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Nvidia (NVDA) Rallies +14% on the Day. What to Expect Next
Nvidia (NVDA) is up 42% this year, despite losing 50% last year. The tech company designs and sells GPUs for gaming, crypto currency mining, and professional applications, as well as chip systems for use in vehicles, robotics, and other…
End of Day Market Report (02/22/2023)
The dollar continued to strengthen on strong US economic data today. The resultant effect was felt across board and the narratives highlighted in some of our previous articles were in line with this.
EURUSD -0.86%
S&P500…
Spread of the Week (EURUSD moving towards Equities and Risk)
There are a plethora of data points for traders to peruse when analyzing the markets. One of the key ones, in our experience, is correlations, as they present evidence of institutional sentiment and actions, when viewed in the right…
End of Day Market Report (02/21/2023)
All the US equity indices extended their 4 day losing streak today as the US economic numbers continued to beat expectations.
S&P500 -1.64%
Nasdaq -2.03%
Dow -1.67%
Russell 3000 -2.11%
The US Flash Services PMI came out at 50.5…
Asia and Euro Area Composite Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) on the Rise as the UK shrinks
The composite PMI Output Index of a country tracks the business trends across both manufacturing and service sectors. The index is based on data collected from a representative panel of over 1,000 companies and tracks variables such as new…
Risk Gauge (02/20/23)
On the board today we have a mix of weekly closes from Friday’s close from February 17, 2023, with more of a tilt toward a Risk OFF scenario. It is important to note that the assets listed in the table are in different phases in their…
End of Day Market Report (02/17/2023)
Equities and Currencies
The US dollar has had a lot of positive data this month, so far. The CPI and Non-Farm Payrolls were both positive, adding fuel to the hawkish Federal Reserve narrative and driving the price of the main US stock…
Goldman Sachs Projects 25 BPS Rate Hikes Each in March, May and June 2023
In their last note, economists at Goldman Sachs are now forecasting the US Federal Reserve (FED) to hike rates by 25 basis points (bps). The hikes are expected to occur at each of the FED meetings in March, May and June, later this year.…
End of Day Market Review (02/16/2023)
Equities
It was a volatile day for US equities as the day saw the major indices routed on positive US data. The S&P500 (SPX) closed -1.49% lower, the Nasdaq (NDAQ) closed -2.21% and the Dow Jones (DJI) closed -1.27%.
As stipulated…
Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) Continues to Strengthen on News of Qatari Acquisition
The share price of the 'Red Devils' has benefited immensely from swirling rumors making the rounds about an imminent total takeover by Qatar Sports Investments. The news started making the rounds last year and has seen the share price of…
Could the S&P500($SPX) be Primed for a 5.5% ‘Crash’?
The S&P500 ($SPX) has continued the recovery that started in earnest in October. A slow down in inflation, among other factors spurred the rally that slowed down in December but continued in January and early February. In this article…
4 Companies Set to Gain Windfalls from Valentine’s Day
According to Forbes, the amount of money expected to be spent on Valentine's day this year is expected to be a record breaking $26 billion. While consumers continue to feel the pressure of inflation, the appetite for spending on Valentine's…
End of Day Market Report (02/13/2023)
As the markets opened on Monday 13th of February, 2023, the focus of investors was squarely on the incoming CPI numbers on Tuesday. With the forecast of a rise in the CPI numbers, dollar bulls may be expecting a Valentine's day gift from…
Understanding Investment Grade and High Yield Bonds
One of the key aspects of a fixed income investor’s job is determining the risk profile of bonds. In this article we look at the risk classifications of corporate bonds: investment grade and high yield.
Not all bonds are the same…
Risk Gauge (02/13/2023)
Risk Gauge
02/13/2023
On the board today we have a mix of weekly closes from Friday’s close on February 10, 2023, with more of a tilt towards a Risk Off scenario. It is important to note that the assets listed…
National Pizza Day sees Top Pizza Brands Poised to Continue Higher
Modern pizza is thought to have evolved from ancient flatbread dishes in Naples, Italy, in the 18th or 19th century.
In recent times, many companies have served up different delicious versions of the famous dish. However, few have…
End of Week Market Report
02/10/2023
End-of-week market overview
As we go into Friday, the last trading day of the week, some asset rotations are in focus for our assessment of risk, sentiment and direction. Below are some of the key situations we are…
Apple shows why it’s king of FAANG, tech stocks
What to expect of Apple stock prices in 2023
Risk ON Risk OFF Gauge – 02-06-2023
Risk Gauge
02/06/2023
On the board today we have a mix of weekly closes from Friday’s close on February 3, 2023, with no complete tilt to either side. It is important to note that the assets listed in the table are in different…
US Stocks Start 2023 Well On The Back Of Fair Macro Economic Factors
So far in 2023, there has been some cause for optimism from investors regarding the equity markets. January saw a continuation of October and November 2022’s rally which had been dampened by a red month in December. We are currently trading…
What To Expect From The FOMC And The FED Funding Rate
With the Fed Fund Rate and the FOMC statement and press conference looming at 14:00 hrs EST, traders will be watching the Fed closely to see if they hike interest rates beyond the expected 25bp.
The CPI dropped from 0.2% to 0.1% on the…
WonderFold W2 Or W4 Luxe – What’s the Difference?
If you are in the market for a foldable wagon, then you should know that there are some good models out there to choose from. One of the options you have is the WonderFold W2 or the WonderFold W4 Luxe. Here's a look at the features of these…
How Hedge Funds their Money Around (Sector Rotations 101)
Some retail investors treat the stock market like a tooth fairy. They simply place their hard-earned money, not teeth, in the stock markets and wish or hope for the best while fast ASLEEP! They base their stock picks on hype and news about…
BUA Sponsors 2023 Lagos International Polo Tournament
Africa’s leading foods, mining, and infrastructure conglomerate, BUA Group has been announced as a main sponsor of the 2023 Lagos International Polo Tournament scheduled to hold from January 28 to February 19, 2023, in Lagos State.
In…
US Treasury Bond Auctions for Dummies
How do US treasury auctions work and why is it important to understand them as a trader?
According to information on the US Treasury’s homepage, the auction process can be broken down into 4 parts.
Announcement of the auction…
Powerful candlestick patterns and their meanings (Part 1)
Candlestick patterns are a charting format that shows the opening, closing, high and low price of an asset. Its origin is widely attributed to a Japanese rice trader called Munehisa Homma in the 18th century.
Description
A candle…
6 things I wish I knew when I started trading
Retail trading, like most other endeavors, requires a learning curve that can be challenging. Like most traders, when I started my trading journey some years ago I jumped right into the deep end by taking a quick technical analysis crash…
Risk on-Risk off: The Footprint of Fear and Greed, and how it affects Financial Markets
Risk on-risk off can be defined as the ‘mood’ of investors in the global capital markets due to the ebb and flow of their risk tolerance catalyzed by macro-economic conditions.
Why 2022 Edition Of Decemberissavybe By Firstbank Wasn’t Just About The Excitement But Memories
The 2022 edition of “#DecemberIssaVybe” by FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution, has stood the test of time as it yet again created exciting opportunities for individuals and families to come together to celebrate the end of…
MMTLP: From investors to investigators, Meta yet to disburse next bridge shares
Despite the completion of Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc. on December 14, 2022, MMTLP shareholders have yet to receive their next bridge common shares.
On December 9, 2022, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) halted…