$XAUUSD, $XAU, $GLD, $GDX Tuesday, Gold prices fnished higher, marking a 3rd straight gainer a day after the precious Yellow metal extended its rally toward fresh 6 year highs. Gold for Dec delivery GCZ19, +0.68% on COMEX rose $7.70, or 0.5%, to settle at $1,484.20 oz, after closing 1.3% higher Monday, extending its highest finish for a most-active […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Notably, over this past year, each time there was a public dust-up between the US and Chinese on the trade issues the market reacted negatively, and then resumed the rally. Early Tuesday, President Trump dismissed concerns over a protracted trade war with China, saying the United States was “in a […]
The currency that was at the center of the 1997 Asian financial crisis is emerging as the region’s safest bet. The Thai baht has remained little changed during this month’s trade dispute turbulence, while peers such as the Rupee and the Won have weakened almost 3%. Strategists say the currency is not likely to lose […]
We are in terrific shape, unfortunately they are not.”–Larry Kudlow White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow reports that China’s economy is collapsing and that the US will ultimately win the trade war. “The Chinese economy is crumbling. It’s just not the powerhouse it was 20 years ago,” Mr. Kudlow said in a TV interview early […]
$BIDU, $BX, $RACE, $IBM, $MDWD, $TGT, $XPO 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 stocks analysts have singled out to look at carefully Tuesday, as follows: Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) was started with a […]
$SPY Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell cut U.S. interest rates calling the move an insurance policy against the effects of “simmering” trade tensions, may need to buy more coverage after the United States late Monday designated China a currency manipulator. The move by US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin starts a formal process to address […]
$XAU/USD Monday, Gold prices broke out of the range, and are set to test higher marks as positive momentum begins to accelerate North. The 1st level of target resistance is seen near the May 2013 highs at 1,478. Short term support on gold prices is seen near the recent breakout mark at 1,453. Short term […]
Drivers heading north on I-5 in Southern Oregon not only enjoy the region’s towering mountains and evergreen forests, they are also treated to the occasional enticement. At various points along the way, giant billboards appear, broadcasting messages like “NEED WEED? Exit Here” and the succinct “MARIJUANA! This exit.” The popular Blue Dream strain is available […]
$GLD, $SLV, $USO, $OIL, $CORN, $WEAT, $SOY, $USD FLASH: Gold Firm, USD Off, Crude Oil Up, Stocks Lower Headlines Crude Oil climbs on Short-covering, Us-China trade disputes caps gain Global Stock ‘rout’ deepens US labels China a currency manipulator paving the way for more sanctions Yuan off lows, JPY slumps as China struggles over currency policy Gold […]
$XAU, $GLD, $USD FLASH: The precious Yellow metal is now acting like the Key safe-haven from the world’s problems. Gold prices spiked Monday rising 1.5% to new 6-year highs. Gold is the play within the trade dispute between Presidents Trump and Xi. Gold risen 17% since the moment last December when President Trump declared, “I am a […]
FLASH: The ban on Americans doing business with Venezuela’s government took effect immediately. The Trump Administration has frozen all Venezuelan government assets in a dramatic escalation of tensions with socialist leader Nicolás Maduro, who has clung to power in the face of mounting international pressure. An executive order signed by President Donald Trump Monday justified […]
$CNH, $CNY, $USD FLASH: China will not use its currency as a tool in its dispute with the US China took steps to slow it RMB Yuan’s dive, as the effects of Monday’s plunge weighed on financial markets. The People’s Bank of China (PBoE) set the daily currency fixing stronger than analysts expected and announced […]
$XAU While money does not grow on trees per se, we have discovered that gold does. Scientists have revealed that gum trees from the Western Australian goldfields draw up tiny particles of gold via their roots and it ends up in their leaves and branches. The study published in Nature Communications recently providing the 1st evidence of […]
The 2019 Pebble Beach Concours will Showcase the Innovative Style that Makes Zagato an Italian Icon One hundred years ago, in 1919, Ugo Zagato founded the coachbuilding company that continues to this day in his name — Carrozzeria Zagato. It also continues to be owned and operated by the Zagato family, and is thriving, making […]
