Stocks
Citigroup US Economic Surprise Index Is At Extremes
I’ve had to master the art of managing expectations. As the father of an energetic five-year old son, it’s more out of necessity than anything else. It’s something I’m sure any parent can attest to. Kids behave much better when they’re happy. Here’s the thing… One of the leading causes of unhappiness for my son […]
How To Improve Your Trading
These days the markets are chaotic and unpredictable. As I write, the Dow Jones Industrials are jumping by 275 points. The scary thing is, when I’m done, the Dow could be down 100 points. The uncertainty makes it really easy for traders to feel unsure and unsettled. With this type of volatility in the markets, […]
SBUX Is The Best Growth Stock You Can Buy
Investors are making a killing in Starbucks (SBUX). It’s simply mindboggling that investing in coffee shops can be so profitable. But the results don’t lie… SBUX recently hit an all-time high of $44.70. That’s an eye-popping 533% gain over the last three years! An impressive feat for any company, let alone one big enough to […]
Italian Debt Problems: Is Another Market Wipeout Coming?
October was surprisingly good for the markets… Signs of a resolution to the Greek debt crisis sent stocks surging last month. In fact, the Dow is up a sweet 15% from the lows of October 4th. Hopefully you took advantage of the opportunity to pick up undervalued stocks. And now it’s November which, along with […]
Buffett’s 23.9 Billion Reasons To Buy
Do you know when stocks are cheap? It’s a simple question. But it can confuse new and experienced investors alike… One guy who isn’t confused is Warren Buffett. He’s mastered the art of value investing. And he’s built Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/A and BRK/B) into a global empire by investing huge sums of money when stocks […]
Risk Of European Contagion Exaggerated?
It’s no secret Europe is struggling with a severe sovereign debt and banking crisis. The story has been a news media staple since late 2009. You probably remember seeing more than a few articles about Europe’s PIIGS over the past couple of years. Until recently, it looked like Europe was having success in containing the […]
Positive Clinical Trial Results Equal Big Profits!
No area of the market captures investors’ imagination like the biotech sector. These fascinating companies are pushing the frontiers of technology and medicine on a daily basis. Every one of them is searching for a better treatment or an outright cure for horrible diseases. And a good number of them have made their shareholders big […]
Water Scarcity: Profit From A Multi-Generational Trend…
Do you sometimes feel a bit… shall I say… crowded? I know I do. Having grown up in a small rural Montana town, I’m used to a small smattering of people and a lot of wide-open spaces. In fact, the town I grew up in only has around 800 people who call it home. And […]
Why You Should Stay Away From Buying Harley Davidson Stock
A few weeks ago, I was sitting in the driveway watching my kids play. When, all of a sudden I heard a loud screeching noise. I turned just in time to see my neighbor’s truck speeding around the corner. As he whipped into his garage, I ran over to find out what was wrong. It […]
Time To Sell HPQ!
A few months back, I explained why Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) could become the next great dividend growth stock. At the time, HPQ’s former CEO, Leo Apotheker, had just announced the tech giant was exiting the personal computer business. Apotheker said HPQ planned to spin off their PC portfolio within 18 months. The plan was pretty straightforward… […]
