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Acme United Price Dropped. Time To Buy The Dip?

Acme United Price Dropped. Time To Buy The Dip?

This week I’m seeking a prestigious and long-term dividend-paying stock from the consumer defensive sector.  Today I’m reviewing a nano-cap tools and accessories company, named Acme United Corporation. Its trading ticker symbol is ACU.  Acme United Corp is a supplier of cutting, measuring, first aid and sharpening products to the school, office, hardware, sporting goods […]
Philadelphia, PA Real Estate Market Trends & Analysis 2018

Philadelphia, PA Real Estate Market Trends & Analysis 2018

The Philadelphia real estate market has made great strides since the latest recession, and now sits at the forefront of the national real estate market. While not quite as hot as its West Coast counterparts, Philadelphia has seen appreciation rates eclipse the national average, all while managing to maintain a healthy level of demand (no simple feat […]
Another Look At Cyclical Support Potential For The Canadian Stock Market

Another Look At Cyclical Support Potential For The Canadian Stock Market

Another illuminating chart from my partner Cory Venable here offers a look at where cyclical support may lie for the Canadian stock market (TSX) in the coming months. The support band (in pink) manufactured by successive QE programs rolled out by central banks in 2010, 2011 and 2012, may prove an optical illusion as higher […]
USDCAD Price Action Suggests Test Of 1.3150/74 Area

USDCAD Price Action Suggests Test Of 1.3150/74 Area

USDCAD price action suggests a further move higher and test of its key resistance at 1.3150/74 area. Support lies at the 1.3100 level where a break will target at the 1.3050 level. Further down, support comes in at the 1.3000 level. On further move lower, the pair may aim at the 1.2950 support level. On […]
Markets Volatility

Markets Volatility

A discussion about the Fed, stock volatility, the Uber IPO and cannabis stocks. Video Length: 00:06:42
WTI Crude Oil And Natural Gas Forecast – Friday, Oct. 26

WTI Crude Oil And Natural Gas Forecast – Friday, Oct. 26

WTI Crude Oil The WTI Crude Oil market had a solid day on Thursday, reaching towards the $67.50 level. This is a bullish move, and the previous session could end up being an “inverted hammer.” That would be a bullish sign we break above that but I think there is still plenty of selling pressure […]
This Is The Last Year Of The Bull Market In Stocks

This Is The Last Year Of The Bull Market In Stocks

Many traders and investors have been unnerved by the stock market’s recent price action. This is understandable, with the S&P 500’s futures going up and down 1-2% every single day on the intraday. Such high volatility is typical of the final 8-12 months before the bull market tops. Here’s the October 2007 top. Here’s the […]
Final GDP Estimates For GDPNow And Nowcast Tick Lower

Final GDP Estimates For GDPNow And Nowcast Tick Lower

Early in the quarter, there was talk of a Trumpian 5% GDP in the third quarter. The low- to mid-3s is more likely. Compared to early projections, more believable GDP forecasts are now in the works, at least for GDPNow. I suspect GDPNow is still a bit high, and Nowcast more than a bit low. […]
Gold Prices Struggle To Capitalize On Market Meltdown

Gold Prices Struggle To Capitalize On Market Meltdown

Gold prices tiptoed lower while crude oil prices rose tepidly with stocks amid a brief interlude in the broad-based risk appetite collapse defining financial markets this week (as expected). These moves’ corrective character was made plain soon enough however as sentiment soured anew in Asia Pacific trade. Regional shares plunged and the WTI benchmark followed. Gold probed higher as […]
Fresh Lows For EUR/USD On The Cards As Heavy Clouds Darken

Fresh Lows For EUR/USD On The Cards As Heavy Clouds Darken

The EUR/USD is making another attempt to recover in what seems like a dead cat bounce. Risk off is back after a short break, with Italy and US GDP in the spotlight. The technical picture is very bearish and indicates further falls. The EUR/USD trades below 1.1400 after setting a new 10-week low at 1.1358. The market […]