$RACE Société Générale analyst Stephen Reitman upgraded shares of iconic Italian Supercar maker Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) to Buy from Hold and increased his price target by almost 30% to 183/share. Ferrari is not like other auto makers. It behaves more like a luxury-goods stock, trading for 35X estimated Y 2020 earnings, far better than the 9.7X […]
$XAU, $GLD, $USD, $CHN Monday, President Trump Tweeted “China dropped the price of their currency to an almost a historic low. It is called “currency manipulation.” Are you listening Federal Reserve? This is a major violation which will greatly weaken China over time!” For equity investors all this does not augur well as uncertainty because of […]
A restored World War II Spitfire has taken off from an English aerodrome on the 1st leg of a planned 27,000-mile (43,000-kilometer) trip around the world. Pilots Steve Brooks and Matt Jones hope to circle the world in about 4 months with stops in 30 countries. They will take turns flying the single-seat Mk IX […]
$USD, $CNH FLASH: The US has not put China on the currency blacklist since Y 1994 Monday, the US Treasury Department labeled China a currency manipulator after Beijing pushed down the value of its RMB Yuan in a escalation of the trade conflict between the world’s 2 biggest economies. The decision came a few hours […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FlASH: The implied likelihood for a 50-bpts rate cut at the September FOMC meeting climbed to 23.5% Vs 1.5%. Friday, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Expectations for the Fed to step up its easing efforts amid increased risks to the economic outlook expounded the flight-to-safety in gold and US […]
$ALL, $ATUS, $AMAG, $BL, $FMC, $PINS, $SPOT 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 stocks analysts have singled out to look at carefully Monday, as follows: Allstate Corp. (NYSE:ALL) was reiterated as Strong […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: Last week the market was in consolidation mode and tested the 50-Day MA’s and bounced and… Employment report showed solid jobs growth in July Major averages found buying support at 50-Day MAs INDUSTRY WATCH Strong: Real Estate, Utilities, Consumer Staples Weak: Information Technology, Energy, Materials The CBOE Volatility Index has […]
$GLD, $SLV, $USO, $OIL, $CORN, $WEAT, $SOY, $USD FLASH: Gold Up, USD Off, Crude Oil Off, Stocks Lower Headlines Asia stocks hit 6-month low as investors flee to safety Futures are now pricing in deeper interest rate cuts than before last week’s Fed meeting. The terminal US rate is seen at 1.22%, 93 bpts below the current […]
$GLD, $XAU, $GOLD A major annual analysis of major gold discoveries yielded 278 deposits containing 2.16-B oz of gold discovered over the Y’s 1990-2018 frame, an increase from the 1.94-B oz in 263 deposits in the Y 2018 analysis. The discovery list increased by 15 deposits and 215.1-M oz of gold is heartening, by far […]
$XAU, $XAG,$USD The history of gold is nearly as long as the history of human civilization. Gold has been inextricably linked to human civilizations since at least Y 6000 BC. There is absolutely no way of looking at the history of the world without encountering the history of gold. Most importantly, gold has been used as […]
It is August, and you are ready to head off on an epic road trip, and ready to interact with stunning landscapes. Road trips can be the perfect way to add some adventure to your vacation. Whatever your reason for getting into the car and hitting the road, the following advice will help make your […]
Summer is here, which means all of our favorite warm-weather traditions, Barbecuing Red Meat reigns supreme. This Summer, think beyond the usual burgers and hot dogs and grill a juicy steak that’s perfectly charred on the outside and mouthwatering tender on the inside. It is a difficult balance to achieve, but I have got the […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) picked up its 11th podium of the season thanks to a 33rd place finish for Sebastian Vettel in Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix, held at the Hungaroring. Charles Leclerc came 4th right behind his team-mate. Start. The 2 SF90s got away cleanly when the lights went out and, on the short uphill straight prior […]
$CMCSA, $DIS, $LGF, $SNE, The ‘Fast & Furious’ spinoff won the weekend box office race but came in on the slow end of domestic expectations. Universal’s Hobbs & Shaw revved to the Top of the NA box office chart with $60.8-M from 4,253 theaters, and $120-M overseas for a worldwide launch of $180.8-M The spinoff teams Dwayne Johnson […]
