German DAX Pushes Higher: Currency Hedged ETF Outperforming
The German DAX Composite (DAX) has been in a strong uptrend since bottoming last October at 8354.97. During its resurgence, the DAX ran into...
Why Home Depot’s Stock Has Been So Strong
Although the US economic recovery has been anything but vibrant, there are plenty of fundamental reasons to give for the recent strength in Home...
Global Market Trends: Why Deflation Is Still A Concern
Over the last two weeks the US Equity markets have rallied to new all-time highs. At the same time we have seen the yield...
Gold Ends Higher: Will GLD Reversal Set Up A Tradable Rally?
Gold futures dropped sharply this morning, hitting a low of 1197 and taking the Gold ETF (GLD) down with it. In the process, GLD broke...
Japan’s Nikkei 225 At Major Technical Resistance Level
Japanese equities have been strong since bottoming last October. The most visible sign of the Japanese markets is the Nikkei 225 Index. Its rally out of the...
Is The Consumer Ready To Make a Comeback In 2015?
Unfortunately, the body of economic evidence over the past 5 years would lead most (including myself)Â to say "probably not". And this would likely be...
Baidu (BIDU) 4Q Earnings May Be Catalyst For Next Stock Move
Chinese web company Baidu (BIDU) reports 4th quarter earnings overnight. And it should be an important report for the company's intermediate-term direction. According to...
Tesla Earnings (TSLA) Preview: Tensions Running High
As earnings season winds down, there are still some big names left to report. After the bell today, Tesla Motors (TSLA) will report earnings. According...
Will 50 Day MA Halt iShares Real Estate ETF (IYR) Pullback?
Over the past two weeks high yielding securities have come under pressure and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT’s) have not been exempt. As seen...
Rough Week For Bonds: Why I’m Staying The Course
I got crushed last week. The accounts that I manage (for the most part) suffered losses and were down for the week. It is...