Monthly Archives: May 2018

Randstad Recruits Human Resources Worldwide

The Industrials Sector includes twenty-three industries all related to designing, fabricating and servicing stuff we want and use. The industrials industries range from aerospace and defense to waste management with all the transportation, business services, and equipment required in between.  Today I’m reviewing a Large Cap Dutch-based Staffing & Outsourcing Services firm offering a wide…

Above The 40 – More Sentiment Changes With Fresh Breakouts For Th...

AT40 = 60.3% of stocks are trading above their respective 40-day moving averages (DMAs)AT200 = 48.7% of stocks are trading above their respective 200DMAsVIX = 13.4Short-term Trading Call: neutral CommentaryThe “Apple Temptation” of the stock market seems to be working. For starters, after a 3 week run with a cautiously bearish short-term trading call, I have nudged the needle…

Political Headwinds Await US Markets As November Mid-Term Electio

As economic benefits of last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act begin to filter into the US economy, the S&P 500 Index appears to be headed towards a retest of its all-time high of 2872.87 set in January of this year, as shown on the monthly chart below. This record high was accompanied by an all-time momentum (MOM) high, as well…hinting of further strength…

Investing In Precious Metals

Gold and silver are referred to as precious metals because they have a high value per unit weight. This might seem self-evident. But why are they valued so highly, and does that mean they are a good investment for you? This subject can be more fraught with differing opinions than one might think. Different people have different…

Sensex Trades On A Volatile Note; Power Stocks Top Losers

After opening the day in green share markets in India witnessed choppy trading activity and are presently trading marginally below the dotted line. Sectoral indices are trading on a mixed note, with stocks in the oil and gas sector and stocks in the IT sector witnessing maximum buying interest. While stocks in the power sector are leading the losses. The BSE Sensex is trading down…