Sunday, October 20, 2024

Monday Watch

Today's Headlines

Bloomberg:   
Zero Hedge: 
CNBC:  
MarketWatch.com:  
NewsMax:
Fox News:
TheGatewayPundit.com:

The Epoch Times:

Around X:
  • @elonmusk
  • @BehizyTweets
  • @HANKonX
  • @nickshirleyy
  • @MichelleRM68
  • @LauraLoomer
  • @MJTruthUltra
  • @IanJaeger29
  • @amuse
  • @MarioNawful
  • @wideawake_media
  • @w_terrence
  • @JamesMelville
  • @ZachApotheker
  • @_johnnymaga
  • @Ultrafrog17
OpenVAERS: 
SKirsch.com:
Night Trading
  • Asian indices are -.5% to +.5% on average.
  • Asia Ex-Japan Investment Grade CDS Index 71.75 -.75 basis point.
  • China Sovereign CDS 63.25 unch.
  • China Iron Ore Spot 101.8 USD/Metric Tonne +.12%.
  • Bloomberg Emerging Markets Currency Index 38.43 -.04%.
  • Bloomberg Global Risk-On/Risk Off Index 61.7 +1.0%.
  • Volatility Index(VIX) futures 18.2 -.55%. 
  • Euro Stoxx 50 futures n/a.
  • S&P 500 futures +.11%.
  • NASDAQ 100 futures +.14%.

BOTTOM LINE: Asian indices are mostly higher, boosted by technology and financial shares in the region. I expect US stocks to open modestly higher and to weaken into the afternoon, finishing mixed.  The Portfolio is 100% net long heading into the week.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Today's Headlines

Bloomberg:

Zerohedge:
WSJ.com:  
Barron's:
  • Had bullish commentary on (EXPE), (VZ) and (CVX).

CNBC:

MarketWatch.com:

NewsMax:     

Fox News:

TheGatewayPundit.com: 

Epoch Times:

Around X:
  • @realDonaldTrump
  • @BrandiKruse
  • @DC_Draino
  • @VivekGRamaswamy
  • @BGatesIsaPsycho
  • @LauraLoomer
  • @MarioNawfal
  • BREAKING – CHINA: READY THE TROOPS FOR WAR! China’s President Xi has reportedly ordered his military to “prepare for war.” During a visit to the PLA Rocket Force, the elite unit overseeing China’s nuclear and conventional missiles, Xi gave a commanding speech demanding they “enhance their strategic deterrent and ensure combat readiness at all times.” The PLA Rocket Force controls nukes and long-range missile capabilities crucial for any conflict, including a potential invasion of Taiwan.
  • @alexbruesewitz
  • @BehizyTweets
  • @amuse
  • @ImMeme0
  • @WallStreetSilv
  • @WallStreetApes
  • @BensmanTodd
  • @glennbeck
  • @_BlakeHabyan
  • Watch: Kamala Harris Contradicts Herself On Decriminalizing Illegal Border Crossings: 2024 (Top): “I do not believe in decriminalizing border crossings, and I've not done that as vice president and I will not do that as president.” 2019 (Bottom): “I am in favor of saying that we're not going to treat people who are undocumented across the border as criminals. That's correct.” (video)
  • @Riley_Gaines_
  • @MJTruthUltra
  • @KanekoaTheGreat
  • @IGSquawk 

Friday, October 18, 2024

Evening Headlines

Around X:

  • @glennbeck
  • @stclairashley
  • @TonySeruga
  • The Chinese Are Destroying Us From Within. “The government of China and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) seriously threaten the economic well-being, homeland security, and democratic values of the United States (U.S.). Cases of Chinese espionage throughout the U.S. have expanded rapidly with Chinese nationals and non-Chinese individuals acting on behalf of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) allegedly committing a variety of forms of espionage including but not limited to, government, military, and economic espionage.” (video)
  • @joma_gc
  • @BehizyTweets
  • @amuse
  • @WarClandestine
  • @WideAwake_Media
  • @cb_doge
  • @WallStreetApes
  • @CollinRugg
  • @nicksortor
  • @JohnStrandUSA
  • @JackPosobiec
  • @ChuckCallesto
  • @mtgreenee
  • @goddeketal 
  • @shaneyyricch
  • @WesternLensman