Category Archive: Entertainment
Dollar Dump Sparks Safety Scramble For Bonds & Bullion
Stocks were somewhat of a sideshow to the moves in Bonds, commodities, and FX today. Trannies (Airlines) and Nasdaq (AAPL) led on the week with Small Caps the laggard and Dow/S&P not much better. A 6-7bps plunge in yields from around 10am ET today left Treasury yields only 0-2bps higher on the week. The USD dumped […]
Emerging Market Bonds: Where Do We Go From Here
Investors that were early to identify the attractive valuations following the volatility in emerging market bonds in early 2014 are still sitting atop a pile of gains, yet in recent months new investors haven’t experienced the same steady uptrend. Partly due to the slack in the credit markets domestically, bonds in emerging markets have largely […]
SP 500 And NDX Futures Daily Charts – Sitting On Top Of The World
The stock market has reached nosebleed heights. I do not know if the wiseguys can keep it going through Thanksgiving. But I hear that only 20% of fund managers are beating their benchmarks which is incredible given this bubble market we are seeing. This stock market makes my skin crawl. Have a pleasant weekend.
Market Commentary: Session Ends Mixed With Large Caps Flat And Confused Investors
Written by Gary Markets closed mixed with the SP500 making a new closing high and the DOW in the red. The NASDAQ closed higher almost matching its February, 2000 closing high of 4696.69. By 4 pm the averages had stopped the trending down and made a last minute push to close higher than it would have […]
The U.S. Department Of Justice Handles Banker Criminals Like Juvenile Offenders…Literally
These agreements were created 100 years ago to give juvenile defendants and first-time offenders a chance to for rehabilitate themselves. Only in the last 20 years have DPAs migrated to the field of corporate criminals, treating them like kids who’ve just gone down a bad path in life. The Justice Department is leaning on these […]
Green & Dirty ETFs To Watch On Clean Climate Push
After a bumper 2013, the green energy space has seen modest trading so far this year due to valuation concerns. The industry trends, however, continue to improve and seem encouraging with the U.S. and China deciding to jointly act on the new climate change plans after prolonged talks. The pact could act as a new […]
Seven Signs a Guy Is Into You
Girls aren’t the only ones who can become shy or nervous when their crush enters the room. Check out this article for a list of signs that a boy really likes you. It’s not always easy to tell if someone is into you, especially if they’re sending out a bunch of mixed signals you have […]
Taylor Swift Silences “Welcome to New York” Critics, Donates to Public Schools
She may not be a native New Yorker, but Swift’s already giving back to her adopted city “Welcome to New York,” the first track on Taylor Swift’s new album 1989, has gotten some blowback from those who’ve lived in New York for longer, and under less luxurious circumstances, than Swift herself (who bought an apartment […]
Actress Misty Upham hasn’t been seen in a week, family says
Police in Washington state say an actress known for her roles in “August: Osage County,” ”Frozen River” and “Django Unchained” is missing. The Seattle Times reports that 32-year-old Misty Upham hasn’t been heard from or seen for the past week. Officials at the Auburn Police Department say the acclaimed Native American actress was staying at […]
Demonic ‘Annabelle’ draws on classic horror films for nostalgic scares
(Reuters) – There’s a new demon in town, and she’s hiding among the toys. “Annabelle,” out in U.S. theaters on Friday, kicks off October’s Halloween offerings at the box office with the origin story of a porcelain doll that masks a sinister secret, a spin-off from last year’s Warner Bros. Horror hit “The Conjuring.” Set […]
