Todd Shriber

Todd Shriber

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Dow Jones Today: Doth Thou Protest

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor

For investors in the U.S., the Hong Kong protests are relevant because that controversy against the backdrop of the U.S.-China imbroglio. China is likely to focus more on cleaning up its own backyard over the near-term than making nice with the U.S. and that is concerning for riskier assets.

7 Transportation ETFs That Are Ready to Rally

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor

Transportation ETFs aren't all the same ... investors should look under the hood before embracing these products.

Dow Jones Today: We’ve Seen This Movie Before

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor

Remember that on Sept. 1, assuming no trade resolution is agreed to before that date, the U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on another $300 billion worth of Chinese goods. That would go on top of the 25% tariff on $250 billion worth of Chinese products already in place.

GE’s Progress Doesn’t Mean General Electric Stock Is a Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor

General Electric stock is up mightily this year, but GE Capital and its oil and gas units are potentially problematic for GE stock.

Dow Jones Today: China Provides a Calming Influence

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor

The world's second-largest economy said exports jumped 3.3% last month while economists were expecting a 2% drop. Even amid the trade hostilities with the U.S., Chinese imports also fell less than expected in July.

Dow Jones Today: Sliding Bond Yields Lift Dividend Stocks

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor

Wednesday's action was very much a repeat of what investors have been dealing with in recent weeks: the trade war and speculation of another Federal Reserve rate cut prompted by, well, the trade war. Globally inclined investors were treated to three rate cuts outside the U.S. today as India, New Zealand and Thailand joined the party.

HD Stock Worth Building Something With

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor

Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer and its stock is viewed as an important tell on several marquee economic data points, including consumer-related and housing numbers.

Dow Jones Today: Recovery, Sort Of

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor

For example, one of today's catalysts was China saying it will not let the yuan depreciate further. That helped for today, but some market observers believe there are trust issues that need to be resolved when it comes to the U.S. and its dealings with China. Another reason equities surged today is the belief that the trade war cannot get much worse. That's a belief rooted in hope, not empirical evidence.

Dow Jones Today: Not a Case of the Monday’s, but Much, Much Worse

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor

I have been penning the “Dow Jones Today” wrap up since late May. Regular readers know that I frequently point out something along the lines of “20 of the Dow's stocks closed up/down today.” Well, today was a first because, in late trading, all 30 Dow components were in the red and in most cases, deeply so.

ACB Stock May Be Legitimately Undervalued

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor

One issue vexing cannabis investors, including those owning Aurora stock, is that even with the sector's recent swoon, plenty of names still look expensive. In an arena known for mostly unprofitable, growth companies (Aurora stock is a mid-cap growth name), it can be hard finding value, even when prices tumble.

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