Author Archive: Jeremy Parkinson
Weighing GDPR Risks For Google And Facebook
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation goes into effect next month, and analysts are weighing the implications for the two leading digital ad platforms, Facebook and Google. The potential GDPR risks range from fines for non-compliance to falling revenue due to a reduced ability to target users with ads. TheDigitalArtist / Pixabay These are the GDPR […]
Student Loans Delay Retirement
One of the most important aspects of creating and sharing our perspective on markets, business and the economy is that it results in often intelligent (sometimes not very) conversations that reveal multiple perspectives. Historically accurate investing requires appreciating and understanding all viewpoints and having well thought out debates. No one party knows everything at any […]
Bank Of Japan Buys Record Amount Of Equity ETFs: Once Upon A Time
The Japanese stock market fell, so the Bank of Japan bought more equity funds. After cornering the bond market, the Bank of Japan has its sight on the stock market with a Record Buying Binge in March. The Bank of Japan spent 833 billion yen ($7.8 billion) on exchange-traded funds tracking the country’s shares last month, the […]
Cobalt Stock ‘Set To Turn Higher Immediately’
TM editors’ note: This article discusses a penny stock and/or microcap. Such stocks are easily manipulated; do your own careful due diligence. Cobalt is one of the most important minerals in existence, and is vital for the fast growing electric car industry and other applications. Getting on for half the world’s cobalt is located in […]
E We Like Kroger As It Approaches $20
Kroger (KR) remains highly profitable and is in our opinion a valuable long-term investment for dividend income as well as market value capital gain. Kroger’s longevity and consistency will remain in place in the coming years. The most recent earnings were painful, but Kroger’s strategic developments and large market presence will give them an edge […]
Why A Dollar Collapse Is Inevitable
“Naturally, the smooth termination of the gold-exchange standard, the restoration of the gold standard, and supplemental and interim measures that might be called for, in particular with a view to organizing international credit on this new basis, will have to be deliberately agreed upon between countries, in particular those on which there devolves special responsibility […]
5 Ultra-Cheap Growth ETFs For A Large-Cap Play This Spring
Volatility and uncertainty have been playing foul in the U.S. stock market over the past couple of months. While the list of worries include higher rates, Washington turmoil, and tech selloff, the latest reason for the sluggish trading remains fears over a trade war between the United States and China. The U.S.-China trade dispute accelerated […]
Post-Pivot Plunge
Speaking of cryptos… with Long Island Iced Tea Blockchain now down 80% from its “pivot”, I think we have proof positive that switching your iced tea manufacturing firm to cryptocurrencies isn’t a great strategic move, at least past the first day or two.
E Stock Of The Week: Zoetis Inc.
Zoetis Inc. is a unique drug company that engages in the discovery, development and manufacture of animal health medicines and vaccines. Our furry household pets need this company and wait until you see the numbers on this company. Video Length: 00:05:01
USD/CAD Technical Outlook: Trade Setups For NFP, Canada Jobs
The Canadian Dollar has been gaining steam since the March reversal with the USD/CAD decline now approaching initial measured targets. Key employment reports from both the U.S. and Canada are on tap tomorrow and while prices could see some upside from here, the broader outlook remains weighted to the downside. USD/CAD DAILY PRICE CHART Technical Outlook: Last month […]
