Such a deal. Stocks rose yesterday in applause of the signing of the Phase One trade deal between the US and China. Investors are now free to focus on corporate earnings. N O T E W O R T H Y What details? Ok, OK the Phase One trade deal between the US…
Bank on it. Stocks rose slightly yesterday as the big banks surprised… in both directions. Continued mixed messages on the Phase One trade deal threw cold water on an early rally. N O T E W O R T H Y Mind your budget. Fed, Fed, Fed, that seems to be the only…
Read the label. Stocks resumed their upward charge yesterday as investors cheered the upcoming Phase One Trade Deal signing. The US removed China’s currency manipulator label as a concession and the bulls seized the opportunity. N O T E W O R T H Y A Dollar earned. Let’s talk earnings, shall we?…
I’m still standing! Stocks sold off on Friday after the Dow briefly topped 29,000 for the first time. A miss in unemployment data gave the bulls, and me, a needed day of rest. N O T E W O R T H Y Work, work, work. Americans are hard at work with the…
Step back. Stocks rallied yesterday as the US and Iran signaled an end to the escalation of hostilities following an Iranian missile strike on Tuesday night. Strong economic numbers continue to bolster rising stocks. N O T E W O R T H Y The honey badger don’t give a ****. You can fill…
That’s all you got? Stocks slid moderately as the war of words kept Middle East tensions front and center. Investors had lingering worries about a conflict with Iran… not so much. N O T E W O R T H Y Don’t mess with me. Prior to yesterday’s open stocks were in the green…
Fuhgettaboutit. Stocks bounced around yesterday on multiple conflicting news reports, ultimately closing in the black as investors moved beyond geopolitics. A good rally couldn’t be put down as investors chose bulls over bombs. N O T E W O R T H Y “Fill up the tank, please.” I realized after I wrote…
Defense. Markets were roiled on Friday in response to an American drone strike which killed Iran’s top military commander. Bad economic data was largely overlooked in the market mayhem. N O T E W O R T H Y Dark slimy substance. Is the price of crude oil even relevant anymore? With…
Ready, set, go go go! Stocks started 2020 with a sprint right out of the gate on raw optimism and a little help from the Chinese Central Bank. Monetary easing started the rally in Asia and Europe and spread to the US for another record session. N O T E W O R Y…
Welcome to the roaring 20’s. Stocks ended the decade on New Years Eve in the green as the year’s optimism could not be put to rest. Investors ignored weak economic numbers and yawned at the President’s trade announcement. N O T E W O R T H Y Tie a string around your finger….
