Bank stocks have not been exempt from the sell-offMichael Burry, made famous for his shorting of the housing market and his portrayal in the aptly titled movie The Big Short, made waves in August for his stance on passive investing. Railing against exchange-traded funds (ETFs), he warned that a possible bubble could exist and could be triggered by a global catalyst. Well, that's happening right no...Read More
General Mills is enjoying today's broad-market rally General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) is enjoying today's broad-market rally, up 4.4% to trade at $52.16 and once again finding support at its 320-day moving average -- a trendline breached during yesterday's steep selloff. This positive price action comes right ahead of General Mill's quarterly earnings report, due out before the open next Wednesday,...Read More
Major indexes are making gainsThe Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) is extending its rebound this afternoon, surging 1,300 higher at its intraday peak. Also recovering from yesterday's worst market crash since 1987 is the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC), now seeing a boost out of the tech and finance sectors. Also guiding the lift is news the government is getting close to agr...Read More
DIS puts are popular todayAs the travel industry continues to struggle, Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) is up 3.7% to trade at $95.27. Disney announced it will close its resorts in California, Florida, and Paris, France starting March 15th, 2020 until the end of the month in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The cruise line is also suspending new departures until April. Three analysts hav...Read More
Oracle reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that beat analysts expectations but revenue that missed the markStumbling software name Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is getting some respite today, following its fiscal third-quarter earnings report of 97 cents per share, which just beat analysts estimates. The $9.8 million in revenue also posted missed the mark, though the firm asserted that the co...Read More
Comcast stock is moving higher after a long-term drop on the chartsShares of telecommunications conglomerate Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) are up 5%, last seen trading at $36.68. As coronavirus continues to ravage the global economy and cases of infection continue to increase in the U.S., public gatherings, events, and now theme parks, are being postponed or closing to limit the spread. Movin...Read More
AAPL is leading the charge this morning after an upgradeDow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) futures are on the rebound this morning following yesterday's massive market crash -- the worst since the "Black Monday" crash of 1987 -- up over 1,000 points in electronic trading. Blue chip Apple (AAPL) is leading the charge, following an upgrade from Wells Fargo. Meanwhile, S&P 500 Index (SPX) futures j...Read More
Daniel R. Amerman, CFAThe traditional reason for investing in gold is to protect from inflation, but history shows that gold has far more valuable uses than if it were just a mere inflation hedge. In this chapter, using six stages of analysis, we will explore a powerful and highly consistent historical relationship between gold and stocks that offers investors the ability to use gold in ways tha...Read More
Stefan GleasonAs the coronavirus spreads fear, sickness, and death, a specter haunts investors - the specter of deflation.Despite central bankers' attempts to push inflation rates higher, equity and commodity markets are collapsing. Inflation expectations as reflected in tanking U.S. Treasury yields, meanwhile, appear headed toward zero - and perhaps even below."I think that we have a real dange...Read More
By: Ira EpsteinGold 18 week moving average near $1,542, trying to hold the lows here but now need to see what the market does..Read More
A USA Today headline this morning indicated that the Dow was diving as virus concerns counter hope for fiscal steps.U.S. stocks teetered on the edge of a bear market Wednesday as worries persisted over economies reeling from the coronavirus outbreak.""Concerns have grown that a prolonged outbreak may bring on a recession.""Goldman Sachs forecast that the longest ever bull market "will soon end...Read More
Daniel R. Amerman, CFAThe traditional reason for investing in gold is to protect from inflation, but history shows that gold has far more valuable uses than if it were just a mere inflation hedge. In this chapter, using six stages of analysis, we will explore a powerful and highly consistent historical relationship between gold and stocks that offers investors the ability to use gold in ways tha...Read More
Stefan GleasonAs the coronavirus spreads fear, sickness, and death, a specter haunts investors - the specter of deflation.Despite central bankers' attempts to push inflation rates higher, equity and commodity markets are collapsing. Inflation expectations as reflected in tanking U.S. Treasury yields, meanwhile, appear headed toward zero - and perhaps even below."I think that we have a real dange...Read More
By: Ira EpsteinGold 18 week moving average near $1,542, trying to hold the lows here but now need to see what the market does..Read More
A USA Today headline this morning indicated that the Dow was diving as virus concerns counter hope for fiscal steps.U.S. stocks teetered on the edge of a bear market Wednesday as worries persisted over economies reeling from the coronavirus outbreak.""Concerns have grown that a prolonged outbreak may bring on a recession.""Goldman Sachs forecast that the longest ever bull market "will soon end...Read More
Gold COT Report - Futures Large SpeculatorsCommercialTotal LongShortSpreadingLongShortLongShort 336,29036,75954,064182,948511,252573,302602,075 Change from Prior Reporting Period -29,883-9,681-31,2954,814-17,893-56,364-58,869 Traders 20177796158300183 Small Speculators LongShortOpen Interest 60,16831,395633,470 -2,151354-58,515 non reportable positi...Read More
With the major gold miners' stocks getting bludgeoned, smart contrarian traders are salivating at coming great buy-low opportunities! With the COVID-19 pandemic's extreme fear terrifying the markets, it's very important to stay grounded in the gold stocks' underlying fundamentals. Just this week they are finishing reporting their Q4'19 results, which were incredibly impressive thanks to re...Read More
Gary Christenson, The Deviant InvestorStay with me on this... the purpose will become clear soon.Assume (without laughing or crying) that our U.S. senators are honest individuals filled with integrity. Yes, I know, but stay with me...They voted during the impeachment trial for President Donald Trump. They swore to uphold the following oath:"Do you solemnly swear that in all things appertaining t...Read More
Do not look at corona virus news. It will only result in you making a wrong decision. Think long term. Thing strategically and then invest. Do not try to play the T20 cricket game. Hit or miss way of investing will result in more misses or more losses. Invest with a 5 day cricket test match view. A good investment call and you can easily make over hundred percent return before Christmas. Asian n...Read More
In doing so, Novo Resources will consolidate its regional land holdings there and dissolve the joint venture. Novo Resources Corp. (NVO:TSX.V; NSRPF:OTCQX) announced in a news release it will acquire a 100% interest in exploration licenses E47/1745 (Purdy's Reward) and E47/3443 (47K) in Western Australia from Artemis Resources, thereby eliminating the last Novo-Artemis joint ventures. "Novo now h...Read More