Stocks
Santa Claus Rally? Don’t Bet On It…
Stocks soared last week to their biggest weekly gain since the autumn of 2008. The Dow Jones Industrials closed at 12,019 for a sensational 7% rise. It was the second biggest weekly point gain in the long, storied history of the index. The other major measures of US stock prices also put in big gains […]
Stock Investing: What To Do Now…
After a strong October, the US stock market is once again trapped in a chokehold of European uncertainty. Sovereign debt worries in Europe’s biggest economies have investors the world over pulling their hair out. The tension is so thick you can cut it with a knife. Volatility in the marketplace is exceptional- and it’s only […]
US Supreme Court Ruling Will Make Or Break Health Care Stocks
2012 is sure to be an exciting year for stocks. One sector we’re sure to see fireworks in is health care. I know what you’re thinking… “Health care stocks are boring. How can there possibly be ‘fireworks’ in this old defensive sector?” Well, it comes down to one thing… the US Supreme Court. Remember, last […]
Retail Stocks Ready To Explode After Strong Start To Holiday Shopping Season?
The holiday shopping season kicked off with a bang this past weekend. According to the National Retail Federation, retail sales surged 16% and shoppers spent a record $52.4 billion. Millions of consumers had no problem cutting their Thanksgiving feasts short to take advantage of earlier store openings and deep discounts. They flocked to stores like […]
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 […]
