John Jagerson and Wade Hansen

John Jagerson and Wade Hansen

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How Strong Is the Economy Really?

And how worried should investors be as the economy continues its improvement and keeps showings its strength.

Trade of the Day: Target Corporation (TGT)

From a fundamental perspective, we expect TGT to rise as consumer spending increases. An inverted “head-and-shoulders” continuation pattern has been forming since January and was completed with Tuesday’s break above the pattern’s neckline.

Trade of the Day: Newell Brands Inc. (NWL)

Newell Brand’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has announced retirement after only two years on the job, which is usually a bad sign. Considering the company’s debt load and shareholder fights with management, we don’t see much of a likelihood of short-term improvement.

Why Haven’t Tax Cuts Spurred More Company Spending?

Part of the reason for the lower-than-anticipated levels of corporate spending seems to be based on the situation companies had prepared for and found themselves in before the tax cuts were enacted.

Trade of the Day: United States Oil Fund LP (USO)

In the short term, we expect that traders will be planning for a flip-flop from OPEC. The underlying fundamentals are reasonably positive as well, which should help boost United States Oil Fund LP (NYSEARCA:USO) up off of support.