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Italy Going Boom

Italy Going Boom

There may come a time not too much further down the road when Brexit will have been not quite forgotten but placed into a second tier of European disintegration. In that top level, if it should continue, would reside all on its own Itexit. The Italians not the Britons will goad the question of the […]
Are Trump’s Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Good For America?

Are Trump’s Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Good For America?

President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff on imported steel and aluminum, at 25 percent and 10 percent, is much more than a shot across the bow. Indeed, this could be the official kickoff of the trade war we all anticipated. The protectionist trade policy, announced last week as the president met with metals executives, raised fresh […]
The Fed’s Accidental Preoccupation With Housing

The Fed’s Accidental Preoccupation With Housing

I get asked frequently about Core PCE inflation. Because the Fed obsesses over Core PCE, as opposed to one of the many flavors of CPI (core, median, trimmed-mean, sticky-price), investors therefore obsess over it as well. My usual response is that I don’t pay much attention to Core PCE, for several reasons. First, there are […]
These Are The Markets Traders Live For

These Are The Markets Traders Live For

Video length: 00:11:40 Two way markets is what traders live for. When markets are moving – up and down quickly – it allows for a lot of opportunities for traders and allows you to be wrong and quickly right. In this important video newsletter update we look at some bullish opportunities we have taken ahead […]
Why Does Money Make Some People Miserable?

Why Does Money Make Some People Miserable?

I have a general theory of happiness that can be roughly summarized as follows: “Human beings find happiness by finding affirmation in their existence.” Basically we are all wandering through life knowing we have a limited amount of time here hoping there might be somewhere else we all go when we die, but really hoping […]
USD/CAD To 1.33?

USD/CAD To 1.33?

The worst performing currency today was the Canadian dollar and the currency’s weakness is also a direct result of trade. Aside from singling out China, President Trump used the tariffs as a threat to NAFTA by saying that they will only come off if a new and fair NAFTA agreement is signed. These harsh words […]
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                        Coca-Cola In 2018

E Coca-Cola In 2018

Coca-Cola (KO) is one of the most globally recognized brands in the world. That said, it is not only the world’s largest beverage company even after divesting its bottling assets, but it also licenses/owns over 500 other brands. We are talking about various brands of water, sports drinks, dairy products, plant-based beverages, teas and more. […]
Consider Equity REITs For Your Next Investment: Sabra Healthcare REIT

Consider Equity REITs For Your Next Investment: Sabra Healthcare REIT

I recently wrote an article for Sure Dividend entitled “Consider Equity REITs for Your Next Investment“.In that article, I listed nine equity REITs for dividend investors to consider in light of the drubbing that REIT valuations have recently taken due to fear of rising interest rates and to capitalize on the pass-through provision for REIT […]
Market Talk -Monday, March 5

Market Talk -Monday, March 5

Although at the National Peoples Congress meeting, China announced an estimated annual growth rate of 6.5% – it was the Hang Seng that took centre stage as far as conversations were concerned! It appeared as though the market finally realised it was supposed to be declining and that led financials to push the index down […]