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Softs Report - Friday, May 3
Article By:
Jack Scoville
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Friday, May 3, 2024 2:45 PM EDT
Cotton was lower again yesterday, and trends remain down in the market. Demand remains a problem. The export sales report showed poor sales once again, and demand is not likely to improve with the US dollar stronger.
In this article: CANE
Costco Dividend Stock Analysis
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Dividend Power
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Friday, May 3, 2024 2:30 PM EDT
In this article, we will explore various components to determine whether Costco, a dividend stock, is an attractive investment at its current price.
In this article: COST
ETFs To Buy On Apple's Q2 Earnings Beat, Largest-Ever Buyback
Article By:
Sweta Killa
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Friday, May 3, 2024 2:15 PM EDT
Bolstered by the increased dividend and stock repurchase commitment, Apple shares recently jumped as much as 8%. Investors seeking to tap the strength should consider ETFs having the largest allocation to the tech titan.
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Bears In Charge As 'Shooting Star' Looms
Article By:
Christian Borjon Valencia
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Friday, May 3, 2024 1:45 PM EDT
The pound has held onto its gains versus the US dollar, as it retraced from its three-week highs following a softer-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls report. Buyers lacked the strength to keep prices above the 1.2600 level.
3 Low-Volatility Dividend Stocks
Article By:
SureDividend
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Friday, May 3, 2024 1:30 PM EDT
If the market takes a downturn in the back half of 2024, investors can attempt to lower their portfolio volatility by reviewing a stock’s beta value when purchasing a stock. These 3 low beta stocks can reduce portfolio volatility.
Jobs Up A Less Than Expected 175,000 In April
Article By:
Mish Shedlock
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Friday, May 3, 2024 1:00 PM EDT
The stock and bond markets are salivating today because nonfarm payrolls are only up 175,000 vs. a Bloomberg Econoday expectation of 243,000. Whether that lasts all day remains to be seen.
Cloud Stocks: Microsoft Sees High Adoption Of Its AI Platform
Article By:
Sramana Mitra
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Friday, May 3, 2024 12:15 PM EDT
Last week, Microsoft announced its third quarter results that exceeded analyst estimates, driven by its AI momentum. However, its weak outlook brought down the momentum in its share price.
In this article: MSFT
S&P 500 Gaps 1%+ Higher
Article By:
Bespoke Investment Group
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Friday, May 3, 2024 11:45 AM EDT
The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) gapped up 1% at the open this morning, so here is a quick summary of how the ETF has typically traded on days when it gaps up 1%+.
In this article: SPY
Natural Gas Prices Are Negative, Giving Existing Oil And Gas Infrastructure The Advantage
Article By:
Brad Thomas
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Friday, May 3, 2024 11:30 AM EDT
Today, I’ll tell you what's causing the glut in oil and gas, explain why these companies are paying to have their natural gas taken away, and show you one way to profit from natural gas while collecting a reliable high yield.
In this article: MLPX
Individual Investors Just Don’t Like Feeding The Ducks
Article By:
Paul Schatz
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Friday, May 3, 2024 11:15 AM EDT
What a wild and volatile afternoon it was on Wednesday after the Fed meeting. There was a massive rally followed by a huge decline. It seems that my previous comment about buying weakness and selling strength was a valid one.
EUR/JPY Extends Losses To Near 164.50 Amid Japan’s Intervention Fear
Article By:
Akhtar Faruqui
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Friday, May 3, 2024 10:56 AM EDT
EUR/JPY continues to lose ground amid potential market intervention by Japanese authorities. BoJ data showed that Japanese authorities possibly expended approximately ¥6.0 and ¥3.66 trillion on Monday and Wednesday, respectively, to bolster the JPY.
USD/CAD Outlook: BoC Governor’s Remarks Lift Canadian Dollar
Article By:
Yohay Elam
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Friday, May 3, 2024 10:41 AM EDT
The BoC might wait on a clearer Fed policy outlook to avoid a big divergence. Canada recorded a surprise trade deficit of C$ 2.28 billion in March. US equities rallied a day after the Fed held rates and sounded less hawkish than expected.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD Plummets To $26 Despite Weak US NFP Data
Article By:
Sagar Dua
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Friday, May 3, 2024 10:28 AM EDT
Silver price plunges to $26 despite a sell-off in the US Dollar and bond yields. The US NFP report for April exhibited weak labor demand and soft wage growth. Weak labor demand will boost Fed rate cut prospects for September.
In this article: SLVR