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Soft August Retail Sales A Temporary Hitch? 5 Stocks To Buy
U.S. retail sales showed continued rise going into August but the rate of growth fairly moderated, as bargain hunters took a breather after an extravagant July. As Americans refrained from splurging on automobiles and apparel, retail sales showed a slight uptick in six months. Analysts also cited high gasoline prices as one of the prominent […]
Some Levelheaded Comments On The CoT Reports For Gold
(Audio length 00:11:24) Richard Postma joins me today to address all the bullish comments around gold due to the CoT reports. It is true that the speculators are net short but the net position is so close to zero that the comments of a massive short covering run are not valid. We also discuss the […]
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
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
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
(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 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
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
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. […]
