The Dollar Versus the Euro
We are starting to hear some chatter now that the dollar is over valued and one should start thinking about buying the Euro and selling the US Dollar. When there…
How Big Can This Box Retailer Get?
Wednesday February 15th on Fast Money we discussed some unusual Options Action in Home Depot (HD) which hit a new high of 142.66 today. An opening buyer paid .42 for 1,332…
HP Inc. Will Investors Enjoy the Benefits of a More Focused Company?
HP, Inc. (HPQ) is essentially the personal computer and devices division of the old Hewlett-Packard Company. It is what is leftover after the company spun off its enterprise business, which…
Long Live King Copper?
Tuesday, February 14th on CNBC’s Fast Money I highlighted some substantial bearish activity in Freeport-McMoRan (FCX). Specifically short-dated puts traded over 81,000 contracts, well above the 31,600 20 day average…
For Gap, Inc. Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Gap, Inc. (GPS) is a worldwide apparel retailer. Most if not all of us have shopped at one of their stores at one time or another. The company has a…
Why Is Investing So Difficult?
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Mosaic (MOS) Why Can’t This Fertilizer Grow?
The Mosaic Company is a very simple one. It manufactures fertilizer and markets it worldwide. The base minerals, phosphate, and potash come from the company’s mining operations. They are then…
Should We Be Nervous About the Auto Sector? The GM Trade…
The economic recovery is now 7 years old. By historical standards, this one is getting a bit long in the tooth. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) estimates that…
Unemployment Claims: Is There Too Much Good News?
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Gilead Earnings & The Art of Guidance
Yesterday after the close, Gilead Sciences (GILD) reported their 4Q 2016 and FY 2016 financial results. This report was a classic good news / bad news story. The good news?…
Is There Enough Economic Growth to Push Stock Prices Higher?
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