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U.S. Election Jitters Suck The Air Out Of The Room

Oct 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Image Source: PixabayMARKETSStocks took a nosedive as cautious outlooks from tech titans Microsoft and Meta raised doubts that this year’s impressive 45% surge in AI-driven megacaps can keep climbing. These tech behemoths, beloved and bolstered by their AI promises, now face scrutiny over whether their massive bets on artificial intelligence will yield the returns investors are […]

Tricks And Treats: Stagflation… And How To Profit From It

Oct 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance, No picture 0

Image Source: Unsplash For economists, especially those who’ve studied or even lived through the Seventies, there’s no scarier word than… stagflation. The mere mention of it fills market-watchers with dread.The word, and the concept, are a British import from the Sixties – probably better it was just the Beatles – during a prolonged stretch of low-to-no […]

Will The Real Factor Index Please Stand Up

Oct 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Image Source: Pexels Investors face a choice of 3 main approaches when devising factor indexes—selection, tilting and optimization—each with their advantages and limitations. Every design element involves tradeoffs—what are your must- haves in a strategy and where do you have flexibility? It all depends on investor objectives. There is no correct factor index, but some […]

Intel Jumps On Upbeat Guidance

Oct 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Image Source: Pexels Intel (INTC) shares are surging after-hours on the back of what can only really be described as “not as bad it could have been” earnings and guidance.Three months after a painful earnings report that collapsed its share price, the not-quite-so-giant tech company booked nearly $19 billion in restructuring charges but said business trends are […]

Dow, S&P 500 Log First Monthly Loss Since April

Oct 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Stocks finished the month with a thud, selling off in scary fashion fitting for Halloween. The Dow lost 378 points, and has finished in the red in eight of the last nine sessions. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell victim to dismal post-earnings reactions from Big Tech, the latter suffering its worst single-session decline since […]

Making Sense Of Investor Sentiment

Oct 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Image source: Pixabay Investor sentiment signals have become confusing, but still point to some long-term outcomes.Video Length: 00:07:30More By This Author:The Real Estate ProblemIrrational Exuberance Redux?Weekly Recap & DARP Update – Friday, Oct. 25

Protecting A Big Silver Long Into Macro Event Risks Dead Ahead

Oct 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance, No picture 0

Image Source: Unsplash Samantha LaDuc discusses the dynamics of the gold and silver markets in relation to economic indicators such as the U.S. dollar, bond yields, and macroeconomic events.She explores how geopolitical developments, like a potential Trump win, could impact these metals and cause market volatility. Samantha offers a detailed analysis of technical levels in the trading […]

Gold’s Record-Breaking Rush And The U.S. Election Impact

Oct 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Image Source: Pexels Gold has been one of the best performers among major commodities this year. It has surged more than 35% year-to-date, hitting a series of records on the way. It’s been supported by rate-cut optimism, strong central bank buying and robust Asian purchases. Safe-haven demand amid heightened geopolitical risks as well as uncertainty ahead of […]

Tether increases Bitcoin and gold reserves in latest Q3 report

Oct 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Cryptocurrency, No picture 0

Key Takeaways Tether increased its Bitcoin and gold holdings to $4.8 billion and $5 billion respectively. Tether’s net equity reached $14.2 billion in Q3 2024, up from $7 billion at the end of 2023. Share this article Tether increased its Bitcoin and precious metals holdings in Q3 2024, bringing them to $4.8 billion and $5 […]

Tech Giants Escalate AI Investments

Oct 31, 2024 Jeremy Parkinson Finance 0

Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (META) are intensifying capital expenditures to develop AI data centers, driven by surging demand. This week, Microsoft disclosed a significant increase in spending, reaching $20 billion in just the first fiscal quarter. In an earnings call, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated, “We’re going to continue investing significantly in this.” Despite these […]