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FOMC Closes Out Q3 2018
As Treasury markets had correctly predicted, the FOMC raised its target range for federal funds by 25 basis points to 2.0%–2.25% at its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Perhaps more importantly, it also deleted the observation that policy remains accommodative, though Chairman Powell went out of his way in his opening remarks to point out […]
Pot Stocks & ETFs: Risks And Rewards
Pot stocks are soaring again. Shares of GW Pharmaceuticals (GWPH) surged yesterday after the company announced that the DEA had approved sale of a new cannabis derived drug for treatment of pediatric epilepsy. Earlier Tilray (TLRY) got DEA’s approval to import a cannabinoid study drug into the US. The stock, which IPOed on the Nasdaq […]
As The Third Quarter Ends, Largest US ETFs See Outflows
Talking Points: The S&P 500 boasted its best quarterly performance since Q4 2013, growing 6.58% Investors pulled funds from domestic ETFs as emerging markets rebounded and the Dollar climbed The NASDAQ tracking QQQ ETF saw inflows, contrasting the larger basket of funds As the week draws to a close, so too does the third quarter. Marked by robust strength in […]
Weekly Market Digest: Musk Sued By SEC, Fed Hikes Interest Rates
If you’re a market-focused investor, the big news this week was the Federal Reserve’s move to raise interest rates another 25 basis points, or 0.25%. This came along with messaging that indicated expectations of a fourth rate increase in 2018 with further rate raises expected in 2019. Also sharply in focus this week was the […]
Week-In-Review: Stocks End Week & Month Mixed
Stocks End Week & Month Mixed The market ended the week and month mixed which is a “good” sign considering September is usually not a good month on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the benchmark S&P 500 ended the month higher while the Nasdaq and small-cap Russell 2000 ended slightly lower. […]
US Retailers Warn Trade Wars Will Unleash “Unavoidable” Price Hikes Before Holidays
While it seems that trade disputes between the US, Mexico, and Canada are de-escalating, the trade conflict with China is not. President Trump ramped up the trade war on Monday as $200 billion in Chinese imports took effect. This is the third round of US tariffs on Chinese imports, a significant escalation of the conflict […]
The New AI Book That Investors Are Scrambling For
A better headline for this piece would be “The Future of You,” as artificial intelligence is about to become so integral to your work, your investment portfolio, and even your very existence that you won’t be able to live without it, quite literally. Well, do I have some great news for you. A blockbuster book […]
