Stocks
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 […]
Shopping Around Gives You A 5% Dividend Yield
Welcome to 2026, everyone! The holidays are over. Like many of you, I’m glad I don’t have to shop for more presents. But I never tire of shopping for new dividend stocks. The following company is in real estate. In particular, it owns open-air shopping centers around the United States. Sorry, I know you’re tired […]
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 […]
Help, I’m Confused About Investing. What Should I Do?
Best Long-term Investing Strategy: Build Wealth With Confidence A former MBA student wrote in asking, “What is the best long-term investing strategy? I’m so confused about investing, that I don’t know where to begin.” Investing can feel overwhelming—especially when headlines scream about market crashes, recessions and global uncertainty. But here’s the truth: the best long-term […]
Fed’s FOMC Lowers Rates Again, Dropping Them Another 25 BPs
For the second month in a row, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered interest rates. The FOMC voted to reduce the federal funds rate, which influences all other interest rates in the U.S., by 25 basis points to the 3.75% to 4.00% range. It marks the first time since November 2022 that the rate has […]
Is The AI Build-Out Causing An Energy Bubble?
A recent Wall Street Journal article, “The Frothiest AI Bubble Is in Energy Stocks,” highlighted the fact that investors are looking for any way to invest in the artificial intelligence boom. It is becoming increasingly apparent that AI will need massive data centers that require enormous amounts of electric power. The U.S. power grid is transitioning from […]
Where To Invest Your Money When The Stock Market Is Overpriced
The stock market is in nose bleed territory and doesn’t seem to want to stop climbing. Economic risks are everywhere. Debt levels are high, a trade war is breaking out, and the market valuations are at near record high levels. In times like these, investors get scared. The bull market is long in the tooth […]
