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PARA Stock Price Forecast: What If Paramount Is Not Acquired?

PARA Stock Price Forecast: What If Paramount Is Not Acquired?

Image Source: Pexels Paramount Global (Nasdaq: PARA) stock price has been in the spotlight this month as investors focused on its acquisition. It has already surged by almost 30% from its lowest level in March, outperforming other media companies like Warner Bros. Discovery and CuriosityStream. Paramount Global acquisition I have covered Paramount Global several times in […]
Mind Those “Defensive” Equities

Mind Those “Defensive” Equities

Danielle DB does a good job of summarizing the latest data, suggesting that a US recession is nigh and corporate revenues and employment are set for a drubbing.From the NYSE site, Caroline Woods and Danielle DiMartino Booth discuss the Fed’s continued fight against inflation, the spending power of U.S. Consumers, and how AI could impact […]
Ripple, XRPL Labs join Algorand Foundation as founding members of Decentralized Recovery Alliance

Ripple, XRPL Labs join Algorand Foundation as founding members of Decentralized Recovery Alliance

Ripple and XRPL Labs have become founding members of the Decentralized Recovery (DeRec) Alliance, joining forces with Algorand Foundation and Swirlds Labs. As founding members, they will hold two-year seats on the Technical Oversight Committee, contributing to governance and policy development, said DeRec in today’s blog announcement. We are excited to announce that @Ripple and […]
Are You Mad Or Glad? Stock Market (And Sentiment Results)

Are You Mad Or Glad? Stock Market (And Sentiment Results)

During earnings season we try to cover 1-2 companies we have discussed in previous podcast|videocast(s). This week, Cooper Standard (CPS) reported results.  We originally initiated this position in May of 2022 ~$5.50.  You can see our original and time-stamped historic commentary in our note last quarter here.I was initially not happy with Cooper Standard’s earnings results.  I […]
Are Trillions Of New Loans About To Be Pumped Into The Housing Market?

Are Trillions Of New Loans About To Be Pumped Into The Housing Market?

Image Source: Pexels A few days ago, an article appeared in the Financial Times revealing that “Last month, the government-sponsored mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac filed a proposal with its regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to enter into the secondary mortgage market, otherwise known as home equity loans”.The article’s author, Meredith Whitney, claims that if […]
3 Dividend Champions For Rising Passive Income

3 Dividend Champions For Rising Passive Income

Image Source: Pixabay Income investors value reliability and consistency, as well as high dividend yields. Some stocks provide a combination of these factors, such as the Dividend Champions — stocks that have raised their payouts for at least 25 years in a row.These companies have proven that they can manage temporary downturns, including recessions and the […]
Mastering The Market During A ‘Decade Of Disruption’

Mastering The Market During A ‘Decade Of Disruption’

Image Source: Unsplash The 2020s are shaping up to be a decade of immense change and disruption. The COVID-19 pandemic, large stimulus spending, increasing debt levels, geopolitical conflicts, and technological innovations have combined to create an environment of heightened uncertainty, volatility, and inflation. Understanding these dynamics and adapting to them will be crucial for navigating the […]
XRP Price Target Set At $246 By Top Analyst: Insights From Bitcoin Halving Trends

XRP Price Target Set At $246 By Top Analyst: Insights From Bitcoin Halving Trends

Image by WorldSpectrum from Pixabay XRP’s steady surge over the years and consistent struggle since the commencement of the legal dispute between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs has forced market analysts to resort to conservative predictions. However, UK-based crypto analyst The Block Bull goes all out, predicting a staggering $246 for the asset. Citing data from […]
Claims Fine In Spite Of Superlatives

Claims Fine In Spite Of Superlatives

Today’s data slate was light with the only release of note being initial jobless claims. The release is perhaps more in focus than normal given it comes on the back of weaker-than-expected labor data last week in the form of the nonfarm payrolls and JOLTS reports. Just like last week’s data, the weekly jobless claims […]
Softs Report – Thursday, May 9

Softs Report – Thursday, May 9

COTTON General Comments: Cotton was higher yesterday and trends are still mixed in the market. Demand remains a problem. The export sales report showed poor sales once again and demand is not likely to improve with the Dollar stronger. USDA made no changes to the domestic supply or demand sides of the balance sheets, but […]