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U.S. Regional Banks Poised To Benefit From Any Financial Deregulations - Here's Why
Article By:
Lorimer Wilson
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Friday, March 31, 2017 9:32 PM EDT
One sector that seems poised to benefit from both lighter regulation that the Trump administration promises, as well as the Fed’s path toward higher interest rates is regional banks, due to their simplified, lending-focused business models.
Discrepancy Between GDPNow And Nowcast Is Two Percentage Points Once Again
Article By:
Mish Shedlock
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Friday, March 31, 2017 8:38 PM EDT
GDPNow and Nowcast both declined a mere 0.1 percentage points. Why?
German DAX Testing All-Time Highs
Article By:
Taki Tsaklanos
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Friday, March 31, 2017 8:17 PM EDT
The German DAX index, the leading stock market index in Germany but also Europe, is inches away from all-time highs.
In this article: DAX
Options News Rundown
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The Options Insider
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Friday, March 31, 2017 7:44 PM EDT
Podcast: The top five options stories curated by our experts.
U.S. GDP, Brexit Moves And Eurozone Elections
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Russell Investments
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Friday, March 31, 2017 7:01 PM EDT
Taking a look at what recent global moves may mean for economies and markets.
Venezuela Bonds Crash As Political Situation Turns "Explosive"
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Friday, March 31, 2017 6:40 PM EDT
Venezuela sovereign bonds crashed on Friday as a result of soaring political tensions after the annulment of the country's legislature by its high court on Wednesday, a move that ignited protests.
Systemic Depression Is A Clear Choice
Article By:
Jeffrey P. Snider
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Friday, March 31, 2017 5:58 PM EDT
Continued impoverishment is a communal choice, not a destiny. But whether we realize it or not, we have so far chosen Japan, including the visible contours of our own demographics that accompany the choice.
What Do Government Bond Yields Know About The French Election That Everything Else Doesn’t?
Article By:
The Heisenberg Report
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Friday, March 31, 2017 5:51 PM EDT
The market has become fairly comfortable with the French election risk and does not expect a surprise win for Le Pen.
Factor Investing: The Fama French 5-Factor Model On Chinese A-shares
Article By:
Alpha Architect
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Friday, March 31, 2017 5:44 PM EDT
Based on the evidence from the Chinese A-share market, the Fama and French 3-factor model (beta, size, and value) still get the job done and the 5-factor model lacks robustness.
Don't Let Trump ETFs & Stocks Fool You
Article By:
Sweta Killa
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Friday, March 31, 2017 5:30 PM EDT
President Donald Trump’s pro-growth policies aimed at boosting economic growth, increasing inflation and flooding companies with excess cash and earnings growth are definitely attractive propositions for stock markets.
In this article: C, AA, BA, BAC, C, HII, KBWB, MT, PH, UNH, XAR, XHS, IHF, ITA, SLX, XLF, ANTM, AIRR, CC
Retail’s Countertrend Bounce Over
Article By:
Tim Knight
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Friday, March 31, 2017 5:27 PM EDT
XRT chart, bouncing all over again.
In this article: XRT
Religion-Based ETFs Return With Real Promise
Article By:
Lorimer Wilson
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Friday, March 31, 2017 5:23 PM EDT
There has been a lot of talk about principles-based investing that is in alignment with biblical values and positive impact on the world according to various socially responsible criteria, and we have seen a wave of products in the ETF space.
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: Altria Vs. Philip Morris International
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Dr. Joseph Belmonte
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Friday, March 31, 2017 5:18 PM EDT
Let’s compare those two giants, Altria and Philip Morris International. You will be very surprised whose earnings growth has slowed to a trickle!