The US Treasury has distributed $130B of direct payments to US consumers in the past 12 days. Watching savings rate likely to move higher.
Stephanie Link Thu 14 Jan 2021 15:56

Not sure I understand the NBA. Whoever wants out can do - sure. Wall Street a little different.
Stephanie Link Thu 14 Jan 2021 01:41

Nikkei 225 has made a new all-time high in US$ - above its 1989 high. Yet Japan is onl 6 1/2% of World's Market Cap vs 41% for the US.
Stephanie Link Wed 13 Jan 2021 14:00

Busy few days for $PPG in improving their coatings and paintings business with Versaflex and Tikkurila deals. And the Pitts Penguins have made the company their official helmet this year. #housing #auto #hockey
Stephanie Link Mon 11 Jan 2021 15:03

US M&A Deal Volumes +43% in 2nd H 2020 y/y and +66% for the year. Improved CEO confidence.
Stephanie Link Mon 11 Jan 2021 14:53

Digging further in NFPs which on the headline was no doubt weak but the diffusion index is still high at 61% highlighting broad-based hiring, supported by big drivers of growth - mfg, construction, technology, capex, health care & e-commerce/super centers.
Stephanie Link Sat 09 Jan 2021 14:52

Gypsy Kings: Plays in my house most weekends. Bamboleo is most popular but so many other great ones. Have a nice weekend all!
Stephanie Link Fri 08 Jan 2021 20:51

ESG mutual funds/ETFs saw $40 billion of new assets through November 2020 - more than double 2019. The 20 stocks most overweighted by ESG funds outperformed the market by 900 bps last year on an equally-weighted basis.
Stephanie Link Fri 08 Jan 2021 18:11

DRAM a good theme for 2021: $MU “For the first time in our history, MU is simultaneously leading on DRAM/NAND technologies...we are in an excellent position to benefit from accelerating digital transformation of the global economy...AI, 5G, cloud, and the intelligent edge.” $LRCX
Stephanie Link Fri 08 Jan 2021 07:50

Once again, sellers remorse - $COST SSS for Dec: +10.9% vs +10.3% consensus. Remarkable strength: US +11%, Canada +5..7%, Intl +15.8% and Ecommerce +61.6%. At least I still own a bunch OW.
Stephanie Link Wed 06 Jan 2021 22:59

$KRE outperformance vs $SPX today is 2nd best in 10 years.
Stephanie Link Wed 06 Jan 2021 18:24

EIA - average price of regular gasolinne up 6th consecutive week - highest levels since March 2020 (though still down 13% y/y). Expect after this week, we'll be looking at the 7th straight weekly increase.
Stephanie Link Tue 05 Jan 2021 22:43

ISM manufacturing hits highest level in 2 yrs - something to watch - 2 yr high is ISM prices paid - and yet the dollar flattish. Something has to give.
Stephanie Link Tue 05 Jan 2021 22:38

$WFC progress: 2015 BSA/AML-related consent order terminated. First step.
Stephanie Link Tue 05 Jan 2021 22:28

Dialog Semi positive pre-announce 4Q revs due to stronger than expected consumer demand for 5G phones and tablets and "is expected to continue into 1Q 2021". $AAPL $AVGO $STM $LITE
Stephanie Link Tue 05 Jan 2021 14:18

$AMZN continues to expand its fleet with the purchase of 11 767-300 $BA planes - 7 from $DAL and 4 from WestJet.
Stephanie Link Tue 05 Jan 2021 14:13

10 yr break even crossed 2 today - worth watching
Stephanie Link Mon 04 Jan 2021 22:02

Great stat from my friend Mike Dick at Mizuho: the S&P 500 Household Products index hasn’t outperformed the broader market on Day 1 of a new year in 12 years.
Stephanie Link Mon 04 Jan 2021 12:57

Observations on Sunday football - not sure why Cam Newton/Bill Belichick not successful this yr, the obvious coach change @ the Jets & why Giants didn’t just sit on the ball w/a minute to go. Very entertaining & cant wait for the playoffs. I think I just need 2gobacktogolf.
Stephanie Link Sun 03 Jan 2021 21:31

The talent drain at #ESPN is pretty incredible. Telling where mgmt’s priorities are longer term - $DIS.
Stephanie Link Sun 03 Jan 2021 16:16

Spec Jets coach Adam Gase out after 9-22 season in past 2 yrs. - tough go but not surprised it hasn’t happened sooner. Love the spec on new potentials: Chiefs OC Eric Bienemy, Colts DC Matt Eberflus, Ravens DC Don "Wink" Martindale.
Stephanie Link Sat 02 Jan 2021 21:50

One final song for 2020: John Fogerty featuring Jennifer Hudson - Proud Mary. Which he wrote over 50 years ago. Happy and Healthy New Year!
Stephanie Link Thu 31 Dec 2020 21:48

RT @TimTebow: Talent is a gift. Greatness is a choice and a mindset.
Stephanie Link Wed 30 Dec 2020 03:52

Noteworthy moves in the off-price retailers today. Ultimate re-open stocks for the treasure hunt experience. $TJX $BURL $ROST
Stephanie Link Mon 28 Dec 2020 20:51

Curious on the minutes for Frank Gore - even as amazing as he is w 16K yards. I would think w such few wins for team they start to have teaching moments for next gen. Sort of life lessons in business.
Stephanie Link Sun 27 Dec 2020 21:45