Harvesting Opportunities: Income Diversification for Uncertain Times
Despite the US Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on interest rates and the shifting dynamics of the equity and fixed income markets, Franklin Income Investors CIO Ed Perks believes conditions are...
View ArticleConsumer Fatigue is Helping Walmart: May 16, 2024
Stocks are cautiously optimistic this morning as the three major averages reach new all-time highs.
View ArticleEverything is AI Play – Copper and Utilities Edition
Last week, we wrote about the crazy run-up and subsequent pullback in cocoa futures. Lately we have seen a parabolic rise occurring in copper futures. The price movement is similar, but to the best of...
View ArticleKalman Filter Python: Tutorial and Strategies – Part I
At its core, the Kalman filter combines information from a series of measurements with predictions from a dynamic model to produce optimal estimates of the system’s state.
View ArticleA bit of a battle going on
The Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all hit record highs yesterday, which included the first ever push above 40,000 for the Dow. It was a sight to behold, but then that level could not be held.
View ArticleLong-Term Stocks To Consider Right Now? 2 For Your List
The retail sector is a critical component of the global economy, encompassing a wide array of businesses that sell goods and services directly to consumers. Retail stocks to check out in the stock...
View ArticleU.S. Stock Market Eyes Inflation Relief
After three straight hot reads, U.S. consumer price data showed inflationary pressures moderated in April.
View ArticleWhat Is Delta In Options Trading?
Understanding the Delta of an option is crucial for both new and seasoned traders. It’s one of five specific calculations called “Greeks,” which help measure specific factors that could influence the...
View ArticleGlobal Equity Funds Rally As Fed Rate Cuts Loom
Global equity funds have seen substantial investments for the third consecutive week, with $10.27 billion in net purchases ending May 15, driven by softer US jobs data and lower inflation figures.
View ArticleTake Notes: Orbisa on GME
Orbisa insights observed increased securities lending activity for “Meme Stocks,” principally GameStop Corporation (GME), following a surge in retail trading volumes.
View ArticleNot With a Bang But a Whimper
So ends the latest round of meme stock frenzy, or at least I hope so. I love discussing unusual situations in the markets – and social media-fueled buying frenzies in a seemingly unrelated cadre of...
View ArticleHighlights from the IBKR Quant Blog – May 2024
Check out the latest Python, IBKR API, and Algo Trading articles!
View ArticleChart Advisor: Breadth Indicators as Market Guides
After the market took a promising turn from its mid-April lows, many of us are keenly watching to see if this upward trend has legs. Today, we'll explore a few vital market breadth indicators that can...
View ArticleTechnical Analysis Heading Into Monday’s Open: May 20, 2024
Dan Gramza takes a look at some key charts heading into today’s (May 20, 2024) open, including stock indices, currencies, and commodities.
View ArticleWhat’s Going On With Nvidia Stock Monday?
NVIDIA Corp shares are trading higher Monday. Multiple analysts raised price targets on the stock ahead of earnings this week. Here’s a look at what you need to know.
View ArticleWhat Is Delta In Options Trading? Option Delta Explanation & Calculation
What Is Delta In Options Trading? What you need to know, how to calculate option delta, and how to use it to your advantage when trading options.
View ArticleQ1 Earnings Season Winds Down with Mixed Results from Retailers and One Big...
Q1 earnings season winds down with mixed retail results, but promising economic data.
View ArticleMacroeconomics vs Microeconomics
You may have heard of macroeconomics vs microeconomics. These foundational topics are crucial to understand in the field of Economics. Also, they play an important role if you are making decisions...
View Article1,000 Puts Trade in Gates Industrial Corporation plc (Symbol: GTES)
This morning 1,000 Gates Industrial Corporation plc (Symbol: GTES) August 16 ’24 17.5 puts traded for $0.65.
View ArticleHow does artificial intelligence affect investors?
Artificial intelligence (AI) presents many possibilities. The powerful and not fully understood technology can help companies make their workers more productive.
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