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Market Analysis: Impact Of Apple’s Earnings Report

Market Analysis: Impact Of Apple’s Earnings Report

It can be challenging to predict which events or reports will have the most significant impact on the broader financial climate. This article will dive into the recent market events, specifically looking at the repercussions of Apple’s earnings report and the potential effects of a lower-than-expected jobs report. By examining these two influential factors in the […]
Has The Fed Closed The Door To Future Rate Hikes, Or Does The Door Remain Partially Open?

Has The Fed Closed The Door To Future Rate Hikes, Or Does The Door Remain Partially Open?

We hope it was a profitable and more enjoyable week in the markets for you than the last.The stock and bond markets seem to think the door has closed, or is about to close, on future rate hikes. Stocks soared and rates came down (as bonds rallied). Everything turned on a dime.You may recall the three charts […]
Stocks Soar On Slowing Fundamentals, An Overreaction

Stocks Soar On Slowing Fundamentals, An Overreaction

Image Source: UnsplashStocks soaring on slowing fundamentals is an overreaction that can be explained in several ways. This recent market reaction reflects a huge overreaction on the part of investors and computers hunting out shorts. This is seen in both stocks and the currency market. Big market moves like we recently saw do not always make a […]
Can The Fed-Induced Upside Insanity Sustain Markets?

Can The Fed-Induced Upside Insanity Sustain Markets?

Image Source: UnsplashIn this weekend update, I review the past week’s price action. I also discuss the recent frenzy seen in the stock markets.00:20:05More By This Author:Markets On Fire With Extreme Moves Fed Does Nothing And The Market Likes It Fed And Earnings – And Plenty More Volatility
Pairs In Focus This Week – Sunday, Nov. 5

Pairs In Focus This Week – Sunday, Nov. 5

Image Source: Unsplash AUD/USD The Australian dollar rallied rather significantly during the course of the week, and it ended up challenging the crucial 0.65 level. This level could open up a move to the 0.66 mark, which is where the 50-week EMA resides. It certainly looks like it is trying to turn things around, but it has not cleared the last vestiges […]
Secret Tops – A Brief Look At Some Gems

Secret Tops – A Brief Look At Some Gems

Image source: PixabayI recently thumbed through the tagged items in my core watch list which have enticing tops but haven’t quite made the cut since they are relatively thinly-traded. It’s still worth an examination, however, because there may be some real gems in here for you.More By This Author:I See London, I See France….Looking Back At FTX TokenElf On […]
Holding REITs In Today’s Environment

Holding REITs In Today’s Environment

Image Source: PixabayIn this video, I explain why I have REITs in my portfolios, despite this high-interest rate environment.00:15:38More By This Author:Weekly Market Pulse: Follow Buffett’s RuleWeekly Market Pulse: An Ego Driven FedWeekly Market Pulse: Prophets Of Doom
Pineapple Financial Drops In Trading Debut

Pineapple Financial Drops In Trading Debut

TM Editors’ note: This article discusses a penny stock and/or microcap. Such stocks are easily manipulated; do your own careful due diligence.Image Source: www.gotcredit.com via FlickrShares of Pineapple Financial slipped over 25% in their trading debut following a downsized IPO. The tech-focused mortgage brokerage had cut the size of its offering from 1.25 million to 875,000 common shares at […]
Will The Stock Market Rally Survive This Week’s Treasury Auctions?

Will The Stock Market Rally Survive This Week’s Treasury Auctions?

I love all the talk about how rates fell because the Treasury showed restraint by cutting its offerings. The Treasury is now expected to issue $776 billion over the next three next months instead of the original projection of $816 billion.Meanwhile, the Treasury announced the size of its refunding auctions for the 10-year and 30-year this […]
Silver Looks Ready To Shine As The US Dollar Index Rolls Over

Silver Looks Ready To Shine As The US Dollar Index Rolls Over

Image Source: PixabayThis was an interesting week in the financial markets, as the Federal Reserve once again decided not to raise or lower interest rates. Fed Fund futures are now projecting no change in rates for the next six months. People are starting to lock in their CD rates and buy more one- and two-year bonds to […]