Stocks’ Path Of Least Resistance Up Near Term, Not So Medium Term

As of last Friday, only 32.6 percent of S&P 500 stocks were above 50-day moving average, earlier having dropped to 29.8 percent on Wednesday.  This compares to 22 percent on June 27 (orange arrow in Chart 1) when the S&P … Continued

Ray Of Light Amidst Dark Clouds Of Heavy Corporate Debt Issuance

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U.S. corporations have had their share of blame as relates to capital expenditures, wages, etc., but have done a commendable job when it comes to taking advantage of the prevailing low interest-rate environment. Corporate profits have come a long way.  … Continued

U.S. non-financials’ 2014 capX >internally generated funds. One-off, given energy dynamics?

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Subdued corporate capX now will adversely impact productivity later First time in 6 years, U.S. non-financials corporate capX exceeds internal funds Given new energy dynamics and impact on capX, too early to back-slap and high-five? U.S. corporations have not been … Continued