Markets are naturally cyclical – they swing from high to low and back again on a consistent, if unpredictable basis over a range of time frames. The different time periods associated with any given cycle, or sometimes even the depth of a certain cycle’s direction, can shade the casual investor’s perception about a stock’s opportunity. […]
Read MorePlus, the U.S. set another record daily average of new coronavirus cases, Merck and 3M delivered earnings beats, Las Vegas Sands is considering a sale of its U.S. properties, and Tiffany and LVMH are in indirect discussions about a possible settlement.
Read MoreOne of the ironies of the stock market right now is that if you look at the major market indices, it’s easy to say that, right or wrong, investors continue to look for a V-shaped recovery in the U.S. economy. That’s the hope that, while the impact of COVID-19 on virtually every sector in the […]
Read MoreWe’re moving into the last month of the third quarter of 2020, and it looks like the market is finally letting off some steam. The NASDAQ is down nearly -10% in the last two days, leading the major indices lower. It seems apparent that the practically uninterrupted increases of the last few weeks have finally […]
Read MoreWhen the economy is on uncertain ground, it’s easy to look at the biggest, most established companies in the market for ways to keep your money working for you. That’s because those are the names that, no matter what industry or sector they operate in, are most likely to have the fundamental strength – in […]
Read MoreMarkets are naturally cyclical – they swing from high to low and back again on a consistent, if unpredictable basis over a range of time frames. The different time periods associated with any given cycle, or sometimes even the depth of a certain cycle’s direction, can shade the casual investor’s perception about a stock’s opportunity. […]
Read MoreOne of the ironies of the stock market right now is that if you look at the major market indices, it’s easy to say that, right or wrong, investors are anticipating a V-shaped recovery in the U.S. economy. That’s the hope that, while the impact of COVID-19 on virtually every sector in the economy has […]
Read MoreIndustrial stocks were among some of the big movers as the broad market rallied from its March, bear-market low point. A lot of that momentum seemed to be driven by hope that COVID-19 induced shutdowns would not only be temporary, but also that their net impact would also be short-lived. The market still seems to […]
Read MorePlus, oil prices rose on reports of an explosion at an oil tanker in Syria, Treasury Secretary Mnuchin said it’s “outrageous” that the Los Angeles Lakers and other large companies received aid meant for small businesses, Simon Property Group is preparing to reopen 49 of its mall properties nationwide, and its a busy day for earnings.
Read MorePlus, Coca-Cola warned the virus could dent first quarter earnings, Deere delivered an earnings beat, and online pet food supplier Chewy got an upgrade.
Read MoreThe market appears to be picking up bearish momentum, as fear and uncertainty about the extent and long-term ramifications of coronavirus has spilled into the stock market. Short-term pressure point that will simply translate to yet another opportunity to “buy the dip,” or early indication of broader pressures and concerns that could finally trigger the […]
Read MoreOver the last few months, trade tensions and uncertainty have made stocks in the Industrial sector some of the most volatile in the marketplace. The thing that most investors tend to assume about volatility, however is that it is automatically negative, and can only drive prices lower. I believe the last few weeks have proven […]
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Read MoreInvestors are ditching momentum stocks for a few names that might surprise you.
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