17 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Eurozone Equities: Political Risks versus Strong Macro Crosscurrents
Eurozone Equities: Political Risks versus Strong Macro Crosscurrents
The recovery in the Eurozone economies is firming with respect to private consumption and investment, with higher employment and labor income, according to the European Central Bank (ECB). Yet financial markets are on…
17 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Money on the sidelines argument?
Money on the sidelines argument?
I keep hearing talking heads on TV use “money on the sidelines” for why there are buyers forever.
Just exactly how much money is “on the sidelines”?
And wouldn’t some funds always carry a portion of cash no matter what? Heck, I’m sure you carry cash and don’t have all your money invested. Because you still need to pay your bills.
It also doesn’t mean these funds are not already positioned bullish or ‘long’ the market like the cash market. Maybe they are a derivatives based fund trading…
17 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on S&P Global Intelligence: Hedge Funds Sold Energy, Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare in Q4/16
S&P Global Intelligence: Hedge Funds Sold Energy, Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare in Q4/16
Hedge funds sold energy, consumer discretionary and healthcare stocks in 2016’s fourth quarter while favoring financials and technology companies, according to the latest edition of the S&P Global Market Intelligence Hedge Fund Tracker.
17 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Fund loses 600mil (15%) doing spreads
Fund loses 600mil (15%) doing spreads
https://secure.marketwatch.com/story/funds-600-million-lost-week-captivates-traders-2017-02-16
This is a nail in a coffin for all those who think that spreads are safer than naked options.
It is all about leverage and risk management.
17 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Will General Motors’ $2 Billion Deal to Sell Opel Actually Happen?
Will General Motors’ $2 Billion Deal to Sell Opel Actually Happen?
General Motors‘ (NYSE: GM) long-troubled Opel subsidiary could be sold to French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen (NASDAQOTH: PUGOY) soon. The parties are discussing a valuation around $2 billion, Bloomberg is reporting, and the framework of the deal could be in place within a week.
17 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Four Sector ETFs That Will Profit In The Months Ahead
Four Sector ETFs That Will Profit In The Months Ahead
When it comes to the Spyder Sector ETFs two of the best months are March and April as this chart from CXO Advisory indicates. Their analysis indicates that four sector ETFs do best. Let’s look at each of these sectors and their related markets.
17 February, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on VF Corp. Posts In-Line Q4 Earnings, Revenue Miss
VF Corp. Posts In-Line Q4 Earnings, Revenue Miss
The market leader indicates ‘solid results’ in Q4 while navigating an ‘inconsistent’ marketplace.