Slowdown Ahead – How Much Will They Cut?
Welcome back, readers. We hope you weathered the market storm this past week, as we started off September with a big down move.Last week, we wrote about the new highs (blue skies) but also the possible September swoon that often occurs this month. We highlighted the past four Septembers and their consecutive, negative performance.You may recall that […]
Bitcoin Goes Down To $54,000 As The Market Cap Drops Below $2 Trillion
Image Source: Pixabay This Week’s Summary The cryptocurrency market looks set to end the week with a total market capitalization of $1.92 trillion. Bitcoin moved down by nearly 7% to trade at around $54,300. Ethereum decreased by almost 8% to trade at around $2,300. XRP moved down by 6%, Solana by 5%, and Dogecoin by 4%. Almost all altcoins have been […]
4 Insurance Stocks To Add For Better Returns In Sluggish September
Image: BigstockThe S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq Composite have recently declined around 2.6%, 2%, and 3%, respectively, since Aug. 30, 2024.September has historically been a sluggish month for the stock market. While there are several theories for this uncanny phenomenon, the most common notion is that investors often take time […]
Pheton, Powell Max Make Public Debut
Image Source: www.gotcredit.com via FlickrPheton Holdings and Powell Max opened for trading on Thursday at $3.76 and $4.30, respectively. While the number of initial public offerings has rebounded from 2023, IPOs remain well below pre-pandemic levels. Latest IPOs and Direct Listings Pheton Holdings (PTHL) opened on Sept. 5 at $3.76. The healthcare solution provider specializing in treatment planning systems for brachytherapy […]
Is Your Business Ready To Run Without You?
Image Source: DepositPhotos We all want to be indispensable. Some of us even want to be remembered for generations. It’s a natural trait for anyone who wants to accomplish great things, such as building a business that will last. However, at some point we will not continue focusing on growth. This could be because we’ve […]
Growth At Any Price (GAAP) Is A Bad Strategy. Valuation Matters.
Image Source: DepositPhotos “There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult.” Warren Buffett Market Commentary:Growth At Any Price (GAAP) is a bad strategy. Valuation matters. Commodities rolling over, US manufacturing in contraction, and recession expectations are heighted for good reasons. The current leadership in the market is […]
Weekly Commentary: ‘D’ For Dis-Equipoise
Image Source: DepositPhotos Nvidia (NVDA) sank 12.6% this week. The Semiconductor Index (SOX) slumped 12.2%, with the Nasdaq100 (NDX) down 5.9%. The S&P500 (SPX) dropped 4.2%. The KBW Bank Index (KBWB) fell 5.5%. The VIX (equities volatility) Index jumped 7.38 to 22.38, the highest close since August 8th (as the index retreated from its August […]
Four Levels Of Making Your Fortune: From Competition To Wisdom
Image Source: DepositPhotos When it comes to creating substantial wealth, there are various levels of strategy and execution that can lead to different degrees of success. Understanding these levels can help you navigate the path to fortune more effectively. Here’s a breakdown of the four levels, from the most basic to the most sophisticated, and […]
BNP Paribas AM Launches New Japan And US Market ETFs With Active ESG Integration
Image Source: DepositPhotos BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM | BNPQY) announced the launch of two new ESG-integrated exchange-traded funds, BNP Paribas Easy Sustainable Japan UCITS ETF and BNP Paribas Easy Sustainable US UCITS ETF.The new funds form part of BNPP AM’s Easy Active Beta ETF range, its suite of funds that combine a traditional […]
The Summer Feel-Good Factor Didn’t Last Long
Image Source: DepositPhotos As the nights start to draw in across Europe, we’re becoming more gloomy about the world’s economic prospects. I’m looking very carefully at how global central banks are going to respond. Interest rate cuts are coming. Here is my take on where the global economy is headed. Video Length: 00:01:40More By This […]
