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Steel is everywhere. And it’s soaring to new heights on the demand for steel. The uses are vast, including: Automobiles. Aircraft. Construction. Refrigerators, washers and dryers. Surgical scalpels.
Another beauty of steel is that after its recycled, it doesn’t lose its strength ... and it's cheap to make. Using our Stock Power Ratings system, I found a company that produces and recycles steel for global consumption: It earns a “Strong Bullish” 97 out of 100 on our Stock Power Ratings system! The company raked in record revenues in the last quarter. The stock is trading at a new 52-week high.
Listen to why this company is in line for more gains in the future. The Stock Power Podcast Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyandMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
In the energy sector, there are different ways to find gains. You can buy into traditional energy companies such as utilities or oil miners. Or you can think outside the box. I have a different way to capitalize on the rise in the energy sector and collect a nice dividend in the process. In today's episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a 95-rated Power Stock that doesn’t mine for oil and gas but instead collects money from what’s pulled from the ground. And it's on track to profit due to its unique position. Rather than invest in companies steeped in the heavy costs of mining, there’s another way to profit: Oil and gas royalty companies. These royalty companies own rights to property (more importantly what’s underneath) and get paid for how much is pulled from the ground. Because these companies don’t have the risk of increased mining costs such as equipment and labor, they capitalize on mining operations. Using our Stock Power Ratings system, I found a company that owns royalties on some of the richest oil- and gas-producing land in the U.S. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyandMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
You know the old saying: Bigger isn't always better. That's the case in many areas. And it might be most true in the stock market. In today's episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a small 100-rated Power Stock that produces oil and gas in the U.S. And it's set to profit due to its size. One of the factors we use to rank stocks in our Stock Power Ratings system is size. The rationale is that small-cap stocks tend to grow faster than larger ones. Small-cap stocks offer higher growth potential but come with more risk. It's simple: Higher risk means higher reward. But that’s where the other factors of Stock Power Ratings come in. It helps us identify smaller stocks with solid fundamentals — and that translates to less risk. This week's Power Stock is a small ($257 million market cap) oil and gas company in the U.S. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyandMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
Since COVID, I’ve lost quite a bit of weight. About 50 to 60 pounds. The downside is that most of the clothes I once wore no longer fit. It’s forced me to re-do my wardrobe. In today's episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a 96-rated Power Stock that sells a wide range of menswear in the U.S. And it’s set to profit off a growing market trend. Shopping for new clothes is as simple as three questions for me: · Does it fit? · Is it comfortable? · Can I wear it at home and at work? If the answer to those questions is “yes,” then it comes down to the price. This week's Power Stock is a company that distributes menswear in the U.S.: · It earns a "Strong Bullish" 96 out of 100 on our Stock Power Ratings system! · The company has a one-year annual sales growth rate of 58.3%. · Its price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is half the industry average — making it a great value stock. Listen why this company is setting the stage for more gains in the future. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyandMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
Texas is the largest oil-producing state in the U.S. In 2020, it pumped 1.8 million barrels out of the ground every day. That makes sense considering its rich deposits and access to the Gulf Coast. The second-largest oil-producing state surprised me the most. North Dakota fills around 431,000 barrels daily — the Bakken Formation of the Williston Basin accounts for most of these. In today's episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a 93-rated Power Stock that drills for oil and gas in the Williston Basin. Texas produces the most oil because of its vast size and offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. But North Dakota has access to the Bakken Formation. That’s 200,000 square miles of land that covers the western part of North Dakota, eastern Montana and southern Saskatchewan. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates 4.3 billion barrels of oil and 4.9 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in the Bakken Formation. This week's Power Stock is a company that drills for those products in the Bakken: · It earns a "Strong Bullish" 93 out of 100 on our Stock Power Ratings system! · The company increased quarterly sales by 100.8% in the most recent quarter. · Its stock comes with a 4.12% dividend yield. See why this leader in the oil drilling industry will continue to rise in the years to come. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyandMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
Experts traced the first commercial exploration of coal in the U.S. to Virginia in 1701. It was (and still is) used as a fuel to generate electric power. The heat from burning coal converts water into high-pressure steam. This steam drives a turbine to generate electricity. In today's episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a 98-rated Power Stock that uses coal, but not in the way you might think. When you think of uses for coal, electricity comes to mind. But not all coal is used just for power. Metallurgical coal is a more scarce, special coal that produces coke, the primary carbon source used to make steel. This week's Power Stock is a company that produces this special coal used by steel companies around the world: It earns a "Strong Bullish" 98 out of 100 on our Stock Power Ratings system! The company increased quarterly sales by 43.5% in the most recent quarter. Its stock comes with a 1.14% dividend yield.
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Growing up in Kansas, my family didn’t have much money to spend on things like toys and games. I didn’t do without, but my collection of toys was small in comparison to what kids have today. And that got me thinking about potential opportunities to capitalize on this trend. In today's episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a 100-rated Power Stock with a strong lead in the toy market. I’ve learned more about toys in the last 14 months than I ever knew before. That’s because my first grandson was born last year. My wife and I have spent a good amount of money on plush toys, toddler games and every other thing for a child you can think of. It’s our first grandchild, so that’s what we’re supposed to do, right? This week’s Power Stock is a company that designs and sells a wide range of children’s toys and games around the world. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyandMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
Power stations need natural gas to provide electricity to homes and businesses. With winter approaching, the demand for this resource will soar. But Europe is facing a mounting natural gas crisis that U.S. companies can help avoid. In today's episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a 96-rated energy Power Stock with a strong portfolio of natural gas properties in the U.S. Europe is facing a natural gas crisis of epic proportions. When Moscow slashed its delivery of natural gas in 2021, Europe suffered because Russia accounted for 40% of supply. This week, it went one step further. Russia shut off all gas supplies to Europe until all economic sanctions have been lifted. Norway is now the leading exporter of natural gas to the continent, but that’s not enough. Countries will turn to the U.S. to fill growing demand as winter approaches. This week’s Power Stock is a company that explores and produces natural gas from its properties in the U.S.: It earns a "Strong Bullish" 96 on our Stock Power Ratings system! The company reported a 256.3% increase in revenue from natural gas sales. Its stock has been up 81.9% over the last 12 months.
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As a business editor in Greenville, South Carolina, I covered the transportation industry often. I asked the general manager of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) why the airport was international when there were no overseas passenger flights. The reason was simple: GSP is a hub for air cargo flights to and from Germany due to BMW's presence in the Upstate. In today's episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a 97-rated air cargo Power Stock outsourcing aircraft and crew to ship cargo around the globe. The quickest your Amazon order gets across the country is to ship it by air. And it's become more important for retailers to deliver to customers fast. This week’s Power Stock is a company that does everything from providing aircraft and crew to performing maintenance on its air cargo fleet. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyandMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
Dotted all over southeast Kansas's landscape are old quarries used to mine coal, zinc and lead. At one point, my home state produced 50% of all zinc and 10% of all lead in the U.S. Most of those mines aren't operational, but millions of acres of land are still excavated for essential materials. In today's episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a 96-rated mining industry Power Stock that owns and manages massive plots of land used to find oil and natural gas minerals. Some companies mine for things like oil, natural gas and minerals. Others find the best places to dig, buy the property and let traditional miners do the work. The Power Stock I have for you is a company that owns almost 20 million acres of mining property across the U.S. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyandMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates to tamp down inflation. It has created pressure in the housing market as potential buyers are priced out. Real estate brokerage Redfin reported https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220816005305/en/Homebuyers-Are-Increasingly-Backing-Out-of-Deals-as-Slowing-Market-Boosts-Negotiating-Power (63,000 Americans) backed out of home-purchase agreements in July. That’s the most reported, aside from March and April 2020. Now more Americans are looking at renting within multifamily properties, such as apartments and duplexes. In today’s episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a 94-rated Power Stock that owns a portfolio of multifamily real estate in some of the fastest-growing markets in the U.S. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a way for investors to tap into the real estate market without buying property. REITs are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across different property sectors. And most pay nice dividends to shareholders. The Power Stock I have for you is a rental REIT focused on multifamily housing properties in growing U.S. markets. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
Twenty-three hours and 27 minutes. That’s the time it takes to drive from my home in South Florida to Kansas. When we first moved to the Sunshine State, my family and I would take that road trip every year. To say it was exhausting is a huge understatement. Along the way, we stop several times for gas, food or to stretch our legs. In today’s episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a 94-rated Power Stock that gives weary travelers a break on those long road trips. Whether you’re driving three or 24 hours, you need pit stops. The Power Stock I have for you operates some of the biggest highway convenience stores in the country: · Its stock earns a “Strong Bullish” 94 on our Stock Power Ratings system! · The company’s quarterly sales were 34% higher than the previous quarter. · Since mid-June, the stock has climbed 67.3%, showing us “maximum momentum.” This trend shows this gas station stock sits at the top of its market. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
My first vehicle was a 1970s Chevrolet pickup. There wasn’t a fancy touchscreen display or complex electrical system. Heck, there wasn’t even power steering or power brakes. Cars today have almost every bell and whistle you can imagine. And they need complex electronics to make those smart displays, back-up cameras and crash prevention systems work. In today’s episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a 96-rated Power Stock that supplies automakers with electronics needed to provide these new comforts. The only thing electric in my old truck was the aftermarket radio I installed. My car today has a big touchscreen “infotainment” system, digital gauges and electronic power steering. These gadgets wouldn’t be possible without the Power Stock I have for you today that manufactures these critical electronic components: · Its stock earns a “Strong Bullish” 96 on our Stock Power Ratings system! · Recent quarterly sales were 21.8% higher than the previous quarter. · Its stock just reached a new 52-week high, showing “maximum momentum.” The trend shows the market for this company’s products isn’t slowing down.
It’s hot outside. Last week, 90 million Americans were under heat warnings or advisories. Europe also just experienced a record heat wave across the continent. These extreme conditions put pressure on natural gas — a key element used to create the electricity that power air conditioners. In today’s episode of The Stock Power Podcast, I share a 96-rated Power Stock that is a massive player in U.S. natural gas production. Oil and natural gas companies make money when the price of the underlying commodity goes up. Couple that with increased demand due to the summer heat, and those same companies are well set for greater profits. In today’s podcast, I share a company that develops, explores and produces natural gas and natural gas liquids in the U.S.: · Its stock earns a “Strong Bullish” 96 on our Stock Power Ratings system! · Is on track to break its annual revenue record this year. · Its trailing 12-month profit margin is a whopping 82%. The trend shows natural gas prices will not curb demand.
Growing up, my grandfather told me he used to leave his front door unlocked anytime. We don’t live in those secure times anymore. Americans spend billions each year on ways to keep themselves and their items safe. That trend is set to go higher. We’ll start with this 100-rated Power Stock in today’s episode of The Stock Power Podcast. It makes the tools to keep us and our possessions safe. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
From 2012 to 2021, worldwide electric vehicle (EV) sales exploded 5,300% higher. The global EV market share grew from 0.2% in 2012 to 8.3% last year! It’s impossible to ignore this incredible market growth. My team and I know renewable energy is a massive multi-decade mega trend. But let’s drill deeper. We can start with this highly-rated Power Stock in today’s episode of The Stock Power Podcast. It’s a global leader in the production of cobalt, a crucial component for this innovative technology. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spurred a natural gas crush. It left countries worldwide scrambling for a new supply source. My team and I know that renewable energy is a massive multi-decade mega trend. But implementing green tech takes time. That means natural gas is still the primary source of electricity. Countries are now looking for natural gas closer to home. That leads me to the 100-rated Power Stock in this episode of The Stock Power Podcast. The company produces and transports natural gas in South America. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
The sun’s out, and it’s time to go outside. As a kid, I spent every summer at the pool, on the baseball diamond or in my yard. Now that I’m an adult, my favorite summertime activity is grilling. There’s nothing like the smell of steaks, burgers, hot dogs or whatever you prefer cooking on the grill. That leads me to the 99-rated Power Stock I share with you in this episode of The Stock Power Podcast. The company distributes an essential element for grilling. Its stock jumped 8.3% in the last 10 days, giving us the “maximum momentum” we love to see in stocks. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
Energy stocks are a bright spot in this down market. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (ARCA: XLE) is up 47% over the last 12 months. Energy stocks are benefiting from a perfect storm of soaring prices for oil and natural gas and demand far outpacing supply. That leads me to the 97-rated Power Stock I have for you in this episode of The Stock Power Podcast. This company specializes in exploring and producing crude oil and natural gas in West Africa. And its stock is a perfect example of “maximum momentum” we love to see in stocks after its share price has rocketed 176% higher in the last 12 months. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you.
