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Chipotle Vs Starbucks: Time To Buy Stock In Either Of These Retail Restaurant Leaders?
In a turn of events this week, Chipotle Mexican Grill’s (CMG – Free Report) CEO Brian Niccol announced he will be departing to take over the helms of Starbucks (SBUX – Free Report). Investors may be wondering which one of these retail restaurant stocks is the better choice with Niccol’s set to take over as CEO of Starbucks in September.This is especially […]
Think Ahead: When The Facts Change, I Shake It Off
Image source: Pixabay When the facts change, I’ll shake it off Keynes supposedly once said, “When the facts change, I mumble something about Taylor Swift, blame the weather, list a load of temporary factors I couldn’t have possibly foreseen, then I change my mind”. It was something like that, anyway. My economic history is a bit […]
Futures Rally Fizzles As Dollar, Yields And Oil Slump
Image Source: PixabayUS equity futures erased earlier gains and were trading with modest losses as the dollar, oil, and yields all slumped entering the US session. On Friday, as of 7:45 am, S&P futures traded down 0.1% around 5,562 as consistent selling pressure emerged around the European open, even as Asian stocks had another solid session. […]
Gold Above $2500: Gold Wrap Up For Friday, Aug 16
Image Source: UnsplashGold closed the week near a new all-time high at $2,506 (up $76 since last week) and silver at $29.00 (up $1.55). We discuss gold prices, the strong PPI and inflation data, why the deficit situation is even worse than it seems, and whether the Fed will be forced to return to QE.OTHER TOPICS […]
ETFs To Gain On Walmart’s Robust Q2 Earnings
Image Source: Mike Mozart, FlickrBefore the opening bell yesterday, Walmart (WMT – Free Report) reported robust second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, surpassing earnings and revenue estimates. The megaretailer raised its guidance for the fiscal year for a second time this year, spreading bullishness about the company’s growth. This pushed WMT shares to a record high on the highest trading volume […]
We Finally Parked The Truck On This Gold Stock
Image Source: UnsplashIf you’ve been following any of my trades in the past few months, I’ve been very loud about the bull trend in gold, and by extension, precious metal stocks.One of my favorite names in the space that I continue to own is AngloGold Ashanti (AU). I started buying this stock in late-February, and then […]
Higher Taxes Or Lower Spending?
Image source: PexelsConsider the following thought experiment. The government imposes a tax of $1000 on all bankers. On the very same day, the government authorizes a new spending program, a $1000 subsidy to all bankers. How should we think of this combined policy? To me, it’s a nothing burger.Economists used to view reserve requirements as an […]
Gold Explodes Past $2500 & Gold & Silver Stocks Surge
Image Source: PixabayGold finally pulls away from resistance at $2400-$2500, dragging Silver up to major resistance at $29, while miners gain 7%-10% on the week.Video Length: 00:09:23More By This Author:Gold Mining & Junior Gold Stocks Approaching Major Resistance5 New Gold & 60/40 Portfolio ChartsGold Mining Fundamental Drivers Best In 20 Years
China Coal Production Hits New All Time High For July
Image Source: UnsplashAnother year, another record in CO2 emissions courtesy of the world’s biggest polluter.China’s coal output rose 2.8% in July from a year earlier as mines ramped up production to ensure steady supply amid record-breaking heat, China’s statistics bureau data showed, even though thermal power output fell while hydropower generation surged.As Reuters reports, the world’s biggest polluter and […]
Discover OUNZ: The ETF That Lets You Own And Receive Physical Gold
Image Source: PixabayNot trying to turn Slope into a metals website (promise!) but one other item I learned this week is an ETF symbol OUNZ which has the interesting twist that, upon request, they will deliver to you the physical gold that you own if you so choose. Here’s a link with information about the product (I have no affiliation).More By This Author:Key Index […]
