Charts Suggest Small-Cap Value Stocks Are Headed Higher

Active traders often spend hours scouring the markets for niche segments that look poised to outperform the broader markets. One such group that has started to reappear in the results of many technical scans is small-cap value stocks. For many traders, scanning for small-cap value stocks is a particular favorite because the relatively small size…

What Is Wholesale Banking? Types of Services and Example

What Is Wholesale Banking? Wholesale banking refers to banking services sold to large clients, such as other banks, other financial institutions, government agencies, large corporations, and real estate developers. It is the opposite of retail bankingwhich focuses on individual clients and small businesses. Wholesale banking services include currency conversion, working capital financing, large trade transactions,…

Cannabis Stocks Appear Ready to Test Recent Highs

After their parabolic 2018 gains, cannabis stocks have been far from smoking hot over the past year, with leading industry players plagued by supply issues, high taxes. and ongoing regulatory hurdles. However, as we move into 2020, some of these challenges look to be clearing up. Government authorities in Canada – the first developed country…

Gold Trades Above $1,600 for the First Time Since 2013

The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) and the gold futures contract closed at a seven-year high on Tuesday, underpinned by the coronavirus outbreak and dovish central bank policies around the world. The contract traded above $1,600 for the first time since 2013 and is setting its sights on the all-time high near $2,000, posted in September…

Wingstop Investors Hit the Exits After Profit Shortfall

Wingstop Inc. (WING) stock is trading lower by nearly 5% in Wednesday’s pre-market session after the company missed fourth quarter 2019 profit estimates by more than 17%, booking earnings per share (EPS) of $0.14 compared to consensus estimates of $0.17. The fast food chain reported in-line revenue of $53.19 million, which marked a 31.3% increase…