Just In Time Oil
Changes in US oil inventories sometimes cause a sharp move in the price of crude. It makes perfect sense, even if it’s hard to tease out much of a statistical relationship from the data.
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Economic Insights
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Navigating Market Trends: Q3 Recap and Q4 Outlook
As we bid farewell to the third quarter of 2023, it’s time to reflect on the market’s performance and prepare for what lies ahead in the final stretch of the year.
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Volatility 411: Joe Tigay on Interest Rates, Market Movers, and More
The final week of September is often the most volatile in a historically unpredictable month, according to Joe Tigay of Equity Armor Investments and Rational Funds portfolio manager. Listen to…
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A Blue-Chip Update: Where do Amazon, Nike, and Meta Stand?
Core allocations should be highly correlated to core themes around the globe. Global consumer spending is 60% of the world’s $100 trillion GDP or $60 trillion per year.
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Crude Climbs the Wall of Supply Worries
Crude oil has rallied recently, in a much-delayed reaction to numerous analyst forecasts that have been bullish all year.
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Options Action: Brian Stutland Featured on CNBC
Brian Stutland of Equity Armor Investments and a portfolio manager for Rational Advisors recently joined CNBC to discuss volatility in the NASDAQ, options trading, and more.
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5 Minutes, 3 Topics, Consumer Focused.
Key Summary:
• Chart of the Week: The market is not as expensive as the media describes it.
• Brand update #1: Live Nation – robust demand continues & the stock is on sale.
• Brand update #2: Uber – strong trends and the shift to profitability continues.
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The Ripple Effect: September 10th, 2023
As we navigate the economic landscape, there are clear indications that the market is taking a well-deserved breather, cautiously eyeing potential trouble spots.
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A Five-Minute Consumer Trends Update
if the S&P 500 Index has generated an annualized return of roughly 8-10% over the long-term, leading companies serving important industries should, in theory, generate 300bps+ more over long periods of time. Understanding this and investing for it offers investors a long-term edge.
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The Ripple Effect: Reflecting on August 2023
There’s always something to fret about in the world of finance. Yet, more often than not, the market defies our worries and continues its ascent. We’ll remain vigilant and prepared for the worst while continuing to expect the best.
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