Below is a snapshot of total returns for various asset classes through the first three quarters of 2018. In September, we saw gains for the S&P 500 and Dow 30, but we saw declines for the Nasdaq 100 and small-caps. The Technology sector was also down in September along with Financials, Materials, and Utilities. Outside…
Shares of Euronet Worldwide (EEFT ) rallied during the session after the company acknowledged press reports of Visa International’s (V) rule change to allow dynamic currency conversion on global ATM transactions. WHAT’S NEW: Euronet acknowledged in a press release this morning the media reports that Visa notified its members on September 27, 2018, that it…
Econintersect’s Economic Index (EEI) moderately declined but still remains well into territory associated with normal expansions. Analyst Summary of this Economic Forecast Overall the decline this month is significant. Last month we warned that we are seeing mixed trend lines – which usually happens when there is an overall reversal in trends. The forward-looking leading…
Whether you’re moving on or moving up, your construction equipment needs to go. However, you know your business isn’t the only one unloading equipment; there are thousands of others just like you looking to liquidate. So, what is it about your listing that will compel someone to make an offer? These five tips can help…
Today, forex trading is highly automated and there are lots of forex trading software on the market. Read on to know how to find the best option. As a trader, taking advantage of a forex trading software that can make autonomous decisions for a specific trade can be very rewarding. When you’ve invested a significant…
If you’ve experienced life as a tenant, then you probably have a negative view about being a landlord. After all, who wants to be dealing with bugs and plumbing problems and chasing up rent payments? However, that is only one unglamorous snapshot of the property business.In fact, investing in real estate can be a lucrative…
To be successful and achieve your goals, putting your business on the market demands a well-planned exit strategy. And much like all forms of retirement planning, starting early as well as defining clear goals can deliver the best results.With that firmly in mind, here is a checklist of what the exit process entails.Recognize the right…
Unexpected expenses can cripple a business. They can also create havoc in your personal life if you are not prepared. The number one cause of small business failure is poor cash flow. When cash flow dries up, a business can’t pay their creditors. Before long, bills are piling up and everything implodes. You can’t always…
More than 1,500 stocks have now reported Q2 earnings, and as shown below, the percentage of them that have beaten consensus EPS estimates is down slightly this quarter versus the last two quarters. Forward guidance numbers have been more positive than negative thus far. The chart below shows the spread between the percentage of companies…
Oil prices are rising. We have a falling U.S. oil rig count and a surprise drop in Saudi oil production, against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical risk. Baker Hughes’ oil rig was countdown two, gas rig count dipped by three. Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia pumped around 10.29 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude…
