Two Speed Europe?
Nov 08, 2017
Jeremy Parkinson
Finance
It is fair to note that the aspirational phrase “ever closer union” has caused a lot of distress in certain quarters in EU member states with a number of people equating it to mean that the EU seeks to become a European superstate, perhaps with a US-style Federal government and nation states reduced to a […]
IPO Market Hot This Week: ETFs To Tap
Nov 08, 2017
Jeremy Parkinson
Finance
The U.S. IPO market is sizzling this week with 11 deals that will collectively raise more than $2 billion. This will mark the busiest week of this year. In particular, the Chinese companies have been at the forefront with the second-largest mobile search engine Sogou (SOGO) expected to go public on Nov 9. The company […]
WTI Extends Losses After Surprise Build, Crude Production Jumps To Record High
Nov 08, 2017
Jeremy Parkinson
Finance
WTI/RBOB extended losses post-API data overnight, but DOE data sparked some algo chaos as a surprise crude build (+2.24mm vs -2.45mm exp) was offset by a bigger than expected gasoline draw (exactly opposite what API reported). In addition, US crude production jumped to a new all-time high – take that OPEC! API Crude -1.562mm (-2.45mm exp) […]
Piper Says Tencent Stake Not ‘Material Thesis Changer’ For Snap
Nov 08, 2017
Jeremy Parkinson
Finance
Piper Jaffray analyst Sam Kemp says Tencent’s (TCEHY) 10% stake in Snap (SNAP) is “not a material thesis changer.” The analyst does not believe Tencent would be able to acquire Snapchat as the result of Snap’s capital structure. Further, since Tencent has been an investor in Snapchat since its Series B round, its increased investment […]
Will China Bring An Energy-Debt Crisis?
Nov 08, 2017
Jeremy Parkinson
Finance
It is easy for those of us in the West to overlook how important China has become to the world economy, and also the limits it is reaching. The two big areas in which China seems to be reaching limits are energy production and debt. Reaching either of these limits could eventually cause a collapse. China is reaching […]
Rockwell Automation’s Earnings Lag, Sales Beat In Q4
Nov 08, 2017
Jeremy Parkinson
Finance
Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK – Free Report) is the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation. Its products, services, and solutions address a broad range of challenges in every major industrial sector, from automotive and tire to mining and oil and gas, from pharmaceuticals to food and beverage. Its brands include Allen-Bradley, Reliance Electric, and Rockwell Software. Rockwell’s […]
SNAP Doing What It Does Best
Nov 08, 2017
Jeremy Parkinson
Finance
UPDATE: I took that screenshot last night. In a shocking development, Chinese Internet giant Ten Cent announced they had taken a substantial stake in SNAP, which caused the shares to rocket to a profit (thrilling bulls and disappointing bears who were watching these events). Let’s just say this massive investment from China appears to have […]
BlackLine Industry Awards Fail To Generate Interest In New Products
Nov 08, 2017
Jeremy Parkinson
Finance
Cloud finance and accounting firm BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) went public just over a year ago. Since then, the company’s valuation, along with the accolades it has received, has grown steadily. Recently it was recognized as one of the country’s best Medium-Sized Workplaces by the Fortune magazine for the second consecutive year. Last month, its founder and CEO Therese Tucker […]
Who Wants To Buy Some Saudi Stocks Just As The Region Descends Into Chaos?!
Nov 08, 2017
Jeremy Parkinson
Finance
Ok, so Saudi stocks did it again on Wednesday. After falling 1.1% intraday, they rallied in the last 25 or so minutes of trading to close green. This is four days in a row of this now and I’ve got to tell you, it is truly farcical: As we wrote on Tuesday afternoon, it is […]
CNRP Mining Target X-Sprays Announces Start Of Test In Colorado Market
Nov 08, 2017
Jeremy Parkinson
Finance
TM editors’ note: This article discusses a penny stock and/or microcap. Such stocks are easily manipulated; do your own careful due diligence. Over the last two weeks, CNRP Mining (CRPGF) has captured the market’s attention. During this time, the company has executed on its strategy by closing on the acquisition of X-Sprays and by completing […]