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These 3 Companies Generate Serious Cash

These 3 Companies Generate Serious Cash

Image Source: UnsplashStrong cash flows reflect financial stability, allowing companies to pay down debt, pursue growth opportunities, and shell out dividend payments.These companies are also better equipped to weather an economic downturn, providing another beneficial advantage for investors from a long-term standpoint.And for those interested in investing in strong cash flows, three companies – Apple (AAPL – Free […]
US Dollar Index Moves Above 109.00, Upside Potential Seems Limited Due To Dovish Fed

US Dollar Index Moves Above 109.00, Upside Potential Seems Limited Due To Dovish Fed

Image Source: Pixabay The US Dollar Index could struggle due to the increased likelihood of the Fed lowering interest rates twice this year. US Retail Sales rose by 0.4% MoM in December, falling short of the market expectations of a 0.6% rise. US Treasury yields are expected to see a weekly decline of over 3%. The […]
EUR/USD Softens Below 1.0300 On ECB Gradual Rate Cut Bets

EUR/USD Softens Below 1.0300 On ECB Gradual Rate Cut Bets

Image Source: Pixabay EUR/USD trades in negative territory around 1.0290 in Friday’s early European session.  The ECB highlighted gradual rate cuts amid economic uncertainties.  Uncertainty over Trump’s policies dampens prospects for Fed rate cuts despite easing US inflation.  The EUR/USD pair weakens to near 1.0290 during the early European session on Friday. The expectation of further rate […]
Gold Price Moves Away From One-Month Top Amid Renewed USD Buying Interest

Gold Price Moves Away From One-Month Top Amid Renewed USD Buying Interest

Photo by Dmitry Demidko on Unsplash Gold price pulls back from a one-month high amid the emergence of some USD dip-buying.  Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal exerts additional pressure on the safe-haven XAU/USD pair. Bets for additional rate cuts by the Fed should cap the buck and support the precious metal. Gold price (XAU/USD) edges lower on the last day of […]
Hang Seng Index Forms A Bullish Pattern After Strong China GDP Data

Hang Seng Index Forms A Bullish Pattern After Strong China GDP Data

Image Source: Pexels The Hang Seng index rose after the relatively strong Chinese economic data. The country expanded by 5.4% in the fourth quarter and hit the 5% target for the year. The Hang Seng has formed a falling wedge chart pattern pointing to more gains. The Hang Seng index bounced back this week after China […]
Elliott Wave Technical Analysis: ADA Cardano Crypto Price News For Friday, Jan 17

Elliott Wave Technical Analysis: ADA Cardano Crypto Price News For Friday, Jan 17

Image Source: UnsplashElliott Wave Analysis TradingLounge Daily ChartADA/ U.S. dollar(ADAUSD)ADAUSD Elliott Wave Technical AnalysisFunction: Counter TrendMode: CorrectiveStructure: Flatposition: Wave BDirection Next higher Degrees:Wave Cancel invalid level:Details: Short-term: Price will continue to rise in Wave B with target at 1.320.ADA/ U.S. dollar(ADAUSD)Trading Strategy:The price will continue to adjust up in Wave B with the target at 1.320. After Wave B […]
A Refresher On Why I Pay So Much Attention To Jobless Claims; And Why They Are Neutral Now

A Refresher On Why I Pay So Much Attention To Jobless Claims; And Why They Are Neutral Now

Image Source: PexelsThis might be a good time to reiterate why I post each week on jobless claims, and what my system is.Initial jobless claims in particular are a recognized leading indicator. In fact, they are one of the 10 official components of the Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Additionally, together with the YoY% change in […]
Metal Markets Report For Thursday, Jan 16

Metal Markets Report For Thursday, Jan 16

Image Source: PixabayIn this video, Ira Epstein reviews the day’s trading in the gold and other relevant metal markets.Video Length: 00:06:20More By This Author:Financial Markets Report For Thursday, Jan 16Metal Markets Report For Wednesday, Jan 15Financial Markets Report For Wednesday, Jan 15
Markets Take A Breather Thursday; JBHT Mixed In Q4

Markets Take A Breather Thursday; JBHT Mixed In Q4

Image Source: PixabayAfter yesterday’s extraordinary advance across major indexes in the stock market, today those indexes understandably took a breather. The Dow returned -68 points of yesterday’s +700, or -0.16% on the session. The S&P 500 was on a similar tack, -0.12%, while the Nasdaq gave back -0.89% of its +2.4% gains in Wednesday’s trading. Only […]
Dealing With Danes

Dealing With Danes

Image Source: PexelsTyler Cowen recently made the following comment: I still am glad we bought the Danish West Indies in 1917.  Nor do I hear many Danes, or island natives, complain about this. This issue has been revived due to discussion regarding the purchase of Greenland. So who got the better of that earlier deal? Or was […]