Lately, it seems like we can’t turn on the TV or the computer without seeing a headline involving our president. Immediately, whenever I check the news, I see his name and the first thought that comes to mind is, “Well, what has The Donald done now?” Over the past few months, it’s…
DetailsJune 18, 2018 Wall Street saw one of the busiest weeks in recent memory, with crucial economic indicators, central bank meetings, and the historic Kim Dong Un-Trump summit all being on the “menu.” Despite the loaded schedule, volatility remained fairly low throughout the week, even taking Friday’s hectic session into account. The Fed delivered…
DetailsState of the Stock Market Analysis for the Week Ending on June 17th, 2018 Good Signs for Stock Market, Even Though Week Ends Lower 6-17-18) Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 280 points at midday Friday, it later cut its losses and finished just 84 points lower. The “tariff wars” continued, and…
DetailsWhat would our world be without celebrities? Well, we’d have a lot less people making a lot of money, for what could be one of the easiest jobs in the world. Now, don’t get me wrong, I understand that it takes skill to do – but come on… It’s not like blue-collar…
DetailsThe major indices staged a strong rally the first three days of the week, but gave back some of their gains before the weekend, as the continued plunge in emerging market currencies triggered a global risk-off shift. After the Italian political drama, this time it was Brazil that caused headaches for investors, as the country’s…
DetailsState of the Stock Market Analysis for the Week Ending on June 9th, 2018 Strong Economy At Home But Uncertainties Abroad 6-9-18) The stock market began Friday to the downside, as there were concerns that the G-7 meeting could lead to trouble. Recent saber rattling about trade, tariffs, and NAFTA had some strategists worried things…
DetailsFounder Ken Berman launched Gorilla Trades while working full-time as a stockbroker on Wall Street. Like most founders, he wasn’t sure the business could develop trust with investors, hedge funds or institutions. Since then, his investing system has identified countless winners, with thousands of new subscribers in the past two decades. In this interview, Berman…
DetailsWell, it’s here… No, I’m not talking about a trade war over tariffs, the North Korean peace summit, or even soccer’s World Cup! I’m talking about the summer doldrums when Wall Street seems to go on a three-month hiatus while the big dogs vacation out in the Hamptons or in the Caribbean.…
DetailsJune 4, 2018 On Tuesday, it seemed that the period of low volatility ended, as global bond markets were shaken by the deepening Italian political crisis that resulted in a flight to safety across asset classes. While the structural problems in the country haven’t been solved, the immediate crisis was avoided by the weekend,…
DetailsState of the Stock Market Analysis for the Week Ending on June 3rd, 2018 Market Closes Week Out with Win, As June Begins 6-3-18) Tariff worries and Italian elections may have weighed on the stock market this week, but the government jobs report helped the stock market close out the week with an impressive win.…
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