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2019: A Market Review
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S&P Dow Jones Indices
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Wednesday, December 11, 2019 11:33 AM EDT
With 2019 coming to a close, market participants may use the time to evaluate portfolio performance and to assess what changes (if any) they would like to make based on return expectations and the market outlook.
In this article: SPX
Enlink’s Growth Plans Need Better Justification
Article By:
Simon Lack
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Wednesday, December 11, 2019 6:40 AM EDT
Energy investors would still like to see less spending on growth projects than company executives are pursuing. Whenever a CEO announces new spending, there’s a palpable lack of enthusiasm.
In this article: ENLC
Daily Stock Pick: Star Group
Article By:
Fredrik Arnold
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Wednesday, December 11, 2019 5:14 AM EDT
Star Group's price per share closed at $9.58 yesterday. A year ago its price was $9.60.
In this article: SGU
Raising The Bar In Canadian Small Caps
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S&P Dow Jones Indices
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 2:13 PM EDT
Prior research has demonstrated that profitability matters for small-cap companies in the U.S. and in global equity markets.
In this article: SPX
Why I Own Disney For The Long Term
Article By:
Andres Cardenal
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 12:13 PM EDT
A simple and straightforward approach to investing can many times produce superior returns. Disney is a high-quality stock trading at reasonable valuation levels, so it looks like a winning proposition over the long term.
Small Business Carrying Its Weight
Article By:
David Templeton
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 10:23 AM EDT
According to the November release of the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, small businesses have a favorable view on economic growth. The index rose 2.3 points in November to 104.7, the largest monthly increase since May 2018.
Technically Speaking: Monthly “Buy Signal” Say Bull Is Back? But For How Long?
Article By:
Lance Roberts
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 9:33 AM EDT
Just recently, there have been numerous “bullishly biased” analysts and bloggers discussing the turn up in the monthly MACD indicators as a “sure sign” the bull market rally is set to continue.
The Myth Of The “Great Cash Hoard” Of 2019
Article By:
Lance Roberts
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 5:39 AM EDT
Every transaction in the market requires both a buyer and a seller with the only differentiating factor being at what price the transaction occurs. Since this is required for there to be equilibrium in the markets, there can be no “sidelines.”
Daily Stock Pick: Pattern Energy
Article By:
Fredrik Arnold
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 5:24 AM EDT
Pattern Energy's price per share closed at $27.23 yesterday. A year ago its price was $21.29.
In this article: PEGI
Business Cycle Indicators, December 9th
Article By:
Menzie Chinn
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Monday, December 9, 2019 9:25 PM EDT
Personal income excluding transfers and industrial production are falling in October, even as employment rises in November.
Protecting The Downside Of Trend When It Is Not Your Friend
Article By:
Alpha Architect
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Monday, December 9, 2019 4:15 PM EDT
Trend-following strategies with moderate sophistication and better diversification can significantly reduce the downside risk of simple trend-following strategies without sacrificing much upside potential.
Pros And Cons Of Investing Spare Change With An App
Article By:
Barbara A. Friedberg
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Monday, December 9, 2019 3:43 PM EDT
Spare change apps allow smaller investors to invest in financial markets. But, just because you can invest with in app, doesn't mean that you should.
Central Planners: Out Of Room And Running Out Of Time
Article By:
Michael Pento
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Monday, December 9, 2019 1:39 PM EDT
One would have to place their trust in unicorns, sasquatch, leprechauns, and the tooth fairy to believe the current economic construct is sustainable. You also need to be woefully ignorant of history
Investor Cash Balances Elevated Or Maybe Not So Much
Article By:
David Templeton
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Monday, December 9, 2019 1:22 PM EDT
The recent exodus from equities and move into cash could be a tailwind for equities. But a portion is likely to remain in areas viewed as safe havens, creating a good setup for the equity market to climb the proverbial 'Wall of Worry.'