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Is Amgen The Rare Biotech With A Safe Dividend?

Is Amgen The Rare Biotech With A Safe Dividend?

Image Source: PixabayWhen I first started covering the biotech sector 20 years ago, it was pretty difficult to find companies that paid dividends. Even today, there aren’t many of them.When most investors hear “biotech stocks,” they think of small, unprofitable companies that often don’t even have revenue yet because they don’t have any approved products.There are […]
Silver Busts Out

Silver Busts Out

Image Source: PixabayIt took long enough, but Silver has finally found its mojo.  More By This Author:Intel Stumbling Super-Not-Impressive AISinking Canoe
Chart Of The Day: Lowered Expectations

Chart Of The Day: Lowered Expectations

Image Source: PexelsSomeone emailed me the other day asking about my “muddle through” prediction of the last few years. They were pushing back on this idea that the US economy is just muddling along. I actually love conversations like this because they make me question my own views and consider countering positions. I’ve mentioned in the […]
Ominous Technical Trends For U.S. Treasury Bulls, Three Durations

Ominous Technical Trends For U.S. Treasury Bulls, Three Durations

Image courtesy of Stockcharts.Com, inset by Centerpoint Securities, annotations by Mish. Centerpoint explains “An ascending triangle chart pattern is a bullish technical pattern that typically signals the continuation of an uptrend. They can signal a coming bullish breakout above an area of resistance after it has been tested several times.”Many people do not believe in technical […]
The Cycle Is Starting All Over Again

The Cycle Is Starting All Over Again

Image Source: UnsplashStocks were flattish today, following a weaker then expected ISM report, but commodity prices are rising, and rates are following suit.Video Length: 00:06:34More By This Author:Rates Breaking Out Will Be Bad News For Stocks The Stock Market’s Decline May Have Only BegunInterest Rates And The Dollar Soar On Hot Manufacturing Data
PMI Ruling Sentiment

PMI Ruling Sentiment

Image Source: Pexels “Davidson” submits:The PMI from the Institute of Supply Management seems to rule the roost of investor psychology. The media and investors hold the PMI in high regard along with the LEI (Leading Economic Index) from The Conference Board. The PMI from 1977 and the LEI from 2000 reveals that each has called for […]
Stock Analysis: PTT Exploration & Production

Stock Analysis: PTT Exploration & Production

Image Source: Pexels PTT Exploration & Production PCL (PEXNY) operates oil and gas production, development, and exploration projects globally. Projects are composed of both onshore and offshore operations and are sometimes underpinned by partnerships with other producers.Traditionally, natural gas has been the majority revenue generator for the group, however, sales have also been generated from crude […]
Rates Spark: A Path To 4.5%

Rates Spark: A Path To 4.5%

Expectations for upcoming key jobs and CPI releases are enough to place pressure for a move towards 4.5% for the US 10yr yield. These developements contrast with eurozone rates where inflation data has cemented June cut expectations. The 10Y UST-Bund briefly hit 200bp on the divergent paths. That will re-tighten eventually, but for now it’s […]
A Challenging Rebound Effort (S&P 500)

A Challenging Rebound Effort (S&P 500)

Image Source: Pixabay MARKETS Amidst a backdrop of global economic uncertainties and shifting monetary policies, Wednesday saw US stocks grappling with a challenging rebound effort, struggling to shake off the turbulent start to the second quarter. Heightened concerns surrounding the Federal Reserve’s less dovish stance on potential interest rate cuts added to the market’s prevailing unease.Despite […]
Nasdaq 100 & S&P 500 – Elliott Wave Update – Wednesday, April 3

Nasdaq 100 & S&P 500 – Elliott Wave Update – Wednesday, April 3

Image source: Pixabay Another day of somewhat confusion from within the markets. After a solid upside response to the ISM data this morning, the ES and NQ rocketed higher and appeared to be giving some solid evidence that the minute 4th waves were complete and the final minute 5th waves underway. That may still be the […]