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The February CPI Report May Deliver A Big Shock To Markets

The February CPI Report May Deliver A Big Shock To Markets

Image Source: PexelsThe inflation swaps market is pricing in a hotter-than-expected CPI report this coming week, which could send rates sharply higher and push the equity market lower.00:07:08More By This Author:Stocks Rip Then Dip, Led Lower By NvidiaStocks Rise On March 7, 2024 As The AI Machine Goes Manic Market Craziness – Nothing Makes Sense
Qualcomm Dividend Increase

Qualcomm Dividend Increase

Image Source: UnsplashQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) recently increased its quarterly dividend by 6.25%, from 80 cents to 85 cents per share. The dividend increase will be effective for quarterly dividends payable after March 21, 2024.Qualcomm’s contribution to my portfolio’s projected annual dividend income will increase by $20 to $340.I own 100 shares of the stock at an average cost basis of $109.75 per share. Following this increase, […]
Ride-Hailing Startup Ryde Makes Public Debut

Ride-Hailing Startup Ryde Makes Public Debut

Image Source: LendingMemon.com via FlickrShares of the Singapore-based ride-hailing startup Ryde Group rose in their trading debut this week after pricing the IPO at the low end of expectations. Latest IPOs and Direct Listings Ryde Group (RYDE) opened on March 6 at $3.70. The company, which identifies itself as “a technology company with a leading platform for mobility and quick commerce […]
GBPUSD Analysis Today And Pound Price Prediction Forecast

GBPUSD Analysis Today And Pound Price Prediction Forecast

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Getting The Truth On Medicare Advantage Plans Vs. Traditional Medicare

Getting The Truth On Medicare Advantage Plans Vs. Traditional Medicare

The original idea behind Medicare Advantage, in its predecessor forms, was not a bad one. It was to give beneficiaries the choice to have what I call good, responsible managed care if they wanted it, but not require them to have it or trap them into it. It didn’t take many years for that to […]
NVDA Led Market Reversal Likely Marks At Least Short Term Top

NVDA Led Market Reversal Likely Marks At Least Short Term Top

For many years Apple was the most important stock in the market but right now it’s Nvidia (NVDA). And on Friday, NVDA surged once again at the open but then made a high around 10:30am EST and reversed hard to the downside. From the high of the day to the low of the day, NVDA […]
GBP/INR Forecast: Here’s Why Sterling Is Outperforming Its Peers

GBP/INR Forecast: Here’s Why Sterling Is Outperforming Its Peers

The British pound is doing great in 2024. The GBP/INR exchange rate surged to 106.3 and is nearing its all-time high. Similarly, the currency has jumped against the US dollar, euro, and over 90% of all global currencies this year. The closely-watched British pound index has risen by over 6.70% from its lowest point in 2023.PixabayBritish pound […]
Pairs In Focus – USD/CAD, GBP/CHF, Bitcoin, Gold, USD/JPY, NASDAQ 100, AUD/USD, WTI Crude Oil 
                    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Pairs In Focus – USD/CAD, GBP/CHF, Bitcoin, Gold, USD/JPY, NASDAQ 100, AUD/USD, WTI Crude Oil              

Crude Oil eyes $80 level, AUD/USD tests 0.6650. NASDAQ 100 rebounds, USD/JPY drops on rate cut hints. Gold surges, Bitcoin remains bullish. GBP/CHF approaches 1.15, USD/CAD stays in consolidation.PixabayWTI Crude OilThe crude oil market fell during the course of the week, but it still looks very positive. At this point in time, the $80 level course […]
Biden Is On The Mark In Trashing Junk Fees

Biden Is On The Mark In Trashing Junk Fees

The Wall Street Journal is unhappy with the move by President Biden to go after “junk fees,” by setting up a task force to uncover abusive pricing. It complains that this will interfere with companies’ ability to set prices where they think best, and will lead them to offset junk fees with overall price increases.UnsplashWhile the ending […]
Ishares Semiconductor ETF Is Beating QQQ: Is It A Buy? 
                    
 

Ishares Semiconductor ETF Is Beating QQQ: Is It A Buy?  

The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) has done well in the past few months, helped by the likes of Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD. The highly popular fund has jumped by more than 65% in the past 12 months, beating the Invesco QQQ, which is up by about 50% in the same period. It has also beaten […]