DXJ: A Great Fund At A Bad Price

1 day ago by SA Editor's Picks

4th Look at Local Housing Markets in March; California Home Sales Down 4.4% YoY in March

1 day ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: 4th Look at Local Housing Markets in March; California Home Sales Down 4.4% YoY in March A brief excerpt: The NAR is scheduled to release March existing home sales tomorrow, Thursday, April 18th at 10:00AM ET. The consensus is for 4.20 million SAAR, down from 4.38 million in February. Housing economist Tom Lawler expects the NAR to report sales of 4.23 million SAAR for March. ... <img alt...

Fed's Beige Book: "Economic activity expanded slightly"

1 day ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

Fed's Beige BookOverall economic activity expanded slightly, on balance, since late February. Ten out of twelve Districts experienced either slight or modest economic growth—up from eight in the previous report, while the other two reported no changes in activity. Consumer spending barely increased overall, but reports were quite mixed across Districts and spending categories. Several reports mentioned weakness in discretionary spending, as consumers' price sensitivity remained elevated. Auto spending was buoyed notably in some Districts by improved inventories and dealer incentives, but sales remained sluggish in other Districts. Tourism activity increased modestly, on average, but reports varied widely. Manufacturing activity declined slightly, as only three Districts reported growth in that sector. Contacts reported slight increases in nonfinancial services activity, on aver...

LA Port Traffic Increased Year-over-year in March

1 day ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

Container traffic gives us an idea about the volume of goods being exported and imported - and usually some hints about the trade report since LA area ports handle about 40% of the nation's container port traffic. The following graphs are for inbound and outbound traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in TEUs (TEUs: 20-foot equivalent units or 20-foot-long cargo container). To remove the strong seasonal component for inbound traffic, the first graph shows the rolling 12-month average. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSYRwDvc9c1pDdLK-eE3scu3dfcMWBl0QLkdsOQKdibFldYunrErhXpYVfvg0KGuJuMy0jYH_aLJiAFU2WcKq8kHV6Y-14CNglaEDHTYsgUJz9v-1ecJ2v_hTdX0W4o91MQghP65H81NGO5hzKU2bewvwLfxvnvWLx2KtuGuP3aipr26pRRs4/s1035/PortRollingMar2024.PNG" style="margi...

Hot Corner Insider Weekly Strategy Session – April 17, 2024

1 day ago by David @ All Star Charts

This is the video recording of the April 17, 2024, Hot Corner Insider Weekly Strategy Session.   The post Hot Corner Insider Weekly Strategy Session – April 17, 2024 appeared first on All Star Charts.

A Market Plagued By Uncertainty

1 day ago by SA Editor's Picks

Wednesday links: tempted by drawdowns

1 day ago by abnormalreturns @ Abnormal Returns

How to build confidence in your trading

1 day ago by Michael Martin @ MartinKronicle

Watch this video on YouTube The best way to build confidence in your process is to do the same thing every day. If you try to come in and be scalper one day swing trader, another day long-term trend follower another day, you’re really all over the place. And I really look at those trading […] The post How to build confidence in your trading first appeared on MartinKronicle. The post How to build confidence in your trading appeared first on MartinKronicle.

Wall Street Lunch: Lilly In Limelight

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So, It Seems Like I Missed Something  

1 day ago by Steve Sosnick @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

I’ve often joked that I really should make it a point to buy VIX calls before I go on vacation because the stock market tends to have a bout of volatility when I’m away.

Second Quarter Equity Outlook: Winner Takes Most

1 day ago by John Osterweis @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

Industry consolidation has become commonplace over the past few decades, making scale a critical factor when we evaluate which companies are best positioned to compete.

SMIN: Forget China, India Is Still The Way To Go

1 day ago by SA Editor's Picks

Let’s Get Real with Real Estate Investing

1 day ago by Cassidy Clement @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

Getting started in real estate investment can be a lot more complex than it seems. What type of property are you looking for? How much money do you want to invest? Who will manage the property?  Riley Adams, Founder and CEO of WealthUp joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Fed Chairman Powell and the Great Inflation Indecision

1 day ago by Michele Schneider @ See It Market

In Tuesday’s presser with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, he basically said what he typically says. And it sounds like he expects ‘higher for longer’ with interest rates, but perhaps maybe not as risks remain to economy… and then again inflation is too sticky. Here are some of my thoughts on the overall macro and […] The post Fed Chairman Powell and the Great Inflation Indecision appeared first on See It Market.

‘Fundamentally Unfair:’ Tesla Board Chair Urges Shareholders To Vote Again On Elon Musk’s Voided Pay Package

1 day ago by Anan Ashraf @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

EV giant Tesla, Inc is calling for its shareholders to vote once again on CEO Elon Musk’s invalidated pay package, worth $47 billion at current stock price levels.

Two Consumer Stocks With Unusual Earnings Reporting Dates

1 day ago by Mike Zaccardi @ See It Market

The following research was contributed to by Christine Short, VP of Research at Wall Street Horizon. Q1 earnings season is in full swing. We’ve already seen mixed results from major companies in the Financials sector, and concerns have been on the rise regarding macro conditions elsewhere. Not only was the March CPI report on the hot […] The post Two Consumer Stocks With Unusual Earnings Reporting Dates appeared first on See It Market.

Earnings Season Heats Up, Spotting Two Unusual Reporting Dates in the Consumer Space

1 day ago by Christine Short @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

This week, we profile a pair of domestic consumer companies, one from the Staples sector and one from Discretionary, with off-trend Q1 reporting dates.

[Options P2P] Daily Digest 4/17/24

1 day ago by Sean McLaughlin @ All Star Charts

In today’s Daily Digest, we’ll review: No new positions today. Adjustment to IBB position. No exits since the last report. Current status of open campaigns. Let’s dig in! The post [Options P2P] Daily Digest 4/17/24 appeared first on All Star Charts.

2 Tech Stocks For Your April 2024 Watch List

1 day ago by Josh Dylan @ IBKR Traders’ Insight

The technology sector is a dynamic part of the stock market, encompassing companies involved in electronics, software, computers, artificial intelligence, and more.

Personal finance links: keeping your focus

1 day ago by abnormalreturns @ Abnormal Returns

Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at why...