There are other ways to take a position in the energy space than buying or selling integrated oil or exploration and production companies. One can invest in the service companies.…
What is moving and why? How are options traders positioning themselves now? We often spend the weekend looking ahead to potential market-moving catalysts. What are the major economic releases? Which…
The world is becoming a mess. The war between Russia & Ukraine will go on as long as the US and Western Europe write checks. The battle between Israel and…
To the surprise of most, the utility sector, considered a defensive sector, has been hit hard. If you take a step back, it is not hard to understand. This article…
One of the best sectors to avoid was the small and midcap banks. These institutions failed in risk management by purchasing long-term government bonds with short-term deposits. This article is…
In a striking turn of events, the U.S. economy outperformed expectations with a 4.9% growth in the third quarter of 2023, accelerating from a 2.1% growth in Q2. This robust…
Under “normal” circumstances, an FOMC meeting would highlight potential market-moving events, but this is not a normal week, and these are not normal circumstances. We now have significant military conflicts…
The war on carbon dioxide is being fought with sticks and carrots. Governments worldwide encourage people to install solar and wind systems through financial subsidies. These carrots might help bring…
An old saying among market strategists has not been spoken in recent years. What we have is a market of stocks, not a stock market. This article is for paid…