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The State Of Freight Is Mainly Recessionary

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 16:14
Although heavy duty truck sales rebounded somewhat in December, up from their post-pandemic low of 336,000 annualized in November to 392,000, even on a three month average basis they are down -3.4% from their peak in 2023.

Private Employment Growth At A Crawl, Small Firms Gain, Manufacturing Down

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 16:06
+22K vs. consensus of +46K, down from December (rev’d) +37K. Alternative business cycle indicators incorporating these figures show the labor market growth at near zero:

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts - A Wide Ranging Day

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:55
The markets are struggling to estimate and price in risk, but there are powerful forces working against genuine price discovery.

Google Goes Wild After Hours After Beating Estimates, Projects Mindblowing CapEx

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:47
EPS $2.82, up 31% vs. $2.15 y/y, beating estimate $2.65.

Ethereum Price At A Crossroads Defending $2,000 While Eyeing $2,700 Break

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:36
Ethereum price defends the $2,000 support zone as analysts watch $2,400 and $2,700 levels for signs of trend recovery.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Settle Lower On Extended Tech Rotation

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:32
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 extended yesterday's losses, with the former falling 350 points as Advanced Micro Device's dismal outlook dragged chip stocks.

Market Talk - Wednesday, Feb. 4

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:23
The oil markets had a green day today.

Pound Rises As BoE Decision Looms: What A 3.75% Hold Means For UK Borrowers

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:14
GBP/USD traded around 1.3712, holding above its rising 20-day exponential moving average at 1.3605, with a 14-day RSI at 62.

Heavy Unusual Trading In Call Options Of AMD Stock Implies A Bullish Outlook

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:00
Advanced Micro Devices stock has had heavy, unusual trading in short-term out-of-the-money call options today. Based on the company's strong earnings results yesterday, it could be a bullish signal for AMD stock.

US Foods - A Tasty Stock

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 14:49
Valued at $18.64 billion, US Foods is a food service distributor. The company serves independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare and hospitality entities, and government and educational institutions. 

ADP Payrolls Weak Again, Small Employers With 20-49 Employees Hit Hard

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 14:26
Witness the destruction of businesses with 20-49 employees.

Why Now Is The Best Time To Invest In Rare Earth Mineral Stocks

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 14:22
An overview of the potential opportunity in rare earth minerals, emphasizing geopolitical shifts, "Project Vault".

"Nasty" Surprise In Store For Stocks As Credit Markets & Dollar Weaken?

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 14:00
U.S. stocks could be in for a "nasty" surprise as the dollar continues to break down, foreign capital leaves U.S. markets, and inflation & unemployment rise.

Canada’s Economy Is ‘On Life Support’

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 13:44
Canada’s private-sector activity remained soft in January, with the S&P Global Canada Composite PMI coming in at 46.4, slightly below December’s 46.7.

Here’s What Wall Street Is Saying About Qualcomm Ahead Of Earnings

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 13:35
Several analysts cut their price targets on Qualcomm ahead of its quarterly print.

It Ain't $100 Billion, But Nvidia's $20 Billion OpenAI Investment Isn't Nothing Either

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 13:26
Despite mounting concerns over AI's long-term sustainability, the sector's expansion shows no signs of slowing.

Canadian Dollar Holds Steady As U.S. Government Reopens, ADP Data Disappoints

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 13:15
CAD trades near 1.3635 against USD on Wednesday, little changed from the previous session.

Quality Over Quantity: Features Of The S&P 500 Quality Index

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 13:07
Beyond being a familiar adage, “quality over quantity” lies at the heart of quality-based investing.

Eurozone Inflation Drops Well Below Target Ahead Of ECB Rate Decision

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:51
While eurozone inflation has dropped below 2%, medium-term inflation expectations are not softening.

Silver, The Next Chapter

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:37
The massive correction and the associated sales have noticeably defused the previously tense situation in the physical silver market.

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