D&D Note (4.30.2018) ~ Netanyahu Sends Markets Lower ~ An early morning rally on the back of good earnings faltered after Netanyahu gave a presentation on how how Iran is lying about its nuclear program. This news throws the Iran deal into question and investors reacted by selling equities. On merger Monday we finally saw … Continue reading
SOLD (closed position) – MU
D&D Note (4.5.2018) ~ Rally Continues Ahead of Jobs Number ~ Markets continued the rally today ahead of Fridays all important jobs data. The 10YR yield rose above 2.8% to close at 2.834%. The VIX remains below 20 to close at 18.94. The Materials and Energy sector led the rally today. Healthcare was the laggard finishing … Continue reading
BOUGHT: – BAC – MU
D&D Note (3.23.2018) ~ China Strikes Back and $1.3 Trillion US Spending Bill Signed ~ China strikes back and responds with $3Billion in Tariffs against US agriculture industry targeting pork, wine and fruit. This is just the beginning of this trade war. In response to the steel and aluminum tariffs these new duties are up … Continue reading
D&D Note (3.22.2018) ~ China Trade War Tariffs Leads to Market Selloff ~ The Trump administration today announced up to $60 Billion in Tariffs against China, details still to come but include a 30 day comment period. Industries that could be targeted include; information technology, automated machine tools and robotics, aerospace and aeronautics equipment, maritime … Continue reading
BOUGHT: – MU – C – RDS.A – WNS – AAPL – FB – BRK.B – PKG – BAC – IMLFF
D&D Note (3.12.2018) ~ Markets Pause & Kudlow Maybe to White House ~ Markets took a breather today after starting the day up following Friday’s rip from the job report. Boeing was the largest drag on the DOW with the stock both seeing profit taking after a massive run and pressure from tariff’s fallout. Larry … Continue reading