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Softs Report – Friday, May 3
Image Source: Unsplash Cotton – General Comments Cotton was lower again yesterday, and trends remain down in the market. Demand remains a problem. The export sales report showed poor sales once again, and demand is not likely to improve with the US dollar stronger. The USDA made no changes to the domestic supply or demand sides of […]
Costco Dividend Stock Analysis
Image Source: PixabayDividend stocks are shares in companies that reward investors with regular payouts, which can be used to supplement their income, cover living expenses, or reinvest in their stock portfolio.Some factors set certain dividend stocks apart from others, such as dividend history, growth, yield, and payout ratio. Additionally, companies that continue to grow earnings and […]
ETFs To Buy On Apple’s Q2 Earnings Beat, Largest-Ever Buyback
Image: BigstockApple Inc. (AAPL – Free Report) reported robust second-quarter fiscal 2024 results, wherein it beat estimates on both earnings and revenues. The iPhone manufacturer lifted its dividend payments and unveiled a record share buyback program amid the steep decline in iPhone sales.Bolstered by the increased dividend and stock repurchase commitment, Apple shares jumped as much as […]
10 Best Performing S&P 500 Stocks In 2023 – Should You Buy Them Now?
Image Source: PixabayAre the top 10 best performing S&P 500 stocks in 2023 good investments now in 2024?In this video, I review the best performing S&P 500 stocks in 2023. I take a look at where they are today and what kind of investments they could be going forward.The top 10 are: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (AMD), Builders FirstSource […]
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Bears In Charge As ‘Shooting Star’ Looms
Image Source: Pixabay The GBP/USD currency pair is down 0.06% after reaching a three-week high of 1.2634. The RSI flattening suggests normalization of buying pressure. Support levels are at 1.2500, 1.2474, and 1.2466. A breach of these may test the 1.2400 mark. Resistance lies at the 200-DMA, near the 1.2600 level, and DMAs are at 1.2612 and […]
3 Low-Volatility Dividend Stocks
Image Source: UnsplashThe S&P 500 is coming off a strong year, with a 23% return seen in 2023. If the market takes a downturn in the back half of 2024, investors can attempt to lower their portfolio volatility by reviewing a stock’s beta value (a common measure of stock volatility) when purchasing a stock.Generally, the higher […]
Masters In Trading – Friday, May 3
Image Source: PixabayIn this video, I review how various markets moved this week. Additionally, I share one of the trades taken this week.00:17:10More By This Author:Masters In Trading – Saturday, April 27Masters In Trading – Saturday, April 20Masters In Trading – Saturday, April 13
Jobs Up A Less Than Expected 175,000 In April
The stock and bond markets are salivating today because nonfarm payrolls are only up 175,000 vs. a Bloomberg Econoday expectation of 243,000. Whether that lasts all day remains to be seen. Nonfarm payrolls and employment levels from the BLS, chart by Mish.Bond yields are down across the board as I type, with the 10-year yield […]
U.S. Oil And Gas Production Again On A Record Pace
Photo by Timothy Newman on UnsplashLast year marked a record for U.S. oil production with an average daily production of 12.93 million barrels per day (BPD). That record was 5% greater than the previous record of 12.31 million bpd set in 2019.However, current data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that average daily production thus far in 2024 is 13.12 million […]
Japanese Yen
Image Source: PixabayThe rapid decline of the Japanese yen — recently stabilized by a (presumed) round of intervention — has brought forth the usual “currency crisis” discussion from the usual suspects. I cannot say that I am following Japan closely right now (I used to in the now distant past), so I will just make a […]
