September 24, 2023 On Thursday at 4 pm ET, Fed Chair Powell will make an important speech. The world will be watching. For two months, the Fed has positioned the yield curve with long-term interest rates increasing faster than short-term rates. Obviously, it assumes the economy can withstand these rate
September 21 Maverick Investor Guidance: In the aftermath of recent regional banking panics, JP Morgan Chase (JPM) has emerged as a formidable force in the banking sector, demonstrating resilience and continued growth. Fed steepening of the yield curve with long-term interest rates increasing faster than short-term rates for the past
September 21, 2023 Summary: A McKinsey report highlights the current state of the global economy as the third quarter ends. Key Points: Consumer Confidence and Spending: While consumer spending declined compared to the previous year, consumer confidence shows signs of improvement. Notable increases in consumer confidence were observed in the
September 21, 2023 Maverick Investor Guidance: The long-term Nike (NKE) chart is excessively bearish due to the current Wall Street ‘sky is falling’ bloated inventory narrative. Nike is considered a blue-chip stock with safe-haven characteristics during a recession, but the stock price is likely to decline further in any broad
September 16, 2023 Maverick Investor Guidance: Apple (AAPL) continues to show resilience in facing challenges such as supply chain disruptions, inflation, and unfavorable currency effects. The company’s strong brand, diverse product and service offerings and growing base of active devices provide a solid foundation for the Maverick Investor Portfolio. While
September 13, 2023 Writing books is my passion. My writing journey is in full swing this year, with my third book about to hit the shelves and plans for the fourth, fifth, and sixth. However, like many authors, I faced a significant obstacle: the cost of professional editing. The quotes
September 11, 2023 Cisco Systems is a Dow 30 constituent I considered for the Maverick Investor Portfolio due to its high +10.8% 10-year average annual total return. But I did not want to overload the diversified 10-stock portfolio with three technology sector companies as I first selected Apple (AAPL) and
September 9, 2023 In a significant financial development this week, Saudi Arabia and Russia extended their oil production cuts for the remainder of the year. This move has far-reaching implications, particularly in the global economy and inflation. Oil prices have remained notably high, with WTI surpassing the $80 mark by
September 9, 2023 Broker-dealers are taking on the Government in a clash of Titans. At the heart of this legal dispute is whether FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, has the power to enforce securities regulations, and if so, under what constitutional framework. Judges overseeing the case have already expressed
September 6, 2023 In an article I read today, a McKinsey & Co. writer highlights the pervasive issue of toxic workplace behavior and its profound impact on employee burnout and organizational performance. https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-burnout Here’s a summary of its key points: Toxic Workplace Behavior and Burnout: A McKinsey survey across 15
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