Diminishing optimism regarding “phase one” trade deal weighs on stocks All three major U.S. indices are on track to close in the red, following several record-days for the Nasdaq, as diminishing optimism regarding “phase one” of the...
Read MoreHistorically small cap stocks have enjoyed long periods in which they outperform broader indices and larger cap indices, especially during times of economic expansion. The theory is that smaller companies’ businesses are still in the higher...
Read MoreStocks keep grinding to new highs but there’s an uneasy feeling we might get a year end shake out. On the macro front, trade talks with China still appear to be unresolved. In addition, Home Depot (HD) and Kohl’s (KSS) reported...
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China trade deal agreement hits a stall Indices are seeing mixed trading today as a China trade deal agreement hits a stall. Finally new orders for Boeing 737 Max8 aircraft A beleaguered Boeing Co. (BA) is seeing positive trading today after...
Read MoreKeep an eye on tax implications With 2019 drawing towards a close it’s time investors need to look at their portfolios for rebalancing and determining asset allocation. While it should never be the driver of investment decisions one needs to...
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All eyes on Fed Chair Powell’s second congressional appearance Today, U.S. stocks are modestly trading lower with all eyes on Fed Chair Powell’s second congressional appearance, as well as Walmart, Nvidia, and Viacom earnings. Doubt over the...
Read MoreThe bond market has had a volatile two months as it went from an inverted yield curve and rates on the 10-year sinking below 1.5% in September to a normalized curve and yield on the 10-year filing with a 2% level. This has been a … Continue...
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