When I was a journalist, you wouldn’t find me at my desk often. I was out and about covering my beat. I needed suitable footwear. Not any old tennis shoe would do. But it was tough to find something that was both comfortable and professional looking. That leads me to the 98-rated Power Stock I have for you in this episode of The Stock Power Podcast. I don’t like to spend a lot of money on clothes, but I won’t skimp on shoes. My managing editor, who admits he found this idea on Reddit years ago, mentioned this when discussing the stock: “If the product comes between you and the ground, it’s worth spending extra on.” That means things like tires, mattresses and yes… shoes. Granted, I won’t drop $200 on a pair of sneakers, but I will spend more on a comfortable pair of shoes I know I will wear for a long time. And, I'm not alone ... Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
The summer months are here, and that means cookouts and swimming pools. It also means millions of Americans need ways to stay cool. That’s the ideal environment for the 99-rated Power Stock I have for you in this episode of The Stock Power Podcast. I’m in South Florida. Like many Americans, I need good air conditioning in June, July and August. Whether it’s our vehicles or homes, we’ll spend thousands of dollars to keep the cool air blowing … without blinking an eye. We can capitalize with a company that rates a 99 in our Stock Power Ratings system. Its stock is in “maximum momentum” mode while the company works to keep us cool during these hot summer months. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) market is poised for massive global growth over the next several years. Market data firm Mordor Intelligence said the HVAC industry’s value was $57.8 billion in 2020. By 2026, that value is expected grow to $82.5 billion — with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% from 2021 to 2026. In today’s podcast, I share a Power Stock that provides refrigerant services to commercial, industrial and residential customers, primarily in the U.S. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com, and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
We don’t often think about it, but the supply chain affects the cost of goods and services in a huge way. The global supply chain is dealing with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, worker shortages and inflation. It’s driving up the cost of goods. But I believe there’s opportunity in the more insulated North American market. We can capitalize with a company that rates a 99 in our Stock Power Ratings system. Its stock has achieved “maximum momentum” while it’s helped keep our supply chain on track. By definition, a supply chain is a network between a company and its suppliers to produce and deliver products to consumers. A 2021 Vanson Bourne study said that global supply chain disruptions cost American companies $228 million in 2021. This was before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which put additional pressure on countries trying to bring in and ship out everything from wheat to oil. Today, I have a Power Stock that keeps the North American supply chain on track. This logistics company moves products from U.S. manufacturers to U.S. customers. · It scores a 99 on our Stock Power Ratings system! · It’s done well to weather the current market downturn. · This stock recently hit a 52-week high. I believe this stock has more room to run. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com, and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed how we work as millions of Americans adjusted to work from home. The workforce wasn’t alone. Education also shifted from in-person to remote learning. Some of those changes are here to stay … even as we move on from the pandemic. And we can capitalize with today’s near-perfect Power Stock. According to the Institute of Education Sciences, 45.5% of college students enrolled in remote courses in 2021. Children in 23.15 million American households also received online or virtual education that same year. And I believe the remote learning sector still has room to grow from here. Today, I discuss a Power Stock that provides remote learning materials to parents, teachers and schools. It scores a 99 on our Stock Power Ratings system! It’s done well to weather the current market downturn. This stock is only around 10% off its 52-week high with room to go higher. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com, and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
Automation is everywhere. From robots on assembly lines to drone delivery services, we are finding new ways to build, deliver and use products with limited human interaction. But the electronics and systems that go into these robots and artificial intelligence (AI) programs are complex. This week, I reveal a company that produces critical electronic components at a massive scale as automation becomes commonplace in our daily lives. The stock scores a 91 on our Stock Power Ratings system, meaning we expect it to beat the market by 3X over the next 12-24 months. And, despite the market being down, this stock is already showing a strong upward trend. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com, and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
The housing market is as tight as it’s ever been right now. Buyers are shifting into renters as they wait out the heavy competition. And that’s creating a great opportunity for certain real estate stocks. Last week, I told you about a big change coming with The Bull & The Bear podcast. It will now be centered around our proprietary Stock Power Ratings system. Here’s a taste of what to expect from the podcast. Each week, I’ll use our ratings system to find a top stock and reveal why this stock is poised to beat the market by 3X over the next 12-24 months. This week, I dive into the world of rental property and highlight a Power Stock with great value and growth potential. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com, and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
“And now for something completely different.” Monty Python’s Flying Circus aired before I was born, but I spent many nights watching reruns of the comedy troupe as a kid. What does this have to do with this week’s podcast? Well, we’re changing things up. Our proprietary Stock Power Ratings system drives so much of what we do at Money & Markets. And now, it’s going to be at the core of my new weekly podcast. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I walk through our Stock Power Ratings system, tell you about our new free email — the Stock Power Daily — and offer some analysis of a top-rated stock. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com, and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
The way we generate energy is changing faster than expected. Due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine … and the international condemnation of it … countries around the world are looking for new energy solutions. Basically, we are trying to reduce our reliance on old energy sources, like oil and coal, to become more energy independent. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I show you this latest trend in energy capacity and what Enphase Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: ENPH) is doing to help energy efforts in Europe. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com, and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
For years, Netflix was the gold standard of video streaming services. What started as an empire built on renting DVDs through the mail, Netflix grew into a $154.8 billion streaming behemoth that boasts 221.6 million subscribers worldwide. It was a dominant source of entertainment few Americans could live without — until now. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you about Netflix’s recent fall from grace and what it means for investing in other streaming services. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com, and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
When big companies set out to hire executives, the decisions are more about finding the right person for the future, not for today. These companies have strategic plans in place, and they want the best person to help them reach those goals. Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) made such a hire this week when it tapped PayPal (Nasdaq: PYPL) CFO John Rainey to https://seekingalpha.com/news/3822838-walmart-hires-john-rainey-from-paypal-to-be-new-cfo (be the retailer’s next chief financial officer). The hire has tipped Walmart’s hand concerning its future plans. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I will tell you what Walmart is looking to do and what it means for its biggest competitor: Amazon.com. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos, including my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com, and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow me on Twitter).
Ethereum is solidifying itself as a top cryptocurrency because of how easy it is to execute transactions without needing a bank. But those transactions consume a lot of power … and I mean a lot. Ethereum’s energy consumption could power a small European nation even! It’s been a pain point for the emerging crypto. But all of that could change soon. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I share a big event coming for Ethereum that will significantly cut that energy usage down. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow Matt on Twitter).
Energy independence. It’s a simple idea where a country produces more energy than it consumes. Achieving it, however, is a different story. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 2020, the U.S. https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/us-energy-facts/#:~:text=Total%20energy%20production%20declined%20by,primary%20energy%20production%20in%202020. (produced 95.75 quads) (a common unit of measure for energy resources) and consumed 92.94 quads — so, technically, we were energy independent that year. But we also export some of that energy, requiring us to import things like oil and other petroleum products each year. So, in that sense, we can’t claim total energy independence. Countries in Europe are learning this lesson the hard way as they try to eliminate their dependence on Russia for energy sources like liquefied natural gas. Russia invading Ukraine brought the issue into the spotlight. Because there is limited access to natural gas in Europe, the European Union needs outside sources. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’m going to share an energy trend I’ve discovered and how you can find profit from it. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow Matt on Twitter).
The U.S. spends billions every year on cybersecurity. And that spending is going to soar higher as it works to protect our data from new and evolving threats daily. My personal data has never been breached (knock on wood), but millions of Americans haven’t been as fortunate. Data breaches and hacking is in the news now more than it’s ever been. And, as technology advances, hackers grow their skillset to steal our information in new ways. It’s hard to keep up. It’s why investors are pouring billions of dollars into the cybersecurity sector. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I take a close look at the cybersecurity market and share with you the best way to play the trends I see. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow Matt on Twitter).
Emotions are running high in markets right now. Indexes swing up and down as investors buy and sell off headlines. It begs the question: Could a robot beat the market and provide us outsized returns without all the drama? Back in 2019, a revolutionary new exchange-traded fund (ETF) was in the news. This fund was ground-breaking because it https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/02/this-etf-run-by-a-robot-is-beating-the-marketheres-how-it-works.html (used artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning) to buy and sell holdings. And the EquBot AI Powered Equity ETF (NYSE: AIEQ) was actually beating the S&P 500! By August 2019, AIEQ was up 19% on the year compared to the S&P 500 gain of only 17%. AIEQ was launched in October 2017. It uses AI to build predictive models within the universe of U.S. stocks. Those models identify stocks that have the most potential for capital appreciation. But can algorithms and machine learning replace human subjectivity and analysis? In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll take a deeper dive into some AI-traded ETFs and tell you how they stack up. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow Matt on Twitter).
As markets drag lower, you might be eyeing safe havens to protect your wealth. Gold has been king of this realm for centuries. But Bitcoin is making a strong case in 2022. Being an investor is tough right now. Major market indexes have taken a beating since the start of 2022. After Thursday’s close: · The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 8.3%. · The S&P 500 was off by 10.4%. · The Nasdaq Composite had dropped 15.7%. But now is not the time to panic sell or buy. As Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore and I said in a recent YouTube video, now is a great time to be tactical. In times of market volatility that means seeking out assets that will retain or even increase their value when things are rocky … these assets are known as safe havens. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I compare two of the biggest safe-haven assets on the market today: gold and Bitcoin. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow Matt on Twitter).
From 2020 to 2021, investors bought renewable energy stocks en masse. That changed last year, through no fault of the sector. Hopes were high that legislation in Congress would infuse billions of cash and tax credits into solar power and renewable energy as a way to fend off our dependence on fossil fuels. The future looked bright. Then Congress, as it often does, got in the way. Renewable energy stocks paid the price. Fast-forward to 2022… In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I show you that, despite recent headwinds, solar and renewable energy is starting to surge ahead. And I share a solar exchange-traded fund (ETF) that you can buy to profit from this new trend. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email Feedback@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the guidance you need to make money — no matter what the market throws at you. Also, https://twitter.com/InvestWithMattC (follow Matt on Twitter).
