Nike Dividend Increase
Image Source: PixabayOn 15 November, Nike (NKE) increased its quarterly dividend by 8.11%, from 37¢ to 40¢ per share.The dividend will be paid on 2 January 2025 to shareholders of record on 2 December 2024. The ex-dividend date is 2 December 2024.NKE’s contribution to DivGro’s projected annual dividend income will increase by $39.60 to $528.I own 330 shares of […]
US Cattle Crisis Worsens As Nation’s Herd Size Continues Alarming Side Into Abyss
Image Source: PexelsAmerica’s beef cow inventory has steadily declined over the last half-decade, reaching 64-year lows and signaling a deepening crisis across the cattle industry. As the cattle crisis worsens, consumers should brace for higher ground beef prices.The shrinking beef supply has pushed the nation’s herd size to its smallest level since 1961. With severe droughts, […]
These CPI Traps Could Make Us A Fortune On Wednesday
Image Source: Pexels CPI Tomorrow… are you ready? Markets are bullish in the long-term, but very bearish in the short-term…Combine that with a “hidden” clue on the tick charts, and it’s easy to see why these Bull & Bear Traps are my favorite trades for tomorrow!I see (4) important clues on the charts tonight, but (1) […]
Financial Markets Report For Tuesday, Dec 10
Image Source: PixabayIn this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Tuesday, December 10.Video Length: 00:12:20More By This Author:Metal Markets Report For Monday, Dec 9Financial Markets Report For Monday, Dec 9SPDR ETF Report For Thursday, Dec 5
EUR/USD Retests 1.05 Ahead Of US CPI Inflation, ECB Rate Call In The Barrel
Image Source: Pixabay EUR/USD softened further on Tuesday, testing 1.0500 once again. The Fiber pair has closed slightly lower for a third straight day. Euro traders are bracing for back-to-back key data prints. EUR/USD shed close to 0.2% on Tuesday, chalking in a third straight declining trading day and testing down into the 1.0500 handle as […]
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD Nears $32 Hurdle Amid Fed Rate Cut Speculation
Image Source: Pixabay Silver gains 0.19%, stabilizing at $31.89 as traders anticipate key U.S. inflation figures and Fed’s next steps. Technical analysis highlights consolidation near the $32 mark, with $31.75 acting as crucial support. Potential downside risks include a fall towards the $31.00 area and the 100-day SMA at $30.47 if bearish pressure mounts. Silver price climbed […]
Turnaround Tuesday: 3D Printing, Finally
An Israeli company, Stratasys Ltd., saw shares climb after the company raised its earnings outlook for the year and unexpectedly turned an adjusted profit in the third quarter. I have waited for a very long time for companies who pioneer 3D printing to begin to turn profits as they have spent massive amounts of money on […]
Strategic Reserves And Stuff
Image source: Pixabay Sorry for the brief hiatus. I’ve had my head down working on my new book which is due in a few weeks here. I am having a blast writing it which is either indicative of my own delusions or something readers will really enjoy. Perhaps both. Anyhow, here are some things I am […]
The Case For Accelerating Inflation Is Weak
No economic news again today. Tomorrow we will get the CPI report for November. As to which, I have read a few posts in which the claim is made that inflation, especially core inflation, is picking up again. It certainly could happen, but in my opinion the evidence for such a claim at present is […]
The Likelihood Of A Plaza Accord 2.0
Mark Sobel at OMFIF discusses the likelihood of an new Plaza Accord to depreciate the dollar. Given one would need Euro area and Chinese agreement, the assessed likelihood is low A Mar-a-Lago Accord also would be inconsistent with Europe’s cyclical situation. A devalued dollar would be tantamount to a stronger euro. That could be achieved by […]
