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Bank Stock Roundup: Trading Rebound, Lesser Regulations & Wells Fargo
Over the last five trading days, performance of banking stocks remained optimistic. Rebound in trading activities (after dismal 2017 performance) is perhaps the primary reason for this bullish price performance. Banks like Citigroup C and JPMorgan JPM expect trading revenues to improve in first-quarter 2018. This is likely to be driven by solid revenues in foreign exchange, emerging markets […]
Crumbling Cryptos
At least one market has the ability to go lower and stay lower, Next week looks quite risky for these critters.
Jobs Report Beats, Average Hourly Earnings Misses
There’s just one more hurdle to clear in what was, to say the least, an extraordinary week for geopolitics and markets. Say what you will about Trump, but one thing you can’t say is that he doesn’t keep everyone on their toes. This week alone he’s started a trade war, forced Gary Cohn out of […]
Prepare For Second Half Slowdown, Mild 2019 Recession, Says ITR’s Alan Beaulieu
Since the release of Prosperity in an Age of Decline in 2014, Dr. Alan Beaulieu, president of ITR Economics, has said on our podcast many times that a US recession was unlikely until around the 2019 timeframe and that economic growth, including inflation, would accelerate before the business cycle ended. FS Insider spoke with Alan again to discuss […]
Momentum Remains On Bulls’ Side
Easing fears around possible trade wars and a strong jobs report drove stocks higher. President Trump signed tariffs on steel and aluminum but softened his tone as the week progressed and exempted Canada and Mexico. On Thursday, President Trump accepted an invitation to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Weekly Returns: S&P 500: […]
FX Factors To Watch: Inflation Hawks Quieted As Risk Rallies On NFP
FUNDAMENTAL FX FACTORS IN FOCUS: US yield curves look set for further jumps after aggressive flattening, may limit DXY weakness US Current Account deficit widening puts twin deficit in key focus Growth puts risk buyers back in the drivers seat 2017 was a year marked by constant surprise that stocks were not falling after the global political landscape was […]
E El Pollo Loco: Avoid The Crazy Chicken
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) is the nation’s leading fast food fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain. This of course translates to “the crazy chicken.” We love the name, but the stock, not so much. It features southwestern style recipes, which often incorporated citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken and handcrafted entrees using fresh ingredients inspired by Mexican recipes. It is […]
New CEO Moving Quickly To Stabilize Wynn Resorts Shares
In the three months since my last post on Wynn Resorts (WYNN) a lot has happened. Steve Wynn has resigned as CEO and Chairman of the Board amid sexual misconduct allegations, long-time executive Matt Maddox has taken over the CEO role, two other directors of the company have vacated their positions, the board increased the annual common […]
