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Run-CMC: David Tepper’s Worst Trade?

The 49ers’ running back, Christian McCaffrey, aka CMC, was instrumental in leading his team to Super Bowl LVIII, which will be played on February 11th in Las Vegas.   CMC came to the Niners in a trade for draft picks in … Continue reading

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Apple Needs “Big Mama” Beat to Keep the Markets Rolling *

Apple reports after the bell on Monday and we think this event will determine the direction of the risk markets over the next few weeks.  Given its recent and historic run-up into earnings, the company will have to beat estimates … Continue reading

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7th-Inning Stretch Reading

A little something to read during the 7th-inning stretch.  Go Giants! China China’s economy buoys super-spenders – CNTN China’s household wealth to double by 2015 – Reuters China Sold the Most Japanese Debt on Record in August – MoneyNews.com Commodities Commodities: … Continue reading

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Ryder Cup Weekend Reading

A little Ryder Cup fodder to pass the time during the rain delays.  Our faves, and your must reads,  are highlighted in green, in honor of Lula and the Brazilian elections this Sunday.  Click highlighted source to link to original … Continue reading

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Commodities close at eight-month high

The CRB index is now just 3.5 percent below the Jan. ’10 post-bubble high and, this, with crude down over 10 percent.  Crude, heating oil, and natural gas make up about 18 percent of the index.   Look for commodity … Continue reading

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The Squeeze in Global Rubber Supplies

Rubber is bouncing…. Goodyear Tire & Rubber and Cooper Tire & Rubber, the two largest U.S. tiremakers, have begun notifying customers they will raise tire prices by as much as 6.5% by early November. Bridgestone, the largest tiremaker by sales, … Continue reading

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