ETF Momentum Investing – Part 2 Performance
by Leslie N. Masonson, MBA The previous article provided an introduction to momentum investing. The key question on investors’ minds is how well have momentum ETFs performed since their inception, compared to common benchmarks. Initially, a handful of these ETF came to market in 2005-2006, and then many more joined the category. I used ETFAction.com to obtain data on [...]
iRobot Gains 39% on Belief the EU Will Approve Amazon Takeover: 3 Things Investors Need to See
Shares of iRobot (IRBT) are up more than 39% Friday morning as rumors are gaining traction that Amazon will gain approval in the EU to take over the company. This is something that the world’s largest e-commerce giant has been working on for a while, as the deal was first announced back in August of this year. The big [...]
Deere & Co Falls 6% After Sharing Disappointing Outlook, But It’s Not Time to Sell DE Stock Just Yet
Shares of Deere & Co (DE) are trading more than 6% lower Wednesday morning after the company reported fiscal 4th quarter results accompanied by a weak full-year outlook for 2024. The manufacturer of agricultural, construction, and turf equipment did perform well to finish off fiscal 2023, though. Sales may have fallen nearly 1% but the $15.41 billion reported was [...]
Kohl’s is the Latest Retailer to Get Hit by Slowing Sales: Time to Sell KSS After it Falls 9%?
It’s been a tough third quarter for retailers, who have all felt the effects of slowing consumer spending. We’ve seen similar sentiments in earnings from Target, Walmart, and now today, Kohl’s (KSS). The company reported earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, and yet, dwindling sales have sent the stock more than 9% lower in Tuesday morning’s trading session. Kohl’s was [...]
Can You Make a Living Swing Trading?
The dream of making a living through swing trading captivates many, but how attainable is this goal in reality? Can you make a living swing trading, or is this just another case of “too good to be true”? This trading style is positioned between day trading and long-term investment and demands a strategic approach and a solid understanding of market [...]
Microsoft Climbs as AI Visionary Sam Altman Joins the Team: Is the Hire Reason Enough to Buy MSFT?
It’s been a crazy weekend in the AI world after OpenAI fired co-founder and CEO Sam Altman without warning late Friday. There was reason to believe he would be returning to the company just 48 hours later before OpenAI’s board of directors squashed that rumor, rejecting Altman’s offer. Then, tech-giant Microsoft (MSFT) capitalized on the opportunity to bring Altman [...]
