Another 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment claims last week, bringing the 10-week total to over 40 million. Although the S&P 500 finished up 4.5% in May, the VIX rebound back above 30. [more]
Although the lockdowns forced several retail companies to close physical stores and focus on building online sales, the industry has already been on a transition out of brick-and-mortar operations as Best Buy (NYSE: BBY), Target (NYSE: TGT), and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) focus on their e-commerce platforms. [more]
A good week for the S&P 500 but the VIX remains in the “High Volatility” range and new coronavirus cases remain steady, above 20K/day, with another 2.2 million Americans filing for unemployment claims. [more]
The VIX remains in the “High Volatility” range and reversed direction to return above 30. New coronavirus cases remain steady, above 20K/day, and another 2.6 million Americans filed for unemployment claims. [more]
The VIX remains in the “High Volatility” range but closed the week below 30 for the first time since February. U.S. Unemployment Rate is 14.7%, the highest rate since the Great Depression and wipes out all of the job gains since 2000. [more]
The VIX remains in the “High Volatility” range and the S&P 500 index was flat as U.S. Unemployment Claims reached almost 30M and new Coronavirus cases oscillate around 30,000 per day. [more]
The need for protective medical equipment such as masks, gloves, and disinfectants have never been higher. Canadian public companies focused on protective equipment include AirBoss of America, iFabric, GDI Integrated Facility Services, and Ovation Science. [more]
As U.S. States & Canadian Provinces announce plans to ease restrictions, testing and vaccines for COVID-19 gain importance. Canadian healthcare companies developing vaccines and tests for COVID-19: LexaGene, Microbix Biosciences, SQI Diagnostics, IMV, Protech Home Medical, and Viemed Healthcare. [more]
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) remains in the “High Volatility” range and the S&P 500 index was down 1.3% as Unemployment Claims reached almost 25M and new Coronavirus cases hit a new high. [more]
S&P 500 and S&P/TSX indices screens highlight companies with strong balance sheets and cash flows, which reduce liquidity risks and allow companies the ability to acquire distressed assets. Cash Kings – Alphabet, Microsoft & Facebook in the U.S. and Onex & Kirkland Lake in Canada [more]
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