Apple ($AAPL) Remains A Screaming Buy
One of the key metrics/charts that I always look at when trying to judge Apple is the distribution of revenues for the company. Analyst Horace Dediu (a must follow @Asymco) updates…
Nasdaq-100 Bearish, Cash for Gold, Crude Oil
Three signals take effect on this morning's open of trading based on the latest Commitments of Traders data:- bearish for the Nasdaq-100- cash for gold and crude oilAll other signals…
Silver on a guarded move hides behind the Euro crisis
Silver trading range for the day is 52880-53758. Technically market is trading in the range as RSI for 18 days is currently indicating 46.05, where as 50 DMA is at…
Noble urged to overhaul audit committee
Institutional Shareholder Services criticises governance at Asian commodities trader
Shell’s Artic Fate To Be Decided Soon
The US government has begun its full review of an application by Royal Dutch Shell to resume offshore drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic Ocean off the Alaskan…
Gazprom chief warns EU over pricing challenge
Miller says crackdown will trigger higher costs as Brussels starts antitrust case
Why the chart still says ‘sell gold’
The chart for gold still looks bearish despite a few months of "back and fill".
Oil Extends Massive Gains
Crude oil demonstrated massive gains yesterday and ;continues to ;rise today. On ;Thursday, the ;Brent grade climbed as ;much as ;4 percent intraday. The ;day before, prices …
We’ve Recently Reallocated Our Portfolios – Have You?
You’ll soon be receiving quarter-end statements for your 401(k) and/or Individual Retirement Account. And when you do, you’ll likely be tempted simply to look at your bottom-line returns before chucking…
Does it matter where a charity’s money comes from if it’s going to a good cause?
Charity investments are increasingly under scrutiny. Tim Smedley asks whether it is ok to take risks if the financial return is greaterCharities have become hyper-sensitive about how they invest their…
World’s best investment
Top investor? Unlike the asset allocation crowd, I must aim to make money for clients no matter what markets do. Performance needs require onsite due diligence at all top SKILL…
Is There a Gnawing Ennui Within the Financial Industry?
A recent survey shows low job satisfaction within the financial services industry. Ben McLannahan reports on the survey, conducted between January and March by Options Group, a New York-based executive…
It Ain’t Just the Weather
The March 2015 non-farm payroll report was certainly a disappointment. The number of jobs grew by a mere 126,000, versus economists’ consensus expectation of almost twice that amount. What makes…
Hedge Fund Links ~ 3/27/15
How the smart money is set up for a Fed rate hike [CNBC]New funds blast off with best year since 2004 [HF Intelligence]Omega Advisors receives federal subpoena [CNBC]Hedge fund manager:…
Wall Street Banks’ Mutual Funds Can Lag on Returns – New York Times
New York TimesWall Street Banks' Mutual Funds Can Lag on ReturnsNew York TimesOver the last few years, an expanding line of mutual funds created by the likes of Goldman Sachs…
Many middle-class Americans plan to work until they die
An increasing percentage of middle-class Americans are worried that they'll have to work until their 80's or even longer, according to a new survey.
Corrections: These new ETFs put unique twist on risk control
The previous version of this story, published March 30, misstated the name of Lattice Strategies’s founder.
Futures Trading Room
Website Update I have finally completed the update to my Futures Trading Room. Sorry it took me so long, but after the Russian hack I was just too tired and…
Choppy Waters Ahead for Japanese Yen
Monday, April 13, 2015 The Japanese Yen has settled into a very narrow trading range after several periods of volatility over the past few years. The Japanese economy has vacillated…
Playing poker in the Eurozone [2/2]
Andrew Curry writes: In yesterday’s post I looked at the short-run issues about Syriza’s stand-off with Germany and the Eurozone. In this post, I’m going to look at the wider…