The results of the latest poll are in and the most requested topic is Priceline. There are many reasons why Priceline warrants a discussion. Even though it is well below its all time high of about USD$1379, it is still one of the faster growing stocks of the past 5 years. Priceline was the first S&P 500 stock to trade over one thousand dollars per share. With the next earnings report due shortly there is much to talk about.
Market Update – May 5, 2014
The more things change, the more they stay the same. After a week full of economic news, the market ended up almost where it began last week. Will this week break the monotony? Will the popular catchphrase of “sell in May and go away” hold? The media will be using that phrase repeatedly this week.
US Employment Report – May 2, 2014
Are you ready for the US Employment report this month? The US Federal Reserve has shifted its policy on interest rates from being tied to an unemployment rate target to a broader set of objectives. Will the markets still react to the report?
Market Update – April 28, 2014
Markets up, Markets down. With no clear direction, the only direction is to stay nimble and keep expectations in check.
Earnings History – Amazon 1Q2014
Next up on the earnings docket is Amazon. To be more precise, next up on the lack of earnings is Amazon.
Earnings History – Apple and Facebook 1Q2014
Two of the most widely used products in technology will report their earnings today. Apple, the pioneer in smart phones and tablets has allowed Facebook to grow to where it is today. Interestingly enough is how Apple, by virtue of its success, has forced Facebook to pay more attention to its mobile platform for advertising revenue. Continue reading “Earnings History – Apple and Facebook 1Q2014”
Mid-Week Update April 23, 2014
So far the week has been very bullish with the market switching directions on a whim. Have you adjusted with the market?
Earnings History – Netflix 1Q2014
It is time for one of the more volatile stocks (also a favorite in retail trading) to report earnings for the last quarter ending on Jan 31, 2014. So will you be glued to Netflix or glued to the market in preparation for the earnings?
Earnings History – Google and IBM 1Q2014
Next up on the earnings calendar we have two tech heavyweights. Interestingly enough, they are not quite competitors just yet, however they have more to offer each other than they probably let on. IBM can handle big data and Google can generate big data.
Market Commentary – April 14, 2014
if you felt like the market was stuck in mud then you should be happy with the volatility we have now. Be careful what you ask for, you might just get it.