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On the Trail of Ethereum – Top 3 Alternatives?

April 4, 2018 By Michael Booker Leave a Comment Filed Under: Bitcoin, Economic News

On the Trail of Ethereum – Top 3 Alternatives?

At this point, everyone knows about Ethereum. It’s been “prophesized” by some to overtake Bitcoin as the #1 cryptocurrency in what’s called “The Flippening.” In its short, about 2.5-year history, Ethereum has taken the world by storm, becoming the #2 … [Read more...]

Examining How Big Data is Transforming Bond Markets

March 12, 2018 By Michael Booker Leave a Comment Filed Under: Bond Investment Ideas, Bonds, Economic News

Examining How Big Data is Transforming Bond Markets

While Big Data’s impact on consumer sales and marketing is well publicized, the application of the same technology to bond markets isn’t as thoroughly analyzed. The impact of Big Data on stock markets is starting to be felt, but the bond market is … [Read more...]

Much Ado in Forex Markets About A Weak vs A Strong U.S. Dollar

March 2, 2018 By Victor Alagbe Leave a Comment Filed Under: Economic News, Federal Reserve, Forex, Investments, News

Much Ado in Forex Markets About A Weak vs A Strong U.S. Dollar

U.S President Donald Trump has made it very clear since assuming office that he believes that a weak Dollar (USD) is good for the economic prospects of the United States. In the days leading up to his inauguration in January 2017, Trump categorically … [Read more...]

What you need to Know before Investing in Peer-to-Peer Lending

February 13, 2018 By Michael Booker Leave a Comment Filed Under: Economic News, Peer to Peer Lending

What you need to Know before Investing in Peer-to-Peer Lending

With just about a decade since its introduction and the advent of online platforms in support of it, peer-to-peer lending has grown into a major source of money for borrowers who need quick cash with less restrictions. Basically, peer-to-peer lending … [Read more...]

Will the U.S. Become More Financially Stable with More Financial Experts in Office?

November 27, 2017 By Michael Booker Leave a Comment Filed Under: Economic News, News

President Trump referred to ‘draining the swamp,’ during his campaign, and what he meant by that statement was that he intended to rid the Oval office of corruption. Politicians, lobbyists, and other influential people involved in politics in … [Read more...]

Brexit Negotiations: British PM Theresa May To Visit Brussels on Monday

October 15, 2017 By S.Mulhem Leave a Comment Filed Under: Economic News, News

Brexit Negotiations: British PM Theresa May To Visit Brussels on Monday

British Prime Minister Theresa May, who also serves as the MP for Maidenhead, will travel to Brussels tomorrow to meet with the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michael Barnier, and the head of the EU Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, … [Read more...]

2017 Q3 Review and Q4 Outlook From the Bond Squad

September 29, 2017 By Thomas Byrne Leave a Comment Filed Under: Bond Market Data, Economic News, Federal Reserve, News, Technology, Treasuries

2017 Q3 Review and Q4 Outlook From the Bond Squad

By the third-quarter of 2017 the experts opined, the 10-year UST note should have been approaching 3.00%, inflation was supposed to be running hot due to Trump fiscal policies and a behind-the-curve Fed. Instead, what we got was discord among … [Read more...]

Updated: Nike Earnings in the Face of NFL and Rivals

September 26, 2017 By Mvusi Ngubane Leave a Comment Filed Under: Earnings, Economic News, News

Updated: Nike Earnings in the Face of NFL and Rivals

Learnbonds discusses Nike , as well as its earnings and challenges. The sporting brand reports on its April to June performance today. Investors will be eager to learn about its future prospects, too, and about strategies against existing industry … [Read more...]

Bitcoin Cash In The Eyes Of The Tax Man

September 4, 2017 By Mvusi Ngubane Leave a Comment Filed Under: Bitcoin, Economic News, Financials, News

Bitcoin Cash In The Eyes Of The Tax Man

The rise of Bitcoin is well documented. So too is the digital currency’s dark side and volatility. No matter how much negativity is thrown at the coin, though, or analyst warnings, it continues to build in popularity. As cryptocurrencies work their … [Read more...]

Current Wall Street Weakness May Be An Opportunity to Buy the Dip

August 22, 2017 By Victor Alagbe Leave a Comment Filed Under: Commentary, Economic News, Investments, Stocks

Current Wall Street Weakness May Be An Opportunity to Buy the Dip

U.S. stocks have been facing serious headwinds in the last couple of weeks and investors may not have many reasons to be bullish about the prospects of stocks on Wall Street. To start with, the spate of geopolitical tensions has increased the level … [Read more...]

3 Forever Stocks You can Buy and Hold for the Long Term

August 22, 2017 By Victor Alagbe Leave a Comment Filed Under: Economic News, Investments, News, Stocks, Technology

3 Forever Stocks You can Buy and Hold for the Long Term

There are different kinds of investors—some investors chase growth, some chase value, others chase momentum.  All investors irrespective of their investment inclination secretly wish they could buy some stocks, forget about them, and check their … [Read more...]

