Transport Sector, China and Asia-focused Research

Charles De Trenck

Equity Bottom-Up

In this note: 1) some interesting reversals, 2) some updates on stock pick performances, 3) other updates and items of note. A few enclosures added.Of all the interesting things that happened over the last few weeks, to me, were two reversals most investors would have not gone for until they happened. Ultimately, it was a story about the market expecting key commodities to retreat, only to find the reverse.Interesting piece from Rickards last week is discussed.

In this note: 1) some interesting reversals, 2) some updates on stock pick performances, 3) other updates and items of note. A few enclosures added.Of all the interesting things that happened over the last few weeks, to me, were two reversals most investors would have not gone for until they happened. Ultimately, it was a story about the market expecting key commodities to retreat, only to find the reverse.Interesting piece from Rickards last week is discussed.

Interesting Counter-Intuitive Reversals Last Few Weeks (Breakouts…Positions…Key Notes)

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Ishita Jain

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Unlike gold and oil, Lithium is not an exchange traded commodity but is nevertheless considered one. From mid 2014, the commodities market has seen the worst slump in prices in 20 years and some commodities have been trading at multi-year lows. Lithium has defied the price decline and is currently trading at record highs which has sparked investor interest. This article covers the basics of the lithium industry, its demand and supply mechanics as well as its outlook five years hence.

Unlike gold and oil, Lithium is not an exchange traded commodity but is nevertheless considered one. From mid 2014, the commodities market has seen the worst slump in prices in 20 years and some commodities have been trading at multi-year lows. Lithium has defied the price decline and is currently trading at record highs which has sparked investor interest. This article covers the basics of the lithium industry, its demand and supply mechanics as well as its outlook five years hence.

Lithium - An Outlier Among Sinking Commodities

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Last Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, maintained the current target federal funds rate of 0.25%-0.5%.At first glance, this announcement would seem like a boon for gold, as lower interest rates mean a lower opportunity cost for holding goldAnalysts: Kristoffer Inton &amp; Daniel Rohr

Last Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, maintained the current target federal funds rate of 0.25%-0.5%.At first glance, this announcement would seem like a boon for gold, as lower interest rates mean a lower opportunity cost for holding goldAnalysts: Kristoffer Inton &amp; Daniel Rohr

Although Fed Pares Back Rate-Hike Path, the Outlook for Gold as an Investment Remains Weak

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Thomas Schroeder

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Chartonics webcast  Tuesday 15 March 2016<div>Oil trade points and risk on</div>To view click on this link:  <a href="http://www.screencast.com/t/W9MfxP5MlodF" target="_blank">http://www.screencast.com/t/W9MfxP5MlodF</a> 5:07 min.<div>As our risk on March cycle matures it is imperative we get oil right.</div><div>
WTI topside of the range comes in at 38-40 but a dip and rally sequence is expected to finalize the March risk on rise.</div><div>
Brent hourly chart shows a buy point today just above 38.50 projection for a push back to 40 just under 40.10 resistance. Worst case calls for a slide to 38.00…</div>

Chartonics webcast  Tuesday 15 March 2016Oil trade points and risk onTo view click on this link:  http://www.screencast.com/t/W9MfxP5MlodF 5:07 min.As our risk on March cycle matures it is imperative we get oil right.
WTI topside of the range comes in at 38-40 but a dip and rally sequence is expected to finalize the March risk on rise.
Brent hourly chart shows a buy point today just above 38.50 projection for a push back to 40 just under 40.10 resistance. Worst case calls for a slide to 38.00…

Resurgent investor demand for gold rests on tenuous circumstances.Historically, "safe haven" rallies have proved short-lived, and we see near-term downside if fears of a severe recession end up being unwarranted.Analyst: Kristoffer Inton

Resurgent investor demand for gold rests on tenuous circumstances.Historically, "safe haven" rallies have proved short-lived, and we see near-term downside if fears of a severe recession end up being unwarranted.Analyst: Kristoffer Inton

The Safe-Haven Gold Rally Has Shaky Footing

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Newmont Mining Corporation acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties. The Company produces gold from operations in the United States, Australia, Peru, Indonesia, Ghana, Canada, New Zealand and Mexico. Newmont also mines and processes copper in Indonesia.

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Interesting Counter-Intuitive Reversals Last Few Weeks (Breakouts…Positions…Key Notes)

In this note: 1) some interesting reversals, 2) some updates on stock pick performances, 3) other updates and items of note. A few enclosures...

Charles De Trenck

Lithium - An Outlier Among Sinking Commodities

Unlike gold and oil, Lithium is not an exchange traded commodity but is nevertheless considered one. From mid 2014, the commodities market has seen...

Ishita Jain

Although Fed Pares Back Rate-Hike Path, the Outlook for Gold as an Investment Remains Weak

Last Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, maintained the current target federal funds rate of 0.25%-0.5%.At first glance, this...

Morningstar, Inc.

Oil Trade Points and Risk On

Chartonics webcast Tuesday 15 March 2016Oil trade points and risk onTo view click on this link: http://www.screencast.com/t/W9MfxP5MlodF 5:07...

Thomas Schroeder

The Safe-Haven Gold Rally Has Shaky Footing

Resurgent investor demand for gold rests on tenuous circumstances.Historically, "safe haven" rallies have proved short-lived, and we see near-term...

Morningstar, Inc.

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