Watching the markets right now reminds me of a classic movie I watched as a kid: Godzilla. In this 1954 classic (forget the recent CGI travesties), you see crowds scramble for safety as Godzilla wreaks havoc in Tokyo. I imagine Wall Street traders acting the same way during this stock market correction. But as smart investors, we don’t need to react like that. A laundry list of events is hammering markets right now: conflict in Eastern Europe, inflation and the Federal Reserve’s planned interest rate hikes. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you that, while the market is down, it isn’t time to panic. Instead, let’s see what trends tell us about these kinds of events. Here’s what you should do now during this stock market correction. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email TheBullAndTheBear@MoneyAndMarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyAndMarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
My grandfather — who I admire greatly — once told me that it was alright to tell people when you are right … so long as you aren’t bragging. I lost him in December, but his advice stays with me always. I say this because at the end of last year, Adam, Charles and I were asked what we expected to see in the markets in 2022. We aren’t big on wild predictions. So instead, I dug into market data and spotted a monumental shift: Value stocks were gaining investors’ favor after years of growth-stock dominance. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you how my call has panned out so far — and how you can profit from it for the rest of 2022. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Renewable energy had a banner year in 2021. And there’s more to come. In the U.S. alone, power plant operators added nearly 28,000 megawatts of new generating capacity to the grid — a 12% increase over 2020. That’s enough electricity to power around 4.5 million homes! Dig a little deeper, and we see that wind and solar power accounted for almost 80% of that increased capacity. On the other side of the coin, new natural gas capacity fell below 20%. It made up almost a quarter of new capacity just a year earlier. It signals a broad shift in how we generate electricity in the U.S. And this transformation will expand in the years to come. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you how you can profit as the world’s power goes green. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
After blockbuster deals from Sony and Microsoft, video game stocks look lucrative. Consumers spend billions every year on consoles, accessories, computers and games … and the market is always growing. A recent study by Juniper Research found that the global video game market was worth $155.9 billion in 2020. It’s projected to grow to $268.8 billion by 2025 — a 72.4% expansion in just five years. U.S. consumers accounted for $32 billion (20%) of those purchases in 2020 alone! The competition for market share just ramped up in the last few weeks. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you the best way to profit after Sony Group Corp. (NYSE: SONY) and Microsoft Corp.’s (Nasdaq: MSFT) massive acquisitions. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
In 2020, investors piled millions of dollars into renewable energy stocks as the U.S. moved toward relying more on clean energy and less on traditional fossil fuels. Clean energy stocks soared. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) holding these stocks crushed the 17.2% gains we saw in the S&P 500 in 2020: · Global X Renewable Energy Producers ETF (RNRG) jumped 26%. · First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) pushed 62.2% higher. At the start of 2021, renewable energy stocks were poised to climb even higher when President Joe Biden announced his Build Back Better bill. It included https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/28/biden-spending-framework-includes-555-billion-in-climate-incentives.html (10-year, full-value tax credits for new clean energy electricity generation). He even offered tax refunds. The plan projected to create 600,000 new jobs in clean energy and lower power emissions to sub-2005 levels by 2031. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you why a wrinkle in the growth of renewable energy is only temporary. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
The real 5G revolution started on Wednesday. Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) flipped a switch that day. And it’s going to transform how we use 5G technology in our everyday lives. Now, those two major cell phone providers can use radio waves to carry 5G signals farther and faster than ever before. Imagine blazing-fast speeds that aren’t limited to major metro areas — no more struggling to download a new podcast or GPS directions in the middle of nowhere. And this tech is going to impact on a global scale. [Insert 5G Economic Impact imbed] A recent study found 5G technology only added 0.1% to the global gross domestic product (GDP) — the value of all finished goods — in 2021. By 2030, 5G technology is expected to add $484 billion to the U.S. GDP and increase global GDP by 1%. Anything that increases GDP helps strengthen the economy. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you how you can profit from this simple flip of a switch. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
A 35% drop in any asset is tough to stomach. In the fourth quarter of 2021, bitcoin — the most popular cryptocurrency — hit a record value of more than $68,000 per coin. Bitcoin rocketed to that valuation in just 12 years. That’s impressive! But the last two months have not been kind to cryptos, as the Federal Reserve has become more hawkish and the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages around the world. It’s making investors more cautious. Because of that risk aversion, bitcoin fell 35% off its November 2021 high — the price dipped below $40,000 earlier this week — and other cryptos have fallen just as hard. There was a rebound midweek, but rising inflation and uncertainty related to high-growth tech stocks (which crypto trades close to) isn’t a great sign for crypto’s near-term future. However, my dive into the crypto space has uncovered different ways to invest in this emerging market. And it doesn’t involve the high-profile names you are used to hearing. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you how you can invest in this discovery. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
We beat Bloomberg to the punch. About a month ago, I revealed my big, bold prediction for the stock market in 2022. Go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGyItf236Yc (here) for all the details, but here’s the bottom line: Value stocks will rise to the level of growth stocks this year. A poll on our YouTube page found that 48% of you disagreed and believed that growth stocks would dominate the market again. I expected that. A few days ago, I read an article in Bloomberg that supports my prediction … weeks after I made my prediction. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I share why this market shift matters and give you a way to play the potential rise in value stocks. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Adam, Charles and I are big on smart technology. Adam and I even talked about artificial intelligence and smart tech in a recent Ask Adam Anything video, where Adam outlined his five megatrends for next year and beyond. (You can check out that video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vYJLBosLDA (here).) Smart tech stocks, like most of the market, have taken a beating of late as investors worry about things like inflation, Federal Reserve action and the resurgence of COVID-19. But back in February, I told you about one particular stock related to the Internet of Things (IoT) that has the potential to soar to new heights in the coming years. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I revisit that recommendation to see if it’s still a buy after a great 2021. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Today, I share a no-brainer action that you can take to profit from a massive tech trend. According to a study by Zenith Optimedia, this year, we’ll spend 155 minutes on our phones on the internet each day. Five years ago, that number was only 94 minutes. We spend more than 10% of our day on the internet, checking social media, banking and shopping. Businesses are also using cloud technology to store data and increase productivity. But this all comes with a threat: hacking. Because we spend more time on the internet, and businesses are increasing their digital presence, it’s easier than ever for hackers to steal valuable personal and corporate data. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you what businesses are doing to curb hacking and how you can profit from this trend. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Let me preface everything I am about to say with this: I do not have a crystal ball. In fact, no one does. Anyone who says they can accurately forecast the future is trying to sell you oceanfront property in Kansas. But that doesn’t mean we can’t examine trends to find investable ideas with the highest probability of occurring. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I give you my bold prediction for the stock market in 2022. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. You can find more investing insights from Adam and Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore in our Ask Adam Anything and revamped Investing With Charles videos, respectively. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
I recently upgraded my smartphone from an iPhone XR to an iPhone 12. One of the biggest differences I found after the upgrade was the ability to access 5G wireless networks. I went from spending hours downloading music, TV shows and movies to just seconds. I can operate just as fast on my iPhone’s 5G service as I can on my laptop computer — which uses my home Wi-Fi internet connection. While scrolling through news on my new super-fast iPhone, I came across a story about a new use for 5G technology that will blow up how we connect to the internet — no matter where we are. It will make it easier, faster and cheaper for businesses and individuals to access the internet and take advantage of 5G speeds. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you about a huge company diving headfirst into this 5G technology. I also tell you how you can invest in the resurgence of the 5G revolution for strong profits. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Inflation is up — 0.9% in October alone. That’s pushing prices for nearly everything higher. Logic would tell you that means people are less likely to spend money on things they want and focus on what they need. When prices go up, we tighten our wallets to save for things like groceries and gas. We don’t spend money on new clothes or expensive electronics. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll show you a trend that suggests retail sales aren’t struggling as we head into the busiest shopping period of the year. I’ll also tell you how you can invest in the trend for strong profits. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Trends tell us a lot about companies, sectors or stocks. They give us strong indications when it’s a good time to make a new investment. But data also shows us when a stock or company is struggling. These indicators include: · Sagging sales. · Stock price volatility. · Company trends not matching sector trends. In investing, it’s easier to find opportunities to buy, but it’s much harder to be disciplined, stick to a strategy and know when it’s time to sell. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll show you a trend in the powerful video game industry and one massive company that’s falling short of expectations. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Our chief investment strategist, Adam O’Dell, has spent a lot of time discussing maximum momentum. Earlier this week, he https://moneyandmarkets.com/maximum-momentum-in-action/ (wrote about this trend): In a momentum trade, you identify a stock that’s trending higher (I call this “maximum momentum”) and you jump on board, following the trend. The principle is simple: When traders see a stock moving higher, they buy, which triggers an increase in the price of the stock, and brings even more investors on board. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you about how we use this factor when trading, then put it in practice by identifying a sector showing “maximum momentum” and a trade for you to get into the trend now. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Cryptocurrencies remain a hot commodity for retail and institutional investors alike. Bitcoin surged back to around $60,000 earlier this week after trading between $36,000 and $48,000 since August. Investors are turning to cryptocurrencies for a lot of different reasons: · Unlike traditional currency, cryptos cannot be printed or seized and they potentially provide a safe store of value. · That value cannot be diluted, as there is a limited supply. They are basically protected against potential inflation. · Governments can’t tax cryptocurrencies until the owner of the tokens cooperates. There are many other reasons why cryptocurrencies remain in-vogue with investors. But there is one cryptocurrency that has gone under the radar, yet provided a 15,000% return over the last 12 months. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you about this under-the-radar cryptocurrency that’s blasting the big dogs out of the water. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Biotechnology can make a positive difference in everyone’s lives. From cancer to the common cold, biotech companies have become instrumental in helping understand the ailments that have mystified the medical community for decades. Biotech companies work hard to study diseases and, more importantly, find treatments and cures for them. The biotechnology sector of the market started getting headlines as companies scrambled to find a solution to the COVID-19 pandemic. My research shows a growing trend in the sector that can earn investors sizable profits in the years to come. Plus, chief investment strategist Adam O’Dell considers biotech to be the next big wave in the stock market. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I tell you about the biotech sector and explain the best way to invest in this growing trend moving forward. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
September was a rough month for the stock market, but one market sector weathered the storm. All three major U.S. indexes closed out last month on a down note — which isn’t nearly as bad as it might seem, considering the strong bull run stocks have been on. But I want to dig deeper. It’s easy to suggest that because the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite were down in September — and even into the beginning of October — that it spells bad news for stocks across the board. However, my research found that was not the case. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll tell you about one sector that has left the rest of the market in the dust all year long. Plus, I’ll explain the best way to play this potential trend moving forward. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
On Monday, my life was not changed, ruined or left in panic. I was not one of the millions around the world who cried out in terror because I could not post my every life moment on Facebook. At 12 p.m. Monday, Facebook and its compatriot social media platforms — Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram — suffered a six-hour outage that created social media pandemonium. While Facebook is not my social media outlet of choice — I tend to stay on Twitter — I did pay attention to the impact the outage had on Facebook’s stock price. And there’s a bigger story here… In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, Iexplain how the outage pushed Facebook’s stock down further and how its continued decline can be traced to something that happened a month ago. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
For the second week in a row, stocks were beaten down at the beginning and limped to a finish. It’s not the first time this has happened, and it certainly won’t be the last. In August, I explored the correlation between Treasury bond yields and the stock market. You can check out that video by clicking https://youtu.be/UYRHzbYa6nQ (here). At that time, I examined bond yields and the rate of inflation. This week, we saw how bond yields can affect the stock market. Is this a sign of a closer return to normalcy for stocks related to outside forces, like bond yields? In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll explain how bond yields have had little impact on the broader market … until now … and what it means for stocks going forward. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