President Trump said Saturday that things are going well with China, insisting US consumers are not paying for import taxes he has imposed on goods from that country. “Things are going along very well with China. They are paying us Tens of Billions of Dollars, made possible by their monetary devaluations and pumping in massive […]
FLASH: A general strike aimed at bringing the city to a halt is planned Monday. Police fired multiple rounds of tear gas to disperse hundreds of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong Sunday after violent clashes a day earlier, and Beijing said it would not let the situation persist. The Chinese-controlled city, an Asian financial hub, […]
Egypt started the 1st-ever restoration work on a gold-covered sarcophagus of boy pharaoh Tutankhamen, aka Tut, ahead of the country’s new museum opening next year, the antiquities minister said Sunday. Khaled el-Anany told reporters that work on the outermost coffin, which is made of wood and gilded with gold, is expected to take at least […]
$XAU, $USD, $AUD, $CAD, $INR, $GBP Gold marked 6-year highs Friday as investors barged into the safe-haven metal on an escalating US-China trade dispute, and the prospects of a return to ultra-loose monetary policy by the Fed. Gold for delivery in December, the most active futures contract trading in New York, touched a high of […]
$RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) drivers will start the 34th Hungarian Grand Prix from the 2nd and 3rd rows of the grid, when the race gets underway at 15.10 CET Sunday. Charles Leclerc was 4th fastest in 1’15”043 and Sebastian Vettel was 5th with a lap that was just 28 thousandths of a sec slower than his […]
Friday, President Trump praised his previously-announced deal that will open up the European Union to more US beef after the bloc carved out quotas previously granted to other nations. The Trump Administration in June secured more access to the EU’s beef market after the bloc persuaded Australia, Argentina and Uruguay to gradually cede bits of […]
Saturday, Protesters and authorities clashed in Hong Kong as demonstrators removed a Chinese national flag from its pole and flung it into the city’s iconic Victoria Harbour and police fired tear gas after some protesters vandalized a police station. The scene was a familiar 1 in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory, which has been wracked by […]
Auctions: Friday, 16 August at 5:00p, and Saturday, 17 August at 11:00a Location: Parc du Concours, Corner of Stevenson Drive and Portola Road Viewings: Begin on Wednesday, 14 August at 10:00a and continue daily through the Auctions Admission: Cost is $40 for admission for 1 person to all Gooding auction events; $100 for catalog and admission for 2 […]
Tomatoes are an excellent dietary source of lycopene, a phytochemical molecule known as a carotenoid, which is responsible for the vibrant red, orange and yellow colours of a lot of vegetables and fruits. Lycopene is probably the carotenoid which has potentially the most powerful impact on the fight against cancer. Although most studies on the […]
When exploring new and exciting places and cities, it can be easy to pass quickly through tourist attractions, checking them off the list and moving on to the next. But if you find yourself rushing, you could be doing yourself a huge disservice. Some tourist attractions offer more than meets the eye and are worth […]
The last Brothel in Kalgoorlie’s Hay Street Kalgoorlie has come a long way since Hay Street was home to a row of brothels and scores of prostitutes worked out of “starting stalls” made of corrugated iron. It is a sign of the times. In Kalgoorlie’s Hay Street, where miners have paid for sex since the […]
$XAU, $XAUUSD, $GLD FLASH: The Gold markets pulled back during the week, but then found enough support at the uptrend line of the ascending triangle to reverse and break above the Key $1450 mark Friday, US Gold futures settled near 6-year highs +1.8% at $1,457.50 oz, helped along by prospects of safe-haven investments,trade threats from […]
$RACE Friday’s FP sessions for the Hungarian Grand Prix were not the most productive for Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc. The 1st session was affected by light rain, but heavier wet weather was a feature of the 90 mins of afternoon FP2 track time. In the morning session, the 2 Ferrari drivers ran Pirelli Softs […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Employment report showed solid jobs growth in July Major averages found buying support at 50-Day MAs INDUSTRY WATCH Strong: Real Estate, Utilities, Consumer Staples Weak: Information Technology, Energy, Materials The CBOE Volatility Index has come down from prior levels. Currently, the VIX is up 0.7 pts, or 4.4%, to 18.61. […]
$ALL, $ATUS, $AMAG, $CLH, $CII, $DXCM, $LRCX 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 stocks analysts have singled out to look at carefully Friday, as follows: Allstate Corp. (NYSE:ALL) was reiterated as Strong […]
