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Chopped Into Another Marginal All-Time High
Article By:
Dr. Duru
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Sunday, May 17, 2015 6:34 AM EDT
The S&P 500 is making so such slow progress upward along its 50-day moving average that I describe this as a chopping range. The move is not technically a trading range since new highs are being made along the way
In this article: CAT, FXE, NFLX, BBY, CONN, WFM, TSLA, CROX Also: SPY, UVXY, TLT, VXX, VIX, EWG, SDS, SVXY, UUP
Is A 50% Hedged ETF A Good Idea?
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Zacks Investment Research
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Sunday, May 17, 2015 6:09 AM EDT
Currency hedging as a concept flopped in the last one month as most hedged ETFs retreated during the timeframe, yet the idea will once again take center stage later this year
Athens Could Default On June 5
Article By:
Daily Forex
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Sunday, May 17, 2015 5:39 AM EDT
The financial situation in Athens remains in limbo. After another week of no progress between the government and its creditors, the IMF is threatening to pull out of any new bailout compromise.
U.S. Farmers In "Dire Straits": JPM Warns Of Imminent Liquidity Crunch
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Sunday, May 17, 2015 4:39 AM EDT
Not so long ago, U.S. farmland - whose prices were until recently rising exponentially - was considered to the next asset bubble. Almost overnight, the fairy tale ended, and as reported in February, U.S. farmland saw its first price drop since 1986.
In this article: DE
Insider Trading Report Edition 256: Notable Buys And Sales
Article By:
Asif Suria
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Sunday, May 17, 2015 3:56 AM EDT
Insider buying almost doubled again last week with insiders buying $143.37 million of stock compared to $74.57 million in the week prior. Selling also increased with insiders selling $1.83 billion, compared to $1.04 billion in the week prior.
4 Strong Reasons To Buy Japan ETFs Now
Article By:
Zacks Investment Research
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Sunday, May 17, 2015 3:27 AM EDT
ETFs focused on Europe and Japan in particular, have seen impressive inflows this year. Stock markets in these regions are expected to continue to benefit from their central banks’ largesse.
Weighing The Week Ahead: Will The Interest Rate Spike Threaten Stock Prices?
Article By:
Jeff Miller
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Sunday, May 17, 2015 2:33 AM EDT
This week’s economic calendar includes the most important housing data, but the market context will prove irresistible to the pundits. Stocks continue at the top of the trading range, and even broke through for a few minutes.
Leading German Keynesian Economist Calls For Cash Ban
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Sunday, May 17, 2015 2:01 AM EDT
The world could always ban cash because if you eliminate physical currency and force people to use a debit card linked to a government controlled bank account for all transactions, you can effectively centrally plan everything.
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InfraREIT – Financial Engineering Continues In The Utility Sector
Article By:
George Fisher
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Saturday, May 16, 2015 6:27 PM EDT
InfraREIT (HIFR) is the first publicly traded high-voltage electric transmission company wrapped in a REIT structure. Spun off from the Hunt family of companies in January, HIFR is structured more like a MLP than a traditional REIT.
Inside China's Insane IPO Market: Full Frontal
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Saturday, May 16, 2015 5:25 PM EDT
Since the beginning of 2014, the 225 companies that have gone public in China have returned an average of 418% on their way to an average P/E of nearly 100X while growing earnings by an average of just 4%.
In this article: ASHR
Gold Daily And Silver Weekly Charts - Distorted Markets, Financial Sophistry, And Moral Hazard
Article By:
Jesse's Cafe Americain
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Saturday, May 16, 2015 3:58 PM EDT
Financial markets are an enabler, and not an end unto themselves. When they lose their proper place in the bigger scheme of economic things where the real markets and people exist, it is because of the moral hazards of an outsized financial sector.
Will You Be Alive When We Run Out Of Oil?
Article By:
Paradigm Press
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Saturday, May 16, 2015 3:26 PM EDT
Due to our insatiable thirst for cheap energy, supply issues, which were once considered a “next generation” problem, are now a threat to the current generation.
In this article: OIL