Surprisingly Strong Money Flow to Start 2018
We’re back from a blogging sabbatical! We’re back to our regular daily posting and updates. What a better way to start back with a broad picture of the surprising and…
Why So-So Nvidia Earnings Look So Good
Depending on which estimate of expected earnings per share you look at, Nvidia either missed by a mile or cruised past by two miles. Investors seem to prefer the latter.
WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Unicorn Investments, Carbon Risk in Pensions, Biking in Hawaii
Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments are making hundreds more exchange-traded funds free to trade on their platforms –the latest salvo in a battle that has dragged prices lower on everything…
LA area Port Traffic in January; Imports Up YoY, Exports Down
Container traffic gives us an idea about the volume of goods being exported and imported - and usually some hints about the trade report since LA area ports handle about…
Join Me at the World Money Show Orlando this February
It’s rapidly approaching and really will be here before you know it! Don’t hesitate! We’ll be looking forward to seeing you! I’m excited about this opportunity to share some of…
Startup links: the seed slump
CompaniesHow Gumroad went from venture-backed, to lifestyle business, and back. (medium.com)A deep dive into the business of Patreon. (techcrunch.com)Lime vs. Bird: the battle for micromobility. (fortune.com)Venture capitalWhy has seed stage…
Chipotle Valuation Surging to Dizzying Heights, Surpassing Amazon!
It should not be surprising that hiring a veteran restaurant executive to replace an inexperienced founder will have a material impact on the business and its stock. Chipotle Mexican Grill…
Former US intelligence officer charged with spying for Iran after defection
A former US Air Force intelligence officer has been charged with helping Iran target ex-colleagues with cyberattacks after defecting to the country in what was dubbed a “betrayal” of America.…
Oil High Grips the Market—Energy Journal
Good morning. Crude prices are continuing to benefit from OPEC’s supply cut. Meanwhile the drop-off in oil flows from Venezuela is creating opportunities for other sovereign producers to sell their…
Warren Buffett’s Top Stocks for 2019
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) has released its public equity holdings as of December 31, 2018. Most investors should look at these public equity holdings as the top holdings at…
Q4 GDP Estimates Revised Down Sharply
Following the weak retail sales report, Q4 GDP estimates have been revised down.From Goldman Sachs: The retail sales report indicated a considerably weaker pace of fourth quarter consumption growth than…
Thursday links: productive people
MarketsIndustrials and energy are leading the market higher in 2019. (capitalspectator.com)StrategyDon't mistake a transactional relationship for a fiduciary relationship. (demonetizedblog.com)It is really easy to create a graph to support your…
Israeli leader sees 'common interest' in confronting Iran
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Israel's prime minister on Wednesday sent out a belligerent rallying cry to his Arab partners at a U.S.-backed Mideast conference, saying he planned to focus on…
With M&A Booming, Anheuser-Busch InBev Likely Plotting Its Next Big Move
Through the first half of 2015, the volume of announced merger and acquisition activity is on a record-breaking pace (the data go back 35 years). While using dollar volume is…
Power Bounce Market Update and June 30 Stock Scan
What goes down must come up… right? After an initial bounce in the morning, price retested the low on positive (stretched) divergences ahead of our logical snap-back rally we’re seeing…
Train Reading: A Red Half
Ricardo Arduengo/Associated Press News, analysis and curiosities to ease your commute home. It’s official: The first half of 2015 stunk for U.S. stocks. Monday’s steep selloff took the Dow into…
June 29th Blogger Sentiment Poll
24/7 Wall St (-) The Aleph Blog (-) Biiwii (N) BullBear Trading Carl Futia (+) Dash of Insight (N) Dividend Growth Investor (-) Elliot Wave Lives On (N) Fallond Stock…
A very good thing for Martha Stewart!
By now, you’ve undoubtedly read about Sequential Brands’ offer to buy Martha Stewart Omnimedia. Rumors that a deal was in the works sent Martha Stewart stock up above $7 a…