Things you need to know: Asian stocks rise, Europe a bit cautious and US futures suggest a mixed review US cases spike yet investors plow on – Nasdaq makes a new high Earnings begin on Tuesday – with JPM, C and WFC leading the way Expect more churn until that happens – Are Gold and UTES suggesting caution ahead? Try …
Will Earnings Season Bring Volatility?
Things you need to know: Markets are just consolidating ahead of earnings Virus cases continue to surge and states continue to decide what to do Earnings to begin next week – investors/traders are bracing for what’s next Try the Linguine with Summer Squash – simple, easy and always good for you Ok, Ok, Ok… Global Markets tore it up …
Slow Down and Take a Breath! Try the Porcini Rub…
Things you need to know: Everyone just slow down and take a breath Virus cases continue to spread NVAX becomes the latest recipient of gov’t money to create, test and produce a vaccine by January – stock is up 50% in early trading – a $2 billion KISS in value Central banks stay the course Recall the Aesop fable – …
Markets Focus on the Positives
Things you need to know: Virus cases top 50,000 daily – and markets are surging! Economic data better than expected causing investors to re-think what’s happening Hong Kong rallies 2.8% even as China imposes new law and begins arrests Oil tops $40 barrel again as demand projections increase! (Hello???) Try the Spinach Salad with Grapes and Feta Cheese Happy 4th of …
Get Ready for Election Cycle Drama/Try
Things you need to know: As we get ready to celebrate the 4th of July – and America’s independence – I want to share this piece about the NYSE with you. It is a wonderful reminder of the role that the capital markets play in our lives and it is a very dear to my heart as I got to spend …
It’s All in the Headlines…Try the Roasted Sea Bass
Things you need to know: GILD/BA and Housing set the markets ablaze yesterday – virus who? But that was yesterday…today it’s all about the virus again – NJ to go in reverse China passes controversial HK bill – tells the US to stay out of it China also has a new pig flu virus that is raising eyebrows in the …
Markets Remain Anxious
Things you need to know: Can the headlines get any more anxious? Will FB finally LISTEN to the screams for decency? Or will big Companies continue to boycott FB and ‘the gram’? What about that Biden/Democrat sweep? Who is she? The new VP? Cases do increase but watch hospitalizations/deaths for the real definition. Try the Grilled Lobster/Shrimp Scampi Stocks slid …
Stress Tests/ Try The Gazpacho
Things you need to know: US states weigh new slowdowns – TX is the first to halt further re-openings Yes, virus cases are up in the younger crowd – but deaths continue to fall FED clamps down on the banks post the stress tests European markets are higher – despite the news while US futures are mixed End of Qtr …
Shakedown/ Try the Pork Capricciosa
Things you need to know: The headlines raise the temperature, NY, NJ, & CT impose travel restrictions IMF slashes global growth forecast again – setting off the alarm bells Investors may be pricing in a Biden win – but are they pricing in a ‘sweep’? Stocks get hammered/Oil suffers some profit taking – but the story remains – look for …
All Eyes on the Economic Recovery
Things you need to know: Yesterday markets continued the march higher Today – Fauci comments are sending global markets lower Surging cases across 20 states raising eyebrows 20-30 demographic being blamed for the spread via the ‘Tinder Experience’! Try the Jack Daniels Chicken Thighs Stocks continued to rally on Tuesday – picking up from where Monday left off… and again …
