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Mag 7's diverging Q2 results: Will they boost the market again?
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Guess the stocks: The wheel of time in endless cycle turns

Guess the stocks: The wheel of time in endless cycle turns
Ford's current stock price isn't much higher than it was over two decades ago. From 1998 to 2001, its stock price greatly exceeded today's levels. Even when accounting for dividends, stock splits, and other corporate actions, certain periods from 20 years ago still saw higher prices than now.
Since 2000, Microsoft's stock has increased 10-fold, Apple's stock has risen more than 200-fold, and Nvidia's stock has surged over 1000-fold. Why has Ford's stock performance been so poor in comparison?
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The reason is, automobiles are durable goods and do not require frequent replacement. Think about it: you have an old car that could be replaced but isn't necessary, would you replace it if the economy is bad and your income is low? No. If the economy is good and your income is high, would you replace it? Yeah, Maybe. Then you may realize that everyone might have the same considerations as you, so the sales or revenue of an automobile company may fluctuate with individual incomes or, more broadly, with the state of the economy, which exhibits a clear cyclical pattern instead of a growth pattern.
However, a cyclical pattern does not mean it's not worth investing in. In contrast, during times of economic prosperity or when there is strong policy support for the economy, cyclical stocks may potentially outperform growth stocks like those in the Big Tech sector.
Guess the stocks: The wheel of time in endless cycle turns
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Ford, or automobile manufacturers industry, is not an exception. In fact, the metal and mining industries are also considered cyclical sectors, such as companies A, B, C below.
Figure: The share price of companies A, B and C during the last QE (Source: Yahoo Finance)
Figure: The share price of companies A, B and C during the last QE (Source: Yahoo Finance)
This figure shows that, since March 2020, companies A, B, and C had all experienced varying degrees of appreciation, under the backdrop of quantitative easing.
Questions
1) Which company do Company A, Company B and Company C refer to, respectively?
2) Based on the figure below, briefly talk about the probability of a significant rate cut this year and the impact of a rate cut on Companies A, B and C. (No standard answers, but need respond to participate in the event.)
Figure: CME FedWatch probabilities of changes to the Fed rate(Date: 26 July 2024)
Figure: CME FedWatch probabilities of changes to the Fed rate(Date: 26 July 2024)
Rewards:
An equal share of 5000 points: All mooers who correctly answer question 1 and give a reasonable answer to question 2 will get an equal share of 5000 points. (e.g., If 100 mooers answer correctly, each mooer will get 50 points.)
More Hint:
Company A: It's an Australian multinational mining and metals company and also the largest mining company based on market capitalization.
Company B: It's a British-Australian multinational company and it's the world's second largest metals and mining corporation, just behind Company A.
Company C: It's an American mining company based in the in Phoenix, Arizona. It's the world's largest producer of molybdenum and a major copper producer.
Guess the stocks: The wheel of time in endless cycle turns
How to participate?
Drop your answers in the comment section below! Please answer all the questions!
Note: Only original submissions will be considered. Plagiarized content leads to disqualification from the event.
Event time:
Now till 31 July, 2024, 23:00 ET
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Guess the stocks: The wheel of time in endless cycle turns
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  • mr_cashcow : Nice, hope this becomes a weekly thing[undefined]

    1)
    A. $BHP Group Ltd (BHP.US)$
    B. $Rio Tinto (RIO.US)$
    C. $Freeport-McMoRan (FCX.US)$

    2)Here is how rate cuts can affect the above mining companies:

    ▶️Lower borrowing costs: Reduced interest rates can lower borrowing costs, decreasing interest expenses and improving profitability
    ▶️Increased global demand: Rate cuts can stimulate global economic growth, increasing demand for commodities like iron ore, copper, and coal
    ▶️Higher metal prices: Weaker currencies and increased demand can lead to higher metal prices, positively impacting their revenues
    ▶️Reduced capital expenditure: Lower interest rates might reduce the attractiveness of capital-intensive projects, potentially slowing the respective company investment in new projects

