New and existing home sales fell in June amid higher inventories and continued affordability issues. Median new home prices are now below median existing home prices. Click here to read the entire story on Forbes.com
(FORBES) Inflation Relief Spurs Rotation From Tech To Laggards
Better-than-expected inflation numbers paved the way for the Fed to cut rates later this year, prompting a massive rotation in the stock market. Continuation of the rotation will depend on three things: neutral economic data over the next two months, stable bond yields and earnings growth from the S&P 500 laggards. Click here to read …
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(FORBES) (Published Works) How The Fed Might Respond To Falling Inflation And Rising Unemployment
The Fed is getting close to easing monetary policy. Inflation is falling, and unemployment is rising. If the data trend holds, the first rate cut could come in September. Click here to read the entire article on Forbes.com.
(FORBES) Is Nvidia Stock In A Bubble Or Justified By AI Growth?
Recent volatility in Nvidia’s share price has left investors wondering: Is the stock in a bubble and about to burst, or is there still room for more gains? Click here to read the entire article on Forbes.com.
(FORBES) Microsoft, Nvidia And Apple’s Index Dominance Reaches Alarming Level
Microsoft, Nvidia, Apple, and a few other mega-cap growth stocks account for most of the returns in the S&P 500 and the S&P 500 Growth Index. In my latest article on Forbes.com, I dive inside the S&P 500 Growth Index and break the performance down by market capitalization. Smaller growth firms are being left behind. …
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(FORBES) S&P 500 Risk Alert: 3 Diversification Strategies To Use Now
Concentration risk in the S&P 500 has grown over the last decade and is now at a historically high level. Here are three ways to diversify your portfolio. Click here to read the entire article on Forbes.com
(FORBES) Mexico’s Election: Market Reaction, Reforms, And Investor Concerns
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum’s super-majority election presents both opportunities and challenges for foreign investors. The market’s first reaction was not good. Click here to read the entire post on Forbes.com
(FORBES) Swiss Watch Exports Rebound In April: High-Value Timepieces Lead
The Swiss watch industry experienced a notable revival in April 2024, following a significant decline in the previous month. A shift towards higher-value watches suggests upper-income consumers continue to spend while other income tiers remain reluctant to purchase luxury items. Click here to read the entire article on Forbes.com
(FORBES) AI Demand Boosts Nvidia Earnings, Challenges Commodities And Utilities
While Nvidia benefits from the exponential growth in artificial intelligence, other areas of the economy associated with the boom — certain commodities and electric utilities — are struggling to keep pace with the expansion. Click here to read the entire article on Forbes.com
(BLOG) Polarized Consumer Spending: Q1 Earnings Reveal Resilient Luxury Demand Amid Weakness at Lower Income Levels
This week’s post highlights some themes gathered from Q1 earnings reports, provides an update on a recent investment recommendation, and showcases some interesting charts from last week.