AskSlim Market Week - Friday, Dec. 5
An analysis and commentary on the financial markets.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Edges Higher As PCE Inflation Cools, Rate Cut Hopes Solidify
The Dow Jones gained slim ground on Friday, rising around 150 points.
The Trump Fed Will Ignite A Melt Up
Sometimes it’s worth taking a step back and looking at things with unbiased eyes.
Gold Holds Strong At $4,200 As Fed-Cut Anticipation Builds
Gold consolidates in the $4,200-$4,250 range ahead of the key Fed meeting.
Meta Platforms, Inc. Stock: Advances As Meta Acquires AI Wearables Startup Limitless
Meta expands its AI hardware ambitions with the acquisition of Limitless, strengthening its push toward next-generation AI-enabled wearables.
Gold & Silver Are Surging Because The Stock And Bond Markets Are Lying
Gold and silver are surging, not because of hype, but because the bond market is quietly signaling the next major financial break.
Silver Futures Come Within A Dime Of $60
It’s another wild Friday in the precious metals markets, as the silver futures came within a dime of the $60 level.
Checking In With DeepSeek
Agentic behavior is the next major frontier in AI. Models that can reason, plan and take actions on their own will shape everything from software development to national security.
Healthcare Stocks Dubbed ‘The Ultimate Hedge’ Against AI Correction
In a market where artificial intelligence drives nearly 40% of U.S. equity performance, healthcare offers stability, resilience, diversification, and durability.
Indices Poised For New Highs But They Better Not Fail First
The strong breadth thrust continues to power the stock market higher in what is a very strong seasonal period.
Salesforce Generates Strong Free Cash Flow - CRM Could Be 23% Too Cheap
Salesforce's stock is too cheap. Shorting out-of-the-money puts is a good way to set a potential buy-in point and make income while waiting.
Netflix To Buy Warner Bros For $72 Billion. Time To Sell?
Netflix has officially clinched the blockbuster bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery’s premium assets – the Warner Bros.
Price Index Increases 0.3 Percent, Next Year Huge Medical Price Pressures
We finally have income and inflation data for September.
Stock Analysis: RBC Bank Group
TBC Bank Group Plc is the holding company of TBC Bank. The company operates through three segments.
S&P 500 Earnings Dashboard 25Q3 - Friday, Dec. 5
25Q3 Y/Y earnings are expected to be 14.8%. Excluding the energy sector, the Y/Y earnings estimate is 15.7%.
Macro Briefing - Friday, Dec. 5
The Bank of Japan may be set to raise interest rates again, an event that could ripple through global bond markets.
Investors Cheer Upbeat Inflation, Consumer Sentiment Data
Just as predicted, stocks picked up momentum as the onslaught of data was released.
Dividend Stock Analysis: The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company is a diversified producer of household cleaning, grocery and specialty food products.
H&R Block: Strong Cash Flows, High Capital Returns, And A Deep Value Opportunity
H&R Block, Inc. represents a compelling blend of quality, stability, and deep value.
Stock Analysis: JD Health International
JD Health International Incorporated is a Chinese company. The company operates a leading online healthcare platform and retail pharmacy.