The Traderszone Network

I posted yesterday on the short-cover story re Catalyst Funds’ Hedged Futures Strategy Fund
Ryan followed up later with a post also:
Bloomberg with a story now, with the fund saying its trading is not the reason for recent swings in U.S. stocks

One key trend that Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) investors have taken note of recently is the company’s precipitous rise in research and development spending. As a percentage of revenue, Apple’s R&D expenditures would historically stay within a 2% to 4% range, but in recent years this has climbed to 4% to 6%. That translates into an awful lot of spending in dollar terms when you factor in Apple’s growing top line (2016 notwithstanding).

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Sensors hidden in the office know when you leave your desk

You may not know it, but your company could be keeping tabs on you, planting sensors in the lights, under your desk or even in your badge.

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Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee was arrested on Friday, a South Korean court said, over his alleged role in a corruption scandal.

Mobile is the fastest-growing gaming market.  IMAGE SOURCE: PIXABAY. 

Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) took a big step to further distance itself from its reliance on lumpy console revenue with the recent announcement to acquire Social Point, a mobile game developer headquartered in Spain.

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Is it ‘Presidents Day’ or ‘Washington’s Birthday’?
– Bond markets closed
– Stock markets closed (NYSE and NASDAQ)
– Globex will be open until noon (NY time) on Monday, and then reopen at 5pm NY time
On that question, the NYSE is quite particular about referring to the holiday as “Washington’s Birthday”, not “Presidents Day”.

The rise in political tension has created a unique opportunity for active investors to beat the market.