hammering over the last few weeks. The reality is that high yield has not been very high yielding of late! The Barclays high yield ETF is sitting at about 5.6%. This is an asset class which is supposed to be inherently risky. People seem to be willing to throw money […]

Med Tech Stocks Dip As Citi Raises Specter Of Amazon Competition

Nov 10, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Shares of medical technology companies are trading lower after a Citi analyst said that Amazon (AMZN) is coming for the medical technology sector “sooner than you think.” AMAZON EFFORTS IN MEDICAL SUPPLIES: Citi analyst Amit Hazan said in a research note that Amazon is likely further ahead in accessing the medical supply chain than it […]

Tableau Fails To Deliver Growth

Nov 10, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Gartner estimates the global business intelligence and analytics market to be worth $18.3 billion this year. The market is expected to grow 7.6% annually over the next two years to become a $22.8 billion industry by the end of 2020. Data analytics firm Tableau (NYSE: DATA) recently reported its quarterly results and its growth is […]

Venezuela Officially Defaults; Annual Inflation 2689 Percent: When Does The Military Take Over?

Nov 10, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Electricidad de Caracas, a Venezuelan state-owned electric company, officially defaulted on a $650 million bond payment. The company was already a month late on its payment before the trustee, Wilmington Trust, issued a statement. Meanwhile, Professor Steve Hanke notes annual inflation is 2689%. CNBC reports Venezuela Utility Defaults as Judgment Day Looms for State Oil Giant. […]

Pharma Stock Roundup: AstraZeneca’s Q3 Earnings, Roche & Merck Drugs Get FDA Nod

Nov 10, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Earnings remained in focus this week with companies like AstraZeneca (AZN – Free Report) reporting third quarter results. Meanwhile, companies like Roche (RHHBY- Free Report) and Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK – Free Report) were in the news due to regulatory updates. Recap of the Week’s Most Important Stories Mixed Results from AstraZeneca: AstraZeneca’s third quarter results were mixed with the […]

EC Are You Feeling Low On Energy? Or Is It Just Natural Gas?

Nov 10, 2017 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Energy and Healthcare are two sectors that have not participated in the Great Bull Market that followed the Great Recession. Both have been ignored as investors flocked to Tech and Financials (including REITs and business development companies – BDCs – for yield). On a valuation basis, I believe Energy offers the best opportunities to buy […]