Stock Market

A visitor in front of the Wall Street Bull, a bronze sculpture in the Financial District of Manhattan New York, May 19, 2020. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images Speculative trading in some high momentum stocks and options could be signaling a near-term top, but the bull market is likely to run on

From Birch Gold Group Wealthy investors like Warren Buffett have issued disclosures in the past that ended up signaling major market shifts ahead of time. Other wealthy investors have warned about macro-trends in the U.S. economy, and still others have warned about specific trends that could have an impact on investors. According to a recent E-Trade survey, 91% of investors with portfolios of at least $1 million think

First Horizon Corp. reported better-than-expected 4Q results. Shares of the bank holding company rose 1% in Monday’s pre-market session. First Horizon’s (FHN) 4Q earnings of $0.46 per share declined 2.1% year-over-year but came in higher than the Street’s estimates of $0.33 per share. Revenues (comprised of net interest income and noninterest income) rose 63.6% year-over-year

Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: GameStop (GME) – GameStop shares surged 40% in premarket trading, continuing its meteoric recent rise. The video game retailer’s stock is worth about 3-1/2 times more than it was when 2021 began, amid a battle between GameStop enthusiasts and short sellers. GameStop is

by Michael Snyder If you cherish faith, family and freedom, you might want to keep a low profile for a while.  The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2021 has been unveiled in Congress, and it has bipartisan support.  It is essentially “the Patriot Act on steroids”, and we are being told that it is almost certain

France’s Orange SA announced an exclusive agreement to divest 50% of its fixed fibre assets for about €1.3 billion ($1.58 billion) to help rollout networks in rural France. As part of the deal, Orange (ORAN) has agreed to sell a 50% equity interest of Orange Concessions to a consortium of three investors, which are La

by Michael Snyder For those that can’t detect sarcasm, I am not actually sharing “investment advice” in this article.  Rather, I am pointing out how absurd our financial markets have become at this point.  While the real economy is mired in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s, the stock market just

Investing is all about finding profits, and investors have long seen two main paths toward that goal. Growth stocks, equities that will give a return based mainly on share price appreciation, are one route. The second route lies through dividend stocks. These are stocks that pay out a percentage of profits back to shareholders –

by Chris Kimble Since the 2000 tech bubble and crash, tech stocks have regained their leadership form. Especially large-cap tech stocks. Headlines have varied in focus from the “4 horseman” to “FANG” and “FANGE”, but one thing remains: Large-cap tech stocks have been the bull market leader. So what about when large-cap tech lags the market?

Boeing has itself a target for its commercial airplanes to fly on 100% sustainable aviation biofuel by 2030 in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. Boeing (BA) disclosed that it has already conducted test flights replacing petroleum jet fuel with 100% biofuels to address the “urgent challenge of climate change.” The aerospace giant has worked

Lidar technology is already staking its place as one of 2021’s hottest topics. Autonomous systems that rely on lidar technology are only in their first commercial innings, but more automotive OEMS and suppliers are getting on board, as greater degrees of automation are assimilated into a wider range of vehicles. By 2030, the TAM (total

After just watching the prime minister basically say were in lock down till summer and we as tax payers can all continue to get f*cked (super new strain is this week’s buzz word and no questions asked by selected people ask when can this all fuck off and do one) BBC news displays what we

Investing in fuboTV (FUBO) is not for the faint of heart. In the company’s short life span as a publicly traded entity, shares have been on a dizzy ride, as the bulls and bears have wrestled to take hold of the sports-focused streaming platform’s narrative. The bull/bear argument rests on whether the company can become

Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Morgan Stanley (MS) – Morgan Stanley earnings and revenue beat estimates for the fourth quarter. Results were helped in part by strong growth in investment banking and trading revenues. The company’s shares rose 2.5% in premarket trading as of 7:40 a.m. ET. UnitedHealth

by Grif America under under siege cries havoc. President Joe Biden Wednesday traveled from his inauguration ceremony to the White House, sat down at a desk in the Oval Office, and within less than two hours managed destroy nearly ALL of the achievements President Trump fought for four years against savage opposition to achieve. Biden

Aurora Cannabis (ACB) investors are a resilient lot. The Canadian cannabis producer is notorious for diluting its shares via cash raising efforts. The company has continually burnt a hole through its reserves, and the share count has ballooned over the years as it has attempted to put the fires out. Its latest move has involved

Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: IBM (IBM) – IBM reported quarterly profit of $2.07 per share, beating the $1.79 a share consensus estimate. Revenue missed Wall Street forecasts, however, as software sales posted a decline as pandemic-induced uncertainty kept some customers from striking long-term deals. The shares dropped

by confoundedinterest17 December’s existing home sales numbers are out for December 2020. The numbers are 6.76 million SAAR existing home sales, growing at 0.7% MoM. But on a YoY basis, existing home sales grew at 22.24%. The troubling chart, and the chart that HUD, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should play close attention to, is existing

There’s no stopping Vuzix (VUZI) right now. The smart glasses maker has been on a roll with shares up by a massive 518% over the past 12 months. However, Maxim analyst Jack Vander Aarde thinks there’s more to come. The 5-star analyst expects 2021 to “mark a significant growth inflection point.” Vander Aarde rests his

A Chinese customer walks by a large screen at the official opening of the new Apple Store in the Sanlitun shopping area on July 17, 2020 in Beijing, China. Kevin Frayer | Getty Images Stimulus euphoria may be waning, but investors will have plenty to focus on in the week ahead, as a blast of

by Dana Lyons Stock exposure among active managers is nearly at all-time highs. The latest numbers from the NAAIM Investment Exposure survey are out. As a refresher, NAAIM stands for the National Association of Active Investment Managers. These are folks who adjust their investment exposure based upon market risk and their level of bullishness or bearishness.

Joe Biden has been inaugurated as the 46th President, just two weeks after the Democrats locked down control of the Senate with wins in both Georgia Senatorial runoff elections. These events give the Dems control of both Houses of Congress and the White House. While their Congressional margins are narrow – the narrowest possible in

IBM’s logo seen displayed on a smartphone. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Ford — Shares of the U.S. automaker dipped about 1%, retreating from an all-time high hit in the previous session. The stock jumped 6.2% Thursday following positive comments from

by Martin Armstrong QUESTION: In your opinion, how serious is the idea of taxing unrealized capital gains? That would sure make the decision a lot clearer for big money on where to park. 3% in China sure beats big taxes in the Dow. Unless big money doesn’t trust China. DS ANSWER: I seriously doubt that they

IBM shares fell 7.3% in after hours trading on Jan. 21 to $122.03 after it posted disappointing 4Q results. The technology giant saw revenues of $20.4 billion in the fourth quarter, falling short of the $20.7 billion consensus estimate. However, the company bested analysts’ $1.79 EPS estimate, with it reporting 4Q EPS of $2.07. The

Traders on floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Source: New York Stock Exchange Cyclical stocks that do well in a stronger economy are widely expected to lead the market higher this year, but don’t count out big tech stocks altogether — they may provide shelter in any market storm. When the major stock indexes

by Michael Snyder I warned that an economic collapse was coming, and an economic collapse is exactly what we got.  2020 was a “personal financial disaster” for 55 percent of all Americans, approximately 12 million U.S. renters are “at least $5,850 behind in rent and utilities payments”, the Aspen Institute is projecting that up to 40 million people could

The bulls are out in full force for Micron (MU) right now. Over recent months, sentiment has changed toward the memory chip giant. Whereas only a couple of quarters ago, Micron was hampered by unfavorable macro conditions and the semiconductor industry’s cyclical nature, the company appears to be on an upwards curve. Rosneblatt analyst Hans

Pedestrians walk in front of the IBM building in New York. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: IBM — Shares of IBM fell more than 6% in the extended session after the company reported fourth-quarter sales below where analysts were expecting. Revenue fell 6% on an annualized basis, the

Big data. Big government contracts. And a big market entry. Since going public at the end of September, Palantir (PLTR) has made its presence felt. Shares are up by 177%, giving the company a premium valuation when compared to even other fast-growth SaaS names, and decidedly higher multiples than those commanded by traditional government contractors.