$RACE H1 2019 RESULTS CONFIRM 2019 GUIDANCE WITH IMPROVED CASH FLOW.UNVEILING OF 1ST HYBRID SERIES-PRODUCTION SUPERCAR, SF90 STRADALE Total shipments of 2,671 units, up +8.4% Net revenues of Euro 984 million, up +8.6% or +6.8% at constant currency([1]) Adj. EBITDA([2]) of Euro 314 million, up +8.7% with an EBITDA margin of 32.0% Adj. diluted EPS(2) of Euro […]
$GLD, $SLV, $USO, $OIL, $CORN, $WEAT, $SOY, $USD FLASH: Gold Mixed, USD Steady, Crude Oil Up, Stocks Lower Headlines President Trump’s new tariffs may set stage for more Fed rate cuts President Trump says it is up to China to deal with Hong Kong’s riots Crude Oil prices regain ground after overnight dive Gold will see a […]
$XAU, $GLD FLASH: Perfect environment to keep Gold above $1,400 oz The World’s central banks continued to buy gold in 1-H, helping drive demand to a 3-yr highs, according to the World Gold Council (WGC) Nations added 374.1 tonnes in the 1st 6 months as Russia and China kept building reserves and Poland made a […]
A Texas woman who just celebrated her 110th birthday has shared the secret to her longevity, and it all has to do with faith. “Blessing of the Lord. He is the one keeping me. That is why I am living,” Elizabeth Francis told reporters. Born in Louisiana in Y 1909, Francis celebrated the milestone with […]
Thursday, the White House trade adviser Peter Navarro credited President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese-produced steel and aluminum with saving 2 Key American industries. “The Chinese producers are seeing fewer exports, lower profits,” Mr. Navarro said on TV Thursday. “So, we love tariffs. Tariffs are a wonderful thing.” “We would not have a steel and aluminum industry […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is winless in Y 2019, but Team Principal Mattia Binotto is focused on the positives after a German Grand Prix that began with disaster and ended in a celebration. After both Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc were out of Qualifying runs with mechanical issues, it looked like another grim weekend for Ferrari […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is scheduled to announce Q-2 earnings results on Friday, 2 August before market open. The consensus EPS Estimate is €0.94 (+11.9% Y-Y) and the consensus Revenue Estimate is €962.73 (+6.2% Y-Y). Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 4 upward revisions and 0 downward. Revenue estimates have seen 4 upward revisions and 3 downward. The […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Thursday, President Trump said he may raise US tariffs on Chinese goods beyond 25% if trade negotiations with Beijing remain stalled. President Trump told reporters that the new 10% tariff he announced Thursday for $300-B in Chinese imports beginning 1 September will be imposed for a short term and could […]
New Study: Men in Florida are the most likely to be bitten by Alligators. The study, which was published in the Journal of Wildlife Management, examined Alligator bite reports dating back to Y 1971 and found that adult men who are not tourists were the most attacked. Adult men topped the list because they were more […]
$AAPL, $BP, $EA, $ENPH, $GILD, $IIA, $NEO, $PG, $SCI 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 stocks analysts have singled out to look at carefully Thursday, as follows: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL): Monness Crespi […]
$GLD, $SLV, $USO, $OIL, $CORN, $WEAT, $SOY, $USD FLASH: Gold Dipped, USD Up, Crude Oil Off, Stocks Lower Headlines USD up as lengthy Fed easing uncertain and BREXIT pains deepens. Crude Oil slips 1% after Fed disappoints, US Crude Oil output rises. Gold dipped to 2-wk lows on Fed uncertainty about more rate cuts. Asian shares fall, […]
Every Tuscan dish has a story to tell: Tuscan ricotta-and-spinach dumplings are called gnudi because they are ravioli stripped of their pasta clothing. In The Divine Comedy, Dante Alighieri longed for pane sciocco, or “bland” Tuscan bread. Every ingredient has a reason for being, from fresh fava beans in Spring, served in the pod with pecorino, to schiacciata all’uva, a […]
A new study finds that more than 10% of people over 65 anni are ‘binge drinking’ behind their use of cannabis. Among seniors, binges are most common in men and those who use cannabis, researchers found. Experts said the trend is troubling, because older people should be cutting back on alcohol. “Many organizations, such as […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has a history of strong earnings beats and the stock has blown away the competition. Now, investors are now looking for another successful Quarterly report from Ferrari that is due out before the market opens Friday, 2 August. The stock is +9.4% YTD. Ferrari is The Aristocrat, most respected and storied auto […]
