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USD/CHF Coiling Ahead Of SNB

USD/CHF Coiling Ahead Of SNB

Political headlines and trade fears are dominating the headlines in today’s North American session, leading to a slight risk-off tone despite a positive open for risk assets. As a result, we’ve seen the US dollar, Japanese yen, and Swiss franc ascend to become the strongest major currencies on the day after bringing up the rear […]
Pieces Of The US & Global Stock Market Puzzle Come Together

Pieces Of The US & Global Stock Market Puzzle Come Together

All through the summer we had a “top-test” view on the primary US stock index, the S&P 500. We were 100% right on that; SPX spent all summer grinding upward to that test. That is where the would-be market genius aspect of the analysis ends because it appears that the favored outcome of that test – that it […]
4 ETFs Set To Soar In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Florence

4 ETFs Set To Soar In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Florence has wreaked havoc on the coast of the Carolinas where conditions are fast deteriorating. Florence, the first major hurricane to threaten the eastern United States this year, has now downgraded to a Category 1 storm. Still, it may lead to catastrophic flooding, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds in Southeast U.S. over the […]
A Long-Term Look At Inflation – Friday, Sept. 14

A Long-Term Look At Inflation – Friday, Sept. 14

The Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U) released yesterday morning puts the year-over-year inflation rate at 2.70%. It is substantially below the 3.76% average since the end of the Second World War and above its 10-year moving average, now at 1.57%. For a comparison of headline inflation with core inflation, which is based on […]
Apple Tech Leads Sector & Overall Market Higher

Apple Tech Leads Sector & Overall Market Higher

Apple Tech – Stocks Rally Again On Thursday It’s wrong to suggest the correction isn’t almost over as the market has been up every day this week, following a week where it was down every day. The S&P 500 is less than 10 points away from its all-time closing high. It’s now up 9 basis […]
The Long Term Charts Tell A Very Different Story For The USD And Bonds

The Long Term Charts Tell A Very Different Story For The USD And Bonds

Doc joins me today to share his longer-term outlook for the USD and bond market. Looking at the monthly charts Doc does not see the USD moving much higher and for the bond market, there is a good chance of a breakdown in the near term. (Audio length 00:10:59)
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                        Stock Analysis: Alibaba Group Holding

E Stock Analysis: Alibaba Group Holding

Alibaba is the Google of the Chinese markets. Let’s analyze it, and then compare it to Google. Will the devaluation of the Yuan hurt the price of this stock in the U.S. market? In the short term, yes. Video Length: 00:08:12
Trump Tells Aids To Proceed With $200 Billion In Tariffs On China

Trump Tells Aids To Proceed With $200 Billion In Tariffs On China

Despite talks with China, Trump instructs aids to place $200 billion in tariffs on China. Another $267 billion on deck. Sources say Trump Wants $200 Billion in China Tariffs Despite Talks. Trump met with his top trade advisers on Thursday to discuss the China tariffs, including Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. […]
Newell Brands Inc – A Turnaround Opportunity

Newell Brands Inc – A Turnaround Opportunity

Newell Brands Inc. (NWL) has been one of the most requested stocks that I’ve been asked to provide an analyze out loud video on. When I first looked at it, I had to wonder why people were so interested in this particular stock. Then I realized that statistically, it looks great. The company’s blended P/E […]