Market News

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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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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Starbucks increasing digital engagement, food and beverage innovation bode well for long-term growth

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A look at weekly charts from around the world and how to buy and sell them now.

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Today I am discussing three Footsie shares investors should keep on shunning.

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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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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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A fast-growing economy and strong stock picking helped Matthews China excel

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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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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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