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Gold’s Monster Upleg Well

Gold’s Monster Upleg Well

Gold’s monster upleg remains alive and well, after weathering a sharp post-election selloff. One had certainly been due, as gold had just surged to extremely-overbought levels. The resulting pullback was big and fast, doing much essential rebalancing work. Gold’s resilience defying some bearish headwinds is a bullish omen. Despite its massive size, this monster upleg […]
FTSE Fails Again AT 8400 Resistance

FTSE Fails Again AT 8400 Resistance

Image Source: Pexels The FTSE 100, the UK’s main stock index, fell on Friday, weighed down by declines in defense and utility shares, while Direct Line surged following Aviva’s decision to acquire the insurer. The blue-chip index was down 0.4% heading into the close. Halifax reported that the UK property market picked up pace in November, […]
Lululemon Stock Is Unlikely To Find Its Mojo Again In 2025

Lululemon Stock Is Unlikely To Find Its Mojo Again In 2025

Image source: Pixabay Lululemon Athletica Inc (Nasdaq: LULU) is not very likely to command a higher multiple until it manages to lift its US sales, as per Anna Andreeva of Piper Sandler.The athletic apparel retailer topped estimates but its domestic business remained a laggard in its third financial quarter.“Historically, the number one driver of LULU’s multiple […]
Ripple’s stablecoin launch delayed but still possible by year-end

Ripple’s stablecoin launch delayed but still possible by year-end

Key Takeaways Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, is set to debut by the end of the year despite potential delays. Ripple’s XRP retraces 15% this week, but Trump’s inauguration could set the stage for 2025 growth. Share this article Ripple’s long-anticipated stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), may face delays but could still launch before the end of 2024, […]
Caught Between Rising Unemployment And A High Cost Of Living

Caught Between Rising Unemployment And A High Cost Of Living

Photo by Michelle Spollen on Unsplash This morning, we learned that Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.8% in November, the highest since September 2021 and January 2017. It is now up 200 basis points (bps) from the cycle low of 4.8% in June 2022 and has never increased this much outside of a recession. Of the 50,000 new […]
As Bitcoin Trades Above $100K – Analysts Reveal What Could Be Next

As Bitcoin Trades Above $100K – Analysts Reveal What Could Be Next

Image Source: Unsplash Bitcoin has achieved a major milestone, trading at six-figure levels for the first time since its inception. On Thursday, the cryptocurrency reached a new all-time high of $103,679, marking a year-to-date surge of over 140% and pushing its market capitalization above $2 trillion.This achievement has reignited enthusiasm within the investor community, solidifying Bitcoin’s position as […]
This Is The New Emerging Market Economy

This Is The New Emerging Market Economy

Image Source: Pexels If you were around for my live session here at TheoTrade on Thursday, you heard me discuss how the U.S. has grown to account for nearly 65% of the value of the global stock market.Emerging and international markets have been left behind in the dust, and with the U.S. dollar reasserting its dominance […]
MicroStrategy’s Stock Up 550% In 2024 Amid Bitcoin’s Massive Rally

MicroStrategy’s Stock Up 550% In 2024 Amid Bitcoin’s Massive Rally

Image courtesy of 123rf.com MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) has experienced a remarkable increase in its stock value over the past two years, largely attributed to its substantial investment in Bitcoin (BTC). The company’s shares have climbed by 550% in 2024, following an impressive 350% rise in 2023. This growth reflects a 2,800% increase over the two-year span, underscoring […]
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) Dividend Stock Analysis

Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) Dividend Stock Analysis

Image Source: Unsplash  Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis:Company Description: Consolidated Edison, Inc. is an electric and gas utility holding company that serves parts of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.Fair Value: In calculating fair value, I consider the NPV MMA Differential Fair Value along […]
Cloud Stocks: Salesforce Cashes In On The Agentic AI Market

Cloud Stocks: Salesforce Cashes In On The Agentic AI Market

Photo Credit: City of Indianapolis | Mayor’s Office /Flickr.com Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) recently announced its third quarter results that beat the market expectations and sent the stock climbing 12%. According to a recent report, agentic AI is expected to reach $31 billion in 2024, with a potential to grow at 32% CAGR. Salesforce’s Agentforce offering is already […]