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Major Tech Stock Goes On Sale!
Tech stocks had a horrible last few days. The NASDAQ 100, widely considered the best index for tech stocks, was down over 4% at one point for the week. Concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) dragged down some big players like Nvidia (ticker: NVDA), Alphabet (ticker: GOOG), and Amazon (ticker: AMZN). Microsoft (ticker: MSFT) is worth almost […]
Snow (And Ice) Crush The South
I thought about talking about the weather last week. But I didn’t know what we were going to get. Or if I would even have power! Last week, the South got hammered with snow and ice. I live in North Carolina and we came out okay. A few inches of sleet, which then froze into […]
Mining Is Hot In 2026
We’re a few weeks into 2026 and some industries are zooming. In particular, the mining industry is having an awesome 2026. State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (ticker: XME) is up over 20% since the calendar changed on January 1st. 2025 wasn’t so bad either. Over the last twelve months, XME more than […]
2026 Has Been Terrible For Banks
2025 was great for banks, but 2026 is shaping up to be very different. It started after the market closed on Friday, January 9, when President Trump announced a one-year 10% cap on credit card fees. On average, banks charge around 23% interest on credit cards. A 10% cap represents a huge drop even for […]
Trump Attacks Defense Stocks
President Trump is back to making big news in the stock market. Last week, Trump announced U.S. defense companies will need to stop paying dividends and buying back stock unless they address some of his complaints. Here is more detail about Trump’s comments. Trump is proposing a huge change. Historically, the U.S. government let companies […]
The Future For 2025’s Worst Performers
The stock market was up about 16% in 2025. But not every company performed well. 2025 was a terrible year for these stocks. Will 2026 be any better, or should we look elsewhere? Trade Desk Inc (ticker: TTD), a digital ad software company, was the worst performer in the S&P 500 in 2025. Trade Desk’s […]
Top Stock Picks For 2026
The calendar flips to 2026 in just a few days. 2025 was a great year for the stock market. The S&P 500 was up over 17% last year, which is higher than its historical average. And 2026 is shaping up to be even better. Looking for some top picks for the new year? Some of […]
Get Ready For Christmas With These Amazing Stocks!
It’s a short trading week, with the markets operating half-day on Wednesday and being completely closed on Thursday for Christmas. Now is usually a slower period in the stock market as many people take time off to spend with their families. But a slow period doesn’t mean we can’t buy stocks! And these companies are […]
