Intraday Analysis - Thursday, Feb. 5
The Nasdaq hit a fresh low as tech stocks began to wobble.
Metal Markets Report For Wednesday, Feb 4
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the current geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States, focusing on the potential implications for the metal markets, particularly gold.
Amgen Stock Hits 52-Week Highs: Buy Signal?
Amgen is having a moment. The biotech bellwether is trading near fresh 52-week highs, up roughly 8% in the latest session, and the tape is sending a clear message: institutions are leaning in.
USD/INR Edges Lower As Indian Rupee Remains Firm On US-India Deal
The Indian Rupee ticks up at open against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday. The USD/INR pair trades subduedly around 90.50 as the Indian Rupee holds United States-India trade truce-driven gains.
WTI Declines To Near $63.50 As US-Iran Talks Ease Supply Fears
West Texas Intermediate Oil price declines after two days of gains, trading around $63.50 per barrel during the Asian hours on Thursday.
Earnings Outlook Improves: A Closer Look
Total earnings for the 236 S&P 500 members that have reported Q4 results are up +12.6% from the same period last year on +8.2% higher revenues, with 81.8% beating EPS estimates and 70.8% beating revenue estimates.
USD/CHF Gains Ground Above 0.7750 As Fed Chair Nomination Supports US Dollar
The USD/CHF pair holds positive ground near 0.7780 during the early European session on Thursday, bolstered by renewed US Dollar demand.
Japanese Yen Struggles To Lure Buyers As Fiscal And Political Woes Counter Hawkish BoJ
The Japanese Yen languishes near a two-week low against a firmer US Dollar during the Asian session on Thursday and seems vulnerable to prolonging the downtrend witnessed over the past week or so.
3 Intriguing Stocks To Watch After Q4 Earnings: AMD, SPG, TER
These top-rated stocks have been suitable candidates for the portfolio and are certainly going to draw investors' interest after their favorable Q4 results...
A Violent Gold And Silver Selloff Tests Conviction, Not The Bull Market
A sudden silver price meltdown has ignited a global physical buying frenzy, leading to widespread supply chain breakdowns and record premiums. As investors rush to secure bullion, dealers face depleted inventories and significant delivery delays.
Rotation Trade A Boon For Dow 30 Today
Stock market rotation out of software and tech in general was on clear display today, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq and Nasdaq-exposed S&P 500 hitting the closing bell lower by -1.51% and -0.51%, respectively.
This Breakout Pullback Could Be A Huge Pay Day
Volatility spiked as traders "took chips off the table" ahead of Amazon and Alphabet earnings. Despite a "big leg lower," markets remain in a massive hourly trading range, suggesting a bottoming process near symmetrical support levels.
Financial Markets Report For Wednesday, Feb 4
In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the current challenges and dynamics in the financial markets, highlighting the significant downturn in tech stocks despite strong performance metrics, exemplified by AMD's recent losses.
Google Stock’s Post-Earnings Dip Is A ‘Gift’ For Investors
Alphabet shares experienced a rare post-earnings “hiccup” on Wednesday, as investors grappled with a massive spike in projected capital expenditures and a slight miss in YouTube advertising revenue.
XAU/USD Rises Above $5,000 As Ongoing US-Iran Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Demand
Gold price (XAU/USD) jumps to around $5,005 during the early Asian session on Thursday.
GBP/USD Churns Near 1.3700 Ahead Of BoE Rate Call
GBP/USD remains trapped in a near-term cycling pattern on Wednesday, continuing to churn aimlessly between 1.3700 and 1.3650.
Truflation Chief Economist: “Less Than 1 Percent Inflation? Yes"
Truflation’s Chief Economist reports a dramatic drop in inflation, now estimated below 1%. While official data remains delayed, this real-time gauge suggests a rapid cooling, potentially challenging the Fed’s current "higher for longer" stance,
2025 S&P 500 Return For Euro Investors Is Only 2%
The S&P 500 price return was 17% in 2025. However, over the same period, an unhedged Euro investment in the S&P 500 only returned 1%, without counting dividends.
Manufacturing Recovery? ADP Says Manufacturing Jobs Down 22 Straight Months
ADP data shows the manufacturing sector remains in a deep freeze, with jobs declining for 22 consecutive months. While some hope for a recovery, the persistent contraction in goods-producing roles contrasts sharply with steady service expansion.
HTGC: Did This 9% Yielder Maintain Its “A” Rating?
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