One of the fundamental differences between growth and value investing lies in the way that the extreme ends of price swings are interpreted and used. Where growth-focused investor view a stock at or near historical highs as a great thing, for example, a value seeker will usually shrug their shoulders and move on to something […]
Read MoreHibbett, Inc. (HIBB) Hibbett, Inc. together with its subsidiaries, engages in the retail of athletic-inspired fashion products in small and mid-sized communities in the United States. Its stores offer a range of merchandise, including athletic footwear, athletic and fashion apparel, team sports equipment, and related accessories. Farfetch Limited (FTCH) Farfetch Limited, together with its subsidiaries, […]
Read MoreIncreasing inflation causes all kinds of stress for just about everybody, in every sector of the economy. On the consumer level, rising interest rates raise prices for just about any good or service we may use, which eventually suppresses demand for those goods and services. “Consumer goods” is a term that covers a big swath […]
Read Moret seems that every year, economic and market activity finds a way to revolve around one or two primary themes. It’s safe to say that no matter where you start, the primary economic theme for 2022 boils down to inflation. Economic metrics were clearly starting show that inflation was picking up steam in late 2021, […]
Read MoreIncreasing inflation causes all kinds of stress for just about everybody in every sector. On the consumer level, rising interest rates raise prices for just about any good or service we may use, which eventually suppresses demand for those goods and services. “Consumer goods” is a term that covers a big swath of products, but […]
Read MoreAmong the interesting trends I have been watching for most of the last two and a half years, and that has emerged over that period is the shift in consumer focus towards health, wellness and fitness. That includes the clothes we wear for those activities. For most of us, exercise usually means going to the […]
Read MoreUncertainty in the financial markets, and in the economy is usually considered a bad thing, because it makes things more difficult and stressful for everybody. Fear about inflation and whether the Fed will move to aggressively raise interest rates or take a more moderated approach, along with the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and […]
Read MoreOne of the primary and most basic differences between growth and value investing lies in the way that the extreme ends of price swings are interpreted and used. For a growth-focused investor, seeing a stock at or near historical highs is a great thing, pointing to good signs of continued growth, since stocks tend to […]
Read MoreIn the first quarter of 2022, broad market commentary has shifted from the pandemic-driven questions and concerns that defined most of 2020 and all of 2021. The after-effects of monetary and stimulus policies that pumped money into the economy during the worst of the pandemic began to show clear signs of cost inflation, not only […]
Read MoreA primary economic theme for 2022, no matter whether you start the conversation by talking about the long-term impact of the pandemic, labor shortages, monetary policy, or the devastating conflict in Ukraine really boils down to inflation. Economic metrics were clearly starting show that inflation was picking up steam in late 2021, and this year […]
Read MoreGenesco Inc. (GCO) Genesco Inc. operates as a retailer and wholesaler of footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company operates through four segments: Journeys Group, Schuh Group, Johnston & Murphy Group, and Licensed Brands. Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) Diana Shipping Inc. provides shipping transportation services. The company transports a range of dry bulk cargoes, including commodities, […]
Read MoreClick the symbol for the chart and signal Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) lululemon athletica inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, distributes, and retails athletic apparel and accessories for women and men. It operates in two segments, Company-Operated Stores and Direct to Consumer. Delta Apparel, Inc. (DLA) Delta Apparel, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, sources, […]
Read MoreIn market and general news media, the last month has, not surprisingly been dominated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with a couple of side notes about the long-term economic effect of increasing Western sanctions on Russia that helped spike oil and energy prices, and rising inflation. This month also saw the Federal Reserve raise its […]
Read MoreOne of the primary and most basic differences between growth and value investing lies in the way that the extreme ends of price swings are interpreted and used. For a growth-focused investor, seeing a stock at or near historical highs is a great thing, pointing to good signs of continued growth, since stocks tend to […]
Read MoreWith tens of thousands of publicly listed stocks available in the U.S. alone, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of stocks that you could consider as a useful investing opportunity at any given time. How can you begin to sort through all of the choices, and all of the noise of market […]
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