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Gold Glitters As Coronavirus Crisis Intensifies: 5 Top Picks
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Zacks Investment Research
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Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:02 AM EDT
The aggravation of coronavirus pandemic with each passing day has left investors scurrying for safe-haven assets as they remain apprehensive regarding the recovery of global economic growth and its consequent impact on stock markets.
Three Things I'm Seeing Among Currently Profitable Traders
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Brett N. Steenbarger, Ph.D.
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Saturday, April 4, 2020 6:00 AM EDT
The successful traders view the current markets through the lens of opportunity.
Rail Week Ending 28 March 2020 - Coronavirus Begins To Bite
Article By:
Steven Hansen
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Saturday, April 4, 2020 5:00 AM EDT
Week 13 of 2020 shows same week total rail traffic (from same week one year ago) contracted according to the Association of American Railroads traffic data.
Key Events In Developed Markets Next Week - Saturday, April 4
Article By:
ING Economics
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Saturday, April 4, 2020 4:00 AM EDT
With companies shutting their doors and laying-off staff, the initial jobless report will be the main data release for markets.
Household Employment Falls
Article By:
Todd Sullivan
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Saturday, April 4, 2020 3:30 AM EDT
The COVID-19 shutdown is reflected in 2,987,000 drop in the Household Survey Employment report this week and a drop to an est SAAR (Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate) for Light Weight Vehicle sales in the 14mil range.
Does The Buck Stop With You?
Article By:
Rodney Johnson
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Saturday, April 4, 2020 2:30 AM EDT
We've got a $2 trillion relief package with checks on the way to individuals. But there will still be losses, from businesses to cities and states. If you're wondering who pays, don't bother. It's you.
First Timers Eyeing Equities
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Bespoke Investment Group
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Saturday, April 4, 2020 1:30 AM EDT
Search interest for the phrases “stock market” and “how to buy stocks” hit record levels in March. Although currently off those peaks, only a few days into April search interest remains very elevated relative to history.
Nearly A Trillion In Bank Reserves, Where’s The ‘Money Printing?’
Article By:
Jeffrey P. Snider
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Saturday, April 4, 2020 12:34 AM EDT
The Federal Reserve does not print money. They wouldn’t know how even if they actually wanted to. The global dollar system developed without a central bank. Jay Powell doesn’t even speak its language.
The Angels Are Freefalling: Q1 Saw Record Downgrades To Junk And The Real Pain Is Coming
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Friday, April 3, 2020 11:28 PM EDT
Summing up across all the subcategories implies that a total of $555 billion worth of bonds (in notional value) would migrate from IG into HY over the next six months, in addition to the $149 billion that have already been downgraded year-to-date.
The U.S. Week Ahead (Apr 6-10): Consumers’ Patience Under Close Watch
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Interactive Brokers
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Friday, April 3, 2020 10:54 PM EDT
While several economic updates are set for the week ahead, market participants will likely be focused on the rapidly deteriorating health of the labor market, as well as souring consumer sentiment.
Macquarie Infrastructure (MIC) Post-Dividend Cut
Article By:
Charles Sizemore
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Friday, April 3, 2020 9:30 PM EDT
Macquarie Infrastructure eliminated its dividend yesterday. Shares are now undervalued by at least 50%. The company owns real assets that generate real cash flows.
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