Macro Briefing - Tuesday, Oct. 7
Renewable energy overtakes coal as biggest source of electricity in the world.
Gold Stocks Refuse To Rally With Gold
The GDXJ ETF looks like it’s done rallying, and its move above $100 will be invalidated shortly.
The FTSE Finish Line - Tuesday, Oct. 7
The FTSE 100 in London remained relatively stable on Tuesday as investors took a breather following the previous week's surge.
Dollar Tree Shares Slide As Jefferies Downgrades Stock On Rising Competition
Shares of Dollar Tree Inc. fell more than 2% on Tuesday after Jefferies downgraded the discount retailer’s stock to Underperform from Hold and slashed its price target to $70 from $110.
Not So Great Expectations: Farm Edition
Farmers are feeling the squeeze: inflation-adjusted commodity income is down, input costs are rising, and without large government support, net farm earnings would remain flat — underscoring the sector’s dependence on aid
Ford Shares Hammered On Report Aluminum Plant Fire May Disrupt Ford F-150 Production
A devastating fire at a major aluminum plant in New York in mid-September is set to roil the U.S. auto industry and could even disrupt production of Ford (F) Motor's F-150 pickup trucks
How To Get Ahead Of Market Calamities
Let's explore how to position your portfolio ahead of market shocks, especially given speculative surges in tech and AI. It argues for underweighting risky sectors, adding negatively correlated assets, and preparing defensively for crises.
Hungary’s Retail Sales And Industry Data Paints Gloomy Picture
The incoming industrial and retail data for August was mixed once again. Hopes that the industrial downturn was ending have been dashed, but retail sales may provide some hope for the future.
Stocks Turn Lower As Government Shutdown Continues
Stocks are slipping into the red midday, as the government shutdown reaches its seventh day.
WTI Price Forecast: Bearish Bias Persists Below $61.50
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil edges lower on Tuesday, giving back the previous day’s gains as traders weigh the modest OPEC+ production hike against persistent oversupply concerns and subdued global demand.
If Demand Is Bad Why Are Refining Margins So Good? - The Energy Report
Natural gas has been getting a boost from an endless summer, as temperatures in the Midwest have felt more like July than October.
Booking Holdings: Valuation, Momentum And The Implications Of Near All‑Time Highs
A look at Booking Holdings' current stock performance, expectations for future growth amid mixed technical signals, and the impact of upcoming earnings on investor sentiment.
Gold Is Breaking Out Against Every Major Currency… Again!
The precious metal, priced in dollars, erupted higher this week, breaking out of another consolidation period.
Tesla’s Valuation Puzzle: From Sentiment Stock To AI Powerhouse
Tesla’s valuation continues to defy traditional metrics, powered less by car sales and more by Elon Musk’s mythos and the company’s steady transformation into an AI infrastructure giant.
Tech Stocks Still Lead Equity Sectors This Year
The dominance of the technology sector is old news for the stock market, but it’s no less potent at the start of the fourth quarter.
Auto And Truck Purchases Give Conflicting Signals On Expansion Vs. Recession
Auto and truck sales are sending mixed signals: a steep drop in heavy truck purchases suggests recession risk, but strength in car and light-truck orders and manufacturing data point to continued expansion.
Current Report: Karat Packaging
Karat has paid quarterly dividends since November 30, 2022. The current forward-looking annual $1.80 dividend yields 7.54% per Monday’s $23.86 share price.
Stock Analysis: Thai Oil
Thai Oil Public Company Limited is Thailand’s largest refinery and supplier of petroleum products.
China's Soybean Boycott - Key Questions Before Trump-Xi Meeting
Soybeans and agricultural purchases have yet again become a central battleground in US-China trade talks.
Sensex Today Ends 136 Points Higher; Nifty Above 25,100
After opening the day higher, the benchmark indices continued their upward momentum, ended the session in green.

