Weekly Commentary: 'D' for Dis-Equipoise
It’s a fluid, complex and extraordinary environment, just as we should expect at such a critical juncture for history’s greatest bubble(s). Let's lift some of the fog...
Four Levels of Making Your Fortune: From Competition to Wisdom
When it comes to creating substantial wealth, there are various levels of strategy and execution that can lead to different degrees of success. Understanding these levels can help you navigate the path to fortune more effectively.
BNP Paribas AM Launches New Japan and US Market ETFs with Active ESG Integration
BNP Paribas Asset Management announced the launch of two new ESG-integrated exchange-traded funds, BNP Paribas Easy Sustainable Japan UCITS ETF and BNP Paribas Easy Sustainable US UCITS ETF.
The Summer Feel-Good Factor Didn’t Last Long
As the nights start to draw in across Europe, we're becoming more gloomy about the world's economic prospects. I'm looking very carefully at how global central banks are going to respond. Interest rate cuts are coming.
Sellers Returning Fast
While disinflation lasts and the Jackson Hole inflation victory lap is over, the job market is quite steadily deteriorating.
IRS Plans Changes To Boost Retirement Savings With $1,000 Saver's Match Program
The IRS and the Treasury are preparing to launch a new program aimed at boosting the retirement savings of low and moderate-income Americans by offering taxpayer-funded matching contributions of up to $1,000 annually.
Kudlow: “We Are In The Front End Of A Recession”
Kudlow says private NFP gain is down to +56K, while private ex-health care and social services (all essentially government), were only up +12K. Here’s the picture I get looking at current vintage/latest release.
Does Your Company Need a Chief AI Officer (CAIO)?
Half of the companies we spoke to have created CAIO roles for their leadership teams, the other half have good arguments against doing so. Do you need a CAIO? Here are some pros and cons and a few thought starters to help you decide.
Economic Modern Family-The Good, Bad and Ugly
When we examine the weekly charts, we see a return to August lows possible. We see a return to May lows as a gift. Let's take a deeper dive...
September is Historically the Market's Worst Month. Will Things Be Different in '24?
September has a history of being the worst month of the year for the stock market. But it's hard to imagine that it will be a bad one this year. Here's why...
Silver: The Unsung Hero Of The New Economy
Silver demand continues to surge, driven by technologies like solar power and AI. In this graphic, we discuss how new mines are necessary to meet the high demand for the metal.
My Bearish Positions
In this video, I walkthrough my existing short positions, including a little known company, spun off by Du Pont.
Smartsheet Q2 Tracking To Expectations
Smartsheet (SMAR), the collaborative work management software provider, reported Q2 results that were in-line with expectations.
Passive Active Ownership Strategy - Part 2
Given that the MSCI USA Index comprises large and mid-cap stocks with high liquidity and broad market coverage, we hypothesized that companies with higher active ownership benefit from more dynamic trading, potentially leading to better performance.
What Is A Financial Advisor? Consider These Seven Concepts
So, you need a financial advisor, but do you truly understand the full extent of the benefits? Consider these Magnificent Seven Concepts.
Thousands Of 'Dollar Stores' Clustered In Swing States May Offer New Insights
Warnings from both management teams about faltering low/mid-tier customer bases provide political strategists with deeper insight into how consumers feel ahead of the elections this fall.
Technological Advances Make Things Better – Or Does It?
While technological advances seem to produce an enormous benefit, a dark side gets hidden from public discourse.
Bull Steepening Is Bearish For Stocks – Part Two
With the odds growing that a long bull steepening may be upon us, it’s incumbent upon us to quantify how various stock indices, sectors, and factors have done during similar yield curve movements.
Which President Was Best for Oil Drilling?
This graphic showing the average number of rigs drilling for oil each year under the past four presidents. However, interpreting rig count data without considering the broader context can lead to misleading conclusions.
Speculator Extremes: Ultra T-Bonds, Yen, 5-Year & Cotton Lead Bullish & Bearish Positions
This weekly "Extreme Positions" report highlights the most bullish and most bearish positions for the category. Extreme positioning in these markets can foreshadow strong moves in the underlying market.