Fentura Financial, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
FENTON, Mich., Nov. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Fentura Financial, Inc. (OTCQX:FETM) has announced a regular dividend of $0.05 per share for shareholders of record as of November 13, 2017, and payable November 20, 2017. About Fentura Financial and The State Bank Fentura Financial is the holding company for The State Bank. It was formed […]
US Oil Rig Count Surges Most In 5 Months As Production Hits Record High
For the second week in the last 3, US oil rig counts rose dramatically (up 9 to 747). The 18 rig jump is the biggest since June, to the highest level in almost 2 months, as the rebound in oil prices begins to draw out more production…
USD/JPY Initiates Fresh Bearish Sequence Ahead Of FOMC Minutes
USD/JPY remains vulnerable to further losses following the below-forecast print for U.S. Durable Goods Orders as the pair initiates a fresh series of lower highs & lows. The 1.2% decline in demand for large-ticket items may keep the dollar under pressure as it curbs the outlook for growth and inflation, and the Federal Open […]
ETH/USD Trading In A Narrowing Triangle – Where Will It Break To?
Should we look to higher lows or lower highs? The price of Etherium is trading in a narrowing wedge or triangle. The peak price of $446 was recorded in early June. From there, the pair dropped all the way to $140 in mid-July. Both lines are the extremes of the triangle and from there we […]
S&P 500 Tops $2600: ETFs & Stocks That Deserve Special Thanks
The Thanksgiving week is a feast for stock investors even with low volumes and a holiday-shortened week. And this year Thanksgiving comes with a big bang as the Wall Street has scaled another record high approaching this major U.S. holiday. In particular, the S&P 500 index topped the milestone of 2,600 for the first time, […]
7 Cannabis Companies With Exposure To Emerging International Markets
TM editors’ note: This article discusses a penny stock and/or microcap. Such stocks are easily manipulated; do your own careful due diligence. From Canada to Germany, the legal cannabis market continues to be one of the most attractive investment opportunities. Over the last year, we have seen Canadian medical marijuana producers laser focus on international […]
Gasoline Volume Sales And Our Changing Culture – Wednesday, Nov. 22
The Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) monthly data on volume sales is several weeks old when it released. The latest numbers, through mid-September are now available. However, despite the lag, this report offers an interesting perspective on fascinating aspects of the US economy. Gasoline prices and increases in fuel efficiency are important factors, but there […]
Is There A Brick & Mortar Route To Retail Success?
With Thanksgiving around the corner, the retail industry’s prospects are squarely in focus. Retail is possibly the most visible face of consumer spending, which has powered the recent spurt in U.S. economic growth. But over the last few years, the industry’s landscape has undergone several radical changes. The most important of these is possibly the […]
FOMC Minutes Preview: Beware A Dovish Surprise By A “Very Uncertain” Yellen
The minutes for the FOMC’s Oct/Nov meeting will be released at 2 pm today, and are expected to be uneventful, just like the Fed meeting during which the central bank held rates between 1.00% and 1.25% in a unanimous vote, as expected, and where the only notable tweak was the small upgrade in the language […]
