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Money Picked Up From Sidewalk

Money Picked Up From Sidewalk

It took nearly a month after we first pointed it out, but someone has taken advantage of a unique investment opportunity that we identified with the options for the S&P 500’s quarterly dividend futures! And because they did, we now have a better and more up-to-date picture of how much S&P 500 companies are expected to collectively […]
Devro Makes A Good Case For Every Sausage

Devro Makes A Good Case For Every Sausage

Every New York stock exchange trading day I’m posting a daily dividend stock or fund review. I’ll share the three chief qualities of just one equity or fund that could be selected for a dividend stock portfolio I’ve named the Safari to Sweet Success. This week my Safari portfolio is adding a company from the […]
My Trip To PDAC Convention 2018; Mining Companies Are In Business Again?

My Trip To PDAC Convention 2018; Mining Companies Are In Business Again?

PDAC Convention; What I Learned Meeting with Mining Companies This week, I attended the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention. Its where the “who’s who” of the mining industry come to meet and talk about the industry.It’s the place to be if you want to know what’s happening in the mining sector, […]
When The Stock Market Rises, Who Benefits?

When The Stock Market Rises, Who Benefits?

from the St Louis Fed — this post authored by Lowell Ricketts The recent stock market volatility has generated a lot of discussion. Many Americans grapple with what it exactly means for the broader economy as well as its impact on their household balance sheets. Surprisingly, though, only around 50 percent of American families have anyexposure (direct […]
Doc Copper Vulnerable To Fall Hard From Here

Doc Copper Vulnerable To Fall Hard From Here

Doc Copper peaked in 2011 and has remained inside of falling channel (A) ever since. It hit the bottom of the channel in 2016 and a 2-year rally has been in play. The rally now has Doc Copper testing the top of falling channel (A) and the apex of a bearish rising wedge as momentum has […]
Treasury Market’s Inflation Forecast At Highest Level In Five Years

Treasury Market’s Inflation Forecast At Highest Level In Five Years

The implied inflation outlook via 5-year Treasuries ticked up to the 2.10% mark this week for the first time since 2013. The increase matches the forecast for 10-year Notes, which have been estimating future inflation at or above the 2.10% mark since mid-February. The forecasts are based on the yield spreads for the nominal rates […]
“Markets Are Nervous”: JP Morgan Co-President Sees 40% Correction In Stocks

“Markets Are Nervous”: JP Morgan Co-President Sees 40% Correction In Stocks

In what sounds more like yet another warning to President Trump than an actual market call, Daniel Pinto, the head of JP Morgan Chase & Co.’s colossal investment bank (which houses its M&A and trading operations) warned that equity markets could decline by as much as 40% over the next 2-3 years – though he believes the present […]
Silver To Gold Ratio

Silver To Gold Ratio

Silver prices move farther and faster than gold prices, both up and down. When long term rallies begin silver often lags gold as in early 2018. The current gold to silver ratio at eighty to one is high. Fifty-nine to one has been the average for 40 years. Prior to 1913 the average was about 15 […]
Indian Indices Pare Earlier Gains; Telecom And IT Stocks Witness Buying Interest

Indian Indices Pare Earlier Gains; Telecom And IT Stocks Witness Buying Interest

After opening the day on a positive note, stock markets in India witnessed selling pressure and are presently trading marginally higher. Sectoral indices are trading on a mixed note with stocks in the telecom sector and IT sector witnessing maximum buying interest. The BSE Sensex is trading up 80 points (up 0.2%) and the NSE Nifty is trading up 25 points (up 0.3%). The BSE Mid […]
Stocks, Oil Steady On Renewed Optimism

Stocks, Oil Steady On Renewed Optimism

Asian markets steadied during Thursday’s Asian session after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that he may reduce the tariffs for some strategic partners. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said that the proposed steel and aluminum tariffs could include “potential carve-outs…based on national security.” She expected President Trump to sign off on the tariff plan […]