Opinion Archives - Page 9 of 13

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EXCLUSIVE: Tim Quast Sees Markets’ Long Sentiment Peaking, Predicts Declines Coming Shortly

April 11, 5:17 PM

The founder and CEO of Market Structure Edge, Tim Quast, appeared on Benzinga Premarket Prep earlier this week to provide his thoughts on the markets before the start of the crucial bank earnings season.

BAC

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5 Economist Predictions For Friday Jobs Report: Will NFPs Fall More Than Expected In March?

By Piero Cingari

April 6, 12:55 PM

A week of below-than-expected macroeconomic data for the U.S. increased the risk of an incoming economic recession as investors await a key job market report on Friday, April 7.

SPY

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Airbnb Under Fire: Short-Seller ‘The Bear Cave’ Slams Platform Amid Guest ‘Horror Stories’

By Piero Cingari

April 6, 11:48 AM

Edwin Dorsey, the author of "The Bear Cave" newsletter, has published a short report on Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABNB), noting several scandals and "horror stories" impacting platform clients, as well as a growing competitive threat.

ABNB

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Recession Panic Sends Investors Flocking To Treasuries: How Low Can The 10-Year Yield Go?

By Piero Cingari

April 6, 9:21 AM

U.S. Treasuries are once again serving as a safe haven for investors as they digest gloomy economic data that suggests a recession may be in sight.

TLT

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Digging For Discounts: Gold Mining Stocks Offer 30% Bargain—Is It An Unmissable Buying Opportunity?

By Piero Cingari

April 5, 4:58 PM

Gold mining companies have returned to the forefront of the market as gold prices break decisively above $2,000 per troy ounce and are projected to approach their all-time highs.

AEM

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Walmart’s Supply Chain Revolution: A Wake-Up Call For Target And TJ Maxx?

By AJ Fabino

April 5, 12:45 PM

Retail behemoth Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) made waves at its two-day 2023 Investment Community meeting.

TGT

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Bullion’s Wall Street Boom: Technicals Suggest All-Time Highs Might Be Hit Soon

By Piero Cingari

April 5, 8:48 AM

Gold is having another strong week of gains, breaching the important psychological barrier of $2,000/oz and now nearing its August 2020 record high of $2,075/oz. The SPDR Gold Trust ETF (ARCA: GLD) is barely 3% away from its all-time high of $195. A series of bullish catalysts has fueled the precious metal's recent climb.

GLD

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Recession Playbook In Action: Cooling Labor Market Triggers Rally In Treasuries, Gold; Stocks Decline

By Piero Cingari

April 4, 11:41 AM

Recent economic data has prompted investors to hedge against the rising likelihood of a recession. In February 2023, there were 9.9 million job openings, which was the lowest level since May 2021 and below market estimates of 10.4 million, suggesting that the labor market may have begun to weaken.

$XLM

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Jamie Dimon’s Candid Shareholder Letter: 5 Crucial Topics From The JPMorgan CEO – Banking, Government, Inflation, AI, And China

By Piero Cingari

April 4, 9:56 AM

Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JP Morgan Chase & Co.

JPM

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Five Economists React to Core PCE Numbers: What Will The Fed Do Next?

By Piero Cingari

March 31, 1:26 PM

Core PCE inflation, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, rose by 4.6% year on year in February 2023, the lowest rate in 15 months and below market expectations of a rise 4.7%. Core PCE prices rose by 0.3% month over month, following a 0.5% surge in January and falling short of market expectations of 0.4%.

TLT