The Week Ahead | 05/01/2023
As we approach a critical event this week, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming FOMC Rate Decision on Wednesday, May 3rd. Market participants eagerly await the outcome, as…
Should You Bank On It?
The financials were an item of conversation on Options Action. Some investors think it is time to buy the big dip. Others think they should be avoided. Here is what…
Southern Copper: SCCO
Electrification is the name of the game these days. States like California are pressing people to give up gasoline for their cars and natural gas in their homes. This article…
Close Moderna Trade: MRNA
Back in February, we suggested investors take a bearish position in Moderna. This article is for registered members - please login or click here to subscribe or register for free.
Emerging Markets & Petrobras: EEM & PBR
Emerging market equities have had a difficult time since the great financial crisis. It seems quantitative easing helped the developed markets, particularly the U.S., and left the developing countries behind.…
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV: Is this Bud for You? BUD
Anheuser Busch is in the news these days, not in a good way. The company is suffering from a self-inflicted wound that will take some time to cure. This article…
The Week Ahead | 4/24/23
The first quarter of 2023 (23Q1) is showing signs of financial strain, as year-over-year earnings are anticipated to decline by 4.7%. This trend is particularly concerning when considering that the…
Alphabet-An Earnings Trade: GOOGL
Alphabet, the artist formerly known as Google, will be reporting earnings on Tuesday. This article is for paid members - please login or subscribe for access.
Bonds: TLT
The story of the stock market for the past 17 months, at least the way we see it, has been interest rates. We expected money printing would cause inflation. That…
Gold: GLD
Gold has had a nice run since October 2022. Incidentally, this is about the time when stock stopped falling and began what looks like a sizable correction to the selloff…
Options Expiration
This Friday, standard monthly options will expire. We have five trade suggestions to close out. Five of the trades that will expire were losers, and four were winners. This article…
The Week Ahead | 4/16/2023
The Federal Reserve is determined to combat core inflation, which excludes the more volatile food and energy prices. Since March 2022, the Fed has raised the target range for the…