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Spinoffs Suddenly Popular on Wall Street: Deal Flow Higher Year-on-Year
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Spin-offs have become the new IPOs. While the annual count of IPOs is down a massive 59% from a year ago, spinoffs show a significant increase over the last four quarters. The post Spinoffs Suddenly Popular on Wall Street: Deal Flow Higher Year-on-Year appeared first on Traders' Insight.

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Tight or Loose, Where Does Monetary Policy Stand?
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Over the past eight months, central banks have been tightening policy quickly. But is monetary policy actually tight, or is it still loose? The post Tight or Loose, Where Does Monetary Policy Stand? appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Will There Be Enough Energy for Europe This Winter?
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

With natural gas prices down almost 70% from their August peak and storage capacity throughout the EU nearly maxed out, is the worst of the crisis behind us? The post Will There Be Enough Energy for Europe This Winter? appeared first on Traders' Insight.

GameStop’s NFT Marketplace Clears $5M in 1 Week: What’s to Come
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

GameStop’s NFT marketplace crossed the $5 million trading volume milestone on Monday. It turns out, there is a secret ingredient to GameStop marketplace success – blockchain gaming powered by ImmutableX. The post GameStop’s NFT Marketplace Clears $5M in 1 Week: What’s to Come appeared first on Traders' Insight.

New Home Cancellations increased Sharply in Q3
over 1 year ago by Calculated Risk @ Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: New Home Cancellations increased Sharply in Q3A brief excerpt: First, a few quotes from some homebuilders:"During most of the year, demand for our homes was strong. Beginning in June and continuing through today, we have seen a moderation in housing demand caused by significant increases in mortgage interest rates and general economic uncertainty.” [Donald R. Horton, Chairman of the Board, said] …The Company’s cancellation rate (cancelled sales orders divided by gross sales orders) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 was 32% compared to 19% in the prior year quarter. D.R. Horton“In response to the significant shift in market conditions in 2022, we have slowed the pace of our housing starts, have increased sales incentives, and are taking additional pricing actions in many ...

Lithium Market Update: Elevated Prices Are Creating Favorable Dynamics for Miners
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

In October 2022, prices for battery grade lithium carbonate in China hit an all-time high of $74,475 per tonne, eclipsing the record set just a month prior. The post Lithium Market Update: Elevated Prices Are Creating Favorable Dynamics for Miners appeared first on Traders' Insight.

The Black Swan
over 1 year ago by Louis Sykes @ All Star Charts

Wow. What can I say? This is the most chaotic turn of events I’ve experienced being involved with crypto. For those who somehow missed what’s happening, here are the brief details… One of the largest crypto exchanges on the planet, FTX, has experienced a significant liquidity crunch. As a result, Binance has entered into a […] The post The Black Swan appeared first on All Star Charts.

The Role of Long-Term Shareholder Voice
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Faced with inflationary pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, and market volatility, companies’ commitment to an elevated culture of shareholder engagement has never been more critical. The post The Role of Long-Term Shareholder Voice appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Personal finance links: career shifts
over 1 year ago by abnormalreturns @ Abnormal Returns

Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at the...

Don’t Panic!
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

In this highlight video, Emmet Peppers and Matt Smith discuss macro markets and Tesla stock's recent performance. Enjoy! The post Don’t Panic! appeared first on Traders' Insight.

Dollar Testing Key Support Level
over 1 year ago by IBKR Traders’ Insight

Dollar weakening. Bitcoin, Game Over. US Stocks set to open flat today based on futures. Europe lower. Asia mixed. Gold breaking higher. The post Dollar Testing Key Support Level appeared first on Traders' Insight.

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Alphabet Reports Big GTLB Buy
over 1 year ago by David @ All Star Charts

The largest insider transaction on today’s list is a Form 4 filing by Alphabet Inc. The tech giant reported a $17 million purchase in GitLab $GTLB. Executive Chairman Kelcy Warren revealed a purchase of roughly $14.4 million in Energy Transfer $ET. Warren has been accumulating shares since August to the tune of $63.5 million. Here’s […] The post Alphabet Reports Big GTLB Buy appeared first on All Star Charts.

Animal Spirits: No Soft Landing
over 1 year ago by sean @ A Wealth of Common Sense

On today's episode, we discuss the Fed sending us into a recession, our only chance for a soft landing, why predicting inflation is so difficult, why there is no such thing as a normal market, the biggest risk in crypto, why Chevy Chase was a one of one and much more....

Swing Trader Pro: Morning Briefing (11-09-2022)
over 1 year ago by David @ All Star Charts

From the Desk of Kimmy Sokoloff The futures were not that volatile overnight. Election night is over, but I we are still waiting for some results. Here’s what I’m looking at right now: $AMZN is in a holding pattern. It seems like it’s waiting to make a move. I’ll be watching above 92 should this […] The post Swing Trader Pro: Morning Briefing (11-09-2022) appeared first on All Star Charts.