The Money Runner
Thomson Reuters (TRI) – Earnings & Products Miss Expectations!
By David Nelson, CFA On Wednesday Thomson Reuters (TRI) reported earnings that missed consensus. Guidance was also below expectations so it’s understandable the stock was hit hard yesterday. Analysts who remain bullish on the company point to their flagship product EIKON, which is supposed to take back market share lost in recent years. The EIKON […]
Emerging Markets Trigger Selloff – What You Should Do Right Now
By David Nelson, CFA Last week the Bulls fumbled the ball and Bears seized the opportunity to put some points on the board. It’s too early for end zone dances but I see a lot of high fives on their side of the field, while the rest of us brush off the dirt and get […]
The Wall Street Movie Release Indicator Exposed!
By David Nelson, CFA In the last couple of weeks talking heads have come up with some very novel ways to predict the next market crash or downturn. Ranking right at the top in popularity is; “The Wall Street Movie Release Indicator.” With charts and pictures of your favorite actors and movie posters, disciples of […]
Alpha Select Portfolio Mid-Month Update
By David Nelson, CFA Markets have had a rocky start to 2014 but I haven’t been shaken from my bullish perch. Monday’s fall was on the heels of a Goldman (GS) report labeling the market as overvalued and yesterday’s bounce was off of an in-line quarter from JP Morgan (JPM). Helping push the index higher […]
EXXON (XOM) CEO Supports Bull Market Call!
By David Nelson, CFA For the last several months, I’ve been writing about the U.S. transitioning from a cyclical to a secular bull market. You’ve seen me on your favorite news channel talk about it, while imploring viewers to buy into it. The singular most important part of my thesis is that the United States […]
Janet Yellen – Her First Challenge in 2014
By David Nelson, CFA Last night the Senate confirmed Janet Yellen as the next Fed Chairwoman. The confirmation was never in doubt but Fed watchers were all curious as to how large the margin would be. Many believed the no votes might be as high as 30, matching exiting Chairman Bernanke. With a vote of […]
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!
By David Nelson, CFA With sales growth stagnant for many of our nation’s leading consumer brands, growth investors have found the sector problematic. More than 2/3 of companies represented in the consumer staples sector of the S&P 500, have underperformed the index in 2013. The saving grace for some of America’s largest brand names was […]