    Apart from rate cuts I think the increasing environmental & social concerns about climate change, sustainability, & social responsibility can shift the economy towards focusing on recycling, reuse, and waste reduction which can in turn transform the metal and mining industries due to increase demand in renewable Energy which will increase demand for certain metals such as copper & lithium commonly used in batteries used to power EVs[undefined]

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  • 102362254 : Question 1 -

    Company A: $BHP Group Ltd (BHP.US)$
    Company B: $Rio Tinto (RIO.US)$
    Company C: $Freeport-McMoRan (FCX.US)$

    Question 2 - The likelihood of a significant rate cut in 2024 remains uncertain, but if it happens, it could benefit BHP, Rio, and FCX. Lower interest rates typically stimulate economic activity, potentially increasing demand for commodities such as iron ore and copper, which are core products for these mining giants. Of course, the ultimate impact will depend on market dynamics and central bank decisions.

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  • steady Pom pipi : Question 1 -

    Company A: $BHP Group Ltd (BHP.US)$    
    Company B: $Rio Tinto (RIO.US)$    
    Company C:    $Freeport-McMoRan (FCX.US)$    

    Question 2 - The interest rate cut will lead to a decline in the US dollar, and the decline in the US dollar will lead to an increase in the price of precious metals, especially gold. Precious metals will become safe-haven assets to protect investors' interests.

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  • LIM 104079753 : QUESTION 1-

    Company A: $BHP Group Ltd (BHP.US)$    
    Company B: $Rio Tinto (RIO.US)$    
    Company C:    $Freeport-McMoRan (FCX.US)$    

    Problem 2 — Interest rate cuts will cause the dollar to fall, and a fall in the dollar will cause the price of precious metals to rise, especially gold. Gold will become a safe-haven asset to protect investors' interests. Bitcoin will also have some impact; at that point, many people will go in and buy it!

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  • Andrea Connally : although I enjoy the breakdown why is this initial comparison between two tech giants and a car company. I'm curious to see Ford versus $Coca-Cola (KO.US)$ $PepsiCo (PEP.US)$ or $Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.US)$ even $Colgate-Palmolive (CL.US)$. Comparison of consumable to consumble would be interesting since one is durable versus somewhat immediate but generally a known quantity.  We know how much toothpaste and toilet paper people will generally use and that will be somewhat consistent as a manufactering and sales perspective.

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  • Jin Wee : Question 1 - Company A: $BHP Billiton (BHP.US)$ Company B: $Rio Tinto (RIO.US)$ Company C: $McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX.US)$ Question 2 - The likelihood of a significant rate cut in 2024 remains uncertain, but if it occurs, it could benefit BHP Billiton, Rio and FCX. Lower interest rates generally stimulate economic activity, potentially increasing demand for commodities such as iron ore and copper, which are core products of these mining giants. Of course, the ultimate impact will depend on market dynamics and central bank decisions.

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  • 104603695 : Question 1 -

    Company A: $BHP Group Ltd (BHP.US)$
    Company B: $Rio Tinto (RIO.US)$
    Company C: $Freeport-McMoRan (FCX.US)$

    Question 2 - The likelihood of a significant rate cut in 2024 remains uncertain, but if it happens, it could benefit BHP, Rio, and FCX. Lower interest rates typically stimulate economic activity, potentially increasing demand for commodities such as iron ore and copper, which are core products for these mining giants. Of course, the ultimate impact will depend on market dynamics and central bank decisions.

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  • Kenneth07 : Question 1-
    Company A: $BHP Billiton (BHP.US) $
    Company B: $Rio Tinto (RIO.US) $
    Company C: $McMoRan Copper (FCX.US) $
    Problem 2 — Interest rate cuts will cause the dollar to fall, and a fall in the dollar will cause the price of precious metals to rise, especially gold. Gold will become a safe-haven asset to protect investors' interests. Bitcoin will also have some impact; at that point, many people will go in and buy it!

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  • Chronic Line Stepper : A $BHP Group Ltd (BHP.US)$ B $Rio Tinto (RIO.US)$ C. $Freeport-McMoRan (FCX.US)$

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