Monthly Archives: December 2017
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Although small cap stocks have performed reasonably well in 2017, their average return has been lower than that of the large cap stocks in this year (see my article about large cap stock performance). The Russell 2000 index which represents about 2,000 small cap companies is considered a benchmark for small cap companies which are…
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Although small cap stocks have performed reasonably well in 2017, their average return has been lower than that of the large cap stocks in this year (see my article about large cap stock performance). The Russell 2000 index which represents about 2,000 small cap companies is considered a benchmark for small cap companies which are…
MLP Distributions Through The Looking Glass
Alerian’s page showing annual distribution growth for the Alerian MLP Index (AMZ) contains their most popular chart (it’s the 4th one down under “Figures and Tables”). It’s no wonder – the steadily growing distributions it portrays should be enough to calm any income seeking, excitement-averse investor. Since it’s their most viewed page, many investors must have drawn…
Top Performing Stocks In January And Seasonality
January is not a good month for the stock market overall. The S&P 500 is usually flat to lower during the month. BUT, there are individual stocks that excel in January, rising at least 70% of the time and producing as much as 17% gains during the month. Seasonality is the study of how assets…
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Canada’s merchandise trade picture improved in October, suggesting that trade will be a positive contributor to economic growth in the fourth quarter. The trade deficit declined sharply from $3.4 billion in September to $1.5 billion in October. Canadian exports rose 2.7% in October, with nearly every sector contributing to export growth, while imports declined by…
Ripple Price: Rumors Of Coinbase Beta Testing Help Stall The Big
Ripple, now established as the second cryptocurrency after surpassing Ethereum in terms of market capitalization, continues trading in a volatile manner. The break above $1.50 extended and extended and XRP/USD reached a peak of $2.47 according to the data on Bitstamp. From there, the digital coin began a significant correction. An initial drop saw Ripple’s price dipping under $1.80…
Weekly Forex Forecast – Dec. 31
The WTI Crude Oil market rallied during the week, reaching above the $60 level towards the end of the day on Friday. Ultimately, I believe that the market should continue to go higher, but we probably need to break above the top of the weekly candle to see momentum build up for a move to…
Australian Banks Reportedly Freeze Accounts Of Bitcoin Users
Adding to the pressures on bitcoin early this morning, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that bitcoin users across Australia are reporting that their accounts have been abruptly frozen by the country’s “Big Four” banks. And while the banks have remained largely tight-lipped about the closures, many angry account-holders are jumping to conclusions and blaming the banks for…