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Sensex Surges 250 Points; IT, Pharma Stocks Gain Most

Sensex Surges 250 Points; IT, Pharma Stocks Gain Most

After opening the day in red, share markets in India are trading on a volatile note and are presently trading above the dotted line. Sectoral indices are trading on a mixed note, with stocks in the IT sector and stocks in the pharma sector witnessing maximum buying interest. The BSE Sensex is trading up by 240 points (up 0.7%) and the NSE Nifty is trading […]
Nasdaq, Oil, And Rate Hike

Nasdaq, Oil, And Rate Hike

Here are 3 simple market studies The Nasdaq just did something that’s extremely rare The Nasdaq has done something very rare over the past few days. 2 days ago, the Nasdaq gapped up and then sold off for the rest of the day. Yesterday, the Nasdaq gapped down and then rallied for the rest of […]
Swiss Franc Drops As Government Readies EU Relationship Framework

Swiss Franc Drops As Government Readies EU Relationship Framework

The Swiss Franc fell in Asia Pacific trade, extending a selloff that started Friday after the government said it will announce its plans for the future relationship with the EU this week. Relations are currently governed by a patchwork of individual agreements. Talks about a comprehensive institutional framework have been on-going for years. Within that context, the […]
Are Future Earnings Estimates Positive Or Negative?

Are Future Earnings Estimates Positive Or Negative?

In this article, we will look at what drives stock prices: valuations and earnings. Anytime we discuss monetary policy or the economy, we are doing so with the intention of figuring out how valuations and earnings will be affected. As you probably are aware of from our articles, the US stock market is doing well compared […]
AUD/USD Daily Analysis – Tuesday, Sept. 25

AUD/USD Daily Analysis – Tuesday, Sept. 25

AUD/USD is in consolidation for the uptrend from 0.7085. Range trading between 0.7200 and 0.7303 would likely be seen in a couple of days. As long as 0.7200 support holds, the upside movement could be expected to continue and next target would be at 0.7350 area. However, a breakdown below 0.7200 support would indicate that […]
Kraft Heinz In Recovery

Kraft Heinz In Recovery

This week I’m seeking a prestigious and long-term dividend-paying stock from the consumer defensive sector.  That defensive sector includes thirteen industries all related to providing those convenient packaged goods we’ve just gotta have. Industries like: beverages, brewed, soft, or distilled; confections; discount stores; education & training; farm products; food distribution; grocery stores; household & personal […]
As Yields Rise, The Ghost Of Diversification Desperation Comes Calling

As Yields Rise, The Ghost Of Diversification Desperation Comes Calling

In light of the burgeoning Treasury selloff, you can probably expect the old stock-bond return correlation debate to start heating up again. As a reminder, you don’t want that correlation to flip positive when bonds are selling off. That creates the dreaded “diversification desperation” and plays havoc with balanced portfolios and risk parity. Last week, […]
Sensex Opens Flat; Realty & Bank Stocks Lose

Sensex Opens Flat; Realty & Bank Stocks Lose

Asian stock markets opened in red today after a new round of US-China trade tariffs kicked in. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and the Dow closed lower on Monday as market participants awaited a widely-expected interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. While oil prices jumped after top producers including Russia ruled out boosting crude output. Back home, India share markets opened flat. […]
IOTA’s Price Nosedives But The Foundation’s Projects Continue Strong

IOTA’s Price Nosedives But The Foundation’s Projects Continue Strong

IOTA was among the top losers in top 10 on Monday despite rumors that the foundation is aiming to hit $5 through its partnership with Nordic Semiconductors. Unfortunately for IOTA holders though, the cryptocurrency took a bearish turn before even reaching a key resistance level and appears to be moving back towards the key support […]
Why You Shouldn’t Put All Your Money Into An Index Fund

Why You Shouldn’t Put All Your Money Into An Index Fund

Cliff Asness doesn’t have the name recognition of a Warren Buffett or a Carl Icahn. But among “quant” investors, his words carry a lot more weight. Asness is the billionaire co-founder of AQR Capital Management and a pioneer in liquid alternatives. For all of us looking to build that proverbial better mousetrap, Asness is our guru. My own Peak […]