We are on the last leg of first-quarter earnings season. Per the latest Earnings Preview, already 409 S&P 500 members have reported financial results and the overall performance reflects many positive signs, buoying optimism among investors. The latest earnings scorecard highlights 24% increase in total earnings on 9.3% higher revenues. The beat ratio has been impressive…
The stock market and economy move in sync over the medium-long term. That’s why it’s extremely important to understand the state of a nation’s economy. Is the economic data improving or deteriorating? Let’s take a look at U.S. economic data as of May 2018. Unemployment The U.S. Unemployment Rate continues to fall and trend downwards….
Gold prices ended a two-sided trading session slightly lower on Monday as the U.S. dollar advanced against the euro after a report showed that German factory orders dropped. XAU/USD initially made a move towards the $1320 level but the Ichimoku cloud on the H4 chart acted as resistance as expected and sent prices down. Major…
There is lots of incredible analysis when it comes to finance and economics. However, a lot of it overlooks the simplest detail that is vital for any financial portfolio. While we cannot give you information that is specific to your circumstance, cash serves a critical role in any portfolio. It is often argued that cash…
Crude oil prices touched a four-year high amid worries that the US will abandon a nuclear disarmament deal with Iran, re-imposing sanctions that crimp global supply. A swift reversal followed however after President Trump said a decision on the matter will be revealed at 18:00 GMT today, four days ahead of a deadline on May 12….
AUD/USD moved sideways in a trading range between 0.7472 and 0.7560. As long as 0.7590 key resistance holds, the sideways move could be treated as consolidation for the downtrend from 0.7813 and a breakdown below 0.7472 support could trigger further downside movement towards 0.7300. Only a breakout of 0.7590 resistance could signal completion of the…
The High Yield Dividend Champion Portfolio is a publicly tracked stock portfolio on Scott’s Investments. The goal is to capture quality high yield stocks with a history of raising dividends. The screening process for this portfolio starts with the “Dividend Champions” as compiled by DRIP Investing. The list is comprised of stocks that have increased their dividend payout for…
After opening the day in green share markets in India witnessed choppy trading activity and are presently trading above the dotted line. Sectoral indices are trading on a mixed note, with stocks in the banking sector and stocks in the PSU sector witnessing maximum buying interest. While stocks in the capital goods sector are leading the losses. The BSE Sensex is trading up by 65…
As the markets and financial system continue to be propped up by an ever-increasing amount of debt and leverage, precious metals investors need to understand the two most important reasons to invest in gold and silver. While one of the reasons to own precious metals is understood by many in the alternative media community, the…
This week it’s the US Dollar Index. Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or maybe that saying should be updated – unless you’ve been living out of range of wifi), you will have noticed 2 key things about the US dollar index: 1. The US dollar bull market seemed to end at the end…
