$RACE MercedesAMG’s Team Boss Toto Wolff sees similarities between Charles Leclerc, 21 anni, and a young Lewis Hamilton, as he expects the new Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) driver to be challenging for the F1 crown this year. After impressing for Sauber in his debut season on the F1 lineup last year, Mr. Leclerc was signed to replace […]
FLASH: Venezuela’s interim President Guaido says he will ask international community to keep ‘all options’ open in fight to free his country, and he will meet VP Pence in Colombia’s capital as crisis in Venezuela deepens. Venezuela’s National Guard fired tear gas on opposition activists at a barricaded border bridge to Colombia Saturday, and 2 […]
Americans in 17 states gave President Trump approval ratings of 50 percent or higher for 2018, with people in 16 other states rating him at below 40 percent, according to a new Gallup Poll released Friday. President Trump gained the most approval in states in the South and Mountain West and the least approval in New England […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $GLD, $SLV, $USO, $SOY FLASH: It is absolutely the time to buy risk. Saturday, positive developments in trade talks between the world’s 2 largest economies should boost riskier assets, as extended US-China negotiations are ‘positive’ for risk assets. They will lead to a weaker USD, supporting Crude Oil prices and Gold […]
FLASH: Breathing cold air is almost impossible to avoid during Winter months, but there are known health risks everyone should know about before going outdoors in extreme cold. You know the temperature is low if you can see your breath after you exhale. The water vapor in the moist air you inhaled condenses into a […]
FLASH: Cannabis Linked to Depression and Suicide in Young Adults Teens and young adults who use marijuana/cannabis are at increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior, according to a new study released by a team of researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. The study is part of an awareness campaign started by the Quebec […]
When the Fed’s FOMC policymakers met last month and put it 3-year rate-hike campaign on hold and backed ending a yearlong push to shrink their $4-T balance sheet, that was draining the liquidity out of the system and shrinking the wealth of American house holds by the trillions of dollars, they cited increased risks to […]
French yellow vest protest organizers are trying to tamp down violence and anti-Semitism in the movement’s ranks as they launch a 15th straight weekend of demonstrations. Hundreds of people gathered Saturday at the Arc de Triomphe monument for a march through prime Paris neighborhoods to protest President Macron’s government policies they see as favoring the […]
By Mark J. Lundeen $GLD, $SLV, $USD The Dow Jones in its BEV chart below is charging up the hill with eyes fixed on making new all-time highs. In the past week it has advanced 2.9% BEV points, leaving only 3.52% BEV points to go before it once again makes stock market history. Another couple […]
$RACE The 1st week of F1 testing saw Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) a step ahead of MercedesAMG, Red Bull Racing and the others. Ferrari showed good pace and reliability throughout the 1st 4 days of testing in Spain, while MercedesAMG did not look up to full speed and may have been ‘sandbaging’. Although teams often avoid showing […]
The Trump Administration is ordering 1,000 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border to add barbed wire to the border Wall. That would make the total number of troops at the border 6,000 by 1 March, with 140 more miles of Concertina wire added, Defense Department officials were quoted as saying. “That mission has evolved,” […]
Friday, the Fed said, that The Trump Administration will fall “a little under” its target of 3% annual GDP for Y 2018, the report offers an economic scorecard of sorts for the 1st full year of President Trump’s term. Growth for the year was “solid,” the Fed report said, as GDP “rose a little bit under 3% for the […]
$GLD, $SLV, $GDX, $USD Gold prices climb as those savvy investors uncertain about global growth outlook hedge their portfolios. Gold prices have surged 14% since September, when in this column I signaled a buy signal for the precious Yellow metal, just as the major US stock market indexes were making record Tops. Gold-focused ETFs saw […]
By Linda Goudsmit The Riddle: What climate does climate change change? The Answer: The political climate of course. Let me explain. Pollution and climate change are two separate issues. Environmental pollution is a man-made problem that humans can and should remedy. Taking responsibility for our behavior is a necessary part of civilized life and eliminating […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: 9 of the 11 S&P 500 sectors finished higher with information technology (+1.3%), communication services (+1.1%), and healthcare (+0.9%) leading the advance. On the other hand, the financials (-0.2%) and consumer staples (-0.3%) sectors finished in the Red. Today, Americans’ views of the US economy and optimism about its […]