$GLD, $XAU, $GDX, $USD Concerns about the economic outlook and the Dovish Fed fueled a gold price rally in 1-H of Y 2019. Triggering interest in gold investing and gold stocks. The Big Q: Is the party is over or taking a pause to refresh? Note: The Fed came through with a quarter-point rate cut […]
$JACK, $WEN, $QSR, $MCD FLASH: Of the 14 burger chains, Jack in the Box (JACK), Wendy’s (WEN), Carl’s Jr., Burger King (QSR) and McDonald’s (MCD) were ranked the least favorite among customers, with McDonald’s in last place. Burgers are one of America’s favorite foods, but there’s one clear winner among American burger chains, according to […]
For any of my readers interested in the health of China’s economy, corporate earnings are providing the latest bad news, they are Gloomy. Of the more than 1,600 firms to give 1-H guidance, 40% have predicted a drop in earnings from a year earlier, according to the data. That is the most since Y 2016 […]
FLASH: Fed policy makers reportedly are being forced to cut interest rates because of the European Central Bank’s much-lower policy rate. If losing demand to Europe weakens US growth and threatens to push inflation too low, US rates also must also fall. “The ECB’s policy rate, at minus 0.4%, is already nearly 3 percentage points […]
FLASH: Chinese side confirmed their commitment to increase purchases of United States agricultural exports. The US and Chinese negotiators wrapped up a round of trade talks on Wednesday with visible signs of progress and scheduled their next meeting in September in Washington, DC. Both sides issued brief statements after the 1st face-to-face meetings since President […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX The FOMC cut interest rates as widely expected Wednesday, but Chairman Powell said he did not view the move as the start of a lengthy series of rate cuts. Fed Chairman Powell cited global weakness, trade tensions and a desire to boost too-low inflation in explaining the central bank’s decision […]
$DVN, $HLIT, $HYRE, $KMI, $ONDK, $OMF, $PFE, $RMBL 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 stocks analysts have singled out to look at carefully Wednesday, as follows: Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE:DVN) was started […]
$GLD, $SLV, $USO, $OIL, $CORN, $WEAT, $SOY, $USD FLASH: Gold Unch, USD Firm, Crude Oil Up, Stocks Lower Headlines Asian shares at 6-week lows on trade worry Gold prices hold steady ahead of Fed’s rate announcement Crude Oil gains for a 5th day running after US stockpile drop .DXY held firm Wednesday, as a wait-and-see mood prevailed. […]
$GLD $XAU FLASH: Gold Bugs are betting there is more to the precious Yellow metal’s rally than interest rates. Gold is on its way to a 3rd straight monthly gainer, trading near 6-year highs as central banks signal easier monetary policy. The Fed is expected to cut U.S. interest rates by a Quarter point Wednesday. […]
$RACE Sunday, Sebastian Vettel had lots to celebrate on the Hockenheim podium. After problems in qualifying meant he had to start last grid, then he raced his way all the way up to 2nd place, with a great climb up the order that had his home fans in the Motodrom on their feet, roaring him […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is expected to deliver a Y-Y increase in earnings on lower revenues when it report s results for Q-2. This widely thought consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company’s earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price. […]
Researchers at Washington State University have discovered new evidence that petting dogs and playing with cats can be even more beneficial to our health than previously thought. They used college students as their subjects and found that interaction with pets made them calmer in 10 mins. Their findings, published in the AERA Open journal, proved […]
Europe’s legendary castles are a delight to explore, these European fortresses are full of fairy-tale romance, adventurous history, and incredible architecture. Most European countries can boast castles located in city centers and remote countrysides, but here is a list of the best, as follows: Neuschwanstein, Germany This is the palace that inspired Walt Disney (pictured […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) says a Fed interest-rate cut will continue to boost stock prices this year. The bank cut Y 2019 earnings estimates for the S&P 500 Index to 167 a share from 173, citing an economic slowdown, lower Crude Oil prices and weak margins, according to a note […]
