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Aurora Cannabis Is Quickly Growing Into A Canadian Cannabis Conglomerate

Aurora Cannabis Is Quickly Growing Into A Canadian Cannabis Conglomerate

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB.TO) (ACBFF) continues to execute on all cylinders and put its capital to work. The licensed Canadian medical marijuana producer has over $300 million of cash on hand and the company has been using its stock as a currency to make strategic investments and acquisitions. Although Aurora has been making significant moves […]
Buy Gold As Fed Shows Uncertainty And Concern Over Financial ‘Imbalances’

Buy Gold As Fed Shows Uncertainty And Concern Over Financial ‘Imbalances’

– FOMC minutes show uncertainty and concern about markets are affecting officials’ decision-making – Officials were cautious when evaluating market conditions and the ‘damaging effects on the economy’ – Worry about ‘potential buildup of financial imbalances’ and a sharp reversal in asset prices’ – Members seem oblivious to impact of inflation on households and savings […]
‘The Enigma Of 8’: Here’s What Goldman Sees For China’s Markets In 2018

‘The Enigma Of 8’: Here’s What Goldman Sees For China’s Markets In 2018

Goldman knows one thing for sure about Chinese equities in 2018 and that’s this: But, one thing we could say confidently: our current 2018 views are unlikely to stay unchanged as we go through the year. So you know, they might as well have just put a big “take this with a grain of salt” […]
The Pros And Cons Of Trading Penny Stocks

The Pros And Cons Of Trading Penny Stocks

Let’s face it, we’ve all heard the stories of rags to riches in the investment world. More often than not, these stories come from some sort of transaction involving a penny stock. We’ve all probably seen Wolf of Wall Street, but we all can’t be Jordan Belfort. Most of the people who choose to go […]
Invest In Stocks? Depends On Where You Live

Invest In Stocks? Depends On Where You Live

from the St Louis Fed Stock market participation varies widely by income, with higher-income families being more likely to own stocks. But what about by state? A recent article in The Regional Economist found that stock market participation varied across the country as well, even among households of similar incomes. Senior Economist YiLi Chien and Senior Research Associate Paul Morris examined […]
Tough Love On Saving For Retirement (For Millennials)

Tough Love On Saving For Retirement (For Millennials)

Periodically, I read articles that appear antithetical to the premise of paying yourself first and saving as much as you can, as early as you can to have enough saved for retirement. In the last few weeks, I’ve read two articles – one saying that traditional retirement savings for millennials is useless, and the other saying […]
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                        Target’s Q4 2017 Guidance: Was Brian Cornell Being Too Cautious?

E Target’s Q4 2017 Guidance: Was Brian Cornell Being Too Cautious?

Chugga-chugga, chugga-chugga, chugga-chugga choo choo! That’s what I think when I consider Target Corporation (TGT) through 2017 and, in fact, over the last few years. The retailer keeps chugging along with various fits and starts and all the while with a share price that has gone nowhere in the last few years. Target “thinks it […]
Tech-Stock Momentum Accelerates

Tech-Stock Momentum Accelerates

Technology shares have surged recently, leaving the rest of US equity sectors in the dust, based on a set of ETFs. Sector leadership appeared to be shifting to tech from financials at the end of last month. Nearly four weeks later, the transition is complete and there’s no doubt which sector dominates the upside momentum rankings for […]
3 Top-Ranked Mutual Funds From JP Morgan

3 Top-Ranked Mutual Funds From JP Morgan

JPMorgan is one of the best financial management companies in the world. It has a legacy of investment management since 1865. Also, JPMorgan is the eighth-largest mutual fund firm in the United States and prides itself as the nation’s leader in equity fund flows. JPMorgan offers managed accounts and retirement products. The company has pioneered […]
Deutsche Cuts Merck Target To $59 On Competition From AbbVie, GSK

Deutsche Cuts Merck Target To $59 On Competition From AbbVie, GSK

  Deutsche Bank analyst Gregg Gilbert lowered his price target for Merck (MRK) to $59 from $62 citing expectations for more competitive pressure on Zepatier and Zostavax. The stock closed Wednesday up 10c to $54.37. Demand trends for Merck’s hepatitis C virus drug Zepatier have continued to decline as AbbVie’s (ABBV) Mavyret has gained traction, […]