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Pure-Play Cloud Computing SaaS Stocks Lagged Expectations In July: Down 3%

Jul 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance, No picture 0

Image Source: Unsplash An Introduction Surprisingly, the sell-off in the munKNEE Pure-Play Cloud Computing SaaS Stocks Portfolio continued in July despite the fact, according to Fortune Business Insights, that the global cloud computing SaaS market is projected to have a CAGR of 18.4% between now and 2032. What is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing (CC) is the […]

The Hallmark Of Volatility: A Rip-Your-Face-Off Rally

Jul 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance, No picture 0

Image Source: Pexels Fed Day played out about how we expected – a massive buying bender before the FOMC announcement and JPo press conference… and some selling afterward. (And by “some,” I mean we’re off 40 handles since Powell spoke.)But the price action I’m looking at right now, and which you’ll be seeing in just a […]

Inflation, Recession, Or Soft Landing-Which?

Jul 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Early today, before the FOMC meeting, I went on Forex Analytix, better known as F.A.C.E, for a pre-market interview.I discussed gold, silver, dollar, oil, bonds the Economic Modern Family and what I see as future trends for investing.Later, the Fed announced they would keep rates the same.But they also hinted there might be a cut in […]

Meta Jumps After Beating On Revenue And Earnings, But Misses On CapEx Despite Rosy Outlook

Jul 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance, No picture 0

Image Source: Pixabay After 3 rather soggy Mag 7 earnings in the past week – with TSLA, GOOGL, and MSFT all sliding on earnings – investors were hoping that at least one out of four would surprise positively when the ill-renamed Facebook (aka META) reported earnings after the close. And at least according to the kneejerk […]

S&P 500, Nasdaq Nab Best Day Since February

Jul 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

The Fed meeting gave Wall Street a much-needed shot in the arm today. After Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments about “a reduction in our policy rate could be on the table as soon as the next meeting in September,” stocks took off to session highs, with the Dow adding 99 points to secure its best monthly performance […]

Interest rate cut in September crucial for crypto bullishness and liquidity, Bitfinex analyst claims

Jul 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Cryptocurrency, No picture 0

Key Takeaways Fed maintains high interest rates, with potential September cut under discussion. Bitfinex analyst sees September rate cut as crucial for crypto market bullishness and liquidity. The Fed decided to maintain the interest rates at a 23-year high today, as reported by Crypto Briefing. The decision follows the market expectations, but Jerome Powell didn’t […]

Fed holds interest rate steady at 23-year high, possible rate cuts coming September

Jul 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Cryptocurrency, No picture 0

Key Takeaways Fed’s rate hold aligns with expectations, Bitcoin price shows minimal immediate reaction. Market anticipates September rate cut, potentially boosting crypto investment sentiment. The Federal Reserve announced today that it will keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged, maintaining the federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.5%. This decision, aligns with widespread market expectations and […]

Weakness In Commodities

Jul 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance, No picture 0

Image Source: Pexels Alhambra CEO Joe Calhoun says waning enthusiasm for AI punishes copper prices.Video Length: 00:05:09More By This Author:Junk Index Investments Weekly Update And DARP Update Small Crap Or Small Cap?

Pure-Play Cyber Security Software Stocks Portfolio Down 12.5% In July; CrowdStrike Down 39%

Jul 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Image Source: Pixabay An Introduction With cybercrime damage reported (see here) to possibly reach $10.29 trillion by 2025 sophisticated cyber security is crucial to protect networks, systems and other digital infrastructure from malicious attacks (see here). It is estimated that cyber security spending was only $188B in 2023 and, with research (source) forecasting that corporate spending […]

Inflated Prices Increasingly Weigh

Jul 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance, No picture 0

Image Source: Pexels Policymakers and economies face a similar challenge globally. After the 2008 meltdown, short-term rates were intentionally suppressed to incentivize credit growth and consumption at the expense of savers and productivity-improving investments. Now, we are paying the longer-term costs of those short-term focused choices.As debt and unaffordability weigh on spending and employment, excess capacity […]