Economy

“US Trade Deficit Narrows Most on Record on Muted China Imports”

“The gap in goods and services trade narrowed $20.6 billion, or 19.1%, to $87.1 billion, Commerce Department data showed Tuesday. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for an $89.5 billion deficit. The figures aren’t adjusted for… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. Trade Gap Swells to Record in 2021 on Surge in Imports”

“…The annual shortfall in goods and services increased for a second straight year, widening 26.9% to $859.1 billion, Commerce Department data showed Tuesday. The December gap grew to $80.7 billion from the prior month. That compares with the median estimate… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. goods trade deficit hits a record in November”

“The U.S. trade deficit in goods mushroomed to a record in November as imports surged and exports slipped. The goods trade deficit widened last month by 17.5% to $97.8 billion from $83.2 billion in October, the Commerce Department said on… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Stocks trade near record highs as investors digest Fed’s latest move”

“U.S. stocks rose slightly in early trading Thursday trading the Federal Reserve signaled it would be aggressive on tapering and sees three interest rate hikes in 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 137 points. The S&P 500 was flat and within… Continue Reading…

Economy

“US Trade Deficit Hits All Time High in September at $80.9 Billion”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: The Associated Press reports that “the U.S. trade deficit hit an all-time high of $80.9 billion in September as American exports fell sharply while imports, even with supply chain problems at American ports, continue to climb.” This September… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“How to Trade Gold (Beginner’s Guide)”

“Like many precious metals and other commodities, the value of gold changes constantly, because it trades on public exchanges where the price is determined by supply and demand. The reasons people buy or sell gold, which creates the demand and… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow jumps 300 points to begin May, reopening trades gain”

“The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 300 points. The S&P 500 gained 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite inched up 0.4%. Berkshire Hathaway shares rose 1% after Warren Buffett’s conglomerate reported a 20% surge in operating earnings and continued to buy back large… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“3 Stocks Trading at Rock-Bottom Prices; Analysts Say ‘Buy’”

“Esperion (ESPR)… Overall, Esperion has 6 recent reviews on record, with a breakdown of 5 Buys and 1 Hold to give the stock a Strong Buy rating from the analyst consensus. The shares, trading at $27.16, have an average price target… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“3 Stocks Trading at Rock-Bottom Prices; Analysts Say ‘Buy’”

“Esperion (ESPR)… Overall, Esperion has 6 recent reviews on record, with a breakdown of 5 Buys and 1 Hold to give the stock a Strong Buy rating from the analyst consensus. The shares, trading at $27.16, have an average price target… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“3 “Strong Buy” Stocks Trading at Rock-Bottom Prices”

“Scorpio Tanker (STNG)… Overall, the Strong Buy analyst consensus rating here is unanimous, based on 4 recent Buy reviews. Scorpio Tanker is currently trading at $10.69, and its $28.75 average price target suggests a one-year upside of 168%… International Seaways… Continue Reading…