Is Oil Telling Us Something?
As peace eludes and perils grow in Middle East, why hasn’t oil run wild … yet? Also, the ‘BUZZ’ on chips and trouble n China.
We’re Tracking 27 Portfolio Signals Across Our Investing Themes
Let’s scan through the headlines for the stories of the week that speak to our Pro Portfolio holdings.
That’s a Wrap!
The major equity indices closed modestly lower on Friday, one day after the S&P 500 notched a fresh record high close. The S&P 500 gave up 0.1% on the session while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.2%. Six of the 11 S&P sector SPDR ETFs finished higher, led by Energy ($XLE). Healthcare ($XLV) was the weakest of these funds.
Treasury yields shifted higher as bond traders made sales. The U.S. 10-year note paid 4.69% (+4 BPS) by day’s end while the two-year note paid 4.17% (+2 BPS). Stocks started out the day on strength after July U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% month-over-month to $763.6 billion. This was considerably softer than expected and marked the largest one months drop for the series in more than a year.
Sandisk ($SNDK) was the star of the S&P 500, gaining 7.4% on continued strength one day after the firm’s investor day, where management outlined strong long-term growth and margin targets for the business. Applied Materials ($AMAT) at -5.1% for the day was a laggard, but Broadcom ($AVGO) led the way lower at -5.9%.
OK, gang. It’s Friday night. I need a break. I bet you do, too. With a little luck and the blessings of a merciful God, Dougie should be back at the helm on Monday. May all of you have a safe and enjoyable weekend. Sarge out.
Positions: Long SNDK equity.
Nvidia’s $500B Plan, Intel Raises Cash, Iran Digs In
Here’s my take on Intel after it taps the capital markets, that huge Nvidia plan, and the lack of a deal with Iran.
We’re Tracking 28 Signals Across 10 of the Portfolio’s Strategies
Let’s scan through the headlines for the stories of the week that speak to our Pro Portfolio holdings.
Weekly Roundup: A Hot Start to August as Portfolio Catches a Wave
We added three new holdings this week, diversifying our lineup, and locked in massive gains across three others.
Market Indecision: War Uncertainty, Wacky Econ Data, Fake News?
Investors are stuck dealing with more questions over the state of the Strait, economic data that doesn’t quite make sense, and accusations of fake news.
We’re Initiating New Positions in 2 ETFs
Following our cybersecurity strategy, we’re bringing new end-market exposures to the Portfolio.
Whispers of Black Monday as S. Korean Stocks Sink, Iran Fighting Resumes
I don’t think it’s ugly enough for a 1987 repeat, but just the idea can put a trader on edge. Let’s check the latest of the markets, Iran conflict, the Fed.
Why I’m Eyeing Lockheed, RTX; Fire in Hormuz; SpaceX Lands on … Nasdaq 100
As U.S.-Iran truce hits bump after ship hit in Hormuz, I’m eyeing adding to these defense stocks; also the latest on NATO, SpaceX and Monday’s market.