Moe’s Market Memo
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Moe’s Market Memo – March 6, 2026
Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Investment Analyst Geopolitics grip oil Oil prices rose about 1% on Wednesday as U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted key Middle East supply routes, including the effectively closed Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has already forced major producers like Iraq to sharply cut output and…
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Moe’s Market Memo – February 27, 2026
Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Investment Analyst Lowe’s defies lows Home improvement retailer Lowe’s beat quarterly revenue and earnings expectations on Wednesday, with sales rising more than 10% despite continued pressure in the housing market. CEO Marvin Ellison said inflation, economic uncertainty, and elevated mortgage rates are weighing on…
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Moe’s Market Memo – February 20, 2026
Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Investment Analyst Buffett’s big bet Berkshire Hathaway disclosed on Tuesday a new $350 million stake in the New York Times while trimming major positions in Apple, Bank of America, and Amazon in Warren Buffett’s final quarter as CEO. The shift comes amid weaker performance…
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Moe’s Market Memo – February 13, 2026
Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Investment Analyst Payrolls Beat Bets U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, exceeding expectations, according to data released on Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%, with health care and social assistance driving most of the…
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Moe’s Market Memo – February 6, 2026
Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Investment Analyst AI in Space? On Monday, SpaceX Founder and CEO Elon Musk announced that it has acquired AI startup, xAI s part of efforts to build data centers in space. The deal is valued at approximately $1.25 trillion, with SpaceX at $1 trillion…
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Moe’s Market Memo – January 30, 2026
Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Investment Analyst Fed stands steady The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, citing stronger economic growth and a more balanced outlook between inflation and the labor market. Officials offered little guidance on when cuts might resume, with markets expecting no moves until…
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Moe’s Market Memo – January 23, 2026
Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Investment Analyst Corporate homebuying curbed President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday restricting large Wall Street firms from buying single‑family homes to help boost affordability and expand homeownership opportunities for families. The order directs federal agencies to issue guidance within 60 days and…
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Moe’s Market Memo – January 16, 2026
Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Investment Analyst Saks shake-up Saks Global CEO Richard Baker resigned on Tuesday, less than two weeks into the role, and the company filed for bankruptcy later in the day. Former Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck is set to take over as Saks finalizes…
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Moe’s Market Memo – December 19, 2025
Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Investment Analyst Oil prices bounce back Crude oil prices rebounded on Wednesday after hitting their lowest levels since 2021, with U.S. futures rising nearly 2% to $56.30 a barrel. The recovery followed President Trump’s order to block all sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating pressure…
