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Trump Unwisely Escalates Trade War: Expect A “Rare Earth” Response From China

Trump Unwisely Escalates Trade War: Expect A “Rare Earth” Response From China

As threatened, Trump Hits China with Tariffs on $200 Billion in Goods, Escalating Trade War. President Trump, emboldened by America’s economic strength and China’s slowdown, escalated his trade war on Monday, saying the United States would impose tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods as punishment over Beijing’s trade practices. The fresh round of tariffs […]
Why Boston Beer Company Is Ranked BUY

Why Boston Beer Company Is Ranked BUY

The Boston Beer Company (SAM) is America’s leading brewer of world-class beer. The Company has won more than 500 international awards for its better-tasting beers. Samuel Adams Boston Lager is the Company’s flagship brand, celebrated worldwide for its high-quality ingredients and traditional brewing techniques. The result is a beer renowned by drinkers for its full […]
A Market Restrained

A Market Restrained

Hoop dancers take small steps yet vary in the speed of their movements. The hoops themselves represent the never-ending cycle of life. Furthermore, they are meant to remind us that we are all connected. Thus, the market began the week in its seemingly never-ending cycle of red to green, then green to red. Like the […]
FedEx Misses Expected Earnings Per Share

FedEx Misses Expected Earnings Per Share

(Video length 00:01:29) CNBC’s Leslie Picker reports FedEx missed its expected EPS.
Industrial Production Up For Third Straight Month: 4 Funds

Industrial Production Up For Third Straight Month: 4 Funds

Industrial production increased considerably in August, following an increase in production of motor vehicles and parts. Additionally, output related to utilities and mining also rose, which also supported the surge in manufacturing output. Given these positive trends, the addition of mutual funds that have significant exposure to the industrials and utilities sector could be a […]
Transition Time: Volkswagen Announces “Electric For All” Campaign

Transition Time: Volkswagen Announces “Electric For All” Campaign

Volkswagen is transitioning away from diesel. Today it announced “Electric for All”. With a world premiere of a new modular electric drive matrix, Volkswagen Launches ELECTRIC FOR ALL Campaign. As part of the ELECTRIC FOR ALL campaign launched today, the brand will be putting attractive models at affordable prices on the road, paving the way for […]
US Consumer Sentiment Nears 14-Year High: 5 Top-Ranked Picks

US Consumer Sentiment Nears 14-Year High: 5 Top-Ranked Picks

American consumers took an increasingly optimistic view of the economy in September, per a preliminary reading of consumer sentiment. The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index increased to a six-month high, nearing a 14-year peak and beating most estimates. A more favorable outlook for jobs and income was the primary catalyst for the month’s gains. […]
Chinese Goods – President Trump Threatens To Tariff $200 Billion Worth

Chinese Goods – President Trump Threatens To Tariff $200 Billion Worth

Chinese Goods – Latest Tariff News President Trump told his aides to go ahead with the tariff on $200 billion worth of goods. Let’s be clear, these are tariffs on $200 billion worth of goods, not $200 billion in tariffs like the news media sometimes reports in an effort to either be succinct or make […]
Cannabis Stocks Rise Amid Interest By Coca-Cola, Opportunities For Shopify

Cannabis Stocks Rise Amid Interest By Coca-Cola, Opportunities For Shopify

Shares of cannabis stocks are in focus following a report that Coca-Cola (KO) is in talks with Aurora Cannabis (ACBFF) as it eyes the cannabis industry and an analyst note from Keybanc which said Shopify (SHOP) has cannabis potential. COCA-COLA EYES CANNABIS: Coca-Cola is monitoring the nascent cannabis drinks industry and is in talks with […]
U.S. Fixed Income Calendar: The Week Ahead

U.S. Fixed Income Calendar: The Week Ahead

By Steven Levine Interactive Brokers senior market analyst Steven Levine provides some highlights for what to look for in the week beginning September 17.