The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are now trading above their 50-day moving average…and are now gunning for a 4-day winning streak. However, the market is What’s been working and yielding results? For me, it’s been using the combination of patterns, catalysts, and value. For example, I trade only a handful of setups… Why? Because that’s all you … Read more
If you own some Singapore shares, an emerging markets fund, a U.S. ETF, and some bonds, you might think your portfolio is well-diversified. But it’s probably not. I’ve talked before about investing in assets with low correlations. When two assets have a low correlation, they tend to move independently of each other. If they have a … Read more
Shares of Huawei’s key U.S.-listed suppliers stumbled on Thursday following a new rule that requires American firms to seek government approval before selling to the Chinese tech giant. Earlier this week, Huawei was added to the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security’s so-called Entity List. That means American firms will need to get a license … Read more
Stock index futures traded lower Friday morning as trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to dominate investor sentiment. At 6:50 a.m. ET, Dow futures pointed to a lower open of more than 110 points. Futures for the S&P and Nasdaq also traded lower. Market focus is largely attuned to an escalating trade war … Read more
Walmart on Thursday reported earnings that topped analysts’ expectations but sales came up short, as international revenues declined with currency headwinds dragging on its business overseas. E-commerce sales grew 37%, boosted by its home and fashion businesses, Walmart said. That was better than online sales growth of 33% a year ago, but moderated from a … Read more
U.S. stock index futures pointed to positive start to the trading day on Thursday as investors weigh strong earnings against lingering trade-war fears. At 6:45 a.m., Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to a gain of 120 points at the open. Futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes were also higher. Shares of … Read more
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Trade war headlines have been the main catalysts for the volatility this week. Now, the POTUS softened his tone yesterday, causing the market to recover some of its losses from Monday. However, trade talks will be still a main catalyst, as the POTUS has until midnight Friday to decide whether the U.S. should impose car … Read more
It was one of the most important investment lessons I ever learned… About a decade ago, I became the manager of a US$125 million hedge fund. The fund had been around for three years. The portfolio manager I was taking over from had put together a diverse portfolio of stocks, bonds, currencies and options across … Read more
U.S. stock index futures were higher on Wednesday morning, as market participants focused on economic data and new corporate earnings. At around 01:30 a.m. ET, Dow futures rose 47 points, indicating a higher open of more than 96 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were also higher. — RECOMMENDED — Learn How You Could … Read more