Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Fundamental Insight Renowned blue-chip giant Caterpillar proudly touts an impressive 29-year streak of augmenting dividend payouts, a clear reflection of its robust business model and adept cash management strategies. Presently, the stock is hovering near historic highs following a notably strong year. Nevertheless, its stellar performance also means that the stock is trading at a premium valuation. With shares near their zenith, the question arises: does this still present an opportune moment to...
Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Fundamental Insight The Final Japanese Leading Index for January came in at 109.5, and the Final Japanese Coincident Index at 112.1. Forex traders can compare this to the Japanese Leading Index for December, reported at 109.9, and to the Japanese Coincident Index at 115.9. The Singapore CPI for February increased by 1.1% monthly and 3.4% annualized. Economists predicted a rise of 0.3% and 3.3%. Forex traders can compare this to the Singapore CPI for January, which decreased 0.7% monthly and...
Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Fundamental Insight Once reigning as the globe's foremost chipmaker, Intel now finds itself overshadowed. With a market value of just $180 billion, it pales in comparison to its rival Advanced Micro Devices, valued at $310 billion. Meanwhile, Nvidia has soared past both, boasting an astonishing market cap of $2.2 trillion. Though still a dominant force in producing x86 CPUs for PCs and servers, Intel's path has been marred by a string of missed opportunities, production setbacks, and...
Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Fundamental Insight The New Zealand Trade Balance for February came in at -NZ$218M monthly and at -NZ$11,990M annualized. Forex traders can compare this to the New Zealand Trade Balance for January, reported at -NZ$1,089M monthly and -NZ$12,620M annualized. Exports for February came in at NZ$5.89B, and Imports at NZ$6.11B. Forex traders can compare this to Exports for January, reported at NZ$4.82B, and Imports reported at NZ$5.90B. The Japanese National CPI for February was flat at 0.0% monthly...
Source: PaxForex Premium Analytics Portal, Fundamental Insight Once again, the stock market is experiencing a surge, but this time, Tesla isn't leading the charge. Surprisingly, the market is advancing despite the downturn in the electric vehicle (EV) giant. As of the latest data, Tesla shares have plummeted by a staggering 34% year to date (YTD), while the Nasdaq-100 index continues its upward trajectory. Currently, the stock sits 60% below its all-time highs, contrasting sharply with the broader market's proximity to record...