5 Reasons the US Stock Market is more likely to crash than skyrocket in 2024. 5) The Magnificent Seven. The performance of the Magnificent 7 this year has been nothing short of startling. Look at the YTD performance – $MSFT (55%) $AAPL (50%) $TSLA (86%) $AMZN (82%) $META (201%) $NVDA (209%) $GOOG (58%). Jumps like… Continue reading 5 Reasons the US Stock Market is more likely to crash than skyrocket in 2024.
*** Contest Password is “fudge” *** MarketDraft is celebrating the holiday season with a contest created in collaboration with Michael Gayed. Michael is a 5x Dow & Founders Award Winner focused on rules based investing. He’s also the publisher of The Lead-Lag Report, a mutual fund portfolio manager, and an entertaining stock market personality with… Continue reading Ho Ho Ho – You’re Fudged Santa Rally Contest
The once serene Red Sea, a bustling highway for global commerce, has morphed into a treacherous landscape of uncertainty. Houthi drone attacks, escalating regional tensions, and the specter of wider conflict are sending shockwaves through the shipping industry, threatening to throw global trade into a tailspin. Let’s navigate the choppy waters of this crisis with… Continue reading Red Sea Turbulence: Choppy Waters Threaten Global Trade – A Deep Dive with Real-World Examples
Ho-Ho-Hold or Hike Hike Hike? The Stock Market’s December Dilemma It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for holiday cheer, that is. For the stock market, December often brings a different kind of magic: the fabled “Santa rally.” Historically, December sees a rise in market optimism, fueled by holiday spending, year-end bonuses, and a… Continue reading Ho-Ho-Hold or Hike Hike Hike? The Stock Market’s December Dilemma
Gold vs. Bitcoin: A Comparative Analysis In the realm of investments and store of value, gold and Bitcoin represent two vastly different eras. Gold, a tangible asset, has been valued for millennia, while Bitcoin, a digital currency, emerged only a little over a decade ago. This article aims to compare these two assets in terms… Continue reading Gold vs. Bitcoin: A Comparative Analysis
Wrapping up 2023, with the last week of Quarterly Reports. Invest wisely and Get you Share! Happy Holidays!!! Week 51 19-Dec Accenture plc Q1 2024 Earnings 21-Dec Nike Inc. Q2 2024 Earnings 20-Dec Micron Technology Inc. Q1 2024 Earnings 19-Dec FedEx Corp. Q2 2024 Earnings 21-Dec Cintas Corp. Q2 2024 Earnings 20-Dec AutoZone Inc. Annual… Continue reading Upcoming Quarterly reports 12/18 – 12/22 (Weeks 51)
The Federal Reserve, often referred to as “the Fed,” plays a pivotal role in the United States’ economy. It is the central bank of the U.S., responsible for executing national monetary policy to promote economic stability and growth. The decisions made by the Fed, particularly in relation to monetary policy, have far-reaching effects on the… Continue reading Navigating the Waves: Understanding How Federal Reserve Monetary Policies Shape Market Dynamics
Imagine a company, brimming with potential, ready to take the next step towards greatness. This is where the concept of an Initial Public Offering, or IPO, comes into play. An IPO is akin to a grand opening, a company’s first foray into the public domain, where its shares are offered for purchase on a stock… Continue reading Demystifying the Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Northrop Grumman’s recent announcement of a $2.5 billion stock buyback program has sent ripples through the investor community. While some may see it as a simple financial maneuver, the implications for investors are multifaceted and deserve careful consideration. Firstly, a stock buyback program can be a positive signal for investors. By purchasing its own shares,… Continue reading Northrop Grumman’s $2.5 Billion Stock Buyback: What it Means for Investors
The once-booming world of educational technology, or ed-tech, finds itself at a crossroads. The whirlwind surge experienced during the pandemic, when brick-and-mortar schools were forced online, has now given way to a period of introspection and even a touch of downcastness. But fear not, for this isn’t a complete collapse, but rather a necessary shift… Continue reading Ed-tech: Dying or Growing Pains?