Author Archive: Jeremy Parkinson
Comparing The S&P Quality FCF Aristocrats Indices With The S&P Dividend Aristocrats
Image Source: Pexels While the S&P Dividend Aristocrats® Indices have been in existence for almost two decades, only now has the “Aristocrats” moniker been extended to a new series of indices: the S&P Quality FCF Aristocrats. Like the S&P Dividend Aristocrats, this new series emphasizes consistency and the selection of high quality companies. While they share many […]
Rates Spark: Eyes On France
European markets will be watching closely as the French government faces a no-confidence vote. A fall of the government looks likely, and while it has added to the market’s dovish pricing the overall fallout is remarkably muted. US rates will be watching Fed Chair Powell’s speech and we update on the Fed’s reverse repo facility as […]
Turnaround Tuesday: A Look At Emerging Markets
The DAX is a stock market index consisting of the 40 major German blue-chip companies trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Here are the top five weighted sectors: Sector Weightings Industrials 24.51% Financial Services 20.33% Technology 18.47% Consumer Cyclical 10.27% Communication Services 7.25% The German economy, hit hard by a manufacturing slowdown and weak demand for its exports, has struggled in 2024 and is on course to contract for […]
How AI May Escalate Geopolitical Conflicts
Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash Artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming industries, but its applications in financial markets and national security remain underexplored. In his latest book, Money GPT: AI and the Threat to the Global Economy, bestselling author, economist, and investment advisor Jim Rickards provides a sobering analysis of how AI could disrupt financial systems and even […]
Are We Living In The Roaring 2020s?
Image Source: Pexels Could this decade redefine economic growth and markets? Ed Yardeni believes it might. He joins James Connor to unpack his prediction of record highs for the S&P 500, driven by revolutionary advancements in AI, humanoids, and productivity. Ed also explains why a long-anticipated recession has not been forthcoming, as the U.S. economy has […]
Salesforce.com Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates
Image Source: Unsplash Salesforce.com (CRM Quick QuoteCRM – Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.41 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.43 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.11 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -0.82%. A quarter ago, it […]
Prepare For “The Mother Of All Blow-Off Tops”
Image Source: Pixabay Asset prices bubbles follow a predictable trajectory, driven by investor psychology.The final stage before the bursting is a Euphoric peak.The financial advisors at New Harbor Financial think we’re on our way to such a blow-off top, but we’re not quite there yet. They expect the action to get even more manic before we […]
Grayscale files for Solana ETF as SOL token surges 6%
Key Takeaways Grayscale Investments filed to convert its Solana Trust into an ETF on NYSE Arca. Solana’s price surged 6% following Grayscale’s ETF filing. Share this article Grayscale Investments has filed to convert its existing Solana Trust into a spot ETF on NYSE Arca, as the firm seeks to expand its $134 million Solana investment […]
AT&T Plans $20B In Buybacks Over 3 Years; Projects $2.07 EPS By 2025
Image courtesy of 123rf.com AT&T (NYSE: T) is optimistic about its financial trajectory, projecting steady profit advancements over the next few years. The telecommunications giant anticipates earnings per share (EPS) to range between $1.97 and $2.07 in 2025, excluding specific items, with expectations of double-digit growth by 2027.The company also foresees a modest annual rise in service revenue, with mobility […]
Big Tech Powers Nasdaq While Dow Cools Off
Stocks were mostly higher today, the Nasdaq turning in a notable bounce after mega caps Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA), and Amazon.com (AMZN) powered the tech sector. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 was rangebound most of the day, but rallied just above breakeven in the final minutes of trading. The Dow came off its session lows, but […]
