While no one is calling it that, we are technically in a new cyclical bull market and have been since December 8th. Since the 11/20 lows, the S&P 500 is up 24%, which meets the standard bull market definition of a 20% rally that was preceded by at least a 20% decline. But the unwillingness for the majority to call it a bull market is what bulls should be thankful for, since the market typic...
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The first REIT that I’m taking a closer look at is Lexington Realty Trust (NYSE: LXP). Lexington Realty Trust owns 288 properties totaling 48.8 million square feet in 44 states. The company focuses on triple-net leased properties, which would normally suggest a high percentage of retail properties. However, Lexington’s portfolio is 74% office, 18% industrial, and 8% retail. At the e...
Stocks in Asia were mostly higher as Japanese shares rose for a seventh-straight day.
As you read this, you’re most likely more liquid, more scared, and more poor than you were one year ago. Every day brings another bleak headline. At times like this, I remember two pieces of timeless wisdom. The first is from the great Hebrew King Solomon: “This too shall pass.” The second is from the great Trinidadian Billy Ocean: “When the going gets tough, the tough g...
For the last few years, the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has kicked off the week’s festivities with a sort of mini-tradeshow known as CES Unveiled, a press event which features dramatically scaled down displays from a few dozens companies. This event - and similar ones held each of the next two nights - are a chance to see scads of products in a very short time frame. Tie...
Greetings from Las Vegas, where Tiernan Ray and I are spending the rest of the week to bring you all the news from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. The show floor doesn’t actually open until Thursday morning, but the festivities kicked off tonight with a mini version of the giant trade show known as CES Unveiled, at which a few dozens companies display some of their choicest w...
The United States has followed a disturbing pattern in forming energy policy. Most of the time we focus on fossil fuels. Alternative energy only gets attention when oil prices are high. With last year's oil price spike still fresh, there is a just a chance that things will be different this time.The incoming Obama Administration has a commitment to alternative energy so...
Forex Market Update: Dollar Mixed Ahead of BoE Rate Decision and U.S. Employment Data
Wed, Jan 7, 12:41 AM ET
The dollar had lost ground during NY trading on Tuesday and consolidated those losses against most currencies in Asian dealings. Notably, EUR/USD at 1.3504...
From the beginning of December through the end of the month, the Euro had a tremendous rally against the Sterling, almost 16 big figures. Subsequently, since the New Year began the pair has sold off 8 big figures and is no hovering around the 90 handle. Looking at a 4-hour chart for the pair, a retracement analysis from the 11/28 lows to the 12/30 highs some important technicals have come into ...
Mark Hulbert: Too many newsletters have decided that the bear market is over
Tue, Jan 6, 11:31 PM ET
It’s been an almost daily occurrence in recent weeks: