Jul 7, 2024
Derek Moore is back to discuss the recent talk from the “talking heads on TV” that the economy is weakening. What are they looking at and are they right? Then Derek explains using Tesla as an example of implied volatility going higher while a stock runs higher. Reviewing the latest nonfarm payrolls, unemployment rate, and initial jobless claims. Finally, Derek goes through what happens when markets go up from a fundamental standpoint including Forward PE multiples changing, earnings estimates, share buybacks, and dividend yield. All of this and more on this week’s episode.
Tesla implied volatility surges along with its stock price
Why volatility can go higher even when markets or stocks don’t go down
Is the economy weakening?
Reviewing the economic surprise index and what it measures
Share buyback yield
Share buybacks effect on EPS
Dividend yields as a contribution to total return
Forward PE multiples and effects on market prices
Forward earnings estimate on the S&P 500 Index companies
How companies joining and leaving the S&P 500 Index can affect earnings
Looking at college bachelor’s degree and higher unemployment rate for clues
Atlanta Fed GDP Now
Mentioned in this Episode
Derek Moore’s book Broken Pie Chart https://amzn.to/3S8ADNT
Jay Pestrichelli’s book Buy and Hedge https://amzn.to/3jQYgMt
Derek’s new book on public speaking Effortless Public Speaking https://amzn.to/3hL1Mag
Contact Derek derek.moore@zegafinancial.com