October 29th, 2022

Weekly Market Prep Sheet

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September 5th, 2021

September Stock Markets

September Stock Markets As we all technically head back to business and some back to school, stock markets enter September at new highs.  But that could quickly change as new economic data shows slowing production and manufacturing.  As well, recent consumer data has also shown weak with spending slowing.  This may be in part due […]

August 19th, 2021

DayTrading GamePlan

DayTrading GamePlan S&P 500 futures trading lower in overnight sessions in Asia and Europe.   Investors concerned on the Federal Reserve plans to taper stimulus before end of 2021.  Immediate risk is to the downside with a test of the rising 50 day moving average at 4345.  Many individual stocks have already entered short term […]

January 17th, 2021

Earnings Season

Earnings Season This week investors prepare for multiple stock market moving events.  Notably, the US Presidential Inauguration event on January 20.  With the new Biden/Harris administration coming into power, the transition from the outgoing Trump administration could lead to further civil unrest and potential for market volatility.  At the same time, earnings season begins and […]

January 10th, 2021

Stock Market Stimmy

Stock Market Stimmy Stock Markets first full trading week of 2021 witnessed new all-time closing highs on the major US exchanges.   Small and mid capitalization stocks continue to outperform as investors speculate on growth versus value.  Investors expectations for continued coronavirus stimulus has injected high-octane fuel into asset prices. Take for example the massive […]

September 13th, 2020

Time is ticking for TikTok

Time is ticking for TikTok as the deadline for a transaction to occur for the US operations of TikTok comes to an apex this week.  President Trump’s distancing from China is now focused on the protection of data and security on US carrier networks with the highly popular social app collecting valuable information on US […]

September 1st, 2020

Stock Markets and the Federal Reserve

Stock Markets and the Federal Reserve The seemingly unstoppable rise in the stock market of late has ripped the bandaid off of market bears.  Investors are cashing in on recent corporate earnings while at the same time pricing in excessive valuations on future prospects.  You can thank the Federal Reserve for that! Consequently any company […]

August 3rd, 2020

Stock Markets This Week

Stock Markets This Week. Stock markets enter the new week on optimistic ground as Q2 corporate earnings continue to show resilience amid the ongoing uncertainty from the COVID virus on the economy and consumers.  Last week big tech showed its dominance with Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Google all posting healthy revenue and earnings beats on […]

July 5th, 2020

Alternative Energy Stocks Breaking Out

Alternative Energy Stocks Breaking Out Electric vehicle makers and alternative energy stocks are showing leadership over the past month and posted sharp gains.  Investors continue to gravitate towards the sector, led by Tesla Inc., which posted a beat in quarterly vehicle deliveries.  Likewise, other EV car makers offer potential in Nio Inc. and Fuel Cell […]

June 28th, 2020

Stocks Look Expensive While Commodities Look Cheap

Stocks Look Expensive While Commodities Look Cheap Stock markets were roiled again this week with the major markets down 5%.  A key catalyst has been the recent news of corporate marketing dollars being pulled from the major social media platforms.  Facebook Inc. Snapchat and Twitter have felt the heat on the crackdown of hate filled […]

June 21st, 2020

Stock Markets Price Inflation Into Valuations

Stock Markets Price Inflation Into Valuations As stock markets normalize from COVID 19, investors will begin to price in Inflation.  The term has not been used in a longtime at least when using to create up to date stock valuations.  But now more than ever in history, the consumer is flush with capital from government, […]

June 12th, 2020

Stock Market V-Shaped Recovery Vs. Weak Global Economy

Stock Market V-Shaped Recovery Vs. Weak Global Economy Stock Markets have staged a massive recovery off the lows seen in March helped by persistent monetary and fiscal support.  Global central banks continue to provide ample liquidity to provide economic support as credit market remain turbulent with unemployment readings near all time highs and global economies […]

May 12th, 2020

Stocks Stagnate As Economies Begin To Re-Open

Stocks Stagnate As Economies Begin To Re-Open Stock markets continue to stage a strong rally as global economies begin to re-open after weeks of forced shutdowns due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  Significant government stimulus from central banks around the world have propped up asset prices and supported commercial debt markets which had come under heavy […]

February 14th, 2020

Earnings Season vs. the Corona Virus

Earnings Season continues to show positive results amid threat from the corona virus on the overall global economy.  Corporations have been resilient in proving to meet expected financial performance.  Many companies have begun to issue forward looking statements on how corona virus will effect earnings in the future. This morning, Nvidia shares are trading higher […]

February 10th, 2020

Trading Equity Markets This Week

Trading equity markets this week brings a slate of earnings reports and some breaking news trade setups.  While we continue to see the long term impacts from the corona virus we also do believe there are trading and investing opportunities.  This week also brings economic reports and Fed chairman Jerome Powell testifies in front of […]