Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – Euphoria In Stocks

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – Euphoria In Stocks

Stocks wanted to continue their rally higher, and the futures came in with the old heave ho higher.But the euphoria is wearing off a bit, and they managed to avert a loss, finishing nearly unchanged.The weakness in the tech complex was the tell since this is a tech bubble of the AI variety after all.The […]
Post-Election Geopolitics: Preparing For Mideast War, Potential Oil Shock 
                    

The Intersection of US Elections and Middle East Strategies

Israel’s Strategic Imperative

Iran’s Stated Objectives and Ideological Underpinnings

The Existential Threat Perceived by Israel

Potential Conflict and Global Implications

Post-Election Geopolitics: Preparing For Mideast War, Potential Oil Shock The Intersection of US Elections and Middle East Strategies Israel’s Strategic Imperative Iran’s Stated Objectives and Ideological Underpinnings The Existential Threat Perceived by Israel Potential Conflict and Global Implications

Image Source: Pixabay As global tensions simmer in the Middle East, investors and policymakers alike are watching the situation very closely. James Kostohryz, founder of Investor Acumen, provides a deep analysis of the unfolding situation between Israel and Iran, highlighting the extraordinary risks and potential opportunities that may arise now that Trump has won the election. […]
Did The Trade Balance Improve With Tariffs? Did Imports Fall? Did Ag Exports Rise?

Did The Trade Balance Improve With Tariffs? Did Imports Fall? Did Ag Exports Rise?

Answers: No. No. No. Figure 1: Net exports in bn.Ch.2017$ SAAR (blue, left scale), nominal as share of GDP (tan, right scale). NBER defined peak-to-trough recession dates shaded gray. Source: BEA, NBER, and author’s calculations. Not only did net exports fall in volume by the end of Trump 1.0, so too did the net export share […]
Stocks Stay Hot, Log Record Closes Across Wall Street

Stocks Stay Hot, Log Record Closes Across Wall Street

Stocks stayed hot to kick off a new trading week, with all three major indexes scoring fresh record closes. The Dow and S&P 500 both toppled historical milestones, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq pared modest losses to score a fifth-straight win. Elsewhere, the small cap Russell 2000 (RUT) cleared 24,000 for the first time ever, while cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) barrels toward […]
Hedge Funds Lost Billions Betting Against Tesla

Hedge Funds Lost Billions Betting Against Tesla

Image courtesy of 123rf.com According to Bloomberg’s reporting, hedge funds that had bet against Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) have faced substantial financial losses following Donald Trump’s election victory. Since the election on November 5, Tesla shares have surged nearly 30%, translating into an increase of over $200 billion in market value. This remarkable growth has pushed the company’s valuation […]
Robinhood Markets Stock Rises As Executive Considered For SEC Chair Spot

Robinhood Markets Stock Rises As Executive Considered For SEC Chair Spot

Image Source: Pexels Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD) stock spiked 7% in Monday’s premarket hours, topping $32 as traders bid up the Bitcoin (BTC-USD) price.The investment platform, which is highly popular among crypto traders, benefited hugely as markets continued to react to Donald Trump’s election win. Notably, the price of Bitcoin exceeded $82,000 for the first time on Monday morning.Moreover, […]
How Small Cap Managers Are Adjusting Their Portfolios In The Wake Of The U.S. Elections 
                    

Small cap stocks soar after U.S. election results. How are small cap managers responding?

1. Cyclical confidence: Riding the rally with cyclical stocks

2. Selective additions: Playing the long game with M&A and sector-specific bets

3. Cautious tweaks: Managing interest-rate-sensitive and federal-dependent risks

The bottom line

How Small Cap Managers Are Adjusting Their Portfolios In The Wake Of The U.S. Elections Small cap stocks soar after U.S. election results. How are small cap managers responding? 1. Cyclical confidence: Riding the rally with cyclical stocks 2. Selective additions: Playing the long game with M&A and sector-specific bets 3. Cautious tweaks: Managing interest-rate-sensitive and federal-dependent risks The bottom line

Image Source: Pixabay Small cap stocks soar after U.S. election results. How are small cap managers responding? With the Russell 2000 Index rallying in response to the U.S. election results—the benchmark index of small cap stocks soared by nearly 6% on Nov. 6 alone—small cap managers are re-evaluating their positioning ahead of President-elect Trump taking office in January.At […]
The Economy’s New Reality: Everyone Is Going Broke

The Economy’s New Reality: Everyone Is Going Broke

Image Source: Pexels Credit card usage isn’t really about spending. Americans use their credit cards when they’re confident about jobs and incomes. The latest data from the Fed contains a more serious warning especially how it lines up with jobs and income data…and the Fed’s actions.Video Length: 00:18:56More By This Author:China’s 10 Trillion In Stimulus Is […]
Cigna’s Stock Surges After Dropping Humana Merger Plans

Cigna’s Stock Surges After Dropping Humana Merger Plans

Image courtesy of 123rf.com Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) has announced that it will not pursue a merger with Humana (NYSE: HUM), a decision that has impacted the stock prices of both companies. The announcement came shortly after Donald Trump’s re-election as the U.S. president, a political development that had previously fueled speculation about the merger’s potential to […]
Tesla, Trump Trades, And Tech: Top Stocks To Watch Today

Tesla, Trump Trades, And Tech: Top Stocks To Watch Today

Image source: Pixabay As we start this trading day, markets are ripe with opportunities. Today’s pre-market briefing bypassed typical macroeconomic updates and earnings reviews, instead diving straight into stock-specific catalysts and trends that are capturing attention this morning. The StoryTrading community is closely watching a lineup of high-conviction trades, with a spotlight on Tesla and the […]