$A, $AWK, $AAPL, $GDDY, $PYPL, $WMT Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Friday as follows: Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) was reiterated as Buy […]
$GLD,$SLV,$USD,$USO,$OIL,$SOY,$CORN,$WEAT FLASH: Gold Higher, USD Steady, Crude Oil Lower, Stocks Dip Notes: Trade talks dominate headlines, the US and China have a deal in the works, as President Trump meeting China’s chief negotiator Vice Premier Liu Friday in Washington, DC. Growth in China’s new home prices fell to a 9-month low in January as broader economic weakness increasingly weighs […]
FLASH: Rosenstein cited 2 people who might have pursued President Trump’s ouster Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said Thursday that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told him he knew of 2 Cabinet members who might support invoking the 25th Amendment to oust President Donald Trump but he did not believe Mr. Rosenstein was actively […]
$TSLA Thursday, Consumer Reports pulled its recommendation for Tesla Inc.’s M-3, citing reliability problems the influential US magazine said in a statement. The magazine’s decision to withdraw its endorsement for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) M-3 less than 9 months after recommending the EV highlighted questions about quality that Tesla has faced since the vehicle’s difficult launch. Tesla […]
FLASH: The liberal media know Jussie Smollet’s attack claims were fake, but they reported them as true. The Big Q: Who and Why would someone fake a Hate Crime? The Big Q: A Sociopath for Money The liberal media likely knew openly gay black activist ‘actor’ Jussie Smollett’s attack claims were fake but reported them […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) finishes the 1st round of testing after another impressive day at the Circuit de Catalunya. But in terms of trying to understand the benchmark by which to judge the rest of the F1 teams, the Key man from the session was Charles Leclerc. The Ferrari driver set a 1:18.046 on the middle […]
FLASH: The Latest on Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union The British government says trade deals with Japan, Turkey and other countries will not be in place by 29 March, the day Great Britain is due to leave the European Union. International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has claimed the UK will be able to continue […]
At SKorea’s northernmost train station, the tracks stop abruptly ahead of the demilitarized zone that marks the NKorean border. A sign reads: “The steel horse wants to run.” That may soon become a reality as US President Trump and NKorea’s Chairman Kim Jong Un prepare for a @nd summit next week in Vietnam. The outcome […]
$SOY, $CORN, $WEAT, $CNY President Trump plans to meet with China’s Top trade negotiator Friday afternoon as the US forges a preliminary deal before tariffs on some Chinese imports more than 2X next month. The meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Liu would cap the latest round of talks in Washington, with Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the 4-wk MA rose to a more than 1-yr high, suggesting the labor market was slowing down. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 216,000 for the week ended 16 February the Labor Department said […]
$AXL, $DE, $DO, $GRUB, $MRK, $RIG Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Thursday as follows: American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. (NYSE:AXL) was […]
$GLD,$SLV,$USD,$USO,$OIL,$SOY,$CORN,$WEAT FLASH: Gold Higher, USD Steady, Crude Oil Higher, Stocks Higher Notes: Trade talks dominate headlines with a new round of negotiations between the US and China have a deal in the works meeting continue in Washington. Sentiment also got a lift after the Fed Wednesday affirmed it would be “patient” on further interest rate rises. In Asia Gold: Gold […]
$TSLA FLASH: US Government Closely Eyeing Elon Musk Tuesday night, Elon Musk Tweeted Tuesday evening that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) would make around 500,000 cars in Y 2019. Later he corrected himself within hours to say he meant the company would be producing at an annualized rate of 500,000 vehicles by the end of this year. If […]