When I talk about something simple with my kids, I use the phrase: “It’s not rocket science.” They’ve recently become interested in learning about trading cryptocurrency. Because of its high volatility, sometimes it feels like trading crypto is rocket science. Prices bounce all over the place … sometimes for no reason at all. In April, the price of bitcoin reached $63,446 per coin. Three months later, the price dropped to $29,767 — a 53% drop in a short amount of time. Two months after that, the price rebounded to $52,641 — up 77% from that July low. In my research, I found a value indicator that can help crypto traders find the best times to buy and sell coins. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll tell you about that indicator and what it says now. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
We knew it was coming. It was only a matter of time. We’ve been in the longest bull market run in history — more than 3,450 days. There have been dips, like in early 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, but stocks rebounded and indexes went on to set fresh highs this year. That was until September came along. This week, the market has bounced between gains and losses. This could be an indication of a market correction on the horizon. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll tell you what the trends show us about a potential market correction. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore and I had a https://moneyandmarkets.com/el-salvador-bitcoin-experiment-future-of-crypto (robust conversation) about El Salvador bringing bitcoin in as a legal tender this week. The Central American nation became the first country to adopt the cryptocurrency as an accepted form of payment for goods and services. I asked Charles what he thought this would do to the price of bitcoin. (It was around $53,000 the day before El Salvador made bitcoin legal tender.) Neither of us expected a 17% sell-off. Smart https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors) are always trying to figure out the future price movement of their investments. For stocks, there are a lot of technical indicators that can give you a glimpse, but nothing is ever certain. In the world of cryptocurrency, it’s an even bigger animal because crypto is decentralized, and its price is based on supply and demand as well as the cost to mine. Plus, it’s very volatile. (I’ll get to that in a minute). But one technical indicator has shown some accuracy in predicting the future price movement of bitcoin. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll tell you about this cryptocurrency price model, how it works, and what it tells me about the future price of the world’s most popular digital currency. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
I recently received an email from Twila, who asked a great question: I just watched https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyW46Xg1VMk (Matt’s video on Bitcoin vs. Ethereum). I’m wanting to start investing in cryptocurrency but don’t know where to start. I recently had a recommendation to invest in Dogecoin, but I don’t know how. Do I start with a crypto app and, if I do, which one? Could you do a video to explain these things to newbies like me? — Twila. It reminded me that while there are a lot of people who are interested in investing in cryptocurrency, they may not know how to get started. Investing in cryptocurrency isn’t the same as investing in stocks. You can’t buy and sell cryptocurrencies on many traditional investment brokerage platforms. And, you have to have a way to store your crypto investments. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll tell you how to get started investing in cryptocurrency if you are a beginner. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
In the cryptocurrency space, many https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors) are trying to answer the question: Bitcoin or Ethereum? Despite its volatility, cryptocurrencies are garnering a lot of attention for a variety of reasons — inflation being one of them. And money is pouring back into these assets after a recent setback. Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, recently hit $50,000, something it hasn’t done since May. The second-most popular, ethereum, reached $3,200, which it hasn’t done since May. But not all cryptos are created equal. Before you invest, you need to know what makes each cryptocurrency unique. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll tell you the differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum and which one makes the better investment for you. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
It’s not the sexiest topic, but it’s one of the most important. Treasury yields — the return on investment on U.S. debt — play a huge role in the stock market. Higher yields make it more expensive for companies to borrow money. Rising yields also tell investors that capital could move out of the market, causing a market downturn. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is one of the biggest economic benchmarks. When the yield rises, mortgage rates and other borrowing rates also go up. A drop in 10-year yields causes mortgage rates to fall, which has a positive impact on the broader economy. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll tell you if the treasury yield’s current position is a sign of a market crash on the horizon. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
There is more than one way to invest in a company. I recently got an email from Ramon asking me about one particular way: I would like the thank Money & Markets for all the good information that we receive every week and I would like to see if you may share information regarding investing in warrants. Warrants are very similar to another way to invest: stock options. But there are differences, as well as pros and cons, to investing in warrants. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll tell you about stock warrants, compare them to stock options and whether they make good investments or not. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
The stock market has had a great ride. Since the coronavirus crash of late March 2020, the three major U.S. indexes have jumped almost 100% or more — all reaching new highs. It’s been one of the longest, uninterrupted rallies in the U.S. equity market in history thanks to a retreat of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Federal Reserve easing its monetary policy. All that may be changing, however, and a stock market correction may be on the horizon. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll tell you how things are setting up for a market correction and what you should do about it. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
No one has a crystal ball, least of all Wall Street traders and analysts. But every quarter, Wall Street tries to flex its muscles by forecasting a company’s quarterly performance and suggesting how you should trade based on those estimates. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll tell you about trading on earnings and whether it’s a good idea or not. The second-quarter earnings season is in full swing, and a lot of companies have been blowing past Wall Street expectations. Six of the 11 main sectors of the S&P 500 are reporting higher net profit margins for the second quarter of the year than the first. Some standouts are: · Information tech — 24.6% net profit margin in Q2 compared to 23.4% in Q1. · Communication services — 14.1% net profit margin in Q2 compared to 12.1% in Q1. The numbers show that companies are growing. Comparing second-quarter net profit margins to five-year averages shows that all sectors but real estate — which has no five-year average — grew at a faster rate in this quarter than over the last five years. But does this suggest we should be buying and selling based on earnings? Check out this week’s episode of The Bull & The Bear to find out. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
For decades, seasoned investors have used gold as a means to hedge against potential market downturns and inflation. Gold doesn’t have any credit or default risks; it holds intrinsic value because of its limited supply. If you wanted to protect your portfolio against market downside or a rise in inflation, you held gold in some form or fashion. Today, investors have added a new asset to the list of potential hedges: cryptocurrency (more specifically, bitcoin). In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I compare using gold vs. using bitcoin as a hedge against a market downturn or a rise in inflation. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
I’m not a big fan of investing in initial public offerings (IPOs) when they first hit the market. There’s always a pop in the share price because, after an IPO, only about 10% to 20% of total shares are traded at first. It’s not until the lockup period ends — usually 180 days after the IPO prices, when insider shares open to the broader market — that you get a feel for the long-term performance of an IPO stock. Because so few total shares are traded at first, there is much higher demand for supply. Thus the stock price inflates. And demand for the Robinhood IPO will be astronomical after the online brokerage dominated headlines (good and bad) over the last year or so. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I look at Robinhood’s upcoming IPO and show that, while attractive, you should stay away. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Since November, value stocks have had a great run. Why wouldn’t they? Value stocks have low price-to ratios but solid fundamentals, making them ripe for the picking when investors see such enormous stimulus spending that inflation seems imminent. Investors favor value over growth and cyclical over defensive stocks because they’re betting on a return of inflation. Investing circles call this a reflation trade. There’s been a big narrative this year about how interest rates affect the growth/value relationship, and I found a trend related to value and growth stocks that’s important for you to know. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I look at this trend and give you a way to invest to profit from this ongoing boom. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
I’ve been on a gaming kick lately. Not playing but researching them as potential investment opportunities. Earlier this week, I https://moneyandmarkets.com/logitech-stock-to-buy/ (wrote a piece) recommending a stock to capitalize on the gaming industry boom. After I wrote that, I decided to dig a little deeper into gaming. What I found was pretty telling (more on that in a bit). There’s a segment of the gaming market that’s fueling this massive boom. It’s a segment that makes so much sense, it’s a wonder it isn’t talked about more. I’m talking about the mobile gaming sector (think games for your phone or tablet instead of a video game console or computer). In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I explore how mobile gaming is shaping the broader video game market and give you a way to invest in the sector to profit on this ongoing boom. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Today, you can buy just about anything. I remember interviewing the owner of a 1965 Corvette Stingray that had been in his family since it rolled off the Chevrolet assembly line. After hearing the engine purr (which sounded awesome, by the way), staring at its cherry red exterior and listening to the owner walk me through every detail of its beauty, I asked one question: Would you sell it? His response resonated with me: Anything is for sale … for a price. That statement is truer now than it was during that interview 10 years ago. A lesser-known asset that has garnered a lot of market hype lately: non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. NFTs are unique digital “assets” that use blockchain technology to set one asset apart from any other. More importantly, once an NFT is created on blockchain, it cannot be replicated. Each NFT is one-of-a-kind. You might liken an NFT to an autographed Cal Ripken Jr. rookie card — or a classic Corvette Stingray with a unique paint job. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I dive into NFTs and tell you whether NFTs make for good investments. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Approved Just one word caused a stock to rise more than 60% in one day. It’s what happened earlier this week when the Food and Drug Administration signed off on Biogen Inc.’s (Nasdaq: BIIB) new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm. Pro tip No. 1: I talked about the impact of this specific approval on Biogen and the broader biotech sector in a recent podcast. You can listen to that https://moneyandmarkets.com/biogen-stock-after-alzheimers-drug/ (here). However, an independent panel of medical experts https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/06/biogen-suffers-setback-after-alzheimers-drug-fails-to-win-support-from-fda-panel-.html (did not endorse the finding), calling drug trial data “unconvincing.” Regardless of that criticism, this fast-track special consideration was a huge boost for Biogen’s stock price. In today’s episode of The Bull & The Bear, chief investment strategist Adam O’Dell, Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore and I talk about Biogen’s recent approval and how “novel” drugs can give biotech companies a leg up … and give substantial profit to investors. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
In November 2020, biotech analysts could not get enough of one particular stock after the company got a big break from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). At the time, the FDA ruled it had enough evidence to support approval of Biogen Inc.’s (Nasdaq: BIIB) experimental Alzheimer’s drug. On Monday, https://www.fda.gov/drugs/news-events-human-drugs/fdas-decision-approve-new-treatment-alzheimers-disease (the government approved aducanumab), better known as Aduhelm. The announcement sent Biogen’s stock through the roof. It jumped as much as 60% before cutting some of those gains. However, the approval came with two huge caveats: · https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/06/biogen-suffers-setback-after-alzheimers-drug-fails-to-win-support-from-fda-panel-.html (An outside panel) of experts did not endorse the treatment. It said the data shown during drug trials were “unconvincing.” · Biogen executives said they https://www.barrons.com/articles/biogens-alzheimers-drug-price-backfire-51623155998 (were going to charge $56,000 per year) for the new treatment — five times more than expectations. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I examine the approval of this Alzheimer’s treatment and what it means for Biogen and the broader biotech industry. I also tell you whether Biogen’s stock is a buy or not after this big news. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Prices of everyday household items are soaring higher and higher. Everything from gas, to lumber to bread is getting more expensive. It’s easy to blame politics for why prices are skyrocketing. But it’s much deeper than that. We’re experiencing a “shortage economy.” Hungarian economist Janos Kornai coined the phrase in 1980 as a way to describe frequent and chronic shortages of goods and services. In economics, when demand for a product outpaces supply, the price of that product goes up. It’s what we are experiencing today. In today’s episode of The Bull & The Bear, chief investment strategist Adam O’Dell, Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore and I tell you about the “shortage economy” and what it means for investors. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
My oldest son moved back to Kansas when the rest of my family loaded up for Florida. He has a great job and is starting a family. Lately, when I talk to him, our conversations center around one thing: stocks. He’s always asking for my advice on things he reads on the internet. “Meme” stocks … specifically AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) … came up in our latest chat. These are stocks that see a sudden rise in price fueled by social media attention and not on the company’s performance. He is like any investor — looking for ways to increase his income through the stock market. After reading what social media did to a company’s stock like GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), he was drawn in to the hype. Full disclosure: I do own shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I examine some of these meme stocks and tell you whether they are ones to invest in. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