$FB, $USO, $XAU, $XAG, $USD, $JPY, $EUR President Trump gives his voice to increasingly public impatience with what we analysts call macro-economics. The Fed targets 2% inflation as a compromise between accomplishing strong growth and stable prices. Since the Y 2008 financial crisis, whether unemployment was 10% or less than 4%, no matter how high or low […]
American consumer confidence rebounded this month to the highest mark since November after slumping in June. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose to 135.7 in July from 124.3 in June. The bounce back from last month’s fall was much stronger than economists expected. The index measures consumers’ assessment […]
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has assumed control “with historic speed and decisiveness.“ Adding, “Whether he can finish BREXIT by 31 October, and win a general election remains to be seen.” Speaker Gingrich made his comments Tuesday in a column posted on the Fox News website. “During his first appearance […]
FLASH: There is a giant chemistry experiment happening the Western world that is wreaking havoc with our hormones, poisoning our bodies, and causing an epidemic of obesity that’s accelerating diseases. That is the theory of expert Cheryl Myers, RN, a noted author and lecturer who believes in bridging the gap between the worlds of mainstream […]
In honor of World Snake Day, the Australian Reptile Park turned their annual reptile health checks into a friendly competition. Visitors who were unaware of the Snake Holiday were terrified to see the park’s 3 largest snakes out in the open as employees measured and weighed them in front of the crowd. Each snake is considered extremely dangerous and required multiple […]
$BUD, $AAPL, $CMG, $KO, $DELL, $EARN, $GILD 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 stocks analysts have singled out to look at carefully Tuesday, as follows: Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A./NV (NYSE:BUD) was raised to […]
$GLD, $SLV, $USO, $OIL, $CORN, $WEAT, $SOY, $USD FLASH: Gold Down, USD Up, Crude Oil Down, Stocks Higher Headlines Asia stocks gain ahead of Fed, GBP pressured by BREXIT uncertainty, Crude Oil prices rise on expectations Fed will cut rates, Gold slips as USD climbs. Gold: Gold prices dipped Tuesday as USD rose to 2-month highs, while […]
$RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) lead shoe, Sebastian Vettel, is confident his thrilling drive from last to 2nd position at the German Grand Prix can help trigger a turnaround in Ferrari’s season. Ferrari had looked set for another disappointment Saturday when Mr. Vettel’s turbo saw some trouble ahead of Qualifying. But Mr. Vettel was a Star performer in Sunday’s Wet & […]
$GLD, $GDX, $XAU, $USD FLASH: Gold is in Vogue while this new fresh wave of monetary easing blows a bubble in risk assets, aka “always take what the market gives” Note: On 26 July, the European Central Bank (ECB) made an announcement that could have an impact of future gold prices. According to Reuters, European […]
FLASH: President Trump, ‘If they do not like it here, they can leave…” And now comes Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced a resolution Monday condemning socialism, warning progressive Democratic policies would lead to “complete government control.” “A radical, socialist, far-left movement is growing across this country. And it has taken root as the new voice […]
Illegal immigration is cited as the Top issue by 21% of Americans, well above the 2nd and 3rd most important topics of the suitability of President Trump (13%) and the economy (12%), according to polls released Monday by Heritage Action for America. Heritage Action’s executive director wrote that the surveys were conducted to examine what issues motivate […]
The human body needs vitamins and certain nutrients to grow and develop normally. Vitamin D is one of them. Although not technically a vitamin — it’s actually a fat-soluble hormone that transforms into vitamin D in your body, it is important to several different bodily processes. It is not commonly found in foods, but is […]
Do not assume that the best beaches in France are all on the Cote d’Asure . The Rivera coastline does have terrific beaches, you do not want to pass the Normandy shore or the Bay of Biscay when planning your French Summer getaway. Apart from historical hotspots and hidden islands to the playgrounds of Europe’s elite, here […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Friday, we received the advance estimate for Q-2 GDP that showed us annualized growth rate of 2.1% beating The Street’s consensus of 1.9%, and that followed an unrevised 3.1% growth rate in Q-1 of this year, a Good result. Yes this was a good number, that the market too in stride. […]
