Monthly Archives: April 2018

Sensex Trades Marginally Up; TCS & Infosys Top Gainers

Stock markets in India are presently trading marginally higher. Sectoral indices are trading on a mixed note with stocks in the information technology sector and consumer durables sector witnessing maximum buying interest. While energy stocks & metal stocks are trading in red. The BSE Sensex is trading up by 87 points (up 0.3%), and the NSE Nifty is trading up by 13 points (up 0.1%). Meanwhile, the BSE Mid…

Missing Augustus Hawkins

Former US Senator Augustus Hawkins died in November 2007. It may seem superstitious to superimpose meaning on the timing, but maybe the only way it wouldn’t was if he had passed right on August 9 of that year. When I think of Humphrey-Hawkins, I don’t think of it at all as the vast majority seems…

The S&P 500 Number To Watch Near Term For Clues

On Tuesday, Rodney talked to his Triple Play Strategy subscribers about the extreme volatility we’re experiencing in the markets. He asked the question: “So, how are you feeling?” as he observed that investors are looking increasingly tired from the extreme drops and bounces we’ve endured the least few weeks. He concluded that the situation isn’t looking good and…

Walmart Heats Up War With Amazon: How Are Others Placed?

Walmart Inc.’s (WMT – Free Report) latest contract with Postmates is likely to intensify the online grocery delivery competition among retailers — which was largely triggered by Amazon’s (AMZN – Free Report) takeover of Whole Foods Market last year. Ever since the e-commerce biggie’s intrusion into the grocery space, retailers, particularly Walmart, have been making constant attempts to stay…