“Sell in May and go away” is a popular investor saying. It means that investors divest their equity holdings in May and wait to reinvest after the “underperforming” summer months have passed. But, as smart investors know, this is anything but a typical stock market. The idea of “sell in May and go away” indicates weaker stock performance during the summer months. However, from 2018 to now, the numbers tell a different story. But what does all that mean for investors? In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), we’ll dive deeper into that question and tell you how you should approach the summer months with your investments. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
I’m a sports nut. I track it back to my early days as a sports reporter writing about everything from college football to high school softball. So, when sports finally returned after some uncertainty following the COVID-19 outbreak last year, I was pretty darn excited. I wasn’t alone. A small group of companies breathed a collective sigh of relief as the NFL, NBA, college football and other sports returned to the limelight. These companies focus on one thing: sports betting. In 2018, sports betting https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/19740480/the-united-states-sports-betting-where-all-50-states-stand-legalization (was legalized in the U.S.) after the Supreme Court struck down a law banning the practice. It gave states the right to legalize sports betting. Now, betting on sports is legal in more than two dozen states, and all but three states have some form of legislation in the works. The question now is whether investing in sports betting companies is worthwhile. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I look at four of the biggest players in sports betting and tell you whether you should gamble on them or not. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
You know those times when you look back at a decision you made and think: “Well, it was a good idea at the time.” I have to believe this is what has been running through the minds of AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) management over the last week. On Sunday, the telecom conglomerate announced it was merging its Warner Media assets with Discovery Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA) — essentially dissolving the $85 billion mega-merger done in 2018. In today’s episode of The Bull & The Bear, Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore and I look at the AT&T merger from 2018 and its pending spin-off. We tell you what it means for investors. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Whoever said social media doesn’t influence financial markets didn’t meet Elon Musk. The CEO of Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) … whether intentional or not … has been instrumental in the rise and fall of cryptocurrency prices over the last few months. It’s causing a lot of whiplash among crypto investors. The latest came on Sunday when popular crypto tweeter @CryptoWhale suggested Tesla could dump its position in bitcoin. Musk responded with one word: “Indeed.” Bitcoin values dropped more than 8% within hours of the post and, by Wednesday morning, bitcoin slipped below $40,000 — a 40% drop from its high of $63,000 reached only last month. The tweet came days after Musk said Tesla would not accept bitcoin as payment for its popular electric vehicles. The question now is whether cryptocurrencies remain a good investment or not. This episode of https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-colonial-pipeline-shutdown-drags-on-after-hack-eyes-are-on-gasoline-prices-11620660258 (The Bull & The Bear) is all about cryptos. I provide some analysis of digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and tell you whether now is the time to invest in this volatile asset. I also examine crypto’s role as an inflation hedge, and what I think is a better shield against rising costs right now. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Biotech stocks were once the darling of the stock market. The SPDR Biotech Fund Index (NYSE: XBI) tracks companies focused on developing therapeutics and using genetics. The fund rose 70% from May 2020 to February 2021. But, since February, investor sentiment in the biotech industry has cooled and prices have fallen nearly 30%. Does this present a buy opportunity? In today’s episode of The Bull & The Bear, Adam O’Dell, Charles Sizemore and I look at the biotech industry and give you our take on where it’s heading. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Up and down the East Coast, people are flocking to gas stations to fill up their vehicles. GasBuddy, a website dedicated to finding real-time fuel prices, found that demand for gasoline rose 32.5% on Monday due to the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline. PADDs (Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts) are used to control allocation of gasoline or diesel. PADD 1 is the East Coast, where demand surged more than 32% on Monday. The Colonial Pipeline supplies a good portion of oil and gas to the region. It was shut down last Friday after hackers gained access to the pipeline. According to https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-colonial-pipeline-shutdown-drags-on-after-hack-eyes-are-on-gasoline-prices-11620660258 (The Wall Street Journal), gasoline futures prices have already jumped more than 50% this year. As a smart investor, you may be pondering whether now is a time to exit some of your oil and gas positions. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn) In this 100th episode of https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-colonial-pipeline-shutdown-drags-on-after-hack-eyes-are-on-gasoline-prices-11620660258 (The Bull & The Bear), I tell you whether that is a good idea or not.
It’s a common misnomer that when a Democrat is president of the United States, stock market returns are lower than when a Republican is in office. Recent data from JPMorgan illustrates that. It tracked the average returns of the S&P 500 over the first 100 days of a president being in office. The results are pretty interesting. The report found that S&P 500 returns under President Joe Biden are nearly 25%, compared to less than 15% under President Donald Trump. It’s the highest average return of any president in the last 75 years. It’s also more than double the average return of any Republican president since World War II. However, something on the horizon may hamper those strong returns. Chief investment strategist Adam O’Dell and Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore join me on this weekend edition of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear). We break down returns and future returns if a capital gains tax increase is implemented. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
It’s been all over the news lately. And U.S. companies are taking note. The mention of this one little word has rocketed up 800% in quarterly earnings calls year-over-year, https://finance.yahoo.com/news/warren-buffett-is-right-inflation-is-running-rampant-105340040.html (according to recent research) by Bank of America Securities. The word is: inflation. Simply put, inflation is the reduction of a currency’s purchasing power, or how much a dollar will buy, over time. Last week, Adam O’Dell, Charles Sizemore and I discussed inflation and where it might be headed in our weekend edition of The Bull & The Bear. Adam even gave you an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that you can use to combat the potential rise in inflation. To listen to that podcast, click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_SyvdDvvqo (here). That discussion put me on the hunt for another hedge against a coming jump in inflation. As a smart investor, guarding your portfolio against a rise in inflation is important. The last thing you want is for inflation to outpace your overall gains in any given year. Adam gave you an ETF last week to do that. Today, I have another fund for you. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I tell you why this ETF is one for your portfolio. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
If there was a positive that came from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that inflation did not surge out of control. The price of goods remained somewhat flat. But you may be worried about an inflation spike as the economy reopens. That’s understandable. The last thing we want is for inflation to outpace gains in our portfolios. Inflation is the “general increase in the price of goods and services over time that corresponds with a decrease in the value of money.” Simply put, inflation is the reduction of a currency’s purchasing power, or how much a dollar will buy, over time. Inflation is watched by the average consumer. But is it also tracked by businesses and smart investors, like you. After all, no one likes to see the value of their savings diminish. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, we examine inflation, and where it might be heading next. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
I am no bull when it comes to Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA). I don’t think Tesla is a bad company. I just struggle with its valuation and its financials. If you just look at the topline numbers, Tesla looks pretty impressive. The company’s stock has been on a tear since last year. That, however, may be coming to an end. Its recent quarterly earnings statement revealed one reason why. Yes, it beat earnings-per-share expectations by about $0.13 per share. Yes, total revenue grew 74% year over year in the first quarter. But there is more to it than that. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I tell you why Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) is still not a buy. And, I’ll tell you what in its quarterly report led me to that conclusion. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
The stock market took a huge hit when the COVID-19 pandemic ramped up in March 2020. Between March 4 and March 11, the S&P 500 tanked 12% into a bear market. On March 12, the index fell another 9.5%. It was the biggest one-day decline since 1987. Stocks and commodities were slammed across the market. In the weeks that followed the crash, one thing rose farther and faster than anything else: gold. Between March 22 and March 23, 2020, the price of June Comex gold futures rose from $1,567 to $1,660 — a 6% jump in one day. By August, gold surpassed $2,000. But equity prices started to rise. Investors moved out of their hedge positions and back into stocks. The price of gold sank again. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, we examine gold’s journey since March 2020, and where it might be heading next. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
It’s been the biggest financial news for months. It’s not the S&P 500 … or COVID-19 recovery plays. It’s not even tech stocks. It’s cryptocurrency: Bitcoin. Ethereum. Litecoin. Polkadot. Yes, even dogecoin.
All of these digital currencies languished in 2020 only to push to new highs at the turn of the new year. Couple that with the recent Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) initial public offering and cryptocurrency is all retail investors can talk about. Pro tip: I recently asked chief investment strategist Adam O’Dell about investing in Coinbase. Hear what he had to say about it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA1naJKWCjs (here). But buying cryptos is not easy, and the market is extremely volatile. After reaching $63,000 just a week ago, bitcoin fell 12% in seven days. That leads into my stock selection for today’s episode of The Bull & The Bear podcast. It’s like investing in the core of cryptos, without trying to find the right stock. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
This week wasn’t dominated by quarterly earnings, even as we kicked off a very important round of quarterly reports. All of that was drowned out by one big item: the Coinbase IPO. On Wednesday, the cryptocurrency exchange and digital currency wallet provider launched its long-awaited initial public offering. It deals in major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Ethereum … just to name a few. And the Coinbase IPO did not disappoint. I thought it was a good idea to bring in two of the best investment minds in the game to talk about what it all means. Chief investment strategist Adam O’Dell and Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore join me on this weekend edition of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear). We break down one of the largest IPOs to hit the market in recent memory. More importantly, we tell you where we think this company is going in the future. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Real estate is on fire. It’s a seller’s market as supply is far outpaced by demand in the housing market. And demand for real estate stocks is also on the rise. Buying actual real estate is difficult and comes with a lot of red tape. · Loans. · Taxes. · Appraisals. · Paperwork … lots of paperwork. It’s why smart investors like you look for different avenues to capitalize on this real estate boom. The best way to play real estate … outside of actually buying property … is the stock market. You can skip the hassle of trying to locate and purchase land. That leads into my stock selection for today’s episode of The Bull & The Bear podcast. To take a page out of Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore’s book … this comes with an outstanding dividend. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Smart investors look for stocks with good value. Stocks that are undervalued have lots of room to run, adding profits to your portfolio. Chief investment strategist Adam O’Dell, Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore and I have three strong value stocks to share with you in this episode of The Bull & The Bear. All three rate in the top 10% on value in Adam’s Green Zone Ratings system. One of companies we highlight has a 100 rating in our system! It ranks high in volatility (98), value (96) and quality (89). These are three stocks that we expect to outperform the broader market by at least two times in the next 12 months. And our two “Strong Bullish” companies should outperform by three times! Check out this week’s stocks on The Bull & The Bear. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
I used to hate shopping. Whether it was shopping for school clothes as a kid or even grocery shopping … I was not a fan. But as I grew older, I didn’t mind it so much. Going to the mall or the grocery store became a way to exercise instead of just looking at things to buy. When I moved from Kansas to North Carolina, I found the advantage of shopping outside. I enjoyed farmers markets, sidewalk browsing and even outdoor malls. The warmer climate in the South turned shopping from an unbearable exercise to something I really didn’t mind so much. That leads into my stock selection for today’s episode of The Bull & The Bear podcast. It’s a stock that rates a 70 overall on Adam O’Dell’s six-factor Green Zone Ratings system — meaning we are “Bullish” on the stock. Listen to find out what it is. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
The economy and markets look bullish for the future, and we have some profitable opportunities in today’s The Bull & The Bear. This week, Adam O’Dell, Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore and I are back with three more buy recommendations for your portfolio. Two of these companies live within the biotech and pharmaceuticals segment of the market, and the third is one of the biggest banks around. And all three of these stocks rank at least “Bullish” in our Green Zone Ratings System, with one earning a “Strong Bullish” rating. One of companies we are recommending today has an 81 rating in our system! It ranks high in growth (96), quality (75) and momentum (63). These are three recommendations that we expect to outperform the broader market by at least two times in the next 12 months. And the “Strong Bullish” stock should outperform by three times! Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
One of the first lessons an investigative journalist learns is to cast a wide net. When you’re probing into the dealings of a business or government official, it’s important to focus on the big picture initially before moving on to smaller details. You look at everything. Investing is no different. It’s easy, as an American investor, to solely focus on companies in the United States. But smart investors like you know diversification is important. That goes beyond just investing in different sectors … it also means different countries. That’s the very definition of casting a wide net. I have a way you can invest in stocks in different countries without painstakingly combing through index after index and chart after chart. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
