There has been a ton of talk about the strength of the dollar recently. Some people who don't know so much about it might automatically think that strong would be good. The dollar must be doing great and everything is coming up roses for America. That's how I was a little bit ago before I finally understood the basics of the foreign exchange. I'm just going to provide a very basic example of why the strong dollar isn't necessarily a good thing for some aspects of the United States.
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Friday, January 20, 2017
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Is Panera [PNRA] Forming Cup & Handle?
Panera [PNRA]
If they are, it's a smaller one. However, it's a bullish pattern nonetheless. For those of you unfamiliar with the term cup and handle there is an explanation on Investopedia I would recommend looking up. Here is the screenshot I took of the chart. I finally figured out how to draw on them. Lucky you.
If they are, it's a smaller one. However, it's a bullish pattern nonetheless. For those of you unfamiliar with the term cup and handle there is an explanation on Investopedia I would recommend looking up. Here is the screenshot I took of the chart. I finally figured out how to draw on them. Lucky you.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Kroger [KR] 50 Day Breach
Kroger [KR]
Kroger is a prominent grocery store chain headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. In it's 2016 year, the company lost about -18% off the value of their stock. It was a down year for the company in that respect. Over the last 5 year period, they have gained 184.97% while the S&P gained 72.37%. Not only has it outperformed the market, but it has offered up a consistent dividend in between 1-1.5% yield. It was uncharacteristic for the stock to plunge almost -20% in one year after continual growth and expansion. That doesn't make a whole lot of sense when you pin it up next to them meeting or beating every quarterly estimate for Kroger's 2016 fiscal year.
Kroger is a prominent grocery store chain headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. In it's 2016 year, the company lost about -18% off the value of their stock. It was a down year for the company in that respect. Over the last 5 year period, they have gained 184.97% while the S&P gained 72.37%. Not only has it outperformed the market, but it has offered up a consistent dividend in between 1-1.5% yield. It was uncharacteristic for the stock to plunge almost -20% in one year after continual growth and expansion. That doesn't make a whole lot of sense when you pin it up next to them meeting or beating every quarterly estimate for Kroger's 2016 fiscal year.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Caterpillar [CAT] - Last Infrastructure Stock
Caterpillar Inc. [CAT]
Caterpillar will be the last infrastructure stock I look at. At least for the time being and with the purpose of Trumps infrastructure spending boost. On Saturday the 14th, an article was posted on TheStreet along with a video from Cramer saying "Trump Could Make Caterpillar Great Again."
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
United Rentals, Inc [URI]
United Rentals, Inc. [URI]
Coming from a little bit of a different direction with this one. It it still related to the other two, but they don't produce any materials or consult with any construction. Probably guessed it based on the company name, but they are as simple as an equipment rental company. They have general rentals which go towards the construction and industrial industry and a Trench, Power, and Pump segment. That one targets more of the underground work. Pretty self explanatory stuff based on names with this one. They have just under 900 rental locations in North America.
Coming from a little bit of a different direction with this one. It it still related to the other two, but they don't produce any materials or consult with any construction. Probably guessed it based on the company name, but they are as simple as an equipment rental company. They have general rentals which go towards the construction and industrial industry and a Trench, Power, and Pump segment. That one targets more of the underground work. Pretty self explanatory stuff based on names with this one. They have just under 900 rental locations in North America.
Monday, January 9, 2017
Vulcan Materials Company [VMC]
Vulcan Materials Company [VMC]
Vulcan Materials Company produces and sells construction materials, asphalt mix, and ready-mixed concrete to companies primarily in the United States. Those segments account for three of the four company segments with the fourth being calcium. These different parts of the company are used in the public sector to supply for the construction of highways, airports, and government buildings.
Vulcan Materials Company produces and sells construction materials, asphalt mix, and ready-mixed concrete to companies primarily in the United States. Those segments account for three of the four company segments with the fourth being calcium. These different parts of the company are used in the public sector to supply for the construction of highways, airports, and government buildings.
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