Author Archive: Jeremy Parkinson
The Decline In Manufacturing Jobs: Not Necessarily A Cause For Concern
from the International Monetary Fund — this post authored by Bertrand Gruss and Natalija Novta Manufacturing jobs are waning. In many emerging market and developing economies, workers are shifting from agriculture to services, bypassing the manufacturing sector. In advanced economies, the rise in service sector employment typically reflects the outright disappearance of manufacturing jobs. The decline in manufacturing […]
CSX Jumps As New CEO Helps Get Rail Operator Back On Track
Shares of CSX Corporation (CSX) jumped in early trading after the company’s first quarter results came in ahead of consensus forecasts. The rail operator’s results were boosted by a significant drop in its operating ratio, with expenses at 63.7% of revenue vs. 73.2% a year ago. RESULTS BEAT: After the market close on Tuesday, CSX […]
How China Can Respond To Trump’s Tariff War
In the trade war against China, the White House’s “America First” advocates are relying on trade instruments that contained Japan’s rise in the 1980s. But China is not Japan. It has ten ways to hit back. On Tuesday, China said it would impose anti-dumping duties on imports of U.S. sorghum. As the largest buyer of […]
Seasonality And Greenback/Loonie Cycles
The loonie has rebounded 2.7% against the greenback so far in April, leading some to predict that another up-cycle for commodities, Canadian equities and the C$ has begun. But, the loonie has climbed with oil prices in 8 of the last 10 Aprils, only to retrace again in the month thereafter. The larger perspective, as shown […]
U.S. Bancorp (USB) Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations, Costs Rise
Have you been eager to see how U.S. Bancorp (USB – Free Report) performed in Q1 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this Minneapolis-based popular bank’s earnings release this morning: An Earnings Beat U.S. Bancorp came out with adjusted earnings per share of 95 cents that surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate […]
Netflix Knows No Limits
If anyone ever thought that Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) had no room to grow in the US, they are in for a surprise. Earlier this week, Netflix reported its first-quarter results and it delivered stunning subscriber growth, even for the domestic market. Netflix’s Financials Netflix’s Q1 revenues grew 40% over the year to $3.7 billion, marginally […]
Loonie Drops As Bank Of Canada Holds Rates (As Expected)
With Canadian economic data at its most disappointing in 20 months, domestic trade-wars over oil pipelines exploding, and a housing market on the verge of collapse, The Bank of Canada held rates unchanged (as expected), sending a weak signal that sparked Loonie selling… Bank of Canada Holds Benchmark Overnight Rate at 1.25% 2018 has not been […]
The Bulls Are Regaining A Firm Grasp On This Market
My Swing Trading Approach The bulls are regaining a firm grasp on this market and the bears are being forced to cover in mass. I will look to add 1-2 new positions today. Indicators VIX – With many areas of headline risk melting away, the VIX indicator is struggling to maintain its recent bullishness. Yesterday it […]
E On Henry James, Hamilton, And “Lawrence” Oppenheim
On Saturday night I was treated to a performance at the Richard Rogers Theater of Hamilton. It was weird, with a racially mixed cast all dressed in 18th century costumes and uniforms, singing hip-hop, a musical anachronism. I found myself looking forward to the commentary by George III who periodically appeared in his crimson robe and crown, but I […]
Morgan Stanley (MS) Beats Q1 Earnings And Revenue Estimates
Have you been eager to see how Morgan Stanley (MS – Free Report) performed in Q1 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this New York-based leading financial services holding company’s earnings release this morning: An Earnings Beat Morgan Stanley came out with earnings of $1.45 per share, which surpassed the Zacks […]
