Author Archive: Jeremy Parkinson
Pound Pares Gains As UK Inflation Eases
The pound erased gains made earlier today after the Office of National Statistics (ONS) released February’s inflation data. According to the organization, inflation eased to 2.7% in February from a high of 3.1% in December 2017. In January, inflation was at 3%. The inflation data missed the analysts’ estimates of 2.8%. The drop was fueled […]
Fortnite Is The Harbinger Of More Pain For The Already Struggling Toy Industry
While it is rather clear to us why Toys R Us is filing bankruptcy and even Star Wars themed toy sales weren’t enough to help Mattel (MAT) this past holiday season, in-app purchases for the new iOS version of Fortnite are rather revealing. The recently launched gaming app, which sits at the center of our Connected Society and Content is King investing themes, […]
3 Canadian LP’s Capitalizing On The Global Cannabis Movement
Canadian cannabis stocks remain a bright spot in the cannabis stock market and investors need to focus on leading opportunities to be successful. From international opportunities to emerging trends like smokeless products, Canadian cannabis producers have capitalizing from several emerging growth trends and we are favorable on this opportunity. Today, we have highlighted three Canadian […]
What Sets ETFs Apart?
Audio Length: 00:54:31 On last week’s “Behind the Markets” podcast, my co-host, Wesley Gray, CEO of Alpha Architect, and I had the opportunity to speak with ETF guru and ETF-IQ TV host Eric Balchunas. Balchunas discussed his transition at Bloomberg from the data team, where he had been for 16 years, to the research team […]
U.K. Consumer Prices Slows In February
U.K consumer prices unexpectedly declined in February as pound outlook improved amid possible Brexit transition deal. Consumer Prices Index which measures inflation rate rose 2.7 percent in February, down from 3 percent recorded in January, the Office for National Statistics reported on Tuesday. Analysts had predicted 2.8 percent. Core inflation rate gained 2.4 percent in the month. Producer prices […]
A Defensive Stand Heading Into Month End
With just eleven days left in the first quarter, it certainly isn’t looking like it’s going to go out the way it came in. While the year started with equity markets ripping higher, led by FANG, equities can’t seem to catch a break lately as any gains seem to be met with selling. Looking out over […]
Bull Of The Day: MCBC Holdings (MCFT)
MCBC Holdings Inc. (MCFT – Free Report) is a company that designs, manufactures, and markets the MasterCraft brand of premium performance sport boats; it also owns boat company Nautic Star. Headquartered in Vonore, TN, it also offers skiing, wakeboarding, and luxury performance powerboats. MCBC has been making since 1968, and sells its products in over 30 countries, […]
USDCAD At Major Inflection Point
Last time we talked about USDCAD was at 1.2850 calling for a move towards 1.31-1.32 and the upside had lots of room to run. So we nailed that move. The big question now is if we have seen a top or THE top in USDCAD? Price remains inside the medium-term upward sloping channel. Support is at 1.2930 […]
Market Predictions For This Week – Tuesday, March 20
Market predictions and review for March 20 – March 27. Video Length: 00:10:55
Dropbox: Don’t Buy What “Smart Money” Sells
Dropbox is set to be the biggest tech IPO since Snap (SNAP). Is the market hungry enough to justify the expected $7 billion valuation? Or, is this IPO how insiders sell stock and raise capital after the “smart money” (i.e. private equity, hedge funds, etc.) has dried up? Given Dropbox’s losses, fierce incumbent competition, and […]
