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Healthcare Stocks Continue To Lag The Market-Can Anything Help ?

Healthcare Stocks Continue To Lag The Market-Can Anything Help ?

Image Source: Pexels Healthcare stocks continue to lag the market up about 6% YTD, helped by Large Cap Biopharma but hurt by United Health. It was a difficult year not only for Healthcare Providers (IHF) down 2% but also substandard for MedTech (IHI) up only 3.43%. SMID Life Science stocks are usually the focus of growth […]
Markets Are Gliding Through Political Turbulence, But Keep That Umbrella Handy

Markets Are Gliding Through Political Turbulence, But Keep That Umbrella Handy

Image Source: UnsplashSo far, Wall Street stocks are gliding through a week filled with political turbulence in the US, where a determined Joe Biden dialled into “Morning Joe” on Monday, trying to wrangle some support and pacify the media and party unrest. But let’s be honest: voting for Biden is pretty much casting a vote for […]
stUSDT published security audit report by ChainSecurity and whitepaper

stUSDT published security audit report by ChainSecurity and whitepaper

Singapore – July 9, 2024 – stUSDT has announced a partnership with leading security audit firm ChainSecurity, which conducted a comprehensive security audit of its smart contracts. The complete audit report and whitepaper is now available on stUSDT’s official website. This initiative demonstrates stUSDT’s commitment to safeguarding user assets and strengthens its position as a […]
US Farmers Hoard Corn Like It’s 1988

US Farmers Hoard Corn Like It’s 1988

Photo by Wouter Supardi Salari on UnsplashCorn has recorded six consecutive quarters of declines, marking the longest losing streak since 1959, according to Bloomberg data. Increased plantings and another abundant harvest outlook have pressured prices. As a result, US farmers are now stockpiling corn at levels not seen in nearly four decades. The latest data from the US Department of Agriculture shows […]
This VIX Whale Trade Should Make You Nervous

This VIX Whale Trade Should Make You Nervous

Image Source: Unsplash The S&P 500 is hitting all-time highs on a regular, almost serial basis these days. When the market lets the good times roll, they roll indeed.It seems as though session after session is going swimmingly for equities.But for all swimmers, it’s what lies beneath they should worry about…In this case, it’s whales. Today […]
Current Analysis: International Game Technology

Current Analysis: International Game Technology

Image Source: PixabayInternational Game Technology PLC (IGT) is a gaming company that delivers entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels.The company’s operating segments include Global Lottery, Global Gaming, and PlayDigital. It generates maximum revenue from the Global Lottery segment.The global Lottery segment provides lottery products and services to governmental organizations through operating contracts, facilities […]
What To Do About Last Week’s Risk-On Surprise

What To Do About Last Week’s Risk-On Surprise

Image Source: UnsplashMarkets are back in full swing this week, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the price action last week.Both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 exploded to new all-time highs, but the Dow continues to lag behind. We also saw a notable rally in precious metals, which together with stocks, has […]
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – A Light In The Darkness

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – A Light In The Darkness

Image Source: UnsplashStocks wobbled but managed to extend their gains and new highs.The market has narrowed significantly and is fairly overextended — and complacent.We are overdue for a correction. And given a sufficient exogenous trigger a decline of 10 to 20 percent is certainly not out of the question. There are warnings in the air.But market participants are […]
Rates Spark: The Fed Builds While The ECB Monitors

Rates Spark: The Fed Builds While The ECB Monitors

Image Source: PexelsA more dovish Powell would help firm up the September cut expectations ahead of the CPI release due Thursday. Whereas in the US we see the rate-cutting narrative picking up momentum, in the eurozone the direction is less evident. The 10Y Bund yield is close to 2.5% again, an area it has been trading around […]
A $2.5 Trillion Opportunity In The Biotech Industry

A $2.5 Trillion Opportunity In The Biotech Industry

Image Source: UnsplashThis is what Bob Swanson, founder of Genentech, said to one of his head scientists in order to engineer a medical breakthrough.In 1979, Genentech (GNE) managed to create synthetic human insulin.This was at a time when the U.S. demand for insulin was putting pressure on its manufacturers — including Eli Lilly (LLY), Genentech’s manufacturer.The company was […]