Tag: price to earnings valuations
Market Deception: Stock Valuations Twisted To Fit “Low Rates” Story
At the December 14, 2016 FOMC press conference, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen responded to a reporter’s question about stock valuations and the possibility...
Today’s Stock Market: Perception vs Reality
When asset valuations are extended well beyond historical norms, as they are today, some investment managers elect to take a more defensive and cautious...
QE Premium On Asset Prices: Is It “Worth” It?
It has been eight years since the great financial crisis of 2008, and the Federal Reserve (Fed) is still maintaining an unprecedented level of...
Stock Market Update: Hunt For Yield Leads To Indiscriminate Buying
“Mm Mm Good” – But stock market valuations are getting very expensive as the hunt for yield heats up...
No U.S. bond trader under the...
S&P 500 Forward Earnings Lower P/E… But Is It Useful?
Chart 1 in yesterday’s post drew many e-mail responses, some of which were critical. Critical because the post used a trailing price to earnings...
Mind The Gap: How The Bull Market Lost Sight Of Earnings
Since October 1, 2011, the S&P 500 has risen 82% on the heels of strong earnings growth.
Let’s start over. Since October 1, 2011, the...
Market Update: Has Earnings Growth Reached A Trough?
Key Takeaway: A sustained rebound in earnings growth may require more than just favorable currency translations and is unlikely without improved top-line growth. Evidence...
Equity Valuations Spotlight: PE10 Ratio Near Historic Levels
Recently, I have been collaborating on a research project with Arun Chopra, an experienced investor and good friend who holds a CFA and CMT....
S&P 500 Valuation Review For April: Still Overvalued
Before we get into the monthly update and charts, let's discuss a little bit of background on our model and method of analysis. First and foremost,...
Will Stocks Beat Lowered Q1 Earnings Estimates?
The 1Q earnings season is upon us. So far, of the stocks that have reported, Alcoa (AA) was a thumbs down, JP Morgan (JPM)...