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Fed Minutes Shows FOMC Is Hawkish

Fed Minutes Shows FOMC Is Hawkish

Apr 12, 2018 Finance 0

Fed Minutes Released: Stocks Decline The Fed released its Minutes from the meeting from March 20th to the 21st. I consider it to be slightly hawkish because all the FOMC members stated they expected the economy to strengthen and inflation to rise in the coming months. The stock market had a moderate sell-off in response to […]
Market Talk – Thursday, April 12

Market Talk – Thursday, April 12

Apr 12, 2018 Finance 0

The SENSEX was the star performer in Asia today against what looked like a sea of red boards. The SENSEX closed up over +0.5% on the day completing its sixth positive close in a row. Optimism buoyed the market ahead of industrial production and inflation data releases. Solid earnings optimism is supporting prices with good […]
April 2018 Initial Unemployment Claims Rolling Averages Again Worsens

April 2018 Initial Unemployment Claims Rolling Averages Again Worsens

Apr 12, 2018 Finance 0

Hurricanes continue to impact claims taking procedures in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The market expectations for weekly initial unemployment claims (from Bloomberg / Econoday) were 229 K to 232 K (consensus 230,000), and the Department of Labor reported 233,000 new claims. The more important (because of the volatility in the weekly reported claims and […]
This Chart’s Huge Bullish Divergence

This Chart’s Huge Bullish Divergence

Apr 12, 2018 Finance 0

T2108 bullish divergences still in full effect I don’t tend to post the T2108 chart all that often, but I have lately because it does a much better job of forecasting and determining market direction following a major market sell-off.  Extremes are best seen on this chart, particular when the readings delve into the single […]
Are Stocks Becoming Cheaper As Price Increases?

Are Stocks Becoming Cheaper As Price Increases?

Apr 12, 2018 Finance 0

In the short term valuations aren’t important to stock performance, but in the long run they provide the best information about expected returns. Stocks are one of the few assets that experience selling pressure when they go on sale. That’s because trend followers, who are focused on the short-term, are selling to avoid further losses. […]
4 Mutual Funds To Ride On Robust Economic Growth

4 Mutual Funds To Ride On Robust Economic Growth

Apr 12, 2018 Finance 0

The U.S. equity market is lately growing by leaps and bounds. This stupendous run has primarily been fueled by President Trump’s business-friendly approach, a strong domestic economy, reduced tax rates, robust manufacturing activity and improvements in the labor market. Moreover, despite job additions being low in March, the overall employment situation remains strong. In fact, […]
Thoughts On Bed Bath And Beyond Here

Thoughts On Bed Bath And Beyond Here

Apr 12, 2018 Finance 0

If you have not seen, Bed Bath and Beyond just delivered an earnings BEAT, on both the top line, and the bottom line. The dividend has also been hiked. However, guidance was weak, and shares are now tanking: We want to offer a few key thoughts here. They had 700 million in cash end of […]
E What To Expect From Citigroup Earnings

E What To Expect From Citigroup Earnings

Apr 12, 2018 Finance 0

Citigroup (C) is expected to report earnings Friday before market open. The whisper number is $1.64, three cents ahead of the analysts’ estimates and showing confidence from the WhisperNumber community.  A year ago the company reported earnings of $1.35, seven cents ahead of the whisper number. Citi has a 57% positive surprise history (having topped […]
Investing – Safety, Liquidity Or Return?

Investing – Safety, Liquidity Or Return?

Apr 12, 2018 Finance 0

I discuss the three components of any investment – safety, liquidity or return. Importantly, as an investor, you can only have 2 of 3 components at any given time. Therefore, determining which components are the most important at any given time is key to the investment decision process. Video Length: 00:03:52
9 Things Cannabis Investors Should Know

9 Things Cannabis Investors Should Know

Apr 12, 2018 Finance 0

The swift regulatory changes taking place in the global cannabis sector are almost without modern precedent. While some find the situation analogous to the repeal of Prohibition in the United States, it’s also fair to point out that such events happened 85 years ago in the midst of the Great Depression. It was a long […]