The AI Cannibal Trade
Software companies like CRM are facing some serious challenges in today’s AI-driven economy.
“The Capitulation Rally” Stock Market (And Sentiment Results)
Alibaba reported what we would call the greatest earnings “miss” of all time last week
The Employment Picture — Pre-August Release
JOLTS data indicates the vacancies to unemployed ratio has descended to unity.
S&P 500 Nabs Record Close; Dow Snaps Losing Streak
Stocks finished higher as Wall Street hoped a dismal ADP private payrolls report and hotter-than-expected weekly jobless data would encourage the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in September.
Economically Weighted ISM Headline And New Orders Indexes Back Into Weak Expansion
The regional Fed August indexes, including both manufacturing and general business activity, rebounded sharply, telegraphing that a rebound was also likely in the ISM indexes.
A.I. Field Of Dreams
The AI boom has already reshaped markets with all three benchmarks hitting record highs.
Why Banks Could Rally 10% Before Rate Cuts
Financials have quietly become the second-best-performing sector over the past week.
Unusual Put Options Activity In NiSource Stock Signals Buying Opportunity
A large, unusual volume in NiSource, Inc. put options highlights the underlying value of the gas distribution utility stock.
How Ukraine Lost its Future
Zelensky had a dream of Ukraine becoming China’s bridge to Europe, and its economy growing to half a trillion dollars by 2030. But instead, the country is mired in war.
Gold Slips Below $3,550 As U.S.ad Dollar Rebound Offsets Fed Cut Bets
XAU/USD pulls back as traders book profits ahead of NFPs, despite 98% probability of Fed rate cut this month.
GPC Stock Gains As Firm Settles With Elliot Investment Management
Elliott Investment Management has become the largest active shareholder in Genuine Parts Company after investing over $1 billion.
AUD/USD Steadies Above 0.6500 As Focus Shifts To U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls
AUD/USD slips nearly 0.5% but holds above the 0.6500 psychological level.
Upcoming Enhancements To Modernize The S&P/ASX Index Series
Since the launch of the S&P/ASX Index Series, the Australian capital market has evolved considerably.
The Door To A Potential Rate Cut In Poland In October Is Still Open
In his press conference, National Bank of Poland governor Glapiński was cautious, but did not close the door to a rate cut in October
Forex Today: U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Will Grab All The Attention
The U.S. Dollar (USD) managed to regain some balance and clock decent gains, always meandering in the low 98.00s amid investors’ rising expectations ahead of the release of the crucial NFP report.
Softs Report - Thursday, Sep. 9
Cotton was higher despite worries about Asian demand. Better weather is expected for the Delta and Southeast for the coming week as crop condition reports were mostly unchanged.
AbbVie’s Oncology Wins, Bank Of America’s Momentum, And Costco’s Consumer Test: Three Stocks To Watch Now
Analysis of AbbVie, Bank of America, and Costco highlights distinct technicals, fundamentals, and risks across health care, financials, and consumer staples.
Macro Briefing - Thursday, Sep. 4
U.S. factory orders slumped for a second month in July. Weak bookings in commercial aircraft was a key source of the downshift.
Expect A Fed Rate Cut
According to the CME Group, odds for a rate cut over the last week have jumped to 98% likelihood.
The Bears Are Back In Town- The Corn & Ethanol Report
December CBOT corn high to 425 1/4/Bushel in Tuesday’s overnight session with selling being the feature in yesterday’s day session.

