Sarah Sands
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What S&P 500 Index Moving Averages Could Indicate
The S&P 500 Index is trading 1.2% above its 20-day moving average and 6% above its 100-day moving average.
Reading Auto Manufacturing’s Outperformance on November 23
The auto manufacturing industry provided a highest weighted return, at 0.085%, as well as the highest individual return, at 4.2%, on November 23.
Ray Dalio Says Interest Rate Hikes Could Lead to Bear Market
Dalio is worried about the long-term economic outlook, and he believes that the strengthening macroeconomic data, specifically wage growth and inflation, could encourage the Fed to continue its aggressive monetary policy.
These Key Economic Indicators Were Released Last Week
In this series, we’ll take a look at the global final manufacturing PMIs and services PMIs for March 2017. These indicators help us understand the business condition of an economy.
What Does the UK Really Have to Gain from Exiting the EU?
The EU’s light immigration laws allow young talent to work across the EU, but with more immigrants entering the UK, local citizens have less access to jobs.
What’s Leon Cooperman’s Largest Position?
Alphabet reported its 3Q17 earnings on October 26, 2017. The company posted EPS (earnings per share) of $9.57, which beat analysts’ estimates of $8.33.
Goldman Sachs on Cornerstone OnDemand: Estimated Potential Upside of 20%
Goldman Sachs (GS) believes that Cornerstone OnDemand could provide a cash return of 37% on cash investments in R&D by 2018.
Germany’s Business Climate Is Improving
The Ifo Business Climate Index for Germany improved in February 2017.
UK’s Manufacturing PMI at 3-Year High: Is Brexit Fear Overdone?
The United Kingdom Manufacturing PMI hit a three-year high in April 2017. It stood at 57.3 compared to 54.2 in March.
China’s Industrial Production Rises: Is Investor Confidence Back?
On a year-over-year basis, China’s industrial production increased to 6.0% in May 2016. That’s the same pace as April.
How Will the Fed Affect the Earnings Recovery Environment?
The dollar index (UUP) rallied about 22% between October 2014 to July 2016.
Where Will Commodities Head during Trump’s Term?
Donald Trump’s policies are aimed at strengthening job markets in the United States (VFINX) (IVV).
Facebook Stock Is Dragging the Tech Sector Down
The Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) fell ~2.6% on March 22, 2018.
Why Larry Fink Thinks Markets Could See Some Setbacks
In a recent interview with CNBC, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock (BLK), shared his views on market movement, the US economy, and the dangerous impact of the lower interest rates.
September Manufacturing Report: Are US Business Conditions Better?
The US September manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) report indicated an improvement in US (QQQ) (IWM) business conditions.
Why Is Buffett Betting Big on Index Funds?
Buffett said in his recent interview with CNBC that the passive investment strategy or indexing strategy should work well in any market situation.
Key ADP Highlights: 135,000 Jobs in September
The ADP National Employment Report for September 2017 showed some weaker improvement in private sector employment to 135,000 in September compared to the market’s expectation of 125,000.
How Did Markets Respond to April Jobs Data?
Non-farm payrolls in April showed a marginal improvement compared to March.
How Volatility Is Affecting Market Movement
The CBOE Volatility Index rose 0.6% in March 2018.
Bernstein: Tax Reform Is Bullish for the Equity Market
Tax reform On December 2, 2017, the Senate passed Donald Trump’s tax reform bill, and on December 20, 2017, the House of Representatives passed the bill. Afterwards, the S&P 500 (SPX-INDEX) (SPY) rose to a record high. Richard Bernstein on tax reform In an interview with CNBC, prominent investor Richard Bernstein stated that tax reform could be very helpful for […]
What Goldman Sachs Thinks about Bank of America
Bank of America (BAC) is currently trading at $25.26. Its 52-week high is $25.80 and 52-week low is $12.05.
What Put Pressure on the Energy Sector in February 2018?
The US energy sector was badly affected by the recent market sell-off in February 2018.
Does the Rise in Eurozone GDP Indicate a Turning Point?
According to a Eurostat report, Eurozone fourth quarter economic growth for 2016 expanded to 0.5% as compared to the 0.4% improvement in the previous quarter.
Why George Soros Compares Facebook and Google to Casinos
Billionaire investor George Soros recently shared his views on social media companies Facebook and Google.
Why Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index Is Improving
Germany’s ZEW economic sentiment index (EWG) was at 12.8 March 2017. In comparison, it stood at 10.4 in February.
