Monday, December 28, 2020

Forbes: How To Predict How Stocks Will Perform In 2021

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

How will stocks perform in 2021? 

It’s hard to know before it happens. However, if you are willing to wait until the end of January you’ll have a highly reliable signal on which way it will go, according to a recent report from Wall Street analytics firm CFRA. Read more here.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Barron's: Bad Weather Could Hurt Soybean Crops. That Will Help Lift Prices

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Recent unseasonably dry weather in South America, and worries that the lack of moisture will continue, could propel soybean prices more than 40% higher in the first quarter of 2021. 

“South America is a little too dry and uncomfortably dry,” says Sal Gilbertie, founder and CEO of commodity exchange-traded fund company Teucrium Trading. Read more here.

Soybeans

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Friday, December 11, 2020

RBC Wealth Management: How to be a philanthropist: Sir Tom Hunter and Fran Perrin share their journeys

 By SIMON CONSTABLE 

Some philanthropists are born into families of modest means, while others inherit their wealth. But one thing seems to unite them—giving away money for charitable purposes isn't as easy as it might first appear. Read more here.

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Briefings Magazine: Made In America -- Recovery

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

History shows that America will lead the global recovery this time just like it has in the past. Read more here.

Monday, December 7, 2020

WSJ: What Are Contrary Indicators?

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Investors will hear or read about Wall Street professionals using contrary or contrarian indicators to predict which way asset prices will move. While the concept can be confusing to new investors, it may be particularly relevant now. Read more here.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Forbes: Saudi Arabia Makes Big Move To Green The Desert

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is getting serious about going green. 

At least its hard to make any other conclusion following an announcement made Monday by the country’s oil giant Aramco as well as other involved parties. However, you may have to read between the lines to understand the significance. Read more here.

Photo by Keith Hardy on Unsplash

Friday, November 27, 2020

Forbes: Boom -- Economy Growing At 11%, Says Atlanta Fed

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

The U.S. economy continues to bounce back.

Its now estimated to be growing at the rip-roaring rate of 11% during the fourth quarter, according to the latest estimate from the Atlanta Fed dated November 25. Read more here.

Photo by Ray Hennessy on Unsplash