Posts Categorized: Market Analysis

Debate Night Message: The Markets Are Afraid of Donald Trump

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Description: Wall Street fears a Trump presidency. Stocks may lose 10 to 12 percent of their value if he wins the November election, and there may be a broader economic downturn. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Sep 30, 2016 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/02/upshot/debate-night-message-the-markets-are-afraid-of-donald-trump.html?ref=business&_r=0 Questions for discussion: What does the report say about investors’ reaction to the race between Trump… Read more »

The Bull Is Still Running. So Why Are Investors Tiptoeing?

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Description: Wall Street seems unable to make up its mind about risk-taking. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Sep 11, 2016 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/11/your-money/the-bull-is-still-running-so-why-are-investors-tiptoeing.html?ref=dealbook&_r=0 Questions for discussion: Summarize the commentary in this report. Do you agree with the analysis and advice to investors?

The Stock Market Could Be Headed for a 1987-Like Crash

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Description: If it continues to follow previous trends Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 31, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2ccuCdo Questions for Discussions: What is the argument presented in this report for a repeat of 1987? Why are stock prices rising, according to the report? Do you agree with this assessment?

Stock market could test new highs as rate hike jitters fade

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Description: ‘In the global wide search for yield, U.S. stocks are still attractive’ Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Aug 27, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/stock-market-has-room-to-test-new-highs-as-rate-hike-jitters-fade-2016-08-27 Questions for Discussions: What are the arguments favoring increases in the stock market? Do you agree with this assessment?

Stocks struggle to rise as oil re-enters bull-market territory

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Description: WTI crude is now up about 21% since its Aug. 2 low Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Aug 18, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stock-futures-in-holding-pattern-as-ciscos-drop-weighs-2016-08-18 Questions for Discussions: Why do you think the market has not picked up on the recent bullishness in oil prices? Do you think prices with hold firm? What would you advise investors do with… Read more »

The Dow Is Headed On Up

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Description: The index is expected to hit 20000 by the end of the year. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Aug 11, 2016 Link: http://for.tn/2aOtUnG Questions for Discussions: Summarize the predictions made and arguments for and against them? What do you think will happen?  

Opinion: Big drop in bullishness for U.S. stocks could actually be a good sign

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Description: Contrarians detect a robust ‘wall of worry’ that the market can climb Source: MarketWatch.com Date: May 11, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/big-drop-in-bullishness-for-us-stocks-could-actually-be-a-good-sign-2016-05-06 Questions for Discussions: What are the arguments presented in this article? Do you agree with the assessments?

Opinion: 6 favorite dividend stocks from a conservative money manager

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Description: Michael Binger of Gradient Investments sells two winners and buys a rival Source: Marketwatch.com Date: May 06, 2016 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/story?guid=249c1a3e-1148-11e6-bea8-a5fa7e861ac1&storyguid=249c1a3e-1148-11e6-bea8-a5fa7e861ac1&siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: What is the basis of the argument that “Performance comparisons bear out the belief of many investors that sustained growth of dividends leads to superior long-term results”? Do you agree with… Read more »