The United States and China have started to outline commitments in principle on the stickiest issues in their trade dispute, marking the most significant progress yet toward ending a 7-month trade dispute, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. The world’s 2 largest economies have placed tit-for-tat tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars of […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has a new F1 wheel rim design and is testing it testing at Barcelona The new solution was trialed on the 2nd day of testing, and the new wheel rim features a number of raised sections in order to control temperatures within the wheel. These draw heat away from the tires, ensuring […]
$RACE FLASH: The iconic Maranello Outfit is a Tier 1 luxury company with: outstanding management, iconic brand name, recession-proof, wealthiest clientele, unmatched pricing power, all leading to its Aristocrat status in the automotive sector. Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is an Aristocrat stock, a long haul play and a core position. Most of the people are familiar with […]
FLASH: The Trump Policy at Work for Americans The Key takeaways from the FOMC Minutes from the 29-30 January meeting, as follows: There was widespread agreement for the FOMC to end shrinkage of the $4-T balance sheet by the end of the year. The timetable ends uncertainty over whether shedding assets would further tighten financial conditions. The […]
$GLD, $USD FLASH: Gold’s rally could have further to run as hedge fund managers make more Bullish bets after last year’s extended Big Short. The precious Yellow metal rose to a 10-month high at $1,346.80 Wednesday as analysts warn of a slowdown in global growth and central bank stimulus Yet, the fast money has largely […]
FLASH: Donald J. Trump 3-2 Favorite to win in 2020 President Donald Trump is a 3-2 favorite to win the 2020 Presidential election, with his odds unchanged following Senator Bernie Sanders’ (I:VT) official bid announcement, says sportsbook brand manager Dave Mason of BetOnline.ag. “There were no changes to Sanders’ odds following the announcement,” Mr. Mason said. […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: FOMC Mins as expected; Fed will maintain patience in rate hikes and stop reducing assets on its balance sheet later this year. The Takeaway The FOMC Minutes said the central bank is going to be patient in raising rates and is likely to stop reducing the assets on its […]
FLASH: This a Special Report, looking ahead at this leg of the longest Bull run in market history The US Stock Market: The Bulls Vs The Bears Russell 2000 +16.4% YTD NAS Comp +12.6% YTD DJIA +11.0% YTD S&P 500 +10.7% YTD US stocks rallied late last week into options expiration, even as some analysts felt like they should […]
$AMAT, $FCX, $JEC, $MCD, $SCCO Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Wednesday as follows: Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT): Analysts reiterated AMAT as Buy […]
$GLD,$SLV,$USD,$USO,$OIL,$SOY,$CORN,$WEAT FLASH: Gold Higher, USD Lower, Crude Oil Higher, Stocks Higher Notes: Trade talks dominate headlines with a new round of negotiations between the US and China expected in Washington Tuesday, and follow-up sessions at a higher level this week. Minutes of the Fed’s last policy meeting are due Wednesday and should provide more guidance on the likelihood or […]
FLASH: Jussie Smollett, 36 anni, was arrested early Thursday, 21 February, for filing a false police report after claiming he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack, our sources just confirmed. Mr. Smollett is in the custody of detectives, Chicago Police Department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said The Empire player was taken into custody a few hours after he […]
$RACE FLASH: Leclerc Topped the 2st day of F1’s pre-season after Vettel made an impressive start to testing at Barcelona. Charles Leclerc kept Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) at the Top of the time-sheets in pre-season testing after a solid start to his 1st day running with The Scuderia. His fastest time was a 1:18.247, roughly 1/10th of […]
$GLD, $USD, $GOLD FLASH: The Real Story on Gold is the Gold Miners! A growing chorus of big managed money is turning increasingly bullish on miners as late-cycle angst and industry shifts make conditions ripe for a prolonged rally. Mining shares have gained at more than 2X the pace of the precious Yellow metal this […]
FLASH: BENETTON MAKES MILAN RUNWAY DEBUT Milan Fashion Week promised to be a running tribute to Karl Lagerfeld, who died Tuesday as cevents got under way. French designer Jean Charles de Castelbajac, who made his debut as creative director for the iconic Italian knitwear fashion company Benetton, said he hoped to emulate at Benetton what […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: Trump Policy Traction, FOMC Minutes Due Wednesday Tuesday, New York Fed President John Williams said he is comfortable with the level US interest rates are at now, and sees no need to raise them again unless growth or inflation shift to an unexpectedly higher gear. In an interview with […]
