With Google, you never know what news will greet you on any given day. Whether it is a new acquisition or a policy that can set the standard for the industry, the company has taken several steps that will help it continue its climb to break $800 a share for the first time in its history. (more…)
Trading the Durable Goods and Building Permits Numbers
Traders looking for buying opportunities often look to economic announcements for potential plays. Understanding the Durable Goods and Building Permits numbers is a great place for new traders to start.
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Does a CPI Drop Lead to Deflation?
We help you understand the difference between CPI and Core CPI when determining the likelihood of deflation. We also discuss the potential impact of deflation on investors.
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Why Consumer Confidence Reports Matter
It's important for investors to understand consumer confidence reports and how they may or may not affect certain stocks. Retail stocks in particular can be impacted by rising or falling consumer confidence.
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Understanding the Weekly Unemployment Claims Number
Typically the monthly unemployment claims carry more weight, but the weekly unemployment claims can provide you with tremendous ongoing information on a much more regular basis.
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The Yield Curve and Investor Sentiment
Smaller investors rarely pay attention to yield curves, but they should. We help you understand how to read a yield curve to determine the four types of curves and what they mean for your portfolio.
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