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Macro: Personal Income And Outlays
Image Source: PexelsThe growth rate of income and consumption are at healthy levels. But there are some aspects of this growth that I’d like to point out. Though we have healthy rates of growth, the concern is that both incomes and consumption are slowing.I know we had excess savings from government transfers to the private sector. But […]
A Bet On Long-Term Oil Demand: Chevron And Exxon Mobil Commence Dealmaking Arms Race
Image: BigstockExxon Mobil (XOM – Free Report) and Chevron (CVX – Free Report) reported quarterly earnings on Friday morning, and both companies missed quarterly earnings expectations. The energy giants saw EPS drop more than -40% year-over-year, in stark contrast to last year’s banner performance.Both stocks were seen selling off following the report, with Exxon Mobil down -2.3% midday and Chevron down -6%. However, […]
Pairs In Focus This Week – Sunday, Oct. 29
Image Source: Pexels WTI Crude Oil The crude oil market fell a bit during the course of the week, as it continued to focus on the tensions in the Middle East. With that being the case, the market is likely going to continue to see the $90 level above as a major resistance barrier. If oil can break above the […]
This Week’s Data Dump May Lead To More Stock Market Pain
If you are taking a vacation this week, you chose the wrong week. From Tuesday until Friday, there will be a massive data dump. Starting Tuesday, we get the Employment Cost Index and Home Prices. On Wednesday, we get ADP, JOLTS, ISM manufacturing, and the Fed. Thursday, Unit Labor costs, non-farm productivity, initial jobless claims, […]
Stocks Going Ex-Dividend In November 2023
Image Source: PexelsThe following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex-dividend during the next month, which can often be helpful for traders and investors interested in the stock trading technique known as “buying dividends,” or “dividend capture.” This strategy involves purchasing stocks before the ex-dividend date and selling them shortly after the ex-date […]
The Gold Price And Geopolitical Concerns
Image Source: PixabayInvestors and others often use the term ‘geopolitical’ to describe investment risk arising from various conflicts between individual countries and, also, among nations in general on a worldwide basis.Here is the definition of the term from Oxford Languages: Adjective: geopolitical; adjective: geo-political Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors. Our concern is the use […]
A Frightful October In The Markets – Will The November Seasonal Turn Happen?
We hope you have weathered the volatile and negative stock (and bond) markets. We have described the negative cycle trends that can and do often take place in September-October. 2023 has certainly been amplified.As all of us are traveling to The Money Show in Orlando, this will be a shortened outlook for this week. We hope that […]
Bitcoin Above $34,000 As The Market Records Impressive Gains
Image Source: Pexels This Week’s Summary The cryptocurrency market looks set to end the week at a total market capitalization of $1,27 trillion. Bitcoin increased by nearly 16% to reach around $34,500. Ethereum moved up by almost 11% to reach $1,800. XRP gained over 7% in value this week. Almost all altcoins have been seen trading in the green, with […]
The Major Crash Is Not Due Until 2024
Image Source: UnsplashIn this weekend update, I review recent market action and discuss why I believe a major market crash is not in the cards until 2024.00:11:22More By This Author:Hoping For A Bloodbath In Stocks It’s Time For Liquidity To Flow Out Of Energy And Into Other Markets Gold Update: The Bloodbath Phase
Top Consumer Staples Aristocrats To Buy Amid Recent Market Volatility
Image: BigstockAmong the conversation of stocks to consider during the recent market downturn, there is certainly opportunity brewing on the dividend aristocrats list. In 2023, there are currently 67 dividend aristocrats meeting the criteria by increasing their payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.The consumer staples sector has heavy representation on the dividends aristocrats list, […]
