Blog

Russ Cohen

Insightful Analysis of Upcoming Earnings Reports

Netflix Expectations As the 2024 Q2 earnings season bursts forth, notable companies like Netflix, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Johnson & Johnson stand poised for their quarterly releases. Netflix, a streaming behemoth, is set to unveil its financial performance on Thursday, July 18, following the market’s close. Despite a recent dip in share prices after the previous ...

Russ Cohen

Insights into High-Potential Stock Picks From Top Portfolio Holdings Insights into High-Potential Stock Picks From Top Portfolio Holdings

I’m always on the lookout for compelling stock opportunities, and one way to discover them is by examining the holdings of renowned portfolio managers. Recently, Morningstar shed light on U-Wen Kok and her management of the Victory RS Global Fund (MUTF:RSGGX). Kok, hailing from Toronto like myself, manages this all-world fund with investments in developed ...

Russ Cohen

Analysis of LG Display Co’s Performance in Q1 2024

LG Display Co (NYSE: LPL) recently unveiled its financial results for the initial quarter of 2024, indicating a mixture of hits and misses in its performance. Earnings Per Share Disappointment Despite high hopes, LG Display Co reported an earnings per share of -76.5 cents, falling short of the anticipated -51 cents as per analyst estimates. ...

Russ Cohen

The Upcoming Week: Wave of Bank Earnings

Market Events in Focus Prepare for a week teeming with developments as a plethora of economic data and Federal Reserve deliberations unfold. Expect a tidal wave of earnings reports, notably from stalwarts such as Bank of America (BAC), Blackrock (BLK), BNY Mellon (BK), Citigroup (C), Citizens Financial Group (CFG), Fifth Third (FITB), Goldman Sachs (GS), ...

Russ Cohen

ETF Outflow in Focus: Impact on Market Dynamics

Exploring Notable Shares Outstanding Changes Investors take heed as the SPDR Russell 1000 Yield Focus ETF (ONEY) experiences a significant outflow of approximately $233.5 million, marking a substantial 23.1% decrease week over week. This shift is reflected in the shares outstanding, which decreased from 9,830,000 to 7,560,000. Noteworthy movements were observed among the largest underlying ...

Russ Cohen

Investing in Olympic Stocks The Winning Game: Investing in Olympic Stocks

Alibaba Group Holdings: Driving Cloud Innovation China-based e-commerce giant, Alibaba Group Holdings, has been a key player in the digital transformation of the Olympic Games since 2017. Through its Alibaba Cloud Intelligence platform, the company is revolutionizing the games’ infrastructure, enhancing the experience for both athletes and fans worldwide. By leveraging its association with the ...

Russ Cohen

Analysis of Tech Stocks Amid Cooling Inflation The Tech Stock Triumph: Navigating Cooler Inflation for Potential Growth

CPI Data Indicates Positive Trends Optimistically, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has cooled for two consecutive months with June’s data being very encouraging on Thursday. CPI climbed 3% compared to the same period last year, a nice decrease from May’s 3.3% rate. Monthly, CPI decreased 0.1% after being unchanged in May. Implications for the Tech ...

Russ Cohen

Russell 2000 Weekly Market Analysis Small Caps on the Rise: Analyzing the Russell 2000 Market Trend

The Market Movement The Russell 2000 surged over 3%, overshadowing the hit taken by other market indices. This bullish movement, coupled with profit-taking, indicates a positive outlook for the broader market. Technical Analysis The Russell 2000 ($IWM) displayed strong momentum following a reaction to recent economic data. The surge in Small Caps was significant, with ...

Russ Cohen

Cummins Secures $75M Grant for Zero-Emissions Manufacturing The Road to Sustainability: Cummins Secures $75M Grant for Zero-Emissions Manufacturing

jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Cummins (NYSE:CMI) has accelerated towards a greener future with the announcement of a groundbreaking $75 million federal grant. This sizable sum is designated for the transformation of 360,000 square feet of existing manufacturing space at Cummins’ Columbus engine plant in Indiana, paving the way for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain ...