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Retail Sales OK In December 2013
Article By:
Steven Hansen
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 11:38 AM EDT
Retail sales were up according to US Census. Our analysis agreed, and it is positive that the 3 month rolling average did marginally improve.
More Proof That Option Selling Beats Option Buying
Article By:
Dr. Paul Price
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 11:03 AM EDT
We were able to deal witrh a rare losing position with a simple roll-out transaction.
This accomplished multiple goals while taking in net cash as the reward for being option savvy.
In this article: MOS
Gasoline Price Update
Article By:
Doug Short
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 11:00 AM EDT
It's time again for my weekly gasoline update based on data from the Energy Information Administration(EIA). Rounded to the penny, Regular was unchanged and Premium fell a penny. Regular and Premium are down 46 cents and 40 cents, respectively, from their interim highs in late February of last year.
JPMorgan Non-GAAP Revenues Beat, GAAP Miss; Earnings Boosted By $1.3 Billion Loan Reserve Release
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 10:38 AM EDT
JPM reported two sets of revenues: one which was the firm's GAAP revenue, and which was $23.156 billion, and another, far higher number, which was $24.112 billion which JPM described as revenue on a "managed basis" or also known as non-GAAP, and largely made up as they go along.
Budget Deal Funds Government Through Fiscal 2014
Article By:
John Lounsbury
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 10:09 AM EDT
For the first time since Barack Obama became president the U.S. Congress has agreed to a compromise budget that is expected to pass both the House and the Senate.
December Retail Sales Beat Due To November Revision Lower, Electronics Sales Tumble
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Tyler Durden
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 10:03 AM EDT
Following ongoing promises from the Fed that the Taper will continue at a pace of $10 billion per month come rain or shine, suddenly good news are critical for stocks, as the stock market is desperate for a strong economy to which Yellen can pass the baton.
In this article: AAPL
Chart Of The Day - Corning (GLW)
Article By:
Jim Van Meerten
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 9:14 AM EDT
GLW manufactures optical fiber, cable, photonic products, displays and components for televisions and the telecommunications industry. Since the Trend Spotter signaled a buy on 10/1/ the stock gained 20.13%.
In this article: GLW
Your IRA's Unsolicited Silent Partner
Article By:
Dr. Paul Price
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 9:10 AM EDT
Tax deferment is great when you reap the benefits.
Later on, it can become very problematic.
Demographic Trends In The 50-and-Older Work Force
Article By:
Doug Short
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 6:00 AM EDT
In my earlier update on demographic trends in employment, I included a chart illustrating the growth (or shrinkage) in six age cohorts since the turn of the century. In this commentary we'll zoom in on the age 50 and older Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR).
SP 500 And NDX Futures Daily Charts - WakuWaku Dokidoki
Article By:
Jesse's Cafe Americain
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Monday, January 13, 2014 8:42 PM EDT
That's Japanese for the incredible feeling of heart pounding excitement. And that's exactly what the bears felt today as stocks 'finally' peeled off a second layer of the year end paintjob from just a few weeks ago.
Colbert Report: America's Wealth Divide
Video By:
Robert Reich
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Monday, January 13, 2014 7:16 PM EDT
Robert Reich offers his views on how a more equitable economy could benefit everyone, from the poor to the wealthiest one percent. (04:17)
Welcome To The Blackstone Recovery: Over 11 Million Americans Spend More Than Half Their Income On Rent
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Monday, January 13, 2014 7:09 PM EDT
The median asking rent in the US just rose to an all time high.
Weekly Sentiment Report: Mixed Signals
Article By:
Guy Lerner
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Monday, January 13, 2014 6:43 PM EDT
Guy Lerner's seeing mixed technical signals. He explains.
Junk Bonds Are Junk, Beneath The Surface
Article By:
Gary Tanashian
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Monday, January 13, 2014 6:38 PM EDT
On the surface, a nominal look at junk bonds shows may show nothing is amiss. But a look at junk in relation to long term T bonds tells a different story.
Credibility Trap: Fatal Web Of Lies
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Jesse's Cafe Americain
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Monday, January 13, 2014 6:34 PM EDT
A credibility trap is a condition in which the financial, political and informational functions of a society have been compromised by corruption and fraud.