Category Archives: Equities

How long can it last – FT

Posted on November 11, 2014 by macromon

US stocks closed at yet another all-time high. John Authers quizzes Richard Bernstein of Richard Bernstein Advisors on whether the long bull run for the S&P 500 can continue much longer. Click here for more Authers Note videos http://video.ft.com/Authers-Note (click … Continue reading →

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Alibaba Stock In Beast Mode

Posted on November 6, 2014 by macromon

Alibaba has broken out to new highs and is, what we think, one of the most interesting stocks in the market.  We’re long calls.   Also note the nice graphics from the recent earnings release, which shows active buyers total the … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: Alibaba

Posted on November 4, 2014 by macromon

They’re a week away from their biggest day of the year the so called 11/11… a holiday they created..and they are going to sell more stuff in one day than there has ever been sold on the planet.  – David … Continue reading →

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Volatility jump is short of crisis level – FT

Posted on October 14, 2014 by macromon

The US markets’ fear gauge is climbing. Ramin Nakisa, deputy head of asset allocation at UBS, explains to capital markets editor Ralph Atkins why he thinks the indicator is not yet signalling a crisis and why calmer conditions could return. … Continue reading →

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S&P500 Tests 200-day For First Time In Almost Two Years

Posted on October 10, 2014 by macromon

The S&P500 closed just above its 200-day moving and little over a point above the August lows.  Going to interesting how this plays out.  With all the fear and loathing, the index is only 5.60% of its September 19th high.   … Continue reading →

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The Germans Are Coming

Posted on September 23, 2014 by macromon

Interesting piece in today’s Investor’s Business Daily on German buyouts of U.S. companies (see chart below).   Money quotes: In total, there has been $64.5 billion worth of German acquisitions of U.S. targets in 2014, according to Thomson Reuters. That beats … Continue reading →

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Alibaba – FT

Posted on September 9, 2014 by macromon

The Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has opened its IPO roadshow with a low starting price (in the $60-$66 range). Lex’s Oliver Ralph and Robert Armstrong discuss whether this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or just too good to be true. For … Continue reading →

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Global Equity Market Performance – August

Posted on August 31, 2014 by macromon

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Russell Turns Up

Posted on August 9, 2014 by macromon

The Russell 2000, which was selling off while the S&P500 was making new highs, is behaving better and worth watching here as it has turned up before the other indices (see chart).  Whether this is just short covering or a … Continue reading →

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Nasdaq Key Technical Levels

Posted on August 7, 2014 by macromon

The Nasdaq is holding up better than the S&P500 and Dow, off only 3.37 percent from its recent high, and yet to test its 100-day.  The index has even yet to break its 38.2 Fib retracement of the April 15 … Continue reading →

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