Weekly CEO News from Richard Ingram
October 11, 2017

Sink or swim on tax reform is essentially how President Trump put it, in a speech late Wednesday afternoon. His point was that the economy could not really ‘take off’ without the cuts (and capital repatriation), and while that’s not

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Unusual to capture both Darth Vader and Yoda in the same screenshot, I acted fast when I saw them both flying close together at the Balloon Fiesta. Of course, we root for Yoda – the representation of the “good guys.”

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It has been a year since Billion Dollar Unicorn Coupa (Nasdaq: COUP) listed successfully on the stock exchange. However, its stock soon tumbled on concerns of continuing losses. It has since recovered.  Coupa’s Background San Mateo-based Coupa was founded in

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This is a guest contribution by Robert Kovacs. Fellow dividend growth investors (DGIers), how many times have you read online that you shouldn’t chase dividend yield but should instead focus on growth? If you’re like me and my son Sam,

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Quick update today on the latest round of OECD Composite Leading Indicators and an observation on monetary policy trends within emerging markets.  The main point is that from a cyclical perspective emerging economies are seeing a new, more accelerated, phase of their

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When I talk about Indians’ well-known affinity for gold, I tend to focus on Diwali and the wedding season late in the year. Giving gifts of beautiful gold jewelry during these festivals is considered auspicious in India, and historically we’ve

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Here’s what we are looking for in tomorrow’s economic reports (Oct 12, 2017) — Good Luck Trading! 1. EZ Industrial Production (5:00 NY Time) Bullish USD — Potential for upside surprise given stronger than expected rise in GE IP 2.

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“Even in a time of elephantine vanity and greed, one never has to look far to see the campfires of gentle people. Lacking any other purpose in life, it would be good enough to live for their sake.” – Garrison

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JPMorgan (JPM) and Citigroup (C) are scheduled to report quarterly results on October 12, while Wells Fargo (WFC) is scheduled to report on October 13. What to watch for: 1. OUTLOOK: During its last earnings call, JPMorgan said it sees

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Federal Reserve officials last month deliberated whether forces subduing prices were permanent or temporary, as many policymakers believe more evidence of price gains are necessary to support third rate hike this year. “Many participants expressed concern that the low inflation

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