Pfizer, Allergan Terminate $160 Billion “Inversion” Merger; Banks Lose Over $100MM In Fees

Pfizer, Allergan Terminate $160 Billion “Inversion” Merger; Banks Lose Over $100MM In Fees

Less than two days after the US Treasury cracked down on inversion deals, and one deal in particular, Pfizer’s (PFE) pharma record $160 billion acquisition of Allergan (AGN), the two companies announced the deal is officially over. From the press release: Pfizer Announces Termination of Proposed Combination with Allergan Pfizer Inc. today announced that the […]
The Janet Yellen Market Rally!

The Janet Yellen Market Rally!

Currently, we are experiencing the SPX topping formation. Again, it is dangerously overextended. The SPX staged a strong rally due to the repeated actions of Central Bankers, during the month of February 2016. Presently. we are truly living, investing and trading in ‘unprecedented’ times. Another push higher is not out of the question, at this […]
Japan’s Abe Expresses Concern Over Intervention

Japan’s Abe Expresses Concern Over Intervention

The US Dollar was trading near to a 17-month trough versus the Japanese Yen after Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Prime Minister, hinted that the Bank of Japan’s intervention in the Yen’s rise might not be as evident as it appears. According to Abe in a recent media interview, countries, including Japan, should avoid “arbitrary intervention” solely […]
African Markets Plumb New Lows As Economic Uncertainty Triggers Capital Flight

African Markets Plumb New Lows As Economic Uncertainty Triggers Capital Flight

So far in 2016, no market has been spared the toxic blend of plunging oil prices, global growth headwinds and policy uncertainty. For Africa, these forces have combined with government mismanagement and deep-rooted corruption that have made the investing climate more uncertain than ever. However, jitters about Sub-Saharan Africa stretch way back. Over the past […]
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                        Mid Cap Best & Worst Report – April 6, 2016

E Mid Cap Best & Worst Report – April 6, 2016

The best mid cap sectors are utilities and technology. The highest scoring mid cap industry is oil & gas equipment & services. After rolling scores to reflect second quarter seasonality, the average mid cap score is 57.78, which is below the 61.67 four week average score. Historically, the second quarter offers coin-flip seasonality with mid […]
Buying Dollar Bills For $1.10

Buying Dollar Bills For $1.10

The following research was jointly produced by: J. Brett Freeze, CFA of Global Technical Analysis and 720 Global As we have previously noted, a large majority of companies, including 94 of the S&P 100, have actively repurchased shares since 2011. These companies often announce and execute share repurchases without providing a rationale to shareholders. As a fiduciary of […]
Living With Debt In Retirement

Living With Debt In Retirement

Written by Richard Rosso, CFP, CIMA At the end of the financial crisis, my perspective on financial planning and investment strategies were deeply impacted. It wasn’t by choice. I was jolted by the realization that things had changed; a deep crack now existed in household financial foundations. I was shocked by how fragile our financial system […]
GBP/USD Slips Below Critical Support – 3 Political Reasons

GBP/USD Slips Below Critical Support – 3 Political Reasons

The British pound continues suffering and drops below the critical support line of 1.4050, a double bottom in recent weeks. If confirmed, the pair has potential for a free fall, perhaps all the way to challenge the 6 year lows of 1.3840. Here are 3 reasons for the fall of the pound. These are all […]
USD/JPY And AUD/USD Forecast – April 6, 2016

USD/JPY And AUD/USD Forecast – April 6, 2016

USD/JPY The USD/JPY pair fell during the bulk of the session on Tuesday, testing the 110 level. We found enough support there to turn things around though, and as a result we formed a bit of a hammer. This is interesting to see at this level as it is a large, round, psychologically significant number, […]
Expecting 10% To 15% Correction In U.S. Equities

Expecting 10% To 15% Correction In U.S. Equities

I am of the opinion that the S&P 500 index is likely to decline by at least 10% to 15% in the coming months. In my view, this decline is likely to come sooner than later. I therefore advise caution and investors who are sitting on gains can consider some profit booking. In the recent […]