Category Archives: Stocks

Time to Call it a Bubble

Posted on January 16, 2018 by BarkerReport

It is not a question of if, but when will the crypto-currency bubble burst. We will explore the parallels with the dot-com bubble of 1999. Continue reading →

Posted in Currencies, Derivatives, Economy, Stocks | Tagged Bitcoin, Blockchain, Bubble, Currencies, Dot-Com, Technology | Leave a comment

Does the Bull Have Legs?

Posted on January 9, 2018 by BarkerReport

The Barker Report is back, read the first post since 2016. A look back at 2017, the reasons behind the bull market, and whether it can be sustained in 2018 Continue reading →

Posted in Bonds, Economy, Stocks | Tagged 2017, 2018, Bonds, Brexit, Economy, Stocks, Taxes, Trump, UK, US | Leave a comment

It’s finally over!

Posted on November 15, 2016 by BarkerReport

So the race is over, and now the markets are reacting to President Elect Trump. Who are the winners and losers? Continue reading →

Posted in Derivatives, Economy, Stocks | Tagged Banks, Caterpillar, Defense, Infrastructure, Policy, Raytheon, Republicans | Leave a comment

Tit for Tat?

Posted on October 4, 2016 by BarkerReport

Was the recent $14 billion fine imposed by the DOJ on DB payback for the back tax issue involving Apple a few weeks ago? Continue reading →

Posted in Bonds, Currencies, Economy, Stocks | Tagged Apple, Department of Justice, Deutsche Bank, European Commission, European Union, Financial Crisis, Fines, Taxes | Leave a comment

It’s the cumulative effect

Posted on September 13, 2016 by BarkerReport

The time has gone where new technological releases were packed with innovation. Now it’s the cumulative effect that will drive you to upgrade your gadgets…with less frequency Continue reading →

Posted in Stocks | Tagged Apple, Innovation, iPhone, Samsung, Technology | Leave a comment

Rotten Apple? Think Again

Posted on September 6, 2016 by BarkerReport

Is Apple an evil corporation preying on weak countries to further its oppressive hold on the world, or are they simply doing what everybody in their right mind should be doing: seeking by all means a legal way to minimize their tax burden? Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, M&A, Stocks | Tagged Apple, European Commission, European Union, Ireland, Taxes | 4 Comments

Pizza Drone, Anyone?

Posted on August 30, 2016 by BarkerReport

Drone deliveries are taking becoming more common. Will they displace the big logistics companies like Fedex or UPS, or is there a more niche market for them to flourish ? Continue reading →