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3 Big Winners From The Q2 Earnings Season: LLY, LMT, META
Image Source: UnsplashThe 2024 Q2 earnings season is slowly grinding to a halt, with the majority of S&P 500 companies already delivering quarterly results. Looking ahead, Q3 earnings for the S&P 500 index are expected to be up +3.8% from the same period last year on +4.6% higher revenues, chaining together consecutive periods of positivity.Below is […]
The End Of Labor Day: The “Bot-Com” Revolution Is Almost Here
Image Source: Unsplash“Meet George Jetson His boy, Elroy Daughter Judy Jane, his wife…”We all know the lyrics from The Jetsons, the 1960s animated sitcom.Oddly, this show about a futuristic family predicted quite a few modern technologies.The Jetsons lived in a smart home controlled by voice assistants. The family called each other over videophones and used holograms. […]
5 Leveraged ETFs With Double-Digit Gains In August
Image Source: PixabayThe month of August was volatile for the U.S. stock market. After witnessing a steep sell-off at the start of the month, the major bourses recovered strongly, with the Dow Jones touching a series of new highs last week. The blue-chip index rose 1.8% last month. The S&P 500 marked its fourth straight winning […]
Forget Labels – Just Follow The Market Trend
Image Source: PixabayHave you heard the saying, “Bulls make money, bears make money, hogs get slaughtered”? It’s a good reminder to forget labels and just follow the market trend.I’m bringing this up now, because there seems to be a daily battle between the bulls and the bears. On most days, the bulls have the upper hand […]
‘September Effect’ Explained: Why It’s A Tough Month For Stock Markets
Image Source: Unsplash CME Group data from last year says the S&P 500 has lost ground in 55% of Septembers over the last century. The index has dropped for the last four years, according to Deutsche Bank. The phenomenon is not restricted to the US alone but a trend that has affected stock markets worldwide. As September […]
Will SMCI Sink Or Swim Amid Short Seller Allegations?
Image Source: UnsplashPriced at $451 per share, Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock has fallen into deep discount territory, both against the 52-week ceiling of $1,229 and the 52-week average of $606 per share. The culprit for SMCI’s 30-day drop by 22% is the recent Hindenburg Research report.On August 27th, the investment research group disclosed a short position on […]
ISM Index Little Slightly Better But New Orders And Production Contracting Faster
Image Source: PixabayThe manufacturing ISM is a bet improved, but three key components are worse.ISM chart and excerpts below by permission from the Institute for Supply Management® ISM®Please consider the August 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® emphasis mine. The U.S. manufacturing sector contracted for the fifth consecutive month in August, as the Manufacturing PMI® registered 47.2 percent, up […]
The Contrarian Opportunity In Gold Stocks Today
Image Source: UnsplashAs I write this, gold is trading just under $2,500 an ounce after surging past the psychologically important level for the first time ever in mid-August. For seasoned gold mining investors, this should be a moment of validation. After all, the yellow metal has long been seen as the ultimate hedge against economic uncertainty.And […]
Manufacturing And Construction Slowdown Puts The Focus On US Services
Image Source: PexelsThe ISM manufacturing index is still indicating a contracting sector with the key new orders and production components remaining in the doldrums. Construction activity is also cooling meaning that growth in the second half of this year is going to have to be provided by the services sector. ISM suggests manufacturing continues to contract The US […]
U.S. Stocks Tumble As Manufacturing Slump Fuels Rate Cut Speculation Amid Economic Uncertainty
Image Source: PexelsThe markets are clearly reacting strongly to the disappointing ISM Manufacturing PMI data, which underscores the ongoing challenges in the U.S. manufacturing sector. The contraction for the fifth consecutive month highlights the persistent impact of elevated interest rates, raising concerns about the broader economic outlook. The sharp sell-off in major indices, particularly in the […]