$AMZN, $BAC, $C, $CMCSA, $GS, $HAS, $SBUX, $WWE 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 stocks analysts have singled out to look at carefully Monday, as follows: Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN): Analysts reiterated AMZN […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: Positive finish to a positive week. Again, the longest Bull market in history has relied on low interest rates, and weakness in jobs. So, if everyone else is worried about stocks, capitalize on the fear and make a a lot of money as the market climes the wall of worry, fear […]
$GLD, $SLV, $USO, $OIL, $CORN, $WEAT, $SOY, $USD FLASH: Gold Up USD Up, Crude Oil Down, Stocks Lower Headlines Crude Oil falls on growth outlook concerns and positive news on Iran A Fed interest rate cut a certainty Asian shares drift lower, trade talks loom Gold rises as markets awaits Fed meeting Gold: Gold prices gained Monday […]
$RACE Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen won the German Grand Prix that has Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Sebastian Vettel race from last of the grid to a landmark 2nd and a step on the podium. Mr. Verstappen claimed his 2nd win of the season in some of the most exciting racing of the season, much of it […]
$DIS, $SNE, $VIA Set in the Summer and Winter of Y 1969, this homage to Hollywood marked a career-best opening for Quentin Tarantino, as family friendly, ‘Lion King’ nears $1-B globally. Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood successfully proved adult films can play well Vs children’s by posting $40-M at the North American box […]
Sunday, President Trump said he will nominate Representative John Ratcliffe, (R-TX), the fiercely loyal ‘inquisitor” who defended him at a recent congressional hearing, to replace Dan Coats as his DNI aka US spy chief. Mr. Coats has clashed with President Trump over assessments involving Russia, Iran and NKorea, will step down on 15 August, the […]
FLASH: The British government is working on the assumption that the EU will not renegotiate its BREXIT deal and is preparing to leave the 28 nation bloc on 31 October without an agreement. Boris Johnson, the new British PM has promised to deliver BREXIT by the end of October “no ifs or buts,” plans to […]
FLASH: Homeowners enjoy a $9.7-T gain in equity in last 10 years, up from $6.1-T in Q-1 of Y 2009.. “We are lifting up forgotten communities, creating exciting new opportunities, and helping every American find their path to the American Dream, the Dream of a great job, a safe home, and a better life for […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $GLD, $XAU, $USD FLASH: Investors now have no doubt that the Fed will cut interest rates on 31 July for the 1st time in more than 10 years and it is the beginning for the path to near Zero, with no recession in sight. For weeks, money managers have bet on a […]
$GLD, $XAU Gold prices rose Friday, after slipping to more than 1-week lows in the prior session, as soft US inflation numbers offset better-than-expected Q-2 economic growth that kept bets alive for an interest rate cut next week. Spot gold was last seen up 0.4% at $1,419.10 oz Friday, but still on track for the […]
Franche Comté is very rich in castles of all architectural styles. And Burgundy boasts some of France’s most spectacular castles, with more than 70 buildings to explore. From Renaissance chateaux to survivors from the days before the Revolution or other more intimate castles, in Burgundy, there is something for every taste. Below are 2 of […]
Most people start gardening because they have a desire to grow their own food and/or beautify or otherwise alter their landscape. But, most people garden because the benefits are just too good to pass up. Below are come of the Key reasons why, as follows: Stress Relief: A study published in the Journal of Health Psychology […]
FLASH: Shark Week, All the things you need to know Shark Week 2019, the summer tradition airing on Discovery Channel each year, begins Sunday — and below is the complete schedule for enjoying the 8-Day series. Check out a few key facts about this year’s Shark Week here and for additional details, be sure to view the video above. This […]
$SPY, $SPX FLASH: The S&P 500 is on track for its best YTD return in more than 20 years, the catalyst: cheap money ahead. The broad-market benchmark is up 20.7% YTD, which would represent the richest year-to-date return for the S&P 500 SPX through July 26 since Y 1997, when it gained 26.74%, according to Dow […]
FLASH: The morning after appearing on Fox News for his interview with host Sean Hannity, President Trump blasted the network for a poll it conducted that showed he trails former Vice President Joe Biden in the Y 2020 race. Friday, President Trump said that he would not be surprised if China held out until after the […]