COVID-19 vaccines still dominate headlines. And smart investors like you want to know: Should you be invested in any of the “first three” companies distributing approved vaccines? This week, chief investment strategist Adam O’Dell, Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore and I will break down Moderna Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ). We’ll discuss if any of these stocks will see a boost as COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out. Adam and Charles have been researching biotech and DNA stocks for more than a year. They’ve identified a top DNA play they think will profit from the coming DNA revolution the same way Intel stock skyrocketed with the mass adoption of the internet.They also found three speculative DNA stocks that trade for under $10. They’ll give all the details to members of our monthly investment service, Green Zone Fortunes in the coming days.Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
If the COVID-19 pandemic taught me anything, it was the value of doing things differently. Working differently, living differently and even shopping differently. When COVID-19 first arrived, lockdowns hurt brick-and-mortar retail stores. That’s when e-commerce platforms took off. We all flocked to Amazon.com or the online platforms of popular retailers like Walmart and Target. According to https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/article/coronavirus-impact-online-retail/ (Digital Commerce 360), e-commerce sales jumped 32.4% to $791.7 billion in 2020 from $598 billion the year before. I think that upward trend in online shopping is going to continue. What’s more, is I’ve found the perfect way to invest in to capitalize on that momentum. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
A little diversity in your portfolio never hurt. In fact, it’s highly recommended that you carry stocks from different sectors. It creates a nice balance … especially when one of those sectors is experiencing a downtrend. That’s one of the things we look for at Money & Markets … smart and simple ways to diversify your portfolio. This week, Adam O’Dell, Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore and I have three “Strong Bullish” stocks for you from three completely different sectors. One of these companies carries a 99 rating on Adam’s Green Zone Ratings system! It ranks high in volatility (98), momentum (91) and growth (91). Our “Strong Bullish” rating means all of these stocks are set to outperform the broader market by three times in the next 12 months. Check out this week’s stocks! Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
While researching 2021’s top market trends, a piece in Forbes caught my eye. Adam O’Dell, Charles Sizemore and I have been bullish on the energy sector lately as we believe the recent rotation out of tech provides tailwinds to the sector. The Forbes article took that a step further, illustrating why clean energy stocks, in particular, are poised for a big run in 2021. And here’s why that matters for you. Increasing energy tax credits will further boost renewable energy companies. It gives residences and businesses incentives to install renewable energy products. Rather than sift through hundreds of renewable energy stocks, I found an all-encompassing way to invest in energy ... and I'll tell you about it in this episode of The Bull & The Bear. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
As a smart investor, you can find success following the smart money, buying into sectors that big fund managers are pumping up. But sometimes, your best option is to look where others aren’t. We’re experiencing a rotation out of big tech stocks as investors take profits out of sectors that drove the latest bull market run. One sector investors haven’t paid a lot of attention to … but should … is commodities. This week, Adam O’Dell, Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles Sizemore and I have three “Strong Bullish” commodity stocks for you. One of these companies carries a 97 rating on Adam’s Green Zone Ratings system! It ranks high in volatility (94), value (93) and momentum (89). Our “Strong Bullish” rating means all of these stocks are set to outperform the broader market by three times in the next 12 months. Check out this week’s stocks! Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
For several months last year, I wondered how I was going to survive. Being stuck at home was tough. Finding nightly entertainment became a huge chore. That’s because I’m a sports junkie. My love for sports started as a kid on dusty baseball fields and lush grass soccer pitches. It reached new heights when I covered college sports for a newspaper early in my journalism career. But sports were non-existent during the height of COVID-19. No March Madness, no soccer, nothing. Now, sports are back, which is great. What does this have to do with investing? I’ll tell you. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Surging bond yields had the market moving down through most of this week. You might be worried we are facing another stock market crash like we witnessed a year ago, but it’s too early to make that call. In fact, investors moving out of tech and into other sectors drove a lot of the movement. It was more of a rotation — not a sell-off. And that means we are still actively looking for safe, and profitable investments for you to make today. That’s part of the beauty of Adam’s Green Zone Ratings system. You can use it to find the best stocks, regardless of market conditions. This week, Green Zone Fortunes co-editor Charles and I have two fantastic picks for you. One of these companies carries a 90 rating on Adam’s six-factor system! It ranks high in growth (95), momentum (87) and quality (85). We are “Strong Bullish” on both of these companies which means their stocks are set to outperform the broader market by three times in the next 12 months. Check out our picks for this week! Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts.
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For all of its uses, there is one problem when it comes to data: keeping it safe. Protecting your bank account, passwords, email or Social Security number is a top priority. Companies of all sizes invest heavily in cybersecurity to do exactly this. I’ve found an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests in some of the top cybersecurity companies in the world. I’ll tell you about it in this episode of The Bull & The Bear. Let’s look at why this ETF’s performance is better than its competitors. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
It’s been a bit of a choppy week in financial markets, but Adam, Charles and I have some more great picks for your portfolio in the weekend edition of The Bull & The Bear podcast. That’s part of the beauty of Adam’s Green Zone Ratings System. It helps us find the best stocks to buy despite market conditions. We’ve dug and found three more stocks that we believe will boost your portfolio. One of these companies carries a 99 rating on Adam’s six-factor system! It ranks high in volatility (94), momentum (89) and quality (97). We are “Strong Bullish” on this company which means its stock is set to outperform the broader market by three times in the next 12 months. We each have one stock we believe you should https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (invest) in right now. These picks are from three very different sectors of the market. Check out our picks for this week! Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
The way we communicate today is far different from how we used to as children. Meeting friends at the mall or having a sleepover has given way to Facetime chats and text messaging. There’s no denying the dynamic shift that is accelerating due to 5G technology and the COVID-19 pandemic changing how we talk, work and even play together. Companies developing new ways to communicate in real-time online are going to be huge profit-makers for investors. I used chief investment strategist Adam O’Dell’s six-factor Green Zone Ratings system to find a company that does just that. It develops the programs we use to communicate in real-time over the internet. I’ll tell you about it in this episode of The Bull & The Bear. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
In this weekend edition of The Bull & The Bear podcast, Adam, Charles and I continue to find strong stock picks for your portfolio. Last week, we highlighted three companies within the digital marketing, industrial, and smart tech market segments. If you missed that video, check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MASK6VPN08M (here). We’ve worked hard to find three more stocks to consider for your portfolio. One of these companies carries a 97 rating on Adam’s six-factor Green Zone Ratings system! It ranks high in quality (98), momentum (88) and volatility (86). What’s more, it’s a company we are “Strong Bullish” on which means its stock is set to outperform the broader market by three times in the next 12 months. We each have one stock we believe you should buy right now. These picks are from three very different sectors of the market. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
When I first stepped onto the floor of the https://www.bmwgroup-werke.com/spartanburg/en.html (BMW Manufacturing Co.) production plant in Greenville nearly a decade ago, I was in awe. It wasn’t what I envisioned for a massive automotive production plant that manufactures all the X model SUVs you see on the road today. There weren’t thousands upon thousands of workers standing in an assembly line. Instead, I found smaller groups working alongside robots and computers automating what used to take hundreds more people to do. Talking to the plant CEO, I found out they use software and other technologies to cut down on cycle time, employee downtime and speed up the production process. It’s what helped the plant churn out more than 1,500 vehicles … in a day! Well, I used Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell’s six-factor Green Zone Ratings system to find the underlying stock of a consulting company that provides this kind of cutting-edge technology to some of the largest manufacturers operating today. I’ll tell you about it in this episode of The Bull & The Bear. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
In the last two weeks, Adam, Charles and I have brought you six total strong buy recommendations in the weekend edition of The Bull & The Bear podcast. If you missed those videos, check them out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7G5kE-wje0 (here) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QqFSX-WpmM (here). We’ve found three more exciting buys for your portfolio this week. One of these companies carries a 98 rating on Adam’s six-factor Green Zone Ratings system! It ranks high in value (98), growth (95) and quality (94). What’s more, it’s a company we are “Strong Bullish” on. It’s a stock that is set to outperform the broader market by three times in the next 12 months. We each have one stock we believe you should buy right now. These picks are from three very different sectors of the market. Check out our picks for this week! Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
By now, you all know that I am big on data. Data is hard facts, and the already massive pool of available data is constantly growing larger. Think about a doctor’s office. If 50 individuals have appointments in a day, that’s 50 medical records that need to be updated. Those records aren’t shrinking, they are growing larger with every appointment. And that requires huge amounts of digital data storage. Whether its big data centers or something as small as your smartphone, the need to store the increasing amount of data is constantly growing. And I see a lot of potential in companies that specialize in data storage solutions. Well, I used Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell’s six-factor Green Zone Ratings system to find a stock that is at the forefront of data storage. I’ll tell you about it in this episode of The Bull & The Bear. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Last week, Adam O’Dell, Charles Sizemore and I gave you three strong buy recommendations in the weekend edition of The Bull & The Bear podcast. If you missed that video, check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7G5kE-wje0 (here). The response from our viewers and listeners was tremendous, leading us to find three more exciting buys for your portfolio this week. We’re broadening our horizons because our system reveals winning stocks in all corners of the market. We each have one stock we believe you should buy right now. These picks are from three very different sectors of the market. Watch or listen to this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear) now to see why each of these stocks made our shortlist this week. We’ll breakdown each company and give you more of our thoughts on why these stocks belong in your portfolio. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
It’s fascinating that we can now trace our heritage back using a simple vial of saliva. You’ve seen the commercials for companies that send you a kit and test your DNA to find out where you came from. But the study of genetics goes far beyond just learning that my great-great-grandparents came from Switzerland. Genetics also helps scientists develop new drugs for diseases. But, to be able to do any of that, doctors and scientists need genetic testing to create actionable diagnostic information from our genes. Well, I used Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell’s six-factor Green Zone Ratings system to find a stock that is at the forefront of genetic testing. I’ll tell you about it in this episode of The Bull & The Bear. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
It’s a new year, so we’re shaking things up a bit for our weekend edition of The Bull & The Bear podcast. Usually, Adam O’Dell, Charles Sizemore and I run through three different stocks within a specific sector. We let you know what’s a buy, sell or hold, according to Adam’s Green Zone Ratings system and our own analysis. Now we’re broadening our horizons because our system reveals winning stocks in all corners of the market. Each of us will give you one stock we believe you should buy right now. These picks could be from any sector of the market. Watch or listen to this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear) to see why each of these stocks made our shortlist this week. We’ll breakdown each company and give you more of our thoughts on why these stocks belong in your portfolio. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Two of the most common New Year’s resolutions are also the hardest to obtain: · Losing weight or being healthier. · Making or saving more money. Losing weight is difficult because temptations are everywhere. Making more money in financial markets is difficult because you never know what could knock the market back next. But I’ve found a company that offers the best of both worlds — proven products to help with weight loss and a solid stock to pad your profits. Well, I did just that using Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell’s six-factor Green Zone Ratings system. I’ll tell you about it in this episode of The Bull & The Bear. But first, I’ll tell you why this company is positioned to outperform the broader market by three times in the next 12 months. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn) Matt Clark is the research analyst for Money & Markets. He’s the host of our podcast, https://moneyandmarkets.com/category/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), as well as the https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUdyEkajrVvSDrOi_efkGM-drq1G7x_e3 (Marijuana Market Update). Before joining the team, he spent 25 years as an investigative journalist and editor — covering everything from politics to business.
I remember going to my grandparent’s house and watching my grandfather use one of those old ledger books to balance their bank account. Income goes in one column and expenses go in another. Subtract expenses from income to find out how much money you do (or don’t) have left. But that’s in the past. Technology has evolved considerably in a short amount of time, and blockchain has replaced the ledger. In simple terms, blockchain is chunks of transactional data stored in chronological order like links in a chain. It’s become the new, secure way to balance large transactional accounts. And the technology (along with company’s using it) are taking the market by storm. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear) podcast, Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell, editor Charles Sizemore and I take a closer look at three well-known companies held by BLOK that are at the center of blockchain: Square Inc. (NYSE: SQ), Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) and IBM (NYSE: IBM). We’ll breakdown each company and give you our thoughts on whether these are companies for your portfolio or not.
I pride myself on being a safe investor. It’s not that I don’t take risks, but I don’t take chances that could cost me a fortune in the long run. And, while I try to invest in things I know or like, it’s hard to ignore trends. Smart investors like you are the same way. You invest in what you know, but not at the expense of missing a trend. We can’t ignore the bitcoin trend. The cryptocurrency has been on a tear since the end of 2020. It has already reached new highs; even as traditional stocks continue to climb. But I’m not a fan of investing in actual bitcoin. It’s too expensive (even at its low points) and extremely volatile. So, I looked in a different direction. How can smart investors capitalize on this rise while avoiding the risk of investing in the actual cryptocurrency? I’ve found a pick-and-shovel play related to the bitcoin and blockchain expansion. It’s grown more than 146% in the last nine months. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I tell you why it is worth adding shares of this bitcoin/blockchain pick and shovel to your portfolio for 2021.
I love data. I love the story that it tells. Oftentimes, when I was an investigative journalist in the past, it was the data that revealed the true story, not the sources I interviewed. The main reason for that: Data doesn’t lie. You can try to find data to better support an argument, but at the end of the day, the underlying numbers don’t lie. The same thing holds true for the stock market. Headlines can move the market by the minute, but smart investors like you want to know what the data says. Because the data doesn’t lie. Examining data on a daily basis, I see trends in stocks as well as sectors. One of those trends is electric vehicles. Investors are salivating over EV stocks. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear) podcast, Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell, editor Charles Sizemore and I take a closer look at three well-known companies within DRIV that are instrumental in the electric vehicle market. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
To say that politics doesn’t have anything to do with the market is nonsense. The real issue is figuring out how the two are intertwined. That boils down to policy. Immediately, the https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-federal-reserve/ (Federal Reserve) comes to mind … The Fed can implement an expansionary economic policy, which leads to stock market growth. But that’s a lot of mumbo-jumbo. I want to focus instead on how specific government policy affects different sectors of the stock market. For example: A government wants to expand road and bridge development … in turn, construction companies and concrete manufacturers see their stock prices explode higher. We will see something similar after Joe Biden is sworn in as the President of the United States on January 20. Biden has promised to https://joebiden.com/clean-energy/ (ramp up spending on clean energy) to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. I’ve found an ETF that tracks companies investing in clean energy. It’s grown more than 323% in the last nine months. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I tell you why it’s worth adding shares of this clean energy ETF to your portfolio for 2021. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Prior to the coronavirus crash of March 2020, one theme in the market dominated all others. Investors saw this particular sector taking off and soaring to new heights. But the corona crash caused a shift as the sector slowed down amid millions of business closures and people were forced to stay home. I have to admit, https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-make-money-in-the-5g-revolution-amber-lancaster/ (I’ve been bullish) on this sector even during the coronavirus, and it’s started to gain steam again. I’m talking about 5G — the ultra-fast cellular and wireless technology that allows you to download a two-hour movie in seconds. And that’s just one powerful aspect of this new tech. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear) podcast, editor Charles Sizemore and I take a closer look at three well-known companies within FIVG that are deeply involved in the implementation of 5G technology. We’ll breakdown each company and give you our thoughts on whether these are companies for your portfolio or not. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
“No. It’s not good for you.” “No. You can’t have it.” That’s what my grandmother would tell me if I asked for something that wasn’t good for me when I was a kid. As an adult, I brushed aside my grandmother’s truisms and did what everyone in their 20s and 30s do … whatever I wanted. This may seem like an odd bridge to investments, but hear me out. Many things aren’t “good for you.” However, as a smart investor, you look past that. You aren’t looking at the health values of a product … you’re looking for signs of future profitability that will drive the underlying stock’s value up. It’s why people invest in tobacco, cannabis, alcohol and other “sin” stocks. Well, I did some digging and, while it’s not a sin, I found an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of certain products that may be unhealthy. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I tell you why it’s worth adding shares of this ETF to your portfolio for 2021. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos like my weekly Marijuana Market Update. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice.
My 19-year-old son just told me he wants to invest in the stock market. So, I ran through my normal points: “Invest only what you are prepared to lose.” “Invest in what interests you.” But I also told him that one way to invest without picking through individual companies is to look at exchange-traded funds (ETFs). You can buy and sell ETFs the same way you buy shares of any stock. I dug deep and found an ETF that has been a strong performer — and that I’m convinced will continue to, well into 2021. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I tell you why it’s worth adding shares of this biotech ETF to your portfolio for 2021. Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com), and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary, and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
This year has been like no other. That goes for the stock market as well. Faced with a global pandemic that’s put immense pressure on world economies, the U.S. stock market has performed as though nothing happened. Here’s an example: The PowerShares Nasdaq-100 Index (NYSE: QQQ) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/etf-stock-investing/ (exchange-traded fund) (ETF) that invests in the top 100 stocks in the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index — highest annual return in the last seven years is this year. But not all ETFs are the same. Several were beaten down in recent years. I see that changing for some in the new year. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I share a battered exchange-traded fund and tell you why it’s worth putting in your portfolio for 2021. This is one of a series of ETFs I’ll tell you about until the end of the year. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
December is a relatively slow time for the market, and it’s even slower for initial public offerings (IPOs). However, there are some interesting new listings coming to the market … including a big one this week: DoorDash Inc. (NYSE: DASH). It’s already been a big year for IPOs, especially given the popularity of special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs. SPACs are companies already trading on the market that use their capital to purchase private companies, thus making them public through reverse mergers. More than 200 IPOs and SPACs launched this year despite economic issues surrounding the coronavirus. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I take a look at this week’s hottest IPO, DoorDash. I’ll tell you whether you should invest early … or stay away. DoorDash is a big player in communications sector. Its restaurant delivery services have performed well during COVID-19, and I’ll let you know if the news warrants a spot in your portfolio. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters to get the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
The coronavirus pandemic changed how we work. In some cases, those changes are everlasting. Millions of Americans were forced to work from home to halt the spread of COVID-19. Some big companies like Facebook Inc. (Nasdaq: FB) and Alphabet Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG) are making employees work from home until the summer of 2021. Some tech companies saw strong gains as the use of their products and services grew due to the massive amount of people working remotely. Since its inception in June 2020, the Direxion Work From Home ETF (NYSE: WFH) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/etf-stock-investing/ (exchange-traded fund) that invests in companies capitalizing on this change in how we work — has grown 21.2%. But as you can see from the chart, that rise has come with some pretty significant bumps. However, in November, the ETF actually rose 14.4%. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’ll talk with Charles Sizemore about two work-from-home stocks and whether they are worth a spot in your portfolio. We’ll examine what these work-from-home stocks specialize in and how they’ve performed recently. What’s even better is you’ll get insight on what you should do with these two stocks — if you are thinking about buying or already have them in your portfolio. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Investors are watching one sector of the market closely — electric and self-driving vehicles. Technology like hands-free driving or vehicles that need little to no gasoline has the potential to disrupt major industries. And investors are betting on that disruption. The iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (NYSE: IDRV) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/etf-stock-investing/ (exchange-traded fund) that tracks some of the biggest companies in the self-driving and electric vehicle sector — has jumped 131% off its March 2020 lows. While most of that gain has been on the back of industry giant Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA), many other self-driving and electric vehicle companies are starting to make their mark. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I take a deeper dive into two companies in the field. I’ll tell you where each of them is now and where they could be in the future. These companies are constantly in the headlines, and I’ll let you know if the news warrants a spot in your portfolio. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters to get the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Do you invest in property … real estate companies … construction? Investing in real estate is not easy. However, real estate investing doesn’t have to be as complicated as it appears. And, there’s money to be made … especially for smart investors like you. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLRE) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) (ETF) tracking notable real estate stocks — jumped more than 50% since reaching a low in March 2020. Since 1994, there are eight subsectors of real estate investment trusts, or REITs, that have outperformed the S&P 500. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’ll talk with Charles Sizemore about two REITs and whether they are worth a spot in your portfolio or ones to pass on. We’ll examine what these REITs specialize in and how they’ve performed recently. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
So far, the big financial news this week is that a surging company will list on the S&P 500 Index for the first time. Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) qualified for listing after it reported its fourth straight quarter of profits. That did wonders for its share price. The announcement was Monday. Once the bell sounded to start trading on Tuesday, shares of the electric car maker jumped almost 8%. While the news for the company and its CEO Elon Musk is good, it brings up an important question: Is Tesla stock a buy for investors? In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I take a deeper dive into Tesla. I’ll also explore what may (or may not) happen to Tesla’s stock because of its inclusion in the index. I even tell you if the latest news makes the company one you should have in your portfolio. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters to get the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Just after the 2020 presidential election, tech stocks continued to climb. The announcement of favorable tests of new coronavirus vaccines has had an unintended consequence on other avenues of the market. And then favorable COVID-19 vaccine news this week pushed investors into other sectors, triggering a tech sell-off. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index fell 1.4%. Comparatively, the small-cap Russell 2000 jumped up 1.9%. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’ll talk with contributor Charles Sizemore about two tech stocks and whether they are diamonds for your portfolio or ones to pass on. We’ll examine what these companies do and how they’ve performed recently. What’s even better is you’ll get insight on what you should do with these two tech stocks — if you are thinking about buying or already have them in your portfolio. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
The coronavirus has had the world in its grips for the better part of 2020. For months, there seemed no end to the spread in sight. And new cases are still climbing higher as we enter the colder months. But there’s good news! This week, several companies announced either favorable results from vaccines or fast-track testing of potential vaccine candidates. It provided a bright spot in what has otherwise been a year most of us would soon like to forget. The news of a successful vaccine candidate was great news for investors. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’m going to look at one of companies that unveiled successful coronavirus vaccine results. More importantly, I’ll tell you if the latest news makes the company one you should have in your portfolio. I’ll run it through Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell’s six-factor Green Zone Ratings system and tell you how the stock fares and what the numbers show us. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
I’ve talked about https://moneyandmarkets.com/small-cap-stocks-to-avoid/ (the risks) of investing in small-cap stocks versus large-cap stocks. Large caps are bigger and safer. But they don’t always produce those massive gains we investors are on the hunt for. Small-cap stocks, on the other hand, have volatility working against them. But they also have the potential to be triple-digit winners in your portfolio. Today, I want to look at two small tech companies. There are plenty of hidden gems among small-cap tech companies, but finding the best buys is tricky. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’ll talk with contributor Charles Sizemore about two unknown small-cap tech stocks and whether they are hidden gems or ones to pass on. We’ll examine what these companies do and how they’ve performed recently. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
The U.S. economy is still having a hard time getting back to pre-COVID-19 levels. Millions of Americans remain out of work and, with the holiday season fast approaching, pennies will be pinched in households across the country. But I’ve found two things that, as a smart investor, you need to know: · A fast-approaching trend that will change the course for one sector. · A huge momentum stock that will help you beat the market by 3X over the next 12 months. The trend is related to retail — a sector that has taken a beating since March after coronavirus lockdowns halted brick-and-mortar sales traffic. Retail is starting to make a comeback … and one segment of retail in particular … is going to have a massive fourth quarter. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’m going to tell you about one discount retail stock with incredible momentum in Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell’s six-factor Green Zone Ratings system. This stock: · Ranks a 99 overall on Adam’s system. · Ranks a 100 on value. · Ranks a 98 on quality. · Ranks a 95 on momentum. I’ll take a deep dive into the company and tell you why it’s a strong buy for investors.
