Stocks
Will Midterm Elections Drive Stocks Higher?
It’s official… Congress has adjourned early so its members can go do what they do best… campaign of course. With about a month to go before the election, our faithful public servants are pulling out all the stops to keep their jobs. It’s the earliest pre-midterm election recess since 1960. Why the rush to get […]
Got Cash?
Americans’ collective wallet got a bit lighter last quarter. According to the Federal Reserve, household net worth dropped $1.5 trillion in the second quarter. Clearly, this is another blow to consumers struggling to repair their balance sheets. I’m sure you’ll agree it’s a tough environment for consumers. How are they supposed to be optimistic when […]
Are You Patient Enough?
“How poor are they that have not patience!” You Shakespeare fans probably recognize this line from the Bard’s epic tragedy, Othello. I must admit I’m not much of a Shakespeare scholar myself. But I do recognize words of wisdom when I read them. And this quote is dripping with keen insight. Now, I doubt Shakespeare […]
There’s A Treasure Hidden In Your TV…
Thinking about buying a new liquid crystal display (LCD) television set but worried about the price? Don’t be. I’m going to let you in on a little secret. If you crack open certain LCD TVs, you’ll find a veritable treasure trove inside. I’m talking rare stones like sapphires and rubies… Well, maybe not precious gems […]
The No. 1 Reason You Should Buy Stocks Now
Tired of the same old economic data? It seems like all we hear about in the media is jobs and consumer spending. But they don’t tell the whole story. And to be perfectly honest, they’re wildly erratic and prone to huge revisions. There’s a better solution. It’s an economic indicator the Wall Street Journal calls […]
Time To Be Greedy!
Have you ever gone against the grain on an investment? If you answered “yes”, give yourself a pat on the back. You’re following in the steps of some of the greatest investors of all time. Warren Buffett, George Soros, Peter Lynch, and many others have made huge fortunes with this simple investment strategy. Some call […]
One Contrarian Indicator You Can’t Ignore
Sheep get sheared… For the one billion sheep on farms around the world, it’s a fact of life. They’re going to get clipped. The wool they’ve worked so hard to grow all year will be snatched from them in an instant. If you’ve ever been on a ranch, you quickly see sheep have a natural […]
This Company’s No Pipe Dream!
Let me give you fair warning. The following statistic could make you sick to your stomach. According to the EPA, as much as 860 billion gallons of sewage are dumped into our beautiful rivers and lakes every year. Most of this waste comes from combined sewage systems built in the 19th and early 20th centuries. […]
CEO Ruins Stock…
A few months ago, I told readers about a stock ready to double. And in only two short months, the stock jumped from around $10 to over $21. But there’s a new development. I’ll tell you what to do in a moment… First though, a little background. The company I mentioned a while back is […]