$GLD, $USD Gold prices rose to 10-month highs Tuesday, as USD weakened, on optimism for a breakthrough in US-China trade talks, bullion also saw support as a safe-haven asset due to concerns over global growth. Spot gold +0.9 at $1,338.21 oz US gold futures +1.44% at $1,341.20 oz A gauge of global stock markets rose […]
US consumers expect to spend more money in Y 2019 than they did a year ago, data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York revealed in a report Tuesday. Households expect larger increases in spending than they forecast the year prior on items including clothing, housing and transportation, data from the Survey of Consumer […]
The sentiment among US homebuilders rose in February for a 2nd month runnning exceeded all forecasts, as lower mortgage rates and a strong labor market help stabilize demand. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rose to 62 from 58 amid broad improvement on gauges of sales, expectations and buyer traffic, data released Tuesday […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX FLASH: This is a Special Market Report read it! Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a Special Report from The Street’s Key analysts looking ahead, as follows: The US Stock Market: […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Earnings coming to an end, as investors look farther down the line. Last Friday was options expiration, and we saw allocation of new Wall Street money to the financial, industrial, home-centric, and energy stocks. Notably, other sectors did not sell off, but paused to refresh. This is the perfect scenario: […]
US President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to circumvent Congress and spend billions of dollars for a border wall is the latest example of him relishing using the power of the Presidency to do whatever he can without Congress. This was made even clearer by a revelation from a senior White House official that shortly […]
Monday, President Trump signaled that socialism is on its way out and a “new day” is being ushered in for Venezuela and other Latin American countries. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump addressed Venezuelans at Florida International University in Miami and discussed the growing crisis in the South American country. “We are here to proclaim a […]
Did you know, that although it is known as Bangkok, the official name of the city contains 169 characters and is the longest in the world. Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin […]
FLASH: Train Don’t Strain Most people who exercise regularly spend 5 or 10 mins warming up to loosen tight muscles and vitalize the whole body with more O2-rich blood. But it it equally important to allow time to wind back down after pumping yourself up. At the end of a hearty workout the body benefits […]
$USD, $EUR FLASH: The Fed has pivoted to a Dovish policy, yet that does not appear to have stopped USD. The US Dollar (.DXY) Index, which measures the value of the Buck Vs a basket of 6 peer currencies, just hit a 2month-high, which also happens to be close to a 2-year high. The strength […]
FLASH: A major storm will bring snow, rain, ice or a wintry mix to more than 200-M Americans beginning Tuesday, impacting roughly 60% of the US population. Parts of 39 of the 48 lower United States will be touched by the massive storm, including every state east of the Mississippi River. The storm will have […]
FLASH: Sebastian Vettel Topped the 1st day of F1’s pre-season after Ferrari made an impressive start to testing. $RACE Sebastian Vettel topped the 1st day of Formula One’s pre-season after Ferrari (NYSE:RACE made an impressive start to testing. Mr. Vettel was 0.4s secs quicker than the next fastest driver, Carlos Sainz in the McLaren, and […]
$DIS, $SNE, $LGF, $TWX, $CMCSA, $FOX FlASH: Combined US ticket sales were down sharply, worst Presidents Day weekend in at least 14 years. Wall Street, and industry observers struggle with a downturn at the North American box office following a record-shattering Y 2018. Revenue for the 1st 7 weeks of y 2019 hit an 8 […]
$AIG, $CDNA, $HBIO, $INSM, $WDAY FLASH: US Financial Markets are Closed Monday for President’s Day. Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Monday as […]
$GLD,$SLV,$USD,$USO,$OIL,$SOY,$CORN,$WEAT FLASH: Gold Higher, USD Off, Crude Oil Higher, Stocks Higher Notes: Minutes of the Fed’s last policy meeting are due Wednesday and should provide more guidance on the likelihood or not for rate hikes this year. There is also talk the Fed will keep a much larger balance sheet than previously planned. Financial markets are generally […]
