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Several M&A announcements this week. Trade deal may – or may not – get completed by the initial hoped for deadline. More WeWork fallout, an earnings season update and an update from JCD on California’s rolling blackouts. Announcing a NEW Closest To The Pin PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Head deep into earnings season. So far, so good. Brexit delays, but a light at the end of the tunnel. Facebook crushed as more news from states looking at their business practices. The answer from last week’s brainteaser and a new one. Announcing a NEW Closest To The Pin PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Earnings season is officially underway. Financials reporting mixed results with JP Morgan leading the way to the upside and Goldman Sachs to the downside. We have a skinny, partial Phase 1 Trade Deal with China – what does it mean? IMF drops global growth to levels not seen since 2008/2009. PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Trade talks back on – then Trump hints on delisting Chinese companies trading on U.S. exchanges. Moving from an all out trade war to a new financial war. A race to the bottom in fees – puts a dent in major discount brokerage shares. The latest manufacturing report shows that the U.S. economy is cooling – the worst read since 2009. Fake is all around these days – thanks social media! PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Stocks remain in a consolidation pattern, looking for a catalyst to get past previous all-time highs. China trade deal continues the on- and off-again motion as trade talks conclude with China cutting their trip short. Commentary on oil prices, economic reports, the Repo market and more…. PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Oil rips higher – drone attacks on two Saudi installation create concern about mounting unrest in the region. On the cusp of another Fed rate decisions -will they cut again and what will they say about their future plans? Inflation will see a big move with the jump in oil prices – how will the Fed handle it?   PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Closing in on all-time high levels again – while the impact of the trade war slows the global economy. Apple issuing debt to add fuel to buybacks an dividends. The new Volfefe index and more.. PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Plenty of strong winds. Between the hurricane and political hot air – we are all feeling the impact of troubling circumstances. The Pull-forward Effect is finally starting to show up in the U.S. as it has already ravaged Asian economies. Good news and bad mixed for markets as we enter into a seasonally weak month.   PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Economics in the Upside Down. Tariff spat and trade war heating up – markets take a dive. Yield curve (2/10’s) clearly inverted. Chicken sandwich wars and fake chicken on the menu. Are these signs of something or just business as usual? PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Markets are taking back some of the steep losses from last week. All eyes are on the end of the week when we will hear from plenty of central bank know-it-alls from the Jackson Hole Eco confab. China’s economic condition is in focus and more…. PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Market volatility is back – 400, 500 and 600 point moves are all of a sudden in style. Bond yields plunge and gold prices soar on the heels of massive geopolitical upheaval. Argentina stock market plunges and President Trump backs off on some tariffs. PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Fed rate cut decision and the employment report – all in the same week. Tech has some good news and some bad… Thoughts on the latest earnings season and more. PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

The Fed parade was out in force last week as they are approaching a rate decision. markets are really hoping for a big cut at the end of the month. We may be setting up for some disappointment – depending on what the earnings season brings. Plus –  a look into the latest reports and guidance from key companies… PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Earnings season is here! Banks reporting that net interest margin is taking a hit. Massive outflows from equity funds – but markets hitting new highs – what is this about? Insights on these latest developments and more… PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter

Massive losses have plagued EuroZone banks for years – one bank is getting closer to the end of  is life span. Plenty of economic news coming up and earnings season is about to get underway. Negative yields provide an interesting Arbitrage opportunity – that is helping one specific country. PLUS we are now on Spotify ! See this week’s stock picks HERE Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter