Plenty of experts debating on the direction of the markets post mid-term elections. We take a look at some potential outcomes. A quick market update and some interesting insights. Plus – Apple’s earnings, economics, HQ2 and more discussed in this episode. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:07 — 42.3MB)Subscribe: RSS
Markets have seen a pronounced change in appetite for risk over the past couple of weeks. With earnings season now beginning, will that change? Beneath the markets there has been a good amount of carnage that has create a cavity that was open and ready for sellers to step into. A sinkhole of sorts – […]
Rates are rising and equity markets are not too keen on that. The good news is getting too good and that is setting up expectations for more rate hikes to come. China adds stimulus in the form of lower reserve requirements, but after a elongated holiday they close down toward the lows. Earnings season is […]
Earnings season is on! Already seeing a few names getting love and some getting the boot. Investors continue to look past all headwinds and buying every chance they get. Good news is good news and bad news is an opportunity. The VIX is now near 12 again – more bullish moves to come or is […]
The tough tariff talk is starting to make investors a bit skittish. With the holiday shortened week, many are looking forward to some good news out the the U.S. economy – specifically the employment picture – due Friday. The global backdrop is becoming a big concern as the idea that a trade war is actually […]
There is plenty of news that will shape markets this week. From the Fed rate setting meeting on Wednesday to the Singapore Summit. Economic News will be flowing as well as we get a look into inflation numbers for the month and an advanced reading on consumer confidence for June. PLUS – new Fed Limericks […]
Europe in turmoil as Italian politicians were unable to form a government. Major rotation out of European banks and bonds helped to push down the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield. After a week off, not much has changed The tape is very sensitive to any and all headlines. Markets are still in a consolidation mode and […]
Now back, John C. Dvorak will provide some insight on his mysterious disappearance. Earnings season is in overdrive as the 10-Year treasury blows past the psychological 3% level. Is the bond bubble finally bursting? Plus, we announce the winner of the Closest to The Pin for Home Depot (HD) and cover all the important biz […]
A big week down after fears of a trade war escalate. That was quickly followed by a massive rally as talk of some U.S./China talks were underway. Facebook is getting grilled from all sides and the stock is under major pressure. Technical levels are in play as the sell-side continues to harp on the fundamental […]
Is it news to anyone that personal data that is willingly shared on social media is readily available and sold to advertisers? This does not seem to be anything new. Nor is the fact that nefarious uses of personal data is commonplace in order to mold behavior. Even so, once Congress gets involved things can […]