$RACE FLASH: See the Daytona 500 Wreck Fest highlights below + F1’s preseason testing live streaming. Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) unveiled its 2019 F1 racer at the weekend, the SF90, at Spain’s Barcelona circuit Sunday, prior to official testing beginning on Monday. The iconic Italian team is so determined to break its world championship drought. The SF90 […]
FLASH: The Green New Deal is beyond Crazy If you have not been disappointed by politics lately, you have noy been paying attention. The political fantasies of today may not become some major change immediately, but they do set the tone for where could head in the next few years. The “Green New Deal” sounds too crazy […]
$GLD, $GOLD, $USD, $GDX, $GS FLASH: The savvy observers see Golden opps in the precious Yellow metal and its miners. Last September in this column we suggested it was time for investors to add gold to their portfolios. And that data shows that since that time, gold has gained nearly 10%. Gold marked to a […]
Last month when the Fed adopted a new “patient” approach to monetary policy, it gave no specific guidance about how long its policy pause would last, or how many more interest-rate increases were ahead. Last week disappointing US retail sales and industrial production data raised the prospect that the US economy is slowing faster than […]
$RACE FLASH: I do not expect to see another Ferrari wearing the Dino badge, but…? The ‘Dino’ badge was created by Fiat to market a affordable sporty car capable of taking on the Porsche 911. Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) V12s exceeded the 911 in performance and price. Enzo Ferrari did not want to diminish his exclusive brand […]
FLASH: “High heels are pleasure with pain.” – Christian Louboutin Professional dancers and models, along with many other women all cultivate that sexy, long, lean leg line by donning high heel shoes. The higher the heel, the more dramatic the effect. People who have never worn high heels wonder why any sane individual would wear […]
FLASH: Today, there are more pet travel options now than ever before, and with the right preparation your pets can travel safely and happily. Here is some expert advice on how to make that happen, as follows: The Basics of Pet Travel Make sure your pet is up for the trip: The 1st thing you want […]
$AMZN FLASH: Leftist Pols seeing to it that New York is Not open for business. Saturday, Representative Pete King (R-NY) urged Democratic leaders in New York to fight leftists members of the party who succeeded in forcing Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) to pull out of a plan to bring thousands of jobs to Long Island City. “Amazon’s […]
FLASH: Moves are underway in the minority of states that have not yet okay-ed medical marijuana to get it done. Arkansas Arkansas Medical Marijuana Cards Valid Beginning Next Week. If you’re a registered medical marijuana patient, the card is in the mail. The state Department of Health says more than 7,000 patient ID cards are […]
$VLAKY, $MZDAY, $BMWYY, $POAHY, $VLVLY, $DDAIF By Sunday, President Trump’s Commerce Department is expected to issue an opinion on whether auto imports endanger US national security enough to justify such import taxes. President Trump would then have 90 days to decide whether to impose them. The Commerce Department could decide to postpone its conclusion. Or […]
FLASH: Dubai Crown Prince addressed the World Government Summit using hologram technology, declares Dubai 10X ahead of all world cities. Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has said that the emirate’s goal is to reach “10 years ahead of world cities”. Addressing the World Government Summit via hologram technology last […]
FLASH: French police fired tear gas to disperse protesters who threw projectiles and set bins on fire in Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux on Saturday, as the 14th straight weekend of “yellow vest” protests took a violent turn Saturday afternoon. The failed socialist EU experiment under siege French far-right leader Marine Le Pen feels she is […]
FLASH: Motorists swam for their lives and residents were rescued from homes sliding downhill as the wettest winter storm of the year triggered floods and mudslides across California Friday. The moisture-rich tropical storm, known as an atmospheric river, has lashed Northern California with rain and snow since late Tuesday. The moisture flow, nicknamed the “Pineapple […]
We all need to take some time to relax in this high powered world. Retreats are a fantastic way to do this, as they get us away from the things that tend to make one feel SAD, anxious or overwhelmed every day, and get you into a place full of serenity. Here are some retreats […]
