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Is Tesla Overvalued? Check Out These Stunning Comparisons to GM and Ford
Tesla is one of the market's most active companies for stock and options traders. It could also look most expensive by various measures, but is it overvalued? This article will address the question by comparing Elon Musk’s company with other major car makers. It...
Can China Spend Its Way out of Trade War?
In case you didn't notice, China gave emerging markets and commodities a shot in the arm yesterday by announcing a series of stimulus measures. What's going on? Why's the world's second-largest economy turning to Keynesianism at a time when the U.S. is enjoying some...
Don’s Notebook July 24, 2018
Futures were higher this morning ahead of the busiest week of earnings season. The Dow has a three-day losing streak, but the S&P 500 is coming off its first gain in three days and the Nasdaq saw its first gain in four sessions Monday. Government Report Notes:...
Bitcoin Continues to Claw Back from 2018’s Lows
Steadily and somewhat quietly, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, is clawing upward. Cboe's Bitcoin futures (@XBT) traded as high as 8390 this morning, a level last seen on May 22. They're up more than 30 percent in the last month. The rally has followed a report on...
Trading the Volatility Crush after a Quarterly Earnings: Options in Focus
Disclaimer: This post is intended for education purposes only and should not be interpreted as a recommendation. Trading options may not be suitable for all investors. Options are all about movement and time. The more movement, the more expensive the options. The more...
Banks, Rails Climb as Rates Move Higher
Banks and railroads continue to advance as investors seem to focus on a strong U.S. economy. Banks and financials are the best-performing major sector in the S&P 500. The move comes after strong earnings from Bank of America (BAC) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM). Perhaps...
Don’s Notebook July 23, 2018
The National Association of Realtors reports Existing-Home Sales data today and forecasters are calling for a consensus of 5.440 million annualized rate in June vs 5.430 million in May. Overnight Notes: The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.1 percent Japan’s Topix index...
Technology & Communication
Tesla Takes Off as Other Major Technology Names Drift: Earnings This Week
Some big technology stocks have reported earnings in the last week, but investors mostly shrugged so far. The big gainer is Tesla (TSLA), which ripped 17 percent after showing a big turnaround in profitability. The improvement in its margins and cash flow give the...