Better Tech Dividend Stock: Intel Or Texas Instruments?
The technology industry changes rapidly. Innovation is critically important, to keep up with evolving trends. For an example of this, consider the cases of Texas Instruments (TXN) and Intel Corporation (INTC). On the surface, they seem like very similar companies. Both Texas Instruments and Intel are large-cap tech stocks, operating in the semiconductor industry. They […]
Succinct Views Of Ten Events And Market Drivers: Week Ahead
The week ahead is the busiest week of the first quarter. It sees four major central meetings, including the Federal Reserve which is likely to raise rates for the second time in four months. The Dutch hold the first European election of the year, and the populist-nationalist party remains in contention for the top slot. […]
ECB More Bullish About Eurozone Future
The ECB’s asset purchasing scheme was designed to increase liquidity in the Eurozone economy and defibrillate inflation which had been flat-lining and threatening deflationary pressure. The scheme was started in April 2015 and slated to run until September 2016 at the earliest, but has been extended to run until the end of 2017 (if not […]
Gains Can Be Made In UPS
Since the December 2013 high of $105.08, active day traders have been hoping for UPS (UPS) stock to take a major role in the stock market’s longest bull run in recent memory. And for the most part, their hopes have been realized with the culmination of the December 2016 $120.16 all-time high. Unfortunately, this gradual […]
E VIX-Leveraged Instruments Continue To Drive Profits When Used As Intended
On January 3, 2017 I offered readers and investors my plans for continued triple digit returns on capital invested in 2017. The article My Plans For Success In 2017 Continue To Involve VIX-Leveraged ETFs/ETNs served to outline how I would continue to allocate roughly 20% of Golden Capital Portfolio investable capital in shares of ProShares […]
PBOC, Fed Remain Key Drivers To Yuan
Fundamental Forecast for the Yuan: Neutral Offshore Yuan Costs Rise, Spread in Price Indexes Widens Yuan Strengthens as Foreign Reserves Rise Check out DailyFX webinars for more trading ideas. The USD/CNH fell to a major support zone around 6.8845 on Friday after the non-farm payroll report failed to inspire a bullish-run in the Dollar. Earlier in the Asian session, PBOC’s officials’ […]
Investing: What’s Considered A Reasonable Return Based On Where We Stand Today?
…Intelligent investors…understand that the long-term is the only time horizon that matters [and] one of the best ways to plan for the long-term is by setting reasonable expectations. What’s considered reasonable based on where we stand today? Hint: Lower your expectations for future stock market returns in the U.S., expect higher returns in foreign equities […]
Ellie Mae Is Beating The “Trump Rally” – And You’re In It Already…
Dear Strategic Tech Investor, Even with the “Trump rally,” this remains what we refer to here as a “stock-pickers market.” That’s because if you’re investing in individual stocks you can’t depend on the rising tide – that Trump rally – to lift all boats. You have to find the right boats – you have to pick the right stocks. In […]
EUR/USD: Bullish, Faces Further Upside Pressure
EUR/USD: The pair faces further recovery pressure following its past week higher close. On the upside, resistance comes in at 1.0700 level with a cut through here opening the door for more upside towards the 1.0750 level. Further up, resistance lies at the 1.0800 level where a break will expose the 1.0850 level. Its weekly […]
As Retail Investors Flood Into Stocks, Professionals Are Dumping Speculative Longs
“Fear of missing out” is quickly becoming the go to phrase for what’s left of America’s stock market investors. As The Wall Street Journal reports, investors have poured money into stocks through mutual funds and exchange-traded funds in 2017, with global equity funds posting record net inflows in the week ended March 1 based on data going back to 2000, […]
