Financial Assets And Inflation
Since the author does not believe that there are any magic ways to make money in most financial markets based on inflation forecasts, I will just offer general comments on differing asset classes.
Add Economic Moats To Your Stock Analysis
The term economic moat refers to the factors that help a company survive and thrive, and how long these factors will exist.
Microsoft Adds AI-Powered Capabilities To Predict Emissions Impact Of Actions To Sustainability Platform
Microsoft announced the addition of a series of new capabilities and features to its sustainability solution, Microsoft Sustainability Manager,
Three New Dividend Growth Companies For A Retirement Nest Egg
In an increasingly uncertain economy, it’s more important than ever to have reliable sources of income. And it’s better when that income regularly grows to offset the effects of inflation.
Metals Report For Friday, April 26
In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the day's trading in the gold and other relevant metal markets.
IBM Stock Price Forecast 2024: Examining IBM’s Strategic Vision
In this article, we will delve into the factors that may influence IBM’s stock price forecast 2024, drawing on statistical data, philosophical perspectives, and the wisdom of legendary traders.
Alphabet Initiates Dividend
Alphabet (GOOG) initiated a quarterly dividend of 20¢ per share. The dividend will be paid on 17 June to shareholders of record on 10 June. The ex-dividend date is 7 June.
Airline Stock Roundup: AAL, LUV, JBLU & HA Incur Q1 Loss
Last week, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Hawaiian Holdings released first-quarter 2024 results. While air travel demand was upbeat, high costs hurt results.
Gold, Oil, Wheat, & Stocks Since 2020
Most markets have been all over the map in the past 4 years since the onset of Covid and the forced economic shutdown.
Copper To Rise 30% In The Next Year, Bank Of America Says
Bank of America Head of Global Commodities Francisco Blanch says that copper stands alone as the one commodity that will benefit from the global energy transition.
SPDR ETF Report For Friday, April 26
In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the day's trading in various SPDR-ETF markets for the trading day that ended, Friday, April 26.
Can A Gucci Turnaround Lift Kering’s SA Share Price?
Kering’s profitability is firmly tied to the performance of it’s Gucci brand with Bloomberg reporting that Kering derives nearly 70% of its profitability from Gucci.
GS: Profiting By Re-Focusing On Investment, Rather Than Consumer, Banking
We are raising our rating on Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) to “Buy” from “Hold” following 1Q results, which demonstrated the considerable strengths of the Goldman franchise during an investment banking upturn.
It's Entirely Legal To Own "Thermonator"
For those curious, owning a flamethrower is broadly legal across the United States, with Maryland being the exception, as the state has effectively banned these devices. In California, flamethrowers are legal but require a permit.
Elliott Wave Analysis: Nasdaq Stocks, AAPL, AMZN, NVDA, META, NFLX, GOOGL, MSFT, TSLA.
Elliott Wave analysis for Nasdaq tech stocks indicates that there might be a potential for building long positions as the Wave (4) low appears to be in place, suggesting a shift to a "Risk On" trading stance...
Bears Get Whipsawed: What Does It Mean For Stocks?
After the previous week's wave of selling, the S&P 500 came roaring back. What should we look for in terms of assessing "is it over" vs. "more downside to come" odds?
Financial Markets Report For Friday, April 26
In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the activity in the Financial Markets after the day that just ended, Friday, April 26.
The Quintet Bet
We just finished the most positive week for the bulls in six freakin’ months. I tried to use this strength to my advantage, purchasing put options and what I believed were attractive prices.
3 Key Quarterly Releases To Watch Next Week
Earnings season is always an exciting time for investors, with companies finally telling us what’s transpired behind closed doors. And next week, several notable companies -- PayPal, Amazon, and Advanced Micro Devices – are on the reporting docket.
Economy Is Barreling Toward Stagflation: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap For Friday, April 26
JD and Joel unpack Peter’s latest podcast and the economy’s current path toward stagflation. We look at this week’s price action, macroeconomic data, and a quote from Jordan Peterson.