$ICE, $CBOE, $NDAQ The 3 largest US stock exchange operators said they will sue the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for overstepping its authority by ordering a pilot program to test banning lucrative payments exchanges make to brokers for resting stock orders. “We disagree with the government overreach, and this really represents an unprecedented attempt […]
$RACE FLASH: 60% of Ferrari’s lineup will offer hybrid variants by Y 2022 Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is aligned with the times, we are about to see a shift in the company’s offerings in the next 10 years. Ferrari’s next-generation hybrid will be unveiled this year according to comments made by Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri during its latest […]
$RACE Friday, Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) debuted its new 2019 F1 car at a special event in Italy, and the changes compared to last year’s racer are obvious. The new SF90 commemorates the iconic Italian luxury automaker’s 90th anni, wears Matte Red livery with black accents, as opposed to last year’s design of Metallic Red with white accents. The SF90 […]
London is taking its turn in the style spotlight with the opening of London Fashion Week, an extravaganza that will feature up-and-coming young designers along with big names like Victoria Beckham, Vivienne Westwood and Burberry. More than 100 catwalk shows are scheduled along with countless crowded, parties and dozens of presentations. The London-based Turkish designer […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: The Pain Trade continues, on broad-based advance that had all 11 S&P 500 sectors finished higher on the day. Almost 80% of S&P 500 companies having reported Q-4 earnings so far. Analysts now see a profit increase of 16.2% for the Quarter, according to Refinitiv data. President Trump’s policies […]
$CMA, $XOM, $ElVT, $HLIT, $PBR, $TEVA Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Friday as follows: Comerica Inc. (NYSE:CMA) was downgraded to Market Perform […]
$GLD,$SLV,$USD,$USO,$OIL,$SOY,$CORN,$WEAT FLASH: Gold Ranged, USD Higher, Crude Oil Higher, Stocks Lower In Asia Notes: US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin hopes for “productive” trade meetings in China scheduled to run through Friday.The United States has used tariffs as leverage to demand Beijing make major structural policy changes, including ending the forced transfer of American technology, fully enforcing intellectual property rights, and […]
$RACE Last December Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) CEO Louis C. Camilleri’s purchased company stock, and he is now in the Pole position to earn millions of dollars, as the company drives forward on all 12 cylinders. Last July, Ferrari announced MR. Camilleri, former Chairman & CEO of Philip Morris International, was to take the helm following the untimely death of CEO & Chairman Sergio Marchionne. At […]
FLASH: aAn unhealthy lifestyle can trigger inflammation throughout your body, which can then accelerate wear-and-tear on your brain, a new study suggests. The Big Q: What happens? The Big A: Faster declines in thinking and memory for those who do not practice healthy habits that counteract inflammation. Long-term inflammation is most often caused by chronic […]
Archaeologists have discovered a fresco in an ancient Pompeii residence that portrays the mythological hunter Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection. The discovery announced Thursday is in the atrium of a house where a fresco was found late last year depicting a sensual scene between the Roman god Jupiter disguised as a […]
The Latest on BREXIT British Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered an embarrassing Parliamentary defeat on BREXIT, as lawmakers remain resistant to her EU exit plan. The House of Commons voted 303 to 258 Thursday against a motion reiterating support for Mrs. May’s approach to BREXIT support expressed by lawmakers in votes just 2 weeks […]
FLASH: The Fed has the stock market’s back White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow applauded President Trump’s public pressure on the Fed on the pace of the central bank’s interest-rate hikes. “I’m very glad the Federal Reserve is putting their rates on hold,” he said on TV Thursday, “I think the president’s warning on that […]
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow warns that Americans want to embrace capitalism and that the Democrat-led rush to socialism would set the nation back a 100 years. “If you are not a socialist in your 20’s you have no heart and if you are not a capitalist in your 30’s you have no mind. I think right now […]
