Could we see a short-term shift towards defensive sectors? Real estate? Utilities? I haven’t uttered these words in awhile. And…
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Industrials (XLI) benefited greatly from the “Trump Trade”, but fell back to digest the gap up rally. It rallied again…
Continue ReadingStep 1: Asset Creation, Step 2: —————?, Step 3: Asset Growth
The secret sauce of 1-2-3 investing is quite simple: don’t skip Step 2. Far too many investors who’ve succeeded in creating…
Continue Reading1st Look at Local Housing Markets in November; Another Year-over-year Sales Gain in November
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in November A brief excerpt: NOTE:…
Continue ReadingWholesale Used Car Prices Increased in November; Up 0.2% Year-over-year
From Manheim Consulting today: Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in November Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted…
Continue ReadingThe Compound and Friends: The Contrarian
Today’s Compound and Friends is brought to you by Astoria Portfolio Advisors See here for more information on Astoria Advisors’…
Continue ReadingTwo ETFs That Could Thrive Based on a Normal Yield Curve
My recent discussions on the Market Misbehavior podcast have often included some comments on the interest rate environment, particularly the…
Continue ReadingCSCO Stock: A Hidden Gem With Upside Potential
The broader stock market indexes sold off slightly ahead of the November Non-Farm Payrolls data, which will be released Friday…
Continue ReadingMaster the Market: Navigating Up Days and Down Days
As part of your daily trading routine, you likely start the day by checking the news and stock prices to…
Continue ReadingTrade Deficit decreased to $73.8 Billion in October
The Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported: The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic…
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