Hedge Against Volatility With These ETFs
Volatility levels are on the rise lately, given escalating North Korea tensions that have rattled global markets this month and Hurricane Harvey that has badly hit the energy sector. Touted as one of the worst storms in history, the storm has caused large-scale flooding along the U.S. Gulf coast, affecting transport of people, food […]
Aerovironment, Inc. Shares Shoot Up On Better Than Expected Earnings
AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV), a global company that designs, develops, produces, supports, and operates unmanned aircraft systems reported their fiscal first quarter 2018 financial results. AeroVironment reported first quarter earnings of a loss of $0.19 per share which beat analyst expectations of a loss of $0.34 per share. AeroVironment reported first quarter revenues of $43.8 million […]
What If Stocks Are Right?
Ok, so Wednesday’s column from Cameron Crise is good. One of the things Cameron is particularly adept at is pissing off Jeff Gundlach. But another thing he’s good at is taking a simple, readily observable dynamic, breaking it down, looking more closely at the numbers, and just generally fleshing it out. Here’s the readily observable […]
Thermo Fisher Acquires Patheon, Boosts Laboratory Products
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO – Free Report) recently completed the buyout of Patheon N.V. Notably, Patheon is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) serving the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. With the closing of the deal, Patheon will be part of Thermo Fisher’s Laboratory Products and Services segment. Thermo Fisher’s initial tender offer for Patheon expires after […]
World Markets Churning
World markets are still churning, much like Hurricane Harvey…watch for, either a breach of the 50-day moving average, or a retest of 1950 and potential breakout to new highs, as shown on the following Daily chart of the World Market Index.
If History Is Our Guide, What Will Harvey Do To Stocks?
Word is that Hurricane Harvey will end up being the most expensive natural disaster in U.S. history. According to AccuWeather, the estimate for the full cost of the storm will approach $160 billion. To put this number in perspective, Harvey is expected to cost about the same as the combined costs of Hurricanes Katrina and […]
On The Coming Failure Of Trump’s Tax Plan
Last Wednesday, I wrote about the failure of the Trump presidency, arguing that Donald Trump has failed to deliver any signs that tangible economic benefits are coming down the pike for his working class and blue collar base of support. In fact, this week, it seems more likely that Trump has ‘sold out’ and is turning […]
Gold Prices Surge To Fresh Yearly Highs As Global Tensions Rise
Mounting geo-political tensions with North Korea and the recent increase in market volatility has continued to fuel demand for the perceived safety of gold with prices continuing to plow higher since early-July. Weakness in the greenback has also contributed to the rally with bullion prices up more than 14% year-to-date. That said, we’re now approaching […]
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. Reports Impressive First Quarter FY 2018 Results And Raises Guidance
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (BOBE) reports that it is well positioned to continue driving robust growth of their refrigerated sides portfolio with the additional capacity and product capabilities provided through the acquisition of Pineland Farms on May 1, 2017. About Bob Evans Farms, Inc. Bob Evans Farms is a leading producer and distributor of refrigerated […]
Doc Copper Trade Completed; Ave Gain = 25%
The Power of the Pattern has shared several times on this blog, that a bullish pattern had formed in Ole Doc Copper. With the bullish pattern in play, we shared with our members and on the blog that Freeport McMoran looked to be a good asset to own a couple of months ago. FCX had formed one of […]
