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                        No Longer In The Shadows, Leverage Loans Pose New Risks

E No Longer In The Shadows, Leverage Loans Pose New Risks

Somewhat late to the game, the Federal Open Market Committee finally acknowledged that they are watching the risks to financial stability stemming from the more than $1 trillion market for U.S. leveraged loans. Earlier, the Bank of England and Bank of Australia raised the alarm bells concerning the rapid expansion of leveraged loans worldwide. The […]
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                        Charts And History Reveal Why The Fed Must Break Stuff

E Charts And History Reveal Why The Fed Must Break Stuff

There really is nothing to worry about when it comes to the Fed, unless you think things are not any different this time around. History teaches that the Fed breaks stuff, that it must break stuff. That is discussed below. Despite all the discussion that occurs below, keep this in mind. The cost of raw materials is […]
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                        Gold, Oil And G6 Targets For The Week Of October 22

E Gold, Oil And G6 Targets For The Week Of October 22

The SPX started the week strong and reached our upside target on Tuesday. However, it couldn’t hold onto the gains, reversed trend and finished the week flat. One thing to bear in mind is that during all sell-offs this year (February, April, May and June) the first swing low was followed by a lower low […]
AskSlim Market Week – Saturday, Oct. 20

AskSlim Market Week – Saturday, Oct. 20

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Few Places To Hide: GMO Forecasts US Equity Losses For 7 Years

Few Places To Hide: GMO Forecasts US Equity Losses For 7 Years

If you are looking for a place to hide, GMO forecasts cash and emerging markets. GMO Disclaimer The chart represents local, real return forecasts for several asset classes and not for any GMO fund or strategy. These forecasts are forward‐looking statements based upon the reasonable beliefs of GMO and are not a guarantee of future performance. Forward‐looking […]
Stock Exchange: Are You Trying To Be Right Or Successful?

Stock Exchange: Are You Trying To Be Right Or Successful?

The Stock Exchange is all about trading. Each week we do the following: discuss an important issue for traders; highlight several technical trading methods, including current ideas; feature advice from top traders and writers; and, provide a few (minority) reactions from fundamental analysts. We also have some fun. We welcome comments, links, and ideas to […]
History Rhymes With The Dow

History Rhymes With The Dow

Market risks coming to the surface: Higher interest rates. US Congress control. China vs USA in trade. World wide Leverage. World wide liquidity issues. US Pensions. Corporate bond market. Emerging markets. To name a few. In the past it was look away, nothing to see here. Well things change, nothing stays the same, such is […]
Upcoming Tech Earnings To Watch: MSFT, AMZN, GOOGL

Upcoming Tech Earnings To Watch: MSFT, AMZN, GOOGL

Stocks gained in morning trading Friday as Wall Street looked to bounce back from back-to-back days of losses. Investors are still struggling to find a footing in the wake of last week’s dramatic selling, but it is clear that strong earnings reports will battle with other headwinds for control of market sentiment over the next […]
Existing Home Sales Drop For 7th Straight Month As Homebuilders Stocks Collapse

Existing Home Sales Drop For 7th Straight Month As Homebuilders Stocks Collapse

With US homebuilder stocks having their worst year since 2007, hope is high that September will show the long-awaited rebound in home sales (despite a soaring mortgage rate). After ‘stabilizing’ unchanged in August, existing home sales were expected to drop 0.9% MoM in September, but instead, August’s data was revised notably lower and September plunged… down […]
IBM Fundamental Analysis By The Numbers

IBM Fundamental Analysis By The Numbers

Introduction All investing is not done with the same objectives or goals in mind. This applies to investing in common stocks just as it does to investing in real estate, commodities, fixed income vehicles, fine art or collectibles – and any other investment that comes to mind. There are times when investors are looking for […]