Over the years, I’ve learned to pay attention to the Energy sector as a way to measure a number of different aspects of the global economy. One of the those elements that is very interesting is the difference between U.S. oil production versus the rest of the world. The financial markets use futures contracts on […]
Read MoreOne of the most interesting sectors in the market right now, in my opinion is the Energy Sector. It’s proven to be pretty sensitive to trade pressures, like most sectors in the market; but progress towards compromise between the U.S. and China appears to be on track for an expected meeting between President Trump and […]
Read MorePlus, the U.S. trade deficit contracted last month, and shares of Peloton and Uber are down even after the two companies reported earnings beats.
Read MorePlus, there’s positive news on the trade war front, the world’s most profitable company is finally going public, and Under Armour shares are tanking.
Read MoreAs the market wades through the biggest portion of the latest earnings season, a lot of reports are giving investors reasons to feel encouraged, and if the market over the past week or so is any indication, even more bullish. Add to the mix the Fed’s interest rate cut last week and optimism on the […]
Read MoreIt’s always been interesting to me, up to a point, to note how practically all of the talking heads on popular media seem to focus almost exclusively on growth-driven investing strategies. Not that it’s surprising – after all, they’re generally trying to play to the broadest possible market, which means they need to emphasize strategies […]
Read MoreAs an analyst, I take a lot of interest in trying to find reasons the market stages some of the moves it makes. The factors, geopolitical, economic, or emotional, that drives trends over any time period can be widely varied, and sometimes it’s interesting to see not only what is influencing the market today, but […]
Read MoreYesterday I highlighted Royal Dutch Shell plc (RDS.A), because despite the company’s elevated status in the Energy sector as an oil supermajor (one of only seven companies across the globe that fit that description), the stock is sitting near multi-year lows. Much of the pressure on the oil industry over the last few months can […]
Read MoreOver the last couple of months, as market sentiment has focused heavily on geopolitical news like the U.S.-China trade war, Brexit, and Iran-driven tension in the Middle East, I’ve noticed an increasing number of analysts start talking about a shift in market momentum away from growth-oriented stocks and focusing on more defensively-positioned strategies. That conversation […]
Read MorePlus, “good things are happening” in the trade meetings between the U.S. and China, the Fed will continue its overnight funding operations through January 2020, and GM just improved their offer to end the UAW strike.
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