Thursday, the US Senate approved a border security compromise for building a wall with Mexico, and prevents another government shutdown. The White House said President Trump would sign it then declare a national emergency and invoke other executive powers to to shift money to Wall-building from elsewhere in the federal budget. House passage and President […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: Market overcame a lower start to finish well above session lows The S&P 500 declined as much as 0.8% Thursday, as disappointing retail sales data for December played into the market’s concerns about a US economic slowdown. The benchmark index staged a late morning rebound back to its flat […]
$BIIB, $BSX, $CLOV, $GM, $GERN, $SHOP Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Thursday as follows Biogen Inc. (NASDAQ:BIIB) was maintained as Market Perform […]
$GLD,$SLV,$USD,$USO,$OIL,$SOY,$CORN,$WEAT FLASH: Gold Higher, USD Higher, Crude Oil Higher, Stocks Up In Asia Notes: US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday he hopes for “productive” trade meetings in China, as the 2 countries work to hammer out an agreement to resolve their trade dispute. The talks, scheduled to run through Friday, follow 3 days of deputy-level meetings to work […]
When you travel in the Winter places are emptier and the pace is slower, and prices are cheaper These are the things that greatly enhance your ability to really enjoy the local culture. For tourists who list natural beauty as a priority for traveling, I would say Winter has just as much to offer as […]
FLASH: Invading Migrants are penned up and frustrated at the border. Frustration is growing among more than 1,600 Central American invading migrants penned up for more than a week inside a disused factory turned shelter in the northern Mexico border city of Piedras Negras. Joe Rivano Barros, of the Texas-based refugee advocacy group Raices, said […]
US and Chinese negotiators began trade talks Thursday that President Trump says will help decide whether he escalates a fight over Beijing’s technology ambitions by raising tariffs on $200-B of imports from China. The chief American envoy, Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, and his Chinese counterpart, Vice Premier Liu He, shook hands at the start of […]
FLASH: Green New Deal Reads Like a Democratic Party Suicide Pact Karl Rove, former White House deputy Chief of Staff, blasted the proposal by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), for a Green New Deal and called it a “laundry list of lunatic ideas.” His comments came Wednesday during an TV interview on “America’s Newsroom.” “She has a […]
FLASH: New Study Finds New Link Between Processed Foods and Early Death A new study offers new evidence a diet full of junk food and other highly processed foods could be linked to an early death. The researchers in the NutriNet-Santé Study,with lead researcher Laure Schnabel, MD, MSc, of the University of Paris, published their […]
$RACE Sergio Marchionne is widely credited with rescuing Fiat from long-term crisis and turning it into one of the world’s fastest growing automobile companies. He became CEO in Y 2004 saying he would need to 2X its sales in order to make it financially viable. Within 2 years he had returned it to profitability and […]
President Trump said the 1 March deadline for US-China trade deal, “If we’re close to a deal where we think we can make a real deal and it’s going to get done, I could see myself letting that slide for a little while, but generally speaking, I’m not inclined to do that.” Financial markets for […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: Fed officials are getting their stories aligned on the US economy. Cleveland’s Loretta Mester says it’s in a “very good spot.” Or a “pretty good place,” as Kansas City’s Esther George has it, faithfully echoing Chairman Jerome Powell’s “the economy is good.” Their remarks, made Tuesday and Wednesday, aim […]
US mortgage applications declined for a 4th week running even as some home borrowing costs fell to their lowest levels in more than 11 months, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday. The Washington-based industry group’s seasonally-adjusted index on borrower requests to lenders for a loan to buy a home and to refinance one decreased 3.7% to 364.8% […]
A Pacific storm system known as the “Pineapple Express” threatened to dump up to 8 ins of rain and 8 ft of snow on areas of California, raising risks of flooding and mudslides, meteorologists said Wednesday. “The Pineapple Express is no joke,” said a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center in College […]
$CECE, $CLR, $ELAN, $EVRG, $MET, $RIO, $WLL Daily HeffX-LTN reviews dozens of the Street’s Key analysts research reports to ID new trading and investing ideas for HeffX-LTN readers. Some reports cover stocks to buy, and others cover stocks to sell or avoid. Below is a list of The Street’s Key analysts outlook for Key issues for Wednesday as follows: Ceco Environmental Corp. (NASDAQ:CECE) was started with […]