The Week Ahead: "The Market Appears Bulletproof"?
There was news last week of a $60 million bearish option trade but there has been a noticeable increase in the bullishness of the investment professionals as one equities strategist commented that “The Market Appears Bulletproof”. Can prior Augusts give us insight for the month ahead?
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You May Not Be As Old As You Think You Are. Researchers Are Proving 60 Really Is The New 50.
Researchers are out to prove we may not be as old as we think, we all—both cultures and individuals—age differently and at different rates and most notably, the government and others need to recognize it when defining us.
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Why Starbucks Remains Attractively Valued
Starbucks increasing digital engagement, food and beverage innovation bode well for long-term growth
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U.S. Transports, Nikkei 225 And German DAX Provide Global Market Warnings
A look at weekly charts from around the world and how to buy and sell them now.
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3 FTSE 100 Stocks That Should Be Avoided In August
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Today I am discussing three Footsie shares investors should keep on shunning.
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Investor Cash Allocations Fall To 17½-Year Low
Last month, individual investors’ proportionate cash allocations were the smallest they’ve been in 17½ years. The July AAII Asset Allocation Survey also showed a small decline in equity holdings and a rebound in fixed-income holdings.
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Key Takeaways From CME's Q2 Earnings
After an unimpressive first quarter, CME Group performed better in Q2, with revenues increasing by 2% year-on-year. The revenues from the trading business, after showing moderate growth for most of the year, grew nearly 3% in the second quarter.
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Stocks A Chinese Fund Returning 40% Bought In 2nd Quarter
A fast-growing economy and strong stock picking helped Matthews China excel
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Rio Tinto's First Half Takeaways: Favorable Pricing Environment Driving Growth
Rio Tinto reported a sharp improvement in its earnings for the first half of the year, driven by a favorable commodity pricing environment and supported by the company’s cost reduction initiatives.
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Are Fear Levels At an All Time Low?
Apple just released earnings and is at all time highs, driving the Dow over 22k. That said, the VIX is at multi decade lows, and VIX ETFs are depressed. Traders need to know the differences between leveraged and traditional VIX ETFs before they pile in, that is if they think volatility will rise.
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