Stocks Sporting Muted Losses as Third Quarter Kicks Off
The major indexes continue to languish below breakeven as the third quarter gets underway.
Key Support for Gold
Our present days would seem to be made custom-created for gold’s prosperity, but the price action says otherwise.
Overusing “Good Riddance” & Inflation of July 4th Travel
On a shorter-term basis, the next week or so is very positive seasonally.
Warren Buffett Stocks: Kroger Co.
As of March 31st, 2022, Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway owned about 58 million shares of Kroger Co., for a market value of about $2.8 billion.
Kohl’s risks being left on a lonely retail shelf
It’s a tough time to be left alone in retail. Store chains in the United States face weaker sales, overstocking, and inflation.
Have yields peaked?
The outlook for bonds is nuanced, and the US and eurozone markets may follow slightly different paths over the coming weeks and months.
Cloud Stocks: Analysis of Zoom’s Acquisition of Solvvy
The acquisition will allow Zoom and Solvvy to offer elevated customer service experiences to a global enterprise base and work quickly to capitalize on new opportunities in contact center and customer support.
Why Stocks Are About to Fall Another 25%
The Fed lied about inflation and it wiped out 30% of the stock market. The Fed is now lying about a recession and it’s going to send stocks to levels most investors can’t imagine.
Manufacturing and construction start out the second half of 2022 with more bad news
Let’s take a look at the new month’s first data, on manufacturing and construction.
June Markit Manufacturing: Lowest Since Oct. 2020
The June US Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index conducted by Markit came in at 52.7, down 4.3 from the final May figure.
June Update: Psychedelic Compounds-Based Drug Stocks Index Up 8%; Down 55% YTD
The psychedelic Compounds-Based Drug Stocks Index was up 7.7% in June but is still down 54.9% YTD.
Wet Spring Cuts Soybean Plantings, While Stocks Near Estimates
The USDA’s June acreage report again provided some surprises concerning the 2022’s overall US plantings.
Gold Stocks’ New Short-Term Lows Can Only Mean One Thing
If not for the war, there would’ve probably been a repeat of the 2008 gold market. However, there is something similar: the bearish outlook for miners.
Gazing Into A Hazy Crystal Ball
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell continues to insist that the economy is strong enough to withstand tighter monetary policy to fight inflation. But the economy seems to be saying otherwise. So how will this play out?
Analytical Overview Of The Main Currency Pairs - Friday, July 1
The medium-term trend on the USD/JPY currency pair is bullish. But sellers' pressure has been growing during the last few days.
Nvidia Stock On The Ropes As Semiconductors Leadership Tested
It is imperative for active investors to understand the importance of market leadership, both on the way up and down. And this is proving to be very true of the Semiconductors sector.
The Week Ahead – US Dollar Rallies
The US dollar rises back ahead of nonfarm payrolls. The ECB is expected to jump on the bandwagon and raise its interest rates this month.
GM Reaffirms Full Year Guidance, Offers Updates On Supply Chain Snags And Q2 Sales
General Motors' shares are slightly lower after the company released updated financial estimates today.
Little Pause
Bonds are taking a break in the strong risk-off posture, and that‘s likely to coincide with the reprieve in stocks.
Gold Update: A Pep Talk
A review and an update on the gold market.