I spent over 10 years working for a bank and I loved it. I think their days are numbered though, probably; mainly as I believe the services and products they provide will be gradually replaced by large tech companies who
Last weekend, as Deutsche Bank’s derivatives strategist Aleksandar Kocic was looking at the spread between the short and long end of the curve, and while contemplating the lack of market volatility, he concluded that “given where long rates are, Fed appears as
Fundamental Forecast for Gold: Neutral Gold prices fall near two-month lows, CPI to confirm / trigger near-term low Gold prices are markedly lower this week with the precious metal down 1.70% to trade at 1281 ahead of the New York close
October was supposed the month when volatility returned. Or maybe not. Actually no one believed that. Seasonality made for some good “watch out” posts, but the reality of the situation is that between the central bank/market communication loop, the dynamics
Stocks had a fantastic run on Friday. A sign of the times was how GE stock rallied in the face of disappointing results to close up 0.97%. EPS was 29 cents, missing the estimates for 49 cents and the full
We look at the community consensus for earnings results this week for five market-moving companies. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Consumer Discretionary – Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | Reports October 24, after the close. The Estimize consensus calls for EPS of
We’ve got a new week on tap so let’s get started with a review of my key market models/indicators and see where we stand. To review, the primary goal of this exercise is to try and remove any subjective
Last week we noted the likely negative impact of a sustained rebound in the US Dollar on Gold. Recent weakness in precious metals has not been much of a surprise considering the sector’s relative weakness months ago amid a weak
Halliburton (HAL) reports Q3 earnings Monday. Analysts expect revenue of $5.35 billion and EPS of $0.37. The revenue estimate implies 8% growth sequentially. Investors should focus on the following key items: North America Should Deliver Again North America land drilling