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Douglas A. McIntyre | Feb 28, 2007 at 11:17 AM EST

Chicago NAPM shows contraction levels for second month

The NAPM’s regional Chicago report is the first glance investors get of macro-level data for the month of February. The…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Feb 2, 2007 at 4:32 AM EST

Why A Negative Savings Rate Isn’t All That Worrisome

By Chad Brand of The Peridot Capitalist From the AP: Personal Savings Rate for 2006 Drops to Negative 1 Percent,…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 31, 2007 at 3:47 PM EST

Positive Market Reaction to the Fed

From Ticker Sense As of 2:55 PM, the 70 basis point gain in the S&P 500 ranks as the third…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 31, 2007 at 2:20 PM EST

FOMC “Inflation Bias” Seems More of a Neutral Than Hawkish

As expected, NO CHANGE in rates. Core inflation readings have moderated but risks remain to the upside. This doesn’t really…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jan 31, 2007 at 1:19 PM EST

Insights from the GDP Report

By William Trent, CFA of Stock Market Beat According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis: Real gross domestic product —…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 29, 2006 at 5:29 AM EST

If Trucks Aren’t Carrying Anything, Who’s Buying Anything?

By William Trent, CFA of Stock Market Beat Several times we have commented on the transportation names, both for their…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 20, 2006 at 6:30 AM EST

Railroaded

By William Trent, CFA of Stock Market Beat After years in the doldrums, rail carriers have had a strong couple…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 12, 2006 at 3:32 PM EST

GE Slows Down

The markets probably did not want to hear that GE would grow more slowly in 2007 than in 2006. But,…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 12, 2006 at 10:56 AM EST

Fed Day, Analyzing a Soft Landing

Today at 2:15 PM EST (plus or minus a few minutes) we’ll get the FOMC decision on interest rates, but…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 12, 2006 at 4:44 AM EST

Double Digit Returns in ’07?

From Ticker Sense This week’s issue of Barron’s highlights the 2007 outlook for the stock market based on the observations…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 11, 2006 at 5:12 AM EST

The Monday Edition: Dollar Revisited – Sector Talk – Opportunities in Poland (Revisited)

By Yaser Anwar, CSC of Equity Investment Ideas This week I plan to talk about 1) Dollar Misconceptions, 2) Sector…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 8, 2006 at 11:51 AM EST

Jobs Growth Still Looks Like its Weakening

By William Trent, CFA of Stock Market Beat The jobs report is out, and receiving a fairly warm welcome. Economy…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Dec 5, 2006 at 1:53 PM EST

The Hamburger Economy: McDonald’s Seven Year High

Stocks: (MCD)(SBUX)(F)(TOL) McDonald’s stock hit a seven year high of $43. JP Morgan credits the company with turning around its…

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Chicago NAPM shows contraction levels for second month

Why A Negative Savings Rate Isn’t All That Worrisome

Positive Market Reaction to the Fed

FOMC “Inflation Bias” Seems More of a Neutral Than Hawkish

Insights from the GDP Report

If Trucks Aren’t Carrying Anything, Who’s Buying Anything?

Railroaded

GE Slows Down

Fed Day, Analyzing a Soft Landing

Double Digit Returns in ’07?

The Monday Edition: Dollar Revisited – Sector Talk – Opportunities in Poland (Revisited)

Jobs Growth Still Looks Like its Weakening

The Hamburger Economy: McDonald’s Seven Year High

‘Traders Need to Be Really Careful Here’: Schwab on the Fed Decision and Powell’s Uncertain Future

71% of Americans With Financial Advisors Feel Secure. Only 10% Without One Do

This Dividend ETF Is up 30% in 6 Months With a 3.7% Dividend Yield

71% of Americans With Financial Advisors Feel Secure. Only 10% Without One Do

Long-Term Care Could Cost This 68-Year-Old Couple $380,000 and Their $2.1 Million Portfolio Is Not Structured for It

‘Traders Need to Be Really Careful Here’: Schwab on the Fed Decision and Powell’s Uncertain Future

71% of Americans With Financial Advisors Feel Secure. Only 10% Without One Do

Economy Articles

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Chicago NAPM shows contraction levels for second month

Why A Negative Savings Rate Isn’t All That Worrisome

Positive Market Reaction to the Fed

FOMC “Inflation Bias” Seems More of a Neutral Than Hawkish

Insights from the GDP Report

If Trucks Aren’t Carrying Anything, Who’s Buying Anything?

Railroaded

GE Slows Down

Fed Day, Analyzing a Soft Landing

Double Digit Returns in ’07?

The Monday Edition: Dollar Revisited – Sector Talk – Opportunities in Poland (Revisited)

Jobs Growth Still Looks Like its Weakening

The Hamburger Economy: McDonald’s Seven Year High

‘Traders Need to Be Really Careful Here’: Schwab on the Fed Decision and Powell’s Uncertain Future

71% of Americans With Financial Advisors Feel Secure. Only 10% Without One Do

This Dividend ETF Is up 30% in 6 Months With a 3.7% Dividend Yield

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71% of Americans With Financial Advisors Feel Secure. Only 10% Without One Do

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