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These Three Stocks Had A Massive 2023, Here’s How 2024 Looks For Them

These Three Stocks Had A Massive 2023, Here’s How 2024 Looks For Them

Image courtesy of 123rf.com Investing in stocks has become the mainstay of US economic life to avoid wealth erosion via inflation. The Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) reported record-high stock ownership in 2022, at 58% compared to the previous all-time high of 53% just before the Global Financial Crisis.The S&P 500 (SPX) market benchmark is heading […]
The Hidden Dynamics Behind Banking Crises

The Hidden Dynamics Behind Banking Crises

Image Source: Unsplash Join us as we dive into the intricate world of banking crises with expert John Maxfield. With a keen eye on historical trends and a deep understanding of financial dynamics, Maxfield uncovers the lesser-known factors that lead to banking instability and crises.In this episode, Maxfield goes beyond the surface to explore what’s next […]
Brazilian Weather At Point Of No Return. The Corn & Ethanol Report

Brazilian Weather At Point Of No Return. The Corn & Ethanol Report

We kickoff the day with MBA 30_Year Mortgage Rate, MBA Mortgage Applications, MBA Mortgage Market Index, MBA Mortgage Refinance Index, and MBA Purchase Index at 6:00 A.M., Current Account at 7:30 A.M., CB Consumer Confidence, Existing Home Sales and Existing Home Sales MoM at 9:00 A.M., EIA Energy Stocks at 9:30 A.M., 17-Week Bill Auction at 10:30 A.M., 20-Year Bond […]
Existing Home Sales Rise 0.8 Percent, Only The Third Increase In 22 Months

Existing Home Sales Rise 0.8 Percent, Only The Third Increase In 22 Months

Existing-home sales courtesy of the National Association of Realtors via the St. Louis FedThe National Association of Realtors® NAR® reports Existing-Home Sales Expanded 0.8% in November, Ending Five-Month Slide. Existing-home sales edged higher by 0.8% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.82 million, finishing a five-month drop. Sales retreated 7.3% from one year ago. The […]
Macro: Existing Home Sales — 4% YoY Median Price Inflation And Rising For Now

Macro: Existing Home Sales — 4% YoY Median Price Inflation And Rising For Now

Existing home sales rose in November to an annual rate of 3,820,000 units from 3,790,000 in October. This is 7% lower than November 2022, but the negative growth in sales is improving. If the National Association of Realtor’s expectations for 4,710,000 sales in 2024 is correct, this series will show positive growth which could be […]
Geopolitical Conditions Intensify Amidst Firmer Econ Data

Geopolitical Conditions Intensify Amidst Firmer Econ Data

Image Source: Pexels Asset prices are mixed this morning as market players weigh the benefits of lighter interest rates and better than projected economic data against rising geopolitical tensions and disappointing guidance from FedEx and General Mills. On the geopolitical front, events are worsening in the Middle East with the U.S. Navy shooting down missile and […]
Debt Defaults Leaping

Debt Defaults Leaping

Image Source: Pexels Canadian debt delinquencies, insolvency proposals, and bankruptcies are all rising sharply for households and businesses. Equifax president Sue Hutchison discussed the latest data on BNN yesterday. We are in the early days of this distress cycle with three-quarters of pandemic-era low-rate mortgages to reset at higher rates in 2024 through 2026: “We expect to […]
Mapped: How Houthi Attacks In The Red Sea Impact The Global Economy

Mapped: How Houthi Attacks In The Red Sea Impact The Global Economy

Since October 7th, Houthi militants in Yemen have been targeting commercial cargo ships in the Red Sea, severely disrupting maritime trade.The Iranian-backed group is using drones to attack vessels that they believe are delivering goods to Israel, forcing ocean carriers like MSC and Hapag-Lloyd to to cancel and detour routes originally meant to pass through the […]
Communication Services Sector Buy Them Cheap Enough For Growth & Income

Communication Services Sector Buy Them Cheap Enough For Growth & Income

Communication Services Sector StocksIn this video, Chuck Carnevale, provides a detailed analysis of seven stocks in the Communication Services Sector, focusing on their valuation, growth potential, and dividend yields. In a similar fashion to the Utility Sector, the Communications Services Sector is primarily thought of as lower-growth or moderately slow-growth income producers. But if you […]
Navigating The Stocks: A Year-End Review And Look Ahead

Navigating The Stocks: A Year-End Review And Look Ahead

Image Source: Pexels As the year comes to a close, the stocks have continued their upward trajectory, with the Dow achieving a remarkable ninth consecutive winning session. This rally has propelled major averages to new heights, leaving investors optimistic about the prospects for 2024. We will explore the recent market trends and delve into specific sectors, including bank […]