News and Updates
Canada Still on Schedule to Legalize Cannabis by This Summer
Canada's set to make history this year - becoming the first developed country in the world to...
Sales Jump 438% in 12 Months for Cannabis Beverage Company
I don't come across many companies growing sales by 438% in 12 months. But that's exactly what...
Despite Volatility S&P 500 on Pace for 22% Gain in 2018
The S&P 500 just saw its first correction in almost two years. No question that made a lot of investors a bit nervous.
However – despite the recent wave of volatility – the S&P 500 is off to a great start to 2018 and I see more gains ahead. Let’s take a closer look.
Investors were Rewarded with Big Gains in 2017 as Global Stock Index Jumps 22%
Anyone investing in US and international stocks had a very good year in 2017. If you happened to own some of these individual stocks such as Amazon or Facebook you had an even better year.
While those gains are impressive by any standard – cannabis stocks stole the show in 2017.
Canadian Cannabis Index Jumps 68% in 10 Weeks
2017 is turning out to be another great year for cannabis stocks as the sector rallies back to the all-time high on a steady stream of good news. After falling into a bear market this spring cannabis stocks have been on a tear. The Canadian cannabis index is up 68% in the last 10 weeks, jumping back to the all-time high.
Third-Quarter Earnings Hit Record, S&P 500 Now up 17% in 2017
Third quarter earnings season is peaking – and the results have been excellent.
More than half of the S&P 500 has reported earnings. According to data from Zacks Investment Research earnings are up 8.7% from the same period last year on 6.7% revenue growth. 76% of company’s have beaten earnings estimates while 66% have beaten revenue estimates.
S&P 500 up 6% in 3rd Quarter – Cannabis Stocks Surging
The third quarter ended last week. With just three months left in 2017 both US and global stocks are having a good year.
The US based S&P 500 was up 6% in the third quarter – giving it a total return of 15% through the first three quarters of the year.
S&P 500 up 2.3% in Second Quarter and 9.2% in 2017
The second quarter of 2017 is history. That means it’s time for me to drop in for an update to let all my clients and friends know what is happening in the market – and what to expect in the third quarter and rest of the year. It was another solid quarter for US and global stocks. And I am expecting a strong second half of the year.
S&P 500 up 7.7% in 2017 on Awesome First-Quarter Earnings
First quarter earnings season is almost over – and the results have been excellent. With 90% of the S&P 500 reporting, earnings are up 14.2% from the same period last year. That’s a huge year-over-year increase. Revenue is up 7.7%. 73.3% of reporting companies have beaten earnings estimates. This earnings growth represents an important turning point for the S&P 500.
S&P 500 Closes Strong First Quarter with a 6% Gain
Despite challenges, I still see plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Global economic growth is set to accelerate in 2017. Global GDP is expected to increase 2.7%, up from 2.3% in 2016. Same story with the US. GDP is expected to climb 2.1%, up from 1.6% in 2016. 2.1% growth is nothing to write home about. But it’s still safely in positive territory and tells me there will be no recession this year.