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Powerful Forces Rippling Through The Capital Markets Do Not Appear Exhausted

Powerful Forces Rippling Through The Capital Markets Do Not Appear Exhausted

Image Source: DepositPhotosThere are powerful forces in the capital markets, and they do not appear exhausted even if there is some near-term consolidation. The Dollar Index has risen for seven weeks, which is to say that it has not fallen on a weekly basis so far here in Q4. The US two-year yield has risen […]
Buy The Blood In The Streets?

Buy The Blood In The Streets?

S&P 500 couldn’t hold up in face of relatively decent retail sales (even if ex autos were weak) and hot NY Empire State manufacturing. Russell 2000 provided no refuge, and Nasdaq certainly led S&P 500 to the downside, overpowering mildly positive defensives‘ performance. Friday bucked the tendency of being the most bullish day of the […]
Here’s How Insurance ETFs Are Placed Post Q3 Earnings

Here’s How Insurance ETFs Are Placed Post Q3 Earnings

Image: BigstockThe insurance industry recently saw some strong earnings reports as some of the more prominent players surpassed estimates for earnings, revenues, or both. This led to a rally in insurance ETFs.Such funds include the likes of SPDR S&P Insurance ETF (KIE – Free Report) , iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK – Free Report), and Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF (KBWP – Free Report), which have […]
Nvidia Earnings May Be A Massive Disappointment

Nvidia Earnings May Be A Massive Disappointment

Image source: PixabayThe big event in the coming week will be Nvidia reporting results. It has a record of beating its own guidance by $2 billion. Will this continue to be the case?00:08:21More By This Author:Is 2024’s Stock Market Headed For A 2018 Type FinishA Dollar Breakout Could Lead To Equity Market CarnageRates And The Dollar […]
Lowe’s Companies Inc: Is It A Buy? – Saturday, Nov. 16

Lowe’s Companies Inc: Is It A Buy? – Saturday, Nov. 16

Image Source: PixabayAs part of an ongoing series, we will take a closer look at one of the stocks from our stock screeners and briefly review why it’s a ‘buy’ based on key fundamentals. One of the cheapest stocks on our screens is Lowe’s Companies Inc. Lowe’s Companies Inc (LOW) Lowe’s is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the world, operating more […]
Gold Marked Sixth Day Of Losses After Powell’s Slightly Hawkish Rhetoric

Gold Marked Sixth Day Of Losses After Powell’s Slightly Hawkish Rhetoric

Photo by Dmitry Demidko on Unsplash The price of gold dipped below the $2,570 mark for more than a 4% weekly decline. Jerome Powell indicated the Fed has remained cautious about cutting rates despite positive US economic indicators. Investors have adjusted expectations for a December rate cut, with the likelihood dropping to 62% after Powell’s comments. US Retail Sales showed growth while […]
Copa Holdings: A Higher-Yielding Airline In A Group Not Known For Juicy Dividends

Copa Holdings: A Higher-Yielding Airline In A Group Not Known For Juicy Dividends

Image Source: UnsplashI was recently traveling in both San Francisco and Miami. So, I decided to see if there are any transportation-related stocks with a decent dividend – and I did find one non-US based airline: Copa Holdings SA (CPA), highlights Kelly Green, editor of Dividend Digest.It was a week of different transportation methods: Cable cars, subway, historic streetcars, buses, […]
3 Chart Patterns That Cut Through The Market’s Chaos

3 Chart Patterns That Cut Through The Market’s Chaos

Image Source: PexelsEvery day when I turn on the computer, one of the first things I do is go through my stock charts. I like it more than a kid likes ice cream. The world is full of potential as I view the various setups and consider how I’m going to approach my trading for the […]
These 3 Quarterly Reports Positively Shocked Investors: Tesla, Micron, Arista Networks

These 3 Quarterly Reports Positively Shocked Investors: Tesla, Micron, Arista Networks

Image: Shutterstock Key Takeaways Tesla, Micron, and Arista Networks stocks all turned bullish after posting positive Q3 returns. Tesla profit margins are up; Micron and Arista Networks are riding an AI wave. We’re nearing the end of the 2024 Q3 cycle, which has brought many positive surprises — as it usually does. S&P 500 earnings […]
AppLovin: A Growth Stock Powering Innovation In Ad Tech And Gaming

AppLovin: A Growth Stock Powering Innovation In Ad Tech And Gaming

Image Source: PixabayAppLovin (APP), a leading player in mobile technology, has continued to gain traction with its innovative ad technology and strong market positioning. As a company operating at the intersection of app development and mobile advertising, AppLovin’s dual approach positions it for robust growth in a competitive and rapidly expanding industry. AppLovin Brief Video Overview 00:00:19 1. AppLovin’s […]