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20 Years Later… It’s Deja Vu For The Euro
From early 2017 to 2018, the Euro Currency rocketed higher by more than 20 percent. And, you guessed it, the U.S. Dollar took it on the chin. But if history is any guide, this rally may be in the midst of a “turn” lower! Looking at the chart below, you can see blue-shaded triangle patterns that both […]
Fed Hiking Into Weakening Economy
The economy is seeing a modest pickup in inflation even as GDP growth slowed to 2.3% in Q1 of 2018. That puts the Fed in a difficult position as it balances the dual mandate of having stables prices and maximum employment. One of the latest critiques of the Fed is that by raising rates after […]
CVS Health (CVS) Beats On Q1 Earnings, Revenues Lag Estimate
Ever bought medicines or cosmetics over the counter? Yes, then you may have walked into one of the 9,800 retail CVS/pharmacy stores of the largest pharmacy healthcare services provider in the U.S.–CVS Health Corporation (CVS – Free Report) . This Rhode Island-based company has more than 900 walk-in medical clinics–CVS/MinuteClinic and currently possesses a customer satisfaction rate of […]
Build It And They Will Come; Sell It And It Will Be Bought
The US is undertaking a great experiment. What happens when a large serving of fiscal stimulus is provided to an economy that as already growing above trend, with nearly full employment and price pressures near target? Judging from the recent string of data, including Q1 GDP, the effects of the tax cuts are not yet […]
Chipotle Chart Is Serving Up Profits
Don’t look now, but the Chipotle chart has been strong lately – and all signs point toward higher prices ahead. It’s been quite a turnaround for this fast-casual restaurant concept, which was plagued by endless bad news for a while. Last week’s earnings report was solid, and they offered strong guidance. This first report under their […]
Is Inflation Moving Higher? Does It Matter?
Treasury yields climbed higher a couple weeks ago, while Treasury volatility really took a leap. The long-term Treasury yield didn’t quite make it to the March high of 3.23%, but the 10-year Treasury did hit 3.04%, marking the first time it’s surpassed 3% since December of 2013. That might seem like a milestone of some […]
Yum Brands (YUM) Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM – Free Report) , a leading multi-branding company which offers consumers more choice and convenience at one outlet. Its brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – are regarded as the global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. Yum! Brands endeavors to drive growth by employing greater focus on the […]
