Tug of War

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Things you need to know: Bank Of England holds rates steady Eurozone finance minister warns of a “recession of historic proportions” ADP reports 20,500,000 job losses over the month – Will NFP support that claim? Oil surges 10% as China reveals increases in imports Try the Veal It’s a tug of war – one day it’s the bulls and then …

Excitement Builds

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Things you need to know: Stocks continue to advance as the country begins to wake up Trump begins to wind down his virus task force – while admitting that we risk additional deaths to get the country going. Eurozone macro data suggests a widening divide between North & South Oil – surges by 20% and is now up 300% from …

Stocks Did an About-Face Yesterday

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Things you need to know: Investors discount the Buffet news and focus on the “re-birth” Oil rallies for the 6th straight day as expectations for demand increase Eco data expects 20 million job decreases and another 3 million new claims. Try the Mahogany Roasted Chicken. Stocks did an about face yesterday as investors suddenly had a change of heart! What …

A Chance To Re-Examine

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Things you need to know: The push to test lower continues Buffet holds his annual meeting via ZOOM and says “Don’t bet against America” after he sold all of his airline holdings. (but to be fair – the investment thesis changed for him) Oil under pressure as supply glut concerns rise Mohammed El Erian suggests that the FED went too …

Reality Check

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Things you need to know: It’s May Day – Many market centers closed Stocks fall yesterday and fall further this morning as reality hits home Economic & Market Divergence is all about the FED Try the Risotto Mazzo Reality Check – Aisle 5! Stocks under pressure! Stocks sank on Thursday as the run up that had taken place during the …

It’s a New Day!

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Things you need to know: Energy explodes higher – Trump to announce a support package Oil jumps as the glut is less than expected Gilead surges on the remdesivir trial GDP, Personal Consumption and Pending Home Sales plunge Fed Chair “Papa” Jay Powell comes to the rescue Try the Persian Stew   IT’S A NEW DAY! Markets soared on Wednesday …

The Mood Turns Sullen

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Things you need to know: Consumer Confidence ended up as the scapegoat GOOG smashed it and surges 8% in pre-mkt trading Futures are higher ahead of the FOMC announcement Oil surges by 15% after inventories rise LESS than expected Try the Veal Scallopine The buoyant mood on Tuesday morning turned sullen after what the media suggested was a “disappointing report …

Yes, We’re Open!

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Things you need to know: Stocks surge up and through resistance leaving worries behind It’s a big earnings day and so far it’s all good – even as companies forgo guidance Europeans look to begin to re-open while the US has already begun Oil under pressure as the USO sells all their exposure to June – $10 is a KEY …

Hope Is Alive!

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Things you need to know: Bank of Japan – leaves rates unchanged but will buy more of everything FED and ECD decisions due out later this week Oil down 13%, Diamond Offshore files for protection Big week for macro data and earnings around the world Markets are gaining ground this morning as plans for re-open take shape Try the Tuscan …

Stocks Were All Over the Place

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Things you need to know: GILD disputes the China findings Stocks give back the advance yesterday but try again today S&P tests higher and fails – but will try again today Try the Slow Roasted Sirloin Circuit breaker limits today Level 1 – S&P must fall 7% – 195.85 pts Level 2 – S&P must fall 13% – 363.71 pts …