Counting Hidden Debt, BYD’s True Net Debt Is $44 Billion
Image Source: PexelsChinese automaker BYD is “addicted” to supply chain financing, masking a huge debt load, but it’s selling cars like mad. $44 Billion in DebtBloomberg reports BYD’s Supply Chain Financing Masks Ballooning Debt BYD Co.’s reliance on financing from working capital has masked surging debt levels at the Chinese electric vehicle giant, according to calculations from […]
2 Stocks To Watch After Crushing Q4 EPS Expectations: ALK, TRV
Image Source: PexelsThe Q4 earnings season has remained strong with companies from various sectors standing out in this week’s lineup. Notably, as of yesterday, earnings from the S&P 500 members were up 19.2% from Q4 2023.Able to crush their bottom-line expectations on Thursday, here are two intriguing stocks to keep an eye on in the coming […]
“Nervousness” Ripples Across Coffee Market As Prices Hit Fresh Record Highs
Image Source: PixabayArabica coffee futures surged to record highs on Friday, fueled by the ongoing global supply crunch. The most-active contract climbed nearly 2% in late morning trading, reaching the highest price levels on record dating back to 1972. The multi-year parabolic move in coffee prices only suggests higher Starbucks and/or supermarket market prices in the months ahead if hedges fail to […]
Global Liquidity Near Its Peak In Markets
Image source: Pixabay Liquidity is the lifeblood of financial markets, but what happens when it peaks? In this insightful interview, James Connor welcomes Michael Howell to explain why 2025 marks a critical turning point for global liquidity, how it could reshape investment opportunities and the risks every investor should know. Learn why gold, Bitcoin, and real […]
European Economic Outlook: January Data Expected To Mirror December’s Struggles
Image Source: Pixabay The December PMI data painted a mixed picture for the European economy, with a stronger-than-expected performance overall. Notably, the Services sector returned to expansion territory, signaling some resilience. However, the Manufacturing sector remained deeply mired in contraction, with output declining at its sharpest pace in 2024. Despite the slight improvement in Services, all […]
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – VIX Is Supine
The Dollar fell.Gold and silver rallied in the morning, but were pushed back down to ‘non-threatening’ levels in the afternoon after the rest of the world had gone home.The gold chart formation has morphed from a symmetrical triangle to a ‘slanted W’ which is mostly a technicality since both have approximately the same minimum measuring […]
SPX: What’s In Store From 2025 To 2029?
Image Source: Pixabay On December 29, 2019, I posted this article on the SPX which analyzed its history from 1932, and which presented a long-view forecast of what’s in store for the 2020s and 2030s.Overall, it showed that, for the most part, the SPX has been a strong BUY candidate for longer-term investors over an average of 30 years running, and that it was likely to be repeated for another 10-20 years, generally […]
RGTI: Is This Quantum Computing Stock Ready To Skyrocket?
Image Source: Pexels Rigetti Computing, Inc. (RGTI) is at the forefront of developing advanced quantum computers, aiming to tackle complex problems at speeds traditional computers can’t match.Through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform, the company targets enterprise, government, and research clients.While quantum computing holds transformative potential, the technology remains in its infancy, with limited adoption. Rigetti Computing […]
Reddit’s Steady Climb
The website Reddit (RDDT), from which I occasionally draw interesting tidbits via their /wsb subreddit, has been a very successful new offering. It isn’t as flashy and volatile as many of its peers, but it has been a superb triple-digit performer. I suspect NVDA has received vastly more press over the past year than RDDT, but just take […]
Key Takeaways From The Trump Administration’s First Days In Office
Video Length: 00:03:07 On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, Director and Senior Investment Strategist Alex Cousley discussed the headlines from U.S. President Donald Trump’s first days back in the White House. He also shared some of the main investor watchpoints for the week ahead, including corporate earnings and the U.S. monetary policy […]
