Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York. As a journalist, he has covered every futures market traded in the U.S., at one time or another. Jim is the proprietor of the "Jim Wyckoff on the Markets" analytical, educational and trading advisory service. Jim also worked as a ...

A federal judge rejected Elon Musk’s bid to transfer to a court in Texas a US Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit alleging he was late in disclosing his 2022 stake in Twitter Inc. “The Court takes Mr. Musk’s convenience seriously, but it also notes that Mr. Musk has considerable means and spends at least forty percent of his time outside his chosen forum,” US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan wrote in an order Thursday in Washington. “Indeed, although Mr. Musk may have ‘rarely’ traveled to this Dist ...

Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) third quarter deliveries quieted some of the critical chatter surrounding the company, ever since the board proposed a $1 trillion payday to its CEO if ambitious goals are met. The company’s delivery numbers beat expectations, and even set ...

Key Points AstraZeneca's shares jumped after Pfizer's announcement of a major deal with the Trump administration. Pfizer's good news could benefit AstraZeneca, too. 10 stocks we like better than AstraZeneca Plc › Shares of AstraZeneca (NASDAQ: AZN) have jumped more than 10% this week. On Monday, the British drugmaker reported positive results from a clinical study of Enhertu in treating HER2-positive early breast cancer. However, the main reason for AstraZeneca's big gain was Pfizer's (NYSE: PFE) a ...

When markets hit new all-time highs and every asset class seems to be joining the party, it can be challenging to stick to your plan.There's always that innate human instinct to stick around for another 5% or 10% upside, even when your original objectives have been met and your rational brain is screaming to sell.There’s a trick to knowing when to sell and when to hold for more upside. Think of your stocks as you would your car or household appliances. They may work fine for a long time, even if mechanical ...

Key Takeaways McDonald's growth is powered by international sales, the $5 Meal Deal success and menu innovations.MCD plans 600 U.S. and 1,600 international openings, targeting 50,000 restaurants by 2027.The loyalty program surpassed 185M users in 60 markets, driving more frequent customer visits and sales.McDonald's Corporation (MCD) continues to deliver strong performance, driven by robust international comparable sales, the success of the $5 Meal Deal, and compelling marketing and menu innovations. The co ...

Key Takeaways CNI and CSX launched an all-rail intermodal service into Nashville, enhancing efficiency.Freight revenues rose in 1H25 on strength in coal, grain, fertilizers and automotive.Rising costs, weak liquidity and high debt levels weigh on CNI's financial flexibility.Canadian National Railway (CNI) is supported by robust operational efficiency and a partnership with CSX Corporation (CSX) . Shareholder-friendly initiatives also bode well for the company. However, CNI is grappling with elevated expense ...

Outlook for the future is for steady performance but little chance of a big turnaround Echo Global Logistics has managed to hold its debt rating at Moody’s as the ratings agency said it expects the company, even in the midst of the current freight market, to “maintain steady earnings and adequate liquidity.” The corporate family rating at Moody’s for Echo Global was maintained at B3. That rating is considered equivalent to a B- at S&P Global Ratings. S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has had Echo Global at that le ...

Gold retreated as the dollar pushed higher and investors booked profits after a five-day rally that saw it reach fresh records. Traders also sought clues on the US economy as the government shutdown delayed key data. In the absence of a weekly initial jobless claims report from the government, data from a private outplacement firm got more attention than usual. US employers dialed back hiring plans in September and announced fewer job cuts, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Mos ...

Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. ( PXED ), the parent company of University of Phoenix (UoP), issued an amended S1 filing on 9/30 that provided pricing of the upcoming IPO slated to occur on October 8 and providedAriel Sokol offers over twenty years of experience as a corporate finance professional at both established companies and startups. Mr. Sokol founded Kolari Consulting, a strategy consulting firm focusing on subscription and edtech businesses. Previously Mr. Sokol served as a VP of strategy and fina ...