Monthly Archives: May 2018

Tableau Has A Stellar Quarter

According to a recent market report, the global visual analytics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22% to reach $7.7 billion in 2023. Data analytics firm Tableau (NYSE: DATA) is a leading player in the industry. In its recent results, it beat estimates driven by a 46% growth in annual recurring revenues….

China Opens Iron Ore Futures To Foreign Investors

We argue that China, like many other countries, is developing a three-prong strategy for dealing with the Trump Administration. First, push back against tariffs, retaliating selectively. Second, challenge the US actions at the WTO. Third, some US demands that are perfectly consistent with President Xi’s agenda for China.   In March, China launched a yuan-denominated oil futures…

Sempra Energy Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Down Y/Y

Sempra Energy (SRE  – Free Report), an energy services holding company, engages in the sale, distribution, storage, and transportation of electricity and natural gas. Sempra Energy’s stable cash-generating capacity, several development projects, steady focus on expansion of renewable capacity and strategic acquisitions is expected to boost its future performance. Estimate Trend & Surprise History Investors should note…

Designated Roth Accounts ( Roth 401k Or Roth 403b)

Designated Roth Accounts or Roth 401k are simply 401k plans that allow employees to designate all or part of their elective deferrals as qualified Roth 401k contributions. Qualified Roth 401k contributions are made on an after-tax basis, just like Roth IRA contributions. This means that employee contributions and earnings are entirely free from federal income…

Wealth-Destroying Zombies

The hot topic in monetary economics today (hah, if it’s not an oxymoron to say these terms together!) is whither interest rates. The Fed in its recent statement said the risk is balanced (the debunked notion of a tradeoff between unemployment and rising consumer prices should have been tossed on the ash heap of history…