Let’s not kid ourselves. We are https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors) for one reason and one reason only: to make more money. Institutional Wall Street investors don’t use “buy and hold” as their sole way of making money. They use sophisticated strategies. I talk about this with Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell on a regular basis, and he tells me the same thing: “buy high, sell higher.” This, on Wall Street, is known as the Momentum Principle. And it’s made some of the best investors tons of money. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’ll talk about momentum and Adam’s philosophy. I’ll examine momentum and how it should fit into your investment strategy. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Innovation[CS1] [MC2] has moved a little slower in the last several months thanks to the coronavirus. Sure, new phones and computers continue to come to market, but the elements that power those products saw development slow significantly. Remote work and supply chain shutdowns have hindered further development of technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics and even 5G. But that hasn’t stopped companies developing that technology from continuing to thrive. The Robo Global Robotics and Automation ETF (NYSEARCA: ROBO) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) (ETF) tracking robotic and automation stocks— jumped more than 74% since reaching a low in March 2020. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’ll talk with Adam and contributor Charles Sizemore about two robotic and automation stocks. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
We are just two weeks away. Two weeks away from waking up after one of the most contentious elections in modern history. But I’m not here to opine about the candidates or their positions. Instead, I want to look at the stock market and see what trends tell us to expect after the presidential election. In today’s episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’m going to take a look at the history of how the stock market has performed before and after a presidential election. I’ll also give my thoughts on how the stock market will perform after election day. I wonder what the trends will tell us. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
A lot of new investors try to swing for the fences when they first start trading. They try to find the biggest name they know and invest in it with hopes of massive returns. Companies like Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) and Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN). But investing in big companies doesn’t guarantee huge returns. It can be just the opposite. That’s why it’s worth looking at smaller companies because they have a greater potential for massive returns you’re looking for. But these small-cap stocks carry some risk as well. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’ll talk with Adam and contributor Charles Sizemore about two stocks listed on the Russell 2000. We’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. What’s even better is you’ll get insight on what you should do with these three companies — if you are thinking about buying or already have them in your portfolio. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
In today’s episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’m going to take a brief look at the history of Amazon Prime Day and relate it to how its stock has performed. It’s become an annual tradition now at the Clark household. Once a year, my wife and I get glued to our phone or computer because we are looking for that one thing. The one thing that will make everything worthwhile. That best deal. That money saver. That new piece of technology we think we need, but really don’t. Under normal circumstances, you would think we were talking about something like Black Friday. But in the COVID-19 age, Amazon’s Prime Day is satisfying our need to spend money on things we “may or may not” actually need. And millions are just like us. In fact, more than $12 billion has been spent by consumers on Prime Day since its inception in 2015. But what does that mean for Amazon.com Inc.’s (Nasdaq: AMZN) stock? Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
The three stocks we are going to discuss today come from one of the hottest sectors. This sector has made headlines since April as the coronavirus came into focus outside of China. Now, the biotech sector is all the rage as companies scramble to find a suitable vaccine. The S&P Biotech SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XBI) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) (ETF) tracking some of the biggest biotech stocks — jumped more than 79% since reaching a low in March 2020. It topped out at around $120 per share in July and has only pulled back slightly since. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’ll talk with Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell and contributor Charles Sizemore about three biotech stocks. We’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9RDMMAOPBAIWODmDGactQ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
We have no idea when a vaccine combating the deadly COVID-19 virus will be available. But when the time comes, whether it’s in six months, a year or more, there will likely be several vaccines from different companies available. Investors who have piled in to pharma stocks in the past six months think the companies that are first to market with a coronavirus vaccine will profit. But I don’t think that applies to all of them — at least not in the long term. The deck is stacked against one company in particular — and any gains from a vaccine will be temporary at best. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I reveal the one COVID-19 vaccine stock that you should stay away from at all costs. I researched all of the companies involved in developing a vaccine — and I have to tell you about this one stock to avoid. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMehDkFZ_8PqXuSjBtCVOKg/ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters. They deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice — seven days a week. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
When the economy is booming, there are jobs aplenty, and things are moving in a good direction; we are very confident about the future. For 11 years, we had the longest bull run in stock market history. Times were great. We had money burning a hole in our pockets. And we couldn’t wait to spend it on non-essential items, like televisions, cars or vacations. But things have changed thanks to the coronavirus. And one sector of the stock market plunged more than 34% during the coronavirus crash in March. We may be entering a new phase now. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I talk with Money & Markets’ Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell and contributor Charles Sizemore about three consumer discretionary stocks. We’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMehDkFZ_8PqXuSjBtCVOKg/ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (moneyandmarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Let’s not kid ourselves. When the market is volatile, we investors sit on the edge of our seats waiting for the next piece of bad news. Our fingers stand ready to pull the trigger to empty our entire portfolio, because the thought of more losses is sickening. It’s a natural reaction. We’ve all been there. But emotional investing isn’t the answer. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), Money & Markets contributor Charles Sizemore and I discuss emotional investing and what it means for https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors). We’ll guide you through what to do when your stomach starts to rumble as you refresh your portfolio tracker every five minutes. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMehDkFZ_8PqXuSjBtCVOKg/ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandthebear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
The communication services sector of the S&P 500 is doing one thing it hasn’t done since late October 2016. Beat its parent index. In fact, since 2017, the S&P 500 has had returns of 10.8% compared to the sector’s return of just 8.9%. But if you look at the indexes year-to-date, you will see that the communication services sector is now beating the returns of the S&P 500. The sector returns are 10.8% compared to the S&P 500’s returns of just 5.2%. The S&P 500 Communication Services Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XLC) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) tracking some of the biggest communication stocks — jumped more than 52% since reaching a low in March 2020. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), Research Analyst Matt Clark talks with Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell and contributor Charles Sizemore about three communications sector stocks. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMehDkFZ_8PqXuSjBtCVOKg/ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
I’m kind of a data geek. Ever since I was a budding sports reporter in high school, I’ve always liked being able to use data and numbers to tell a story. But the one thing about data and numbers is that they can change. It means that a story told in March can be different in September because the data has changed. Of course, I understand that data, alone, doesn’t paint a full picture. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’ll look at two companies who’s data told one story seven months ago, but tell another today … and what those stories mean for https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors). These two companies were monster picks for us during the height of the coronavirus crash. Holding on to them would have produced huge gains. But the data today tells a different story from March and April. I’ll tell you what the story was and what the story is now … and how it changed. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
After months of being the basement dweller of the S&P 500 sectors, utilities finally had their day. At the beginning of September, a downbeat jobs report pushed Treasury yields down, giving the sector a needed bounce upward. But the bounce didn’t last long and the sector started to pull back slightly. The S&P 500 Utilities Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XLU) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) tracking some of the biggest utilities stocks — jumped more than 35% since reaching a low in March 2020. But it’s still 13.5% off its previous high set back in mid-February 2020. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’ll talk with Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell and contributor Charles Sizemore about three utilities sector stocks. We’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMehDkFZ_8PqXuSjBtCVOKg/ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
They have been around since the early 2000s, but special purpose acquisition companies have started to become all the rage in the field of initial public offerings. You see, in 2015, only 20 of these companies, or SPACs, went public. That number went to 59 in 2019. Now, more SPACs have gone public in 2020 than all of 2019 and they are growing in popularity. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’ll look at SPACs and what they mean for https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors). I’ll tell you why SPACs have been in the headlines of late and why companies are leaning into them to raise capital. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMehDkFZ_8PqXuSjBtCVOKg/ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
The U.S. real estate market has been all the rage of late as low interest rates have pushed more homebuyers into the market after the coronavirus crash. But, as an investor, it’s important to understand that real estate investing is more than just buying a house. Real estate investment trusts (REITs), property managers and even storage companies are all part of the real estate investing world. The S&P 500 Real Estate Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XLRE) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) tracking some of the biggest real estate stocks — jumped more than 43% since reaching a low in March 2020. But it’s still 13.5% off its previous high set back in mid-February 2020. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), Money & Markets Research Analyst Matt Clark talks with Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell and contributor Charles Sizemore about three real estate sector stocks. We’ll examine what each of these companies do and how they’ve performed recently. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Two companies that have dominated stock market headlines over the years were back in the mix this week as they underwent what is called a stock split. Both Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) and Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) https://www.reuters.com/article/BigStory12/idUSKBN25R1FA (split their stocks) on Monday. While the splits dominated financial news on Monday, many investors wonder just what a stock split means for them. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), I’ll look at stock splits and what they mean for https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors). I’ll also tell what you should do about it. We’ll dive into both companies and I’ll reveal what Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell’s Green Zone Rating system tells us about each one. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
It’s starting to make a run, but gains have been difficult to come by this year in the financial sector. Financials is the second-worst performing sector of the S&P 500 — just in front of energy. Its recent run could turn things around, but those gains may be elusive until the https://moneyandmarkets.com/7-factors-of-how-the-us-economy-works/ (economy) shows a strong indication of rebounding from the coronavirus pandemic. That pandemic pushed the U.S. economy into a recession as thousands of businesses were forced to close and millions of Americans were laid off or furloughed due to lockdowns. The S&P 500 Finance Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE: XLF) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) tracking some of the biggest financial stocks — jumped more than 41% since reaching a low in March 2020. But it’s still 19% off its previous high set back in mid-February 2020. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark talks with Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell about three finance sector stocks. They’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Traditionally, the https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-dow-jones-index/ (Dow Jones Industrial Average) makes headlines with the index rises or falls dramatically. However, this week the index tracking 30 large, publicly traded companies on the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq, decided it was time to change things up a bit. A bit may be an understatement. S&P Global announced a big shift in the Dow spurred by one company announcing it would undergo a stock split. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), Money & Markets research analyst and podcast host Matt Clark takes a look at this big change what it could mean for https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors). He’ll also tell what you should do about it.
Technology stocks have been all the rage on Wall Street recently. Tech has powered the Nasdaq to all-time highs, even with the coronavirus crash back in March. But the big question for analysts is whether the surge in technology stocks is sustainable. Valuations continue to skyrocket as the economy falters because of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting lockdowns around the world. The S&P 500 Technology Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XLK) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) tracking some of the biggest technology stocks — jumped more than 64% since reaching a low in March 2020. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark talks with Adam and contributor Charles Sizemore about three technology sector stocks. They’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. What’s even better is you’ll get insight on what you should do with these three companies — if you are thinking about buying or already have them in your portfolio.
You’ve heard the saying “to know what everyone else knows is to know nothing.” In the investing world, it means that you have to dive deeper than just price-to-earnings ratios, default settings on moving averages and other popular indicators that everyone else knows about. Let me give a little context: Experts are predicting weaker long-term results for buy and hold stocks. In the next seven years, asset manager GMO https://moneyandmarkets.com/long-term-investing-bear-market/ (expects average returns of minus-4.7%). That means doing the same thing that worked for the last decade is unlikely to work in the next decade. You have to adopt a short-term strategy that incorporates data that other investors aren’t looking at. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark talks with https://banyanhill.com/ (Banyan Hill) Chartered Market Technician https://banyanhill.com/expert/michael-carr/ (Michael Carr) about a short-term strategy that can yield great benefits for https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors). They’ll talk about this strategy, how it works. Mike's proprietary https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/1618475 ("Strike Zone" Indicator) is a cutting-edge investment system based on his work with the Pentagon. His strategy is simple, executing single trades with incredible accuracy. Anyone can use it to target gains of 100% and much more. To watch a short presentation about Mike's "Strike Zone" Indicator click https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/1618475 (here).
If there’s a sector of the stock market driven by outside forces, like politics and news headlines, its health care. More so now than ever with the coronