Bobby Rakhit
Bobby Rakhit, is a Sr. Vice President at FactSet JCF Ltd, a financial information technology firm located in London, UK. He is responsible for corporate, media and client activities in Europe, including developing independent investment strategies, providing European industry research, managing client relationships and making regular guest appearances on both CNBC and Bloomberg TV.
Cyclicals and Gold Winners Again in the First Half of 2006
22- Apr
-2009
Global earnings are still solid! We expect stock markets to appreciate in line with earnings growth! What does this really mean? 2009 – Year of Courage 3- Mar -2009
Directionless markets, government intervention and sleepless nights are plaguing our financial system. It can only get worse! Expectations are moving in perfect tandem with the financial markets – swaying in the forefront of any news announcements. My central belief the world works in cycles and in today’s environment it’s just merely following that course. What differs is the size of the cycles and in today’s market it is picking up similarities to the Internet Bust, Black Monday and the Great Depression. Sleepless Nights 22- Sep -2008
Where are the sleeping pills? I don’t think I have had a good nights rest in the past three months. There is no doubt a feeling of panic around the world. Needles in Haystack 11- Jun -2008
Have the good times rolled by? Low inflation, soaring house prices and a lucrative job market seem to be disappearing, while the outlook for the pound is even more bearish. Patriotic 2- Apr -2008
The strong feelings of patriotism can help an economy weather storms as well as foster growth. Safe Havens – Weathering the Storm 24- Jan -2008
Times have become uncertain. The pound is beginning to wane and the US markets seem to be slipping into hibernation. Forget November, Common December! 3- Dec -2007
FTSE All-Share excluding Investment Trusts hammered! Down 7% in November. Jaws is Rampant 17- Sep -2007
The credit shark is swimming rampant and is ready to pounce on any signs of weakness. UK Property Crisis Weighs in the Balance 25- Jul -2007
FTSE Real Estate profit growth continues to deteriorate sharply down over 5.5%. This is significantly lower than the FTSE All-Share which is expected to grow 7%. European Profit Growth Continues to Drag 13- Jul -2007
DJ Stoxx 600 profit growth is flat, however down over 110 basis points from the beginning of the year. Final tally for Q1 6- Jun -2007
DJ Stoxx 600 profit growth is somewhat inspired by earnings surprises in continental Europe. 2007 Growth is up 40 basis point during the earnings season to 6.6%. Mercy Killing - UK Retail Sector 23- Apr -2007
The thunderous stomp down Oxford Street is just a little bit quieter these days. Not Again! Oils in the Limelight 11- Apr -2007
Highlights: Tensions continue to run high globally which are having a direct impact on the oil prices. The oil majors are the ones that are expected to profit. Expectations have managed to stay flat after having massive downgrades the 1st quarter of this year. YIKES! Earnings Deceleration 27- Mar -2007
Life in the fast lane! Volatility which is another measure of risk is back with a vengeance. Industrials Strike Back 6- Mar -2007
The BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China) continue to soar and guess what? Beware of thy friends 1- Feb -2007
2006 what a year! Mid Caps outperformed and property prices continued to soar in the UK. 2007 slam those brakes and put on those head lights. Visibility is poor and more importantly our US counterparts are starting to seriously weaken. Profit Warnings Creating a Stir! 22- Nov -2006
Watch-out the tides are turning! The UK market has held strong this year in the wake of jitters in consumer confidence and uneasiness in the real estate market. Airlines: Watch-out for a Bumpy Ride 19- Oct -2006
Fasten your seat belts turbulence ahead! The airline industry has gone through numerous changes and its environment continues to get more volatile. FTSE Mining Companies Continue at a Blistering Pace 1- Sep -2006
Clearly we are in times of fundamental shifts in economic power. Commodities continue to spiral upwards with no hints of slowing down. UK Earnings Season in Full Flight: So far not all that Impressive 4- Aug -2006
Earnings season is cracking on! So what’s the early prognosis? Well nothing really special. Overall the numbers look flat. Overweight Defensives: The Fiscal Walls are Cracking 21- Jun -2006
Has the Fed’s tightening really stopped! Wow! What a run which started back in June 2004. Be Weary: UK Small Caps becoming lethargic 16- May -2006
Wow! 2000 – 2006 amazing – small caps (defined as companies with a capital capitalisation of no more than $3billion) were in the money. The Cookie Starting to crumble: Underweight Basic Resources 25- Apr -2006
The basic resource sector has done exceptionally well! Gold, copper, silver - almost anything that you can think of as a metal has outperformed. Growth Stocks are Back! 9- Mar -2006
Value stocks had an amazing run their longest out-performance for a quarter of a century. European Q4 and 2006 Outlook 14- Dec -2005
2005 looks like another great year for European profits up around 23%, which follows a 28% gain the previous year. Switching to Neutral on Yields Stocks 10- Nov -2005
2005 so far has been a stellar year for European Equities. The FTSE All-Share on the up a nice 13.4% from the beginning of the year Oil Continues to Bolster UK markets 21- Jul -2005
Unbelievably oil continues to ride the wave. Although Europe continues to be the favoured market, it’s the energy sector that’s really leading the way! Bargain Basement Prices: European Equities 27- Jun -2005
Europe continues to be the favoured market and large caps will benefit from the influx of investment flows. Valuation is key and eps growth continues to be the driver. The Case for Large Caps is Stronger than ever! 12- May -2005
The first quarter continues to support our hypothesis: Europe is the favoured market and large caps will benefit from the influx of investment flows. Why you might ask? Where now? 2005 Preview 7- Apr -2005
Results season provides a plethora of information which is often over bearing and makes things difficult to put into perspective. Particularly as companies within the same sector provide conflicting outlooks. Large Cap Opportunity 25- Feb -2005
Leading indicators are essential in deciphering economic outlook. Although none are perfect, together they can provide an important piece to this puzzle. Small Caps Again - Outlook for 2005 remains poor 17- Feb -2005
Leading indicators are essential in deciphering economic outlook. Although none are perfect, together they can provide an important piece to this puzzle.
Global earnings are still solid! We expect stock markets to appreciate in line with earnings growth! What does this really mean? 2009 – Year of Courage 3- Mar -2009
Directionless markets, government intervention and sleepless nights are plaguing our financial system. It can only get worse! Expectations are moving in perfect tandem with the financial markets – swaying in the forefront of any news announcements. My central belief the world works in cycles and in today’s environment it’s just merely following that course. What differs is the size of the cycles and in today’s market it is picking up similarities to the Internet Bust, Black Monday and the Great Depression. Sleepless Nights 22- Sep -2008
Where are the sleeping pills? I don’t think I have had a good nights rest in the past three months. There is no doubt a feeling of panic around the world. Needles in Haystack 11- Jun -2008
Have the good times rolled by? Low inflation, soaring house prices and a lucrative job market seem to be disappearing, while the outlook for the pound is even more bearish. Patriotic 2- Apr -2008
The strong feelings of patriotism can help an economy weather storms as well as foster growth. Safe Havens – Weathering the Storm 24- Jan -2008
Times have become uncertain. The pound is beginning to wane and the US markets seem to be slipping into hibernation. Forget November, Common December! 3- Dec -2007
FTSE All-Share excluding Investment Trusts hammered! Down 7% in November. Jaws is Rampant 17- Sep -2007
The credit shark is swimming rampant and is ready to pounce on any signs of weakness. UK Property Crisis Weighs in the Balance 25- Jul -2007
FTSE Real Estate profit growth continues to deteriorate sharply down over 5.5%. This is significantly lower than the FTSE All-Share which is expected to grow 7%. European Profit Growth Continues to Drag 13- Jul -2007
DJ Stoxx 600 profit growth is flat, however down over 110 basis points from the beginning of the year. Final tally for Q1 6- Jun -2007
DJ Stoxx 600 profit growth is somewhat inspired by earnings surprises in continental Europe. 2007 Growth is up 40 basis point during the earnings season to 6.6%. Mercy Killing - UK Retail Sector 23- Apr -2007
The thunderous stomp down Oxford Street is just a little bit quieter these days. Not Again! Oils in the Limelight 11- Apr -2007
Highlights: Tensions continue to run high globally which are having a direct impact on the oil prices. The oil majors are the ones that are expected to profit. Expectations have managed to stay flat after having massive downgrades the 1st quarter of this year. YIKES! Earnings Deceleration 27- Mar -2007
Life in the fast lane! Volatility which is another measure of risk is back with a vengeance. Industrials Strike Back 6- Mar -2007
The BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China) continue to soar and guess what? Beware of thy friends 1- Feb -2007
2006 what a year! Mid Caps outperformed and property prices continued to soar in the UK. 2007 slam those brakes and put on those head lights. Visibility is poor and more importantly our US counterparts are starting to seriously weaken. Profit Warnings Creating a Stir! 22- Nov -2006
Watch-out the tides are turning! The UK market has held strong this year in the wake of jitters in consumer confidence and uneasiness in the real estate market. Airlines: Watch-out for a Bumpy Ride 19- Oct -2006
Fasten your seat belts turbulence ahead! The airline industry has gone through numerous changes and its environment continues to get more volatile. FTSE Mining Companies Continue at a Blistering Pace 1- Sep -2006
Clearly we are in times of fundamental shifts in economic power. Commodities continue to spiral upwards with no hints of slowing down. UK Earnings Season in Full Flight: So far not all that Impressive 4- Aug -2006
Earnings season is cracking on! So what’s the early prognosis? Well nothing really special. Overall the numbers look flat. Overweight Defensives: The Fiscal Walls are Cracking 21- Jun -2006
Has the Fed’s tightening really stopped! Wow! What a run which started back in June 2004. Be Weary: UK Small Caps becoming lethargic 16- May -2006
Wow! 2000 – 2006 amazing – small caps (defined as companies with a capital capitalisation of no more than $3billion) were in the money. The Cookie Starting to crumble: Underweight Basic Resources 25- Apr -2006
The basic resource sector has done exceptionally well! Gold, copper, silver - almost anything that you can think of as a metal has outperformed. Growth Stocks are Back! 9- Mar -2006
Value stocks had an amazing run their longest out-performance for a quarter of a century. European Q4 and 2006 Outlook 14- Dec -2005
2005 looks like another great year for European profits up around 23%, which follows a 28% gain the previous year. Switching to Neutral on Yields Stocks 10- Nov -2005
2005 so far has been a stellar year for European Equities. The FTSE All-Share on the up a nice 13.4% from the beginning of the year Oil Continues to Bolster UK markets 21- Jul -2005
Unbelievably oil continues to ride the wave. Although Europe continues to be the favoured market, it’s the energy sector that’s really leading the way! Bargain Basement Prices: European Equities 27- Jun -2005
Europe continues to be the favoured market and large caps will benefit from the influx of investment flows. Valuation is key and eps growth continues to be the driver. The Case for Large Caps is Stronger than ever! 12- May -2005
The first quarter continues to support our hypothesis: Europe is the favoured market and large caps will benefit from the influx of investment flows. Why you might ask? Where now? 2005 Preview 7- Apr -2005
Results season provides a plethora of information which is often over bearing and makes things difficult to put into perspective. Particularly as companies within the same sector provide conflicting outlooks. Large Cap Opportunity 25- Feb -2005
Leading indicators are essential in deciphering economic outlook. Although none are perfect, together they can provide an important piece to this puzzle. Small Caps Again - Outlook for 2005 remains poor 17- Feb -2005
Leading indicators are essential in deciphering economic outlook. Although none are perfect, together they can provide an important piece to this puzzle.
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