We know that hedge funds generate strong, risk-adjusted returns over the long run, therefore imitating the picks that they are collectively bullish on can be a profitable strategy for retail investors. With billions of dollars in assets, smart money investors have to conduct complex analyses, spend many resources and use tools that are not always […] …read more […]
Investors around the world are excited. Many are searching for stocks that went up the most this week. Why? Because it appears we are headed for a political stalemate… or at least a divided government. And while this may trouble those seeking policy changes, it is exactly what the markets thrive on.
Markets Love a Divided Government
Our Senior Macroeconomic Analyst, Matt Benjamin, spoke recently about this very topic.
“The results of the election all but guarantee that we will continue to have a divided government… and gridlock. The Republicans are almost certain to retain control of the Senate, and the Democrats the …read more […]
Square blew away analyst expectations with its Q3 earnings report. The performance of its Cash App was a big highlight – and bitcoin was another. …read more […]
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(Bloomberg) — Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates spent weeks earlier this year tweaking its investment models to account for unprecedented government stimulus and the worsening pandemic. That hasn’t helped performance.The flagship Pure Alpha II fund has lost 18.6% through Thursday, according to a person familiar with the matter. That’s little changed from the decline it reported through the end of August.This year’s loss in Dalio’s main fund is shaping up to be its worst ever, putting him far behind other macro managers who have posted strong gains in 2020.Read more: Bridgewater’s Year of Losses, Withdrawals and Uneasy Staff The fund has …read more […]
The year is winding down, and most of us would say ‘good riddance.’ Is there evidence that the markets are getting back onto an upward track? The summer saw big gains on Wall Street, perhaps a bubble, but definitely a bull market. September saw it slip off track, October has seen a partial recovery, while November started with a bang — or to be more precise, a boom.Some of Wall Street’s analysts see the remaining time for some smart stock plays in a volatile environment, and they are tagging their top picks to start the new year on a high …read more […]
Mizuho Americas’ senior U.S./China internet analyst James Lee joins Yahoo Finance to discuss Uber’s third-quarter results, and what the passage of Proposition 22 in California means for the company. …read more […]
(Bloomberg) — Oil dropped toward $37 a barrel in New York as surging coronavirus cases and a tightly contested U.S. election sapped momentum from crude’s strong start to the week.Futures in New York dropped as much as 4.5% on Friday, but remain on track for a weekly gain. Democrat Joe Biden appeared to be on the brink of victory in the U.S. presidential race, but he may have to deal with a split Congress. Meanwhile, rising coronavirus cases continued to drag on the demand outlook, with various U.S. states reporting their biggest single-day rises.“Sentiment around oil is not very good …read more […]
October’s jobs numbers were strong, but economists have to huge concerns on their minds. …read more […]
As you might know, Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:UPWK) just kicked off its latest third-quarter results with some very strong… …read more […]
Apple has made the iPhone 12 available for pre-order. Tech Analyst Rene Ritchie joins Yahoo Finance Live to break down the latest. …read more […]
Square reported third quarter earnings that beat expectations. Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts shares the latest. …read more […]
Some investment firms stand higher than the others, judging by results. The premier Canadian bank RBC is one of these, rated in the top five of Wall Street’s stock research firms.Recently, RBC’s analysts have turned their gaze on a variety of companies, large and small, from the chemical industry to retail staples, and they are finding opportunities for investors. The stocks that have caught RBC’s attention show considerable upside for the coming year. We’ve ran them through TipRanks database to see what other Wall Street’s analysts have to say about them.Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA)First on our list of RBC picks …read more […]
Investors in SciPlay Corporation (NASDAQ:SCPL) had a good week, as its shares rose 9.7% to close at US$14.64 following… …read more […]
With advancements in technology, technical trading has become more popular. Many brokerages now offer charting with built in technical indicators. There are free sites out there as well.
Although, not all technical indicators are useful. On top of that, some will work for a while and then they lose their predictive abilities. That’s why it’s important to adapt to stock market changes and why we’ve put together this guide.
Below, you’ll find 10 of the top charting indicators to use in 2021. Whether you’re looking for big swing trading trends or micro day trading trends, these techniques can lend a hand…
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