Jim Awad

Conglomerates and cyclical companies have been on the spot lately and after today's industrial data, they once again became a read more

Conglomerates and cyclical companies have been on the spot lately and after today's industrial data, they once again became a good buying opportunity. But the trading is volatile and a bit distorted given the options expiration.

The pressure is Iran and oil, and a correction in Apple's stock, but it's resilient in the face of that. read more

The pressure is Iran and oil, and a correction in Apple's stock, but it's resilient in the face of that. The vital signs look reasonable.

It's more news of good economic growth and low inflation. That takes pressure off of stocks.

It's more news of good economic growth and low inflation. That takes pressure off of stocks.

If they raise 25 basis points and sound worried about inflation the market may get demoralized,

If they raise 25 basis points and sound worried about inflation the market may get demoralized,

The market is caught between good quarterly reports, such as the one from Disney, and the reality of company guidance read more

The market is caught between good quarterly reports, such as the one from Disney, and the reality of company guidance for future earnings that is far from stellar.