tim@emorningcoffee.comMar 54 minRevisiting gold as an asset classThis is a guest post about gold, penned by online investment firm BullionVault. Gold has just pierced $2,100/oz, reaching a record high.
tim@emorningcoffee.comFeb 205 minRevisiting semi-conductorsThis article takes a quick look at the semi-conductor value-chain, including chip designers, fabricators and chip machinery makers.
tim@emorningcoffee.comFeb 147 minEnhancing shareholder valueLooks at ways companies can maximise shareholder value (aside from uttering the words “AI”) including dividends, stock buybacks & layoffs
tim@emorningcoffee.comJan 231 minSome investment "thoughts" to start off the new year2023 was an amazing year for nearly all traditional asset classes around the world. Can this carry-on? This article covers my thoughts.
tim@emorningcoffee.comOct 26, 20234 min3Q2023 portfolio updateThe 3Q23 was not good for stocks and bonds, reflected in the returns in my own portfolio. But returns YtD have been decent enough.
tim@emorningcoffee.comSep 7, 20237 minJobs reports: are US jobs trending in the right direction?This article is about jobs, more specifically, what is the key data? And what does the most recent data suggest about the future?
tim@emorningcoffee.comAug 4, 20235 minFitchRatings downgrades the US: does anyone care?FitchRatings downgraded the US to AA+ on Tuesday, triggering a harsh response from the Biden Administration but nonchalance from investors.
tim@emorningcoffee.comAug 2, 20234 minWrong (so far)....but the Street has been, tooSeven months into the year, many of my Y/E forecasts for indices and other assets look like they will be wrong. I am in good company!
tim@emorningcoffee.comJul 20, 20237 minThe great reveal: 1H2023 updateThis article is an update to an article I penned in February regarding my personal portfolio. For me, it's painful reading!