Russian oil exports to Asia have fallen by more than 500,000 barrels a day to a 5-month low

Seaborne shipments of Russian oil hit their lowest level since March last week, according to Bloomberg.  Flows to Asia are down by about 500,000 barrels per day for the week ending August 26.  Half of Russia’s crude exports have been going to customers in Asia since the war in Ukraine began.   Loading Something is loading.… Continue reading Russian oil exports to Asia have fallen by more than 500,000 barrels a day to a 5-month low

Wall Street investors expect meme stock mania to stick around

Speculating in meme stocks has been painful this year Author of the article: Bloomberg News Bailey Lipschultz A sign for Wall Street outside the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan. Photo by REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo/File Photo Wall Street says the meme stock is here to stay. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but… Continue reading Wall Street investors expect meme stock mania to stick around

David Rosenberg: Time to get defensive as Fed chair’s ‘pain’ comment unravels markets

Jerome Powell has obliterated the expectation that he will pivot next year to rate cuts Federal Reserve Board chairman Jerome Powell knocked the breath out of markets last week when he indicated the central bank would continue to hike interest rates. Photo by ELIZABETH FRANTZ /REUTERS United States Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell’s comments at… Continue reading David Rosenberg: Time to get defensive as Fed chair’s ‘pain’ comment unravels markets

Got the time? Auditing these three pillars can help investors find the help they need

Martin Pelletier: You will be amazed at how much time is spent on low-yielding tasks Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading in New York City. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images files Managing your time correctly is probably among the most important lessons I’ve learned, but by… Continue reading Got the time? Auditing these three pillars can help investors find the help they need

As tech valuations fall, companies rethink stock options

The transition has been jarring for tech workers who grew accustomed to watching the value of their equity rise Author of the article: The Canadian Press Tara Deschamps Shopify Inc. headquarters in Ottawa. Photo by REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo TORONTO — When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, Shopify Inc.’s stock soared as businesses scurrying to shift operations… Continue reading As tech valuations fall, companies rethink stock options

Stock Market Today: Markets End Lower Again as Tech Stocks Drag | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today The effects of Fed Chair Powell’s hawkish Jackson Hole speech lingered Monday, but stocks finished off their session lows.Investors braced for another stomach-churning session as stocks fell sharply in early trading Monday. However, unlike Friday, where losses accelerated as the day progressed, today’s selling eased off. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s gloomy… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Markets End Lower Again as Tech Stocks Drag | Kiplinger

Hedge Funds’ 21 Top Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now | Kiplinger

Investing for Income What is the reputed smart money up to lately? We explore the 21 most popular blue-chip stocks among the hedge fund crowd.Hedge funds as a group have a poor long-term track record, but there’s still something irresistible about knowing what the putative smart money has been up to.  Besides, you’ve got to… Continue reading Hedge Funds’ 21 Top Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now | Kiplinger