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Only One Fund? That’s Crazy!

Only One Fund? That’s Crazy!

A simple portfolio still works. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the recently launched Cambria Trinity ETF (TRTY), saying it was the multi-asset fund I’d build for myself or at least the closest one on the market to what I would build for myself. A couple of days ago, Cambria founder Meb Faber disclosed that he was […]
Euro Tumbles In Late Trading As Hawkish Powell Sends Dollar, Yields Soaring

Euro Tumbles In Late Trading As Hawkish Powell Sends Dollar, Yields Soaring

Just when dollar bears and Treasury bulls thought the pain was finally over, the previously discussed hawkish Powell comments hit the tape. In a remarkable sequence of comments, Powell basically said that not only is the Fed not worried about stifling growth by tightening too much, he took the opportunity to underscore why he remains […]
Agriculture Markets Report – Wednesday, Oct.3

Agriculture Markets Report – Wednesday, Oct.3

A review of the day’s trading in the agriculture markets. Video Length: 00:09:27
Today’s Volatility Brings These Opportunities

Today’s Volatility Brings These Opportunities

(Video length 00:10:11) Significant chart events occurred on the intermarket landscape today, notably Crude Oil’s breakthrough of resistance and strong uptrend at the same time the US Dollar broke through resistance while US Treasuries shattered their floor of support. In tonight’s video, Corey Rosenbloom walks you through these developments along with chart updates on the US […]
Market Talk – Wednesday, Oct. 3

Market Talk – Wednesday, Oct. 3

The Nikkei retreated from its recent highs in cash terms but is late this evening retaking those losses. The concerns surround the auto and petrochemical industries, but the poor auto sales number certainly did not help key stocks today as Honda dropped 4.3% and Mitsubishi Motors down 3.4%, while Showa Denko fell 5.2%. However, many […]
Start The Trade War Without Me…

Start The Trade War Without Me…

The September Institute for Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing index came in at 59.8, lower than August’s 61.3 and below the 59.9 forecast. But that’s still a strong number. Along with positive developments on a trade war front, it was enough to send stocks and Treasury yields jumping at Monday’s open. The ISM index – a forward-looking survey of […]
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – Silver Spoons Breed Trousered Apes – Non-Farm Payrolls On Friday

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – Silver Spoons Breed Trousered Apes – Non-Farm Payrolls On Friday

Stocks were off to the races, again, this morning as the economic data came in better than expected as expressed in the ADP private employment report and the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index. It was a ‘risk on’ day, so gold and silver were off a bit and Treasuries were monkey hammered. The Dollar moved higher on […]
Barnes & Noble Surges On Strategic Alternative Announcement

Barnes & Noble Surges On Strategic Alternative Announcement

CNBC’s Seema Mody reports on Barnes & Noble exploring strategic alternatives following multiple companies making offers to acquire the company.  
GameStop In Focus As Walmart Enters Collectibles Business

GameStop In Focus As Walmart Enters Collectibles Business

Shares of GameStop (GME) were in focus after retail giant Walmart (WMT) announced that it is entering the collectibles sector. WHAT’S NEW: Earlier today, Walmart said that it is “leveling up its pop culture merchandise”, introducing a new, dedicated collectibles section in the entertainment department of more than 3,500 stores starting the week of October […]
Oh Yes, It Started Out As A Mental Health Bill

Oh Yes, It Started Out As A Mental Health Bill

On March 9, 2007, Rhode Island Representative Patrick Kennedy introduced HR 1424. At the time it was to be known as the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007. The bill contained five small sections intending to ensure equal coverage and treatment for mental health issues under insurance claims. It passed the […]