Why Is Apache Struggling with Its 100-Day Moving Average?
Apache was trading 11.8% below its 100-day moving average. Since November 27, 2015, the stock has struggled to cross its 100-day moving average.
Growing Conflict in the Middle East Pushes Crude Oil to New Lows
Growing conflict in the Middle East between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the major oil-producing countries of OPEC, has become a threat for crude oil prices.
Why Marc Faber Thinks These Stocks Are Vulnerable
Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, and Google returned nearly 388%, 345%, 1,157%, and 217%, respectively, in the last five years.
How Emerging Market Funds Kept Their Momentum
In the current market scenario, the global markets (ACWI) (VTI) (VEU) are mainly driven by the monetary stimulus provided by the central banks.
US Crude Oil Inventories Rose: What It Could Mean for Oil Prices
According to the EIA’s (Energy Information Administration) report on February 15, 2017, US crude oil inventories rose 9.5 MMbbls (million barrels) in the week ended February 10, 2017.
US Indexes Fell Sharply—Is a Trade War with China in the Offing?
On March 22, 2018, President Trump announced the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on up to $60 billion on China’s imports.
Utility Sector: Will Investors Continue Their Defensive Positions?
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), which tracks the performance of the utility sector, rose 2.7% in November 2017.
February’s Inflation and Retail Sales: Impact on the Economy
Key important US indicators released last week are US inflation and US retail sales.
These Key Economic Indicators Were Released Last Week
In this series, we’ll take a look at the final US 2Q16 GDP reading, Japan’s retail sales for August, US consumer confidence in September, and US weekly crude oil inventories.
Why Buffett Believes US Businesses Aren’t Really Hurting from the US Corporate Tax
The US economy has been improving gradually, but some businesses in the US have suffered a lot over the years.
Will France’s Manufacturing PMI Speed Up Economic Growth?
According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit France Manufacturing PMI was 51.7 in November 2016 compared to 51.8 in October.
Miller: Bond Bear Market to ‘Propel Stocks Significantly Higher’
Legendary value investor Bill Miller has an optimistic view on the equity market.
Why Bulls May Be Betting on the Technology Sector
The technology sector performed strongly in May, helping the S&P 500.
Why J.P. Morgan Believes the Market Rally Could Pause
Various US indexes such as the S&P 500 Index (SPY), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA), and the NASDAQ Composite have performed well since the US election.
Positive Manufacturing Reports Drive the FEZ Up
The SPDR Euro Stoxx 50 ETF (FEZ) is a US exchange-traded ETF that tracks the performance of the 50 largest companies across the Eurozone.
Gundlach on Higher Yield: Watching the Copper-to-Gold Ratio
Billionaire investor and bond guru Jeffrey Gundlach also shared his view on bond yields in an interview with CNBC.
Why Marc Faber Increased His Position in China
Marc Faber said in the interview that he is becoming more positive about emerging markets and particularly China, in which he has increased his position.
Why India Looks Like an Attractive Emerging Market
Timothy Moe, chief equity strategist for the Asia-Pacific region at Goldman Sachs (GS), believes that the long-term prospects for India are the best among the emerging markets.
Why Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index Fell in June 2017
Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index (EWG) fell to 18.6 in June 2017, compared to 20.6 in May.
Why the S&P 500 Index Rose Marginally in April 2017
The S&P 500 Index (SPY) (QQQ) showed marginal improvement in April 2017 as compared to March 2017.
British Pound on Downward Slope since Brexit Vote
Since the British Brexit referendum on June 23, 2016, the British pound (FXB) has been nervous.
Why Jim Chanos Thinks Apple Is an Ultimate Value Stock
Jim Chanos said that he is long on Apple (AAPL) because he thinks Apple is a value stock and trading at a cheaper valuation.
Equities or Bonds: Which Will Outperform during Trump Presidency?
On November 9, 2016, the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) fell 4.2% following Donald Trump’s win.
US Consumer Sentiment at 13-Year High: How Will It Impact Market?
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index has risen to 100.7 so far in October 2017 compared to 95.1 in September.
Overall Snapshot of the Market on November 25
On November 25, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF closed on a flat note ahead of the holiday. It closed at $209.3. The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF fell by 0.81% on the day.
Is Jeffrey Gundlach Long on the CBOE Volatility Index?
In the previous part of this series, we saw that Jeffrey Gundlach bought the put option of the S&P 500 index (SPY) and he expects that the index could fall 3% by the end of 2017.
