Author Archive: Jeremy Parkinson
Russell 2000 Earnings Dashboard 24Q3 – Friday, Dec. 6
Russell 2000 Aggregate Estimates and Revisions The 24Q3 Y/Y blended earnings growth estimate is 25.5%. If the energy sector is excluded, the growth rate for the index is 57.3%. Of the 1,774 companies in the Russell 2000 that have reported earnings to date for 24Q3, 55.7% reported above analyst expectations. The 24Q3 Y/Y blended revenue growth estimate is 0.9%. If the energy sector is excluded, the growth rate for the index […]
Global Gold ETF Holdings Dipped Even As North American Funds Saw Inflows
The presidential election brought us the “Trump shock” and a healthy correction in the gold market. We saw this reflected in gold flows out of ETFs globally for the first time since April.While gold continued to flow into North American-based funds, all of the other regions charted outflows, with net global ETF gold holdings dropping by 29 […]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
