4 Top-Ranked Dimensional Mutual Funds To Buy In March

4 Top-Ranked Dimensional Mutual Funds To Buy In March

Founded in 1981, Dimensional Fund Advisor offers investment solutions from different asset classes to institutional and individual investors, investment consultants and financial advisors. Dimensional prides itself in having more than 1,000 investment professionals across 12 offices in North America, Asia and Europe. Dimensional had nearly $460 billion of assets under management as of December 31, […]
The Coming Fed Hike And The Problems With Its Communication

The Coming Fed Hike And The Problems With Its Communication

Last week, a slew of Federal Reserve officials talked up the likelihood of a rate hike in the meeting next week. Janet Yellen was at pains to stress that the reason for a likely rate hike was that the incoming economic data were as good as or better than Fed models predicted they would be. […]
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Posts Solid Q4 Earnings; 2017 Outlook Weaker Than Expected

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Posts Solid Q4 Earnings; 2017 Outlook Weaker Than Expected

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) early Tuesday posted [Mar 7, 2017 | 7:39am] solid fourth quarter earnings results, but its outlook for 2017 was weaker than expected, and investors sold the shares off considerably in morning trading. Written by StockNews.com The Coraopolis, PA-based sporting goods retailer reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $1.32, which was $0.02 […]
The Calm Before The Storm

The Calm Before The Storm

The volatility in the crude oil market is at a 28-month low but that complacency in the market may be short lived as the International Energy Agency warns of looming oil supply shortages over the next three years. This comes as Exxon Mobil makes a big investment in the coming U.S. oil boom as it […]
Day Trading Stock Picks For This Week Tuesday, March 7

Day Trading Stock Picks For This Week Tuesday, March 7

There were so many oil stocks on the list this week that I put the cut off at 15 million shares (just for oil stocks) to help filter it down. Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF) Average day range (30) is 5.79% and average volume (30) is 25.3million. Synergy Pharma (SGYP) Average day range (30) is 5.6% and […]
We Get New Highs More Frequently After New Highs

We Get New Highs More Frequently After New Highs

This post may fall into the “Dog bites Man” bucket, but I will see if I can’t shed a little more light on the phenomenon. Here’s the question: “When do we see new highs in the stock market most often?” The punchline: “After a recent new high.” The red squares above show the probability of […]
Bitcoin Crashes Back Below Gold On China Chatter

Bitcoin Crashes Back Below Gold On China Chatter

After spending three days trading above the price for an ounce of gold, Bitcoin prices crashed overnight – down over $120 in a few short hours – following Bloomberg headlines citing China officials saying that Bitcoin regulation is not temporary.   As a reminder, a lot of this most recent run-up has been catalyzed on hope of […]
5 Overvalued Canadian Stocks For Intelligent Investors – March 2017

5 Overvalued Canadian Stocks For Intelligent Investors – March 2017

There are a number of great companies in the market today but there are also many which are overvalued by the market. By using the ModernGraham Valuation Model, I’ve selected the most overvalued Canadian companies reviewed by ModernGraham. Defensive Investors are defined as investors who are not able or willing to do substantial research into individual investments, […]
Michaels Companies, Inc. Q4 Profit Beats, 2017 Outlook Strong

Michaels Companies, Inc. Q4 Profit Beats, 2017 Outlook Strong

Michaels Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:MIK ) early Tuesday [Mar 7, 2017 | 7:10am ] posted solid fourth quarter earnings results and offered an upbeat forecast for 2017, as its lagging comps are seen recovering in the latter part of the year. Written by StockNews.com The Irving, TX-based arts & crafts store operator reported adjusted Q4 earnings […]