Why Billionaire Jeffrey Gundlach Is Buying S&P 500 Puts
In an interview with CNBC’s Halftime Report on Tuesday, August 8, billionaire investor Jeffrey Gundlach shared his views.
What Does Jack Bogle Predict for US Real GDP?
In 4Q16, US (SPY) (QQQ) (IVV) (VFINX) real GDP grew at an annual rate of 1.9% compared to a 3.5% rise in 3Q16.
What’s the Outlook for the US Dollar in 2018?
Overall in 2017, the dollar index fell 9.8%.
Paul Singer Increased His Holdings in NXP Semiconductor in 3Q17
Paul Singer, the CEO of Elliott Management, increased his holdings in NXP Semiconductor (NXPI) in 3Q17, according to a recent 13F filing report.
France’s Manufacturing Rose in June: Macron Magic?
According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit France manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 54.8 in June 2017, compared to 53.8 in May 2017.
How Valeant Position Affected Pershing Square Capital Management
Valeant Pharmaceuticals is currently trading at $23.05. Its 52-week high is $23.47 and 52-week low is $8.31.
Will S&P 500 Rally Continue?
Major US indexes showed positive movement after the announcement of US election results, and this rally has continued throughout the last month.
Will UK’s 2Q17 Growth Strengthen Investor Sentiment?
The UK’s 2Q17 economic growth surprised the market with a rise of 0.3% as compared to a 0.2% rise in the first quarter of 2017.
How Geopolitical Issues Are Affecting the Market: FEZ Falls 1.0%
The SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF (FEZ), which tracks the performances of European equities, fell 1.0% on November 13 and closed at $35.19.
Economic Indicators Investors Should Watch Next Week
Manufacturing reports are indicative of manufacturing activity, employment in the manufacturing sector, export orders, and production output.
Why Druckenmiller Is Optimistic about Chinese Consumer Stocks
Druckenmiller’s firm bought 710,200 shares of Alibaba (BABA) in 2Q17. The holding accounted for nearly 5.4% of the firm’s portfolio in 2Q17.
FEZ’s Holdings: 65% Were above the 100-Day Moving Average
On November 4, 65% of the SPDR Euro Stoxx 50 ETF’s (FEZ) portfolio holdings closed above the 100-day moving average—compared to 62% on November 3.
Can European Indexes Rally in the Current Global Turmoil?
In the current global scenario, the possibility of further devaluation of the Chinese yuan is a major concern for global equity markets. The Chinese PMI data released on January 31, 2016, indicated a slowdown in the Chinese economy.
Euro Jumps to 5-Month High after French Exit Polls
On Sunday, after the announcement of the French Presidential election exit polls, the euro jumped a near five-month high against the US dollar.
Larry Fink Says Lower Rates Hampered Savings around the World
Various central banks in developed nations (EFA) have lowered their key interest rates close to the zero level to revive their economies.
How the Event Driven Index Provided Returns in a Flat Market
The Barclay Event Driven Index outperformed other indexes in April 2016, providing a return of 2.3%. Year-to-date, the index had returned 2.6% as of April 30.
Why Did the Germany ZEW Economic Sentiment Fall?
The Germany ZEW Economic Sentiment Index is at ten in August 2017—compared to 17.5 in July 2017. It didn’t meet the market’s expectation of 15.0.
Will George Soros’s Position in IWM Provide a Strong Return?
According to the recent 13F filings, Soros Fund Management has increased its position in the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) by 36% in 1Q17 compared to the previous quarter.
Inside Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital’s Top Holdings
Billionaire hedge fund manager David Einhorn is well known for his investment strategy, having advised long and short bets during different market scenarios.
Economic Indicators Investors Should Watch This Week
If major Eurozone economic indicators improve in the coming months, we could expect those economies to regain some strength.
Why Germany’s Economic Sentiment Index Has Fallen
According to the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW), the German ZEW economic sentiment index has fallen to 5.1 in March 2018 from 17.8 in February 2018.
Improved Eurozone Consumer Confidence Boosts Investor Confidence
According to a report provided by the European Commission, the Eurozone consumer confidence index stood at -1.3 in June, compared to -3.3 in May 2017.
Stanley Druckenmiller Exited Position in EEM
Stanley Druckenmiller also sold his position in the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM).
Is the Eurozone’s Economic Stress Level Increasing?
In this series, we’ll examine the Eurozone’s economic condition and its accompanying indexes.
Which Sectors in the UK Will the ‘Brexit’ Decision Affect Most?
The financial sector has contributed heavily to the UK economy. Financial institutions like HSBC and Barclays will face challenges doing business in the EU.
Why the Eurozone ZEW Economic Sentiment Index Has Fallen
According to the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW), the Eurozone ZEW economic sentiment index is at 13.4, compared with 29.3 in February 2018.
Jim Chanos on Valeant Pharmaceuticals: Is More Pain Ahead?
Valeant is currently trading at $23.86. On a year-to-date basis, the stock returned -77%.
Materials and Energy Sectors Gain, US Dollar Weakens
On March 16, the Fed reigned in its projected policy rate for 2016. That same day, XLB gained by 0.84%, and XLE saw a gain of more than 1.7%.
Why the Japan Services PMI Improved in June 2017
The Japan Services PMI (EWJ) (DXJ) stood at 53.3 in June 2017 compared to 53.0 in May 2017. It met the market expectation of 53.2.
Dollar Index Has Been Falling since Start of 2017
On a year-to-date basis, the dollar index has fallen nearly 9.5% as of August 2, 2017.
How the Eurozone ZEW Economic Sentiment Index Looked in October
According to a report by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW), the Eurozone ZEW Economic Sentiment Index fell to 26.7 so far in October compared to 31.7 in September.
How Bill Ackman Is Taking Shelter from a Potential Market Drop
Bill Ackman, an activist investor and the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, shared his views on how geopolitical risk could affect market movement (SPY) in a CNBC report.
Gross on Rising US Credit Level: Lehman Brothers, Anyone?
The rising credit level is a warning sign for the economy, and Gross believes this situation may trigger a crisis like the 2008 global debt crisis.
Why Stanley Druckenmiller Dissolved His Position in Barrick Gold
Druckenmiller has sold the firm’s position in Barrick Gold, which shows that he might have a strong outlook on the equity market.
What Goldman Sachs Recommends for Yandex
Goldman Sachs (GS) believes Yandex (YNDX) will show a strong performance in the near future.
Jeffrey Gundlach Advises Investors to Invest in Mortgages
During a gradual rate hike scenario, Gundlach believes investment in mortgages is the best strategy.
Goldman Sachs on Facebook: Annual Sales Growth to Improve 32%
Goldman Sachs estimated that Facebook’s annual sales growth could improve by 32% from 2016 to 2019.
Germany ZEW Economic Sentiment Has Been Worsening Gradually
The iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG), which tracks the performance of the German economy, fell 5.2% in June.
Why the US Non-Farm Payroll in May Has Many Concerned
The US May jobs report indicated weak improvement in the US labor market.
Société Générale Fell 5.8% and Became FEZ’s Biggest Loser
On Friday, January 15, 2016, Société Générale stock fell 5.8%, putting it at the bottom of the SPDR Euro STOXX 50 ETF (FEZ).
Will the Financial Sector Continue Its Rally Next Month?
The financial sector has had a strong performance so far in September 2017. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF), which tracks the performance of the financial sector, rose nearly 4.4% on a month-to-date basis.
Bill Gross Says These Instruments Have Investment Opportunities
Gross has suggested some short-term duration investment products since he believes economic growth may not reach the level of investor expectation.
Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates Increased Its Holdings in EWZ
Ray Dalio increased his firm’s holdings in the iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF (EWZ) in 2Q16.
Analyzing How US Treasury Performed in 2017
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT), which tracks the performance of the US long-term Treasury bond, rose 8.9% in 2017.
Jurrien Timmer’s Take on What Will Drive Markets the Most in 2017
When asked in a recent interview his thoughts about the short-term and medium-term investment story, Jurrien Timmer said that the main issue for the market other than geopolitical risks is its valuation.
Why Gundlach Believes the Bond Market Is Set Up for a Rally
Prominent bond investor Jeffrey Gundlach discussed the bond market’s performance and his expectations for the bond market in a recent interview.
Why David Einhorn Is Betting against Amazon
On a YTD (year-to-date) basis, Amazon has returned nearly 40% as of November 3, 2017.
Leon Cooperman: Crude Oil Could Reach $70 per Barrel Soon
Leon Cooperman said, “I think the supply-demand outlook is favorable, and we would not be surprised to see oil reaching $70 a barrel.”
What GS Thinks about How Tesla’s Sales Growth Drives Earnings
Goldman Sachs estimated that Tesla Motors’ (TSLA) 2017 sales would rise 24%.
