A spike in crude oil prices and discouraging economic data dragged the benchmarks down on Thursday. Investors were worried about the extent to which the Iraq crisis could affect the nation’s oil supply. Moreover, less-than-forecasted retail sales growth and an unexpected rise in unemployment benefits also dented investor sentiment. The S&P 500 dropped for three-consecutive days for the first time […]
SummaryThe earnings outlook for growth stocks has been improving lately which could explain some of the fuel behind social media names.
Data from the Estimize platform supports the theory that both Wall Street and investors are becoming increasingly optimistic about growth companies and more specifically […]
Benchmarks ended Tuesday’s trading session little changed after investors took a breather. However, the minute gains helped the blue-chip index close at a record level for the tenth time this year. The S&P 500 snapped a four-day winning streak and ended in the red as investors focused on stock valuations. An increase in job openings and a rise in U.S […]
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5 Tools to Monitor Your Online ReputationBy Per SchmitzPublished June 11, 2014 http://www.printfriendly.com” onclick=”window.print(); return false;” title=”Printer Friendly”>Do you know what people are saying about you?Are you checking your company’s social mentions daily?Finding and addressing negative reviews and comments can be a challenge.In this article I’ll share five tools that help you monitor what people are saying about your company, […]
In today’s world where social media plays such a central role for so many people, it’s only natural that companies would want to get in on the action. With big data in the cloud and analytics tools such as Hadoop Hive, it’s easier for companies to use social media to their immediate advantage.There are many different reasons for wanting to […]
In today’s world where social media plays such a central role for so many people, it’s only natural that companies would want to get in on the action. With big data in the cloud and analytics tools such as Hadoop Hive, it’s easier for companies to use social media to their immediate advantage.There are many different reasons for wanting to […]
Merger and acquisition activities and a rally in small-cap stocks propelled benchmarks to record highs on Monday. New deals between Analog Devices and Hittite, Hillshire Brands and Tyson Foods, and Merck and Idenix lifted investor sentiment. Meanwhile, news that Carl Icahn has a 9.4% stake in Family Dollar was also a catalyst. The S&P 500 ended at another high; the […]
SummaryYou’ve been deceived. Technical analysis, as Valuentum sees it, is not what you think it is.
The right state of mind in thinking about value investing and technical analysis will help you become a better investor.
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SummaryIn January of 2013 I saw similarities between the stock of Apple and BlackBerry even though they were at opposite ends of the spectrum.
At that time, I suggested a pair trade was in order. I stated to go long Apple and short BlackBerry.
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