BMO Capital Moves Ratings on Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP), Cott Corporation (COT) and Dr Pepper (DPS)

June 7, 2017 By Mvusi Ngubane Leave a Comment Filed Under: Economic News, News, Stocks, Technology

BMO Capital Moves Ratings on Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP), Cott Corporation (COT) and Dr Pepper (DPS)

BMO Capital made a series of upgrades and downgrades this Wednesday. The analyst entity moved positions on Cott Corporation Common Stock, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo. While Cott Corporation and Dr Pepper gained confidence, BMO … [Read more...]

Q1 GDP and March Durable Goods Revised Higher, April Somewhat Lackluster

May 26, 2017 By Thomas Byrne Leave a Comment Filed Under: Economic News, News, Treasuries

Q1 GDP and March Durable Goods Revised Higher, April Somewhat Lackluster

Q1 GDP was revised higher, as was March Durable Goods. April data was somewhat lackluster. What does this mean for the economy? Allow me to explain. The second reading of Q2 2017 U.S. GDP resulted in an upward revision to 1.2% from an initial … [Read more...]

True or False? Yesterday’s Market Selloff Was About Trump

May 18, 2017 By Thomas Byrne Leave a Comment Filed Under: Commentary, Economic News, Federal Reserve, Financials, Industrials, News

True or False? Yesterday’s Market Selloff Was About Trump

Yesterday's market selloff was about Trump, true or false? The answer: True and false. Allow me to explain. To anyone who is not blinded by ideology or unrealistically optimistic risk assets (including equities and high yield bonds) were … [Read more...]

Weak Housing Starts and Building Permits Data Behind Cautious Tone in Bond Market

May 16, 2017 By Thomas Byrne Leave a Comment Filed Under: Bond Market Data, Bonds, Economic News, Housing, News, Treasuries

Weak Housing Starts and Building Permits Data Behind Cautious Tone in Bond Market

The bond market has taken on a very summer-like feel and it is not because temperatures could top 90 degrees here in the Northeast, later this week. The mixed data and the Fed's commitment to a gradual, but historically moderate, monetary policy … [Read more...]

FireEye Inc (FEYE) Shares Fly Sky High as Ransomware Spreads Worldwide

May 15, 2017 By Mvusi Ngubane Leave a Comment Filed Under: Economic News, News, Technology

FireEye Inc (FEYE) Shares Fly Sky High as Ransomware Spreads Worldwide

It's not unusual for cybersecurity shares to see increased favor after major cyber attacks. This week sees that trend continue on a mega-scale. The leading vendors of cyber safety services are watching their shares rise this Monday. The spikes come … [Read more...]

Fed Looks Past Slow Growing Economy, Interest Rates Remain Unchanged

May 5, 2017 By Thomas Byrne Leave a Comment Filed Under: Commentary, Economic News, Federal Reserve, News

Fed Looks Past Slow Growing Economy, Interest Rates Remain Unchanged

Wednesday, the FOMC decided to leave Interest rates unchanged, in a range of 0.75% and 1.00%. The Fed gave little color as to the pace of policy renormalization, other than saying that gradual policy rate increases should be warranted. The FOMC … [Read more...]

Signs Indicate the Current Economic Cycle Could be in its Latter Stages

May 3, 2017 By Thomas Byrne Leave a Comment Filed Under: Commentary, Economic News, News

Signs Indicate the Current Economic Cycle Could be in its Latter Stages

There have been several signs indicating the current economic cycle could be in its latter stages. Auto sales and auto lending have been at the forefront of indicators auguring for late cycle. Today we have news that April SAAR Ford  vehicle sales … [Read more...]

The Yield Curve and a Crazy Little Thing Called Rates

April 4, 2017 By Thomas Byrne Leave a Comment Filed Under: Bonds, Commentary, Economic News, Federal Reserve, News, Treasuries

The Yield Curve and a Crazy Little Thing Called Rates

As much as I am tired of discussing the yield curve, new comments and theories appear each day. Some defy logic. Others are humorous. A few make sense. Crazy Little Thing Called Rates  The theory that makes the most sense to me is:  The UST curve … [Read more...]

Appetite for Bonds Driven by Demographics, Not Fear

March 29, 2017 By Thomas Byrne Leave a Comment Filed Under: Bonds, Commentary, Economic News, Federal Reserve, News, Politics, Stocks

Appetite for Bonds Driven by Demographics, Not Fear

Yesterday, the equity market rallied after the strongest read of Consumer Confidence since 2000. Markets continued to climb on executive orders to ease regulations on energy industries, particularly coal and comments by Fed vice chair, Stanley … [Read more...]

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