SPY: Be Patient, Don’t Be So Quick to Buy the Dip
Risk assets, specifically, stocks, are finally showing signs of stress. Investors have been acting like stocks were safe havens as no matter what the news, share prices, as reflected in…
ADM: Archer Daniels Midland
We have been looking for a way to play the global shortage of food. What shortage, you might ask as this situation is not getting any press these days. This…
The bullish case for gold, silver and bitcoin in the long run
Both precious metals and cash serve as safe-haven assets, intended to limit losses during market turmoil. However, while modern currencies can be printed by central governments, precious metals derive value…
Close INTC, AXP and RGR
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Earnings & Financials: Do or Die?
In the next two weeks, many of the big financial stocks will be reporting earnings. We think this creates a significant opportunity to clarify how much damage the lockdown has…
EWJ: The House of the Rising or Falling Sun?
The folks on Options Action turn their attention to Asia on Friday's episode. Specifically, they looked at the contrast between the stock markets of Taiwan & South Korea vs. Japan.…
200 Years of US Interest Rates
The lending markets are truly remarkable. Sometimes we have to scratch splash our face with cold water to make sure we are not dreaming. Interest rates have never been lower…
Inflation: Its Effects and Failures or Why the Fed Always Inflates and Inflates More
Ludwig von Mises Inflationism is that policy which by increasing the quantity of money or credit seeks to raise money prices and money wages or seeks to counteract a decline…
NKE: Continuing to Run or Ready to Trip & Fall?
Nike is an interesting story at the moment. The share price had been up pretty big before last week's earnings announcement. Revenues came down a smidge year over year, and…
Social Media in 2020
Social media has seeped into virtually all aspects of modern life. The vast social media universe collectively now holds 3.8 billion users, representing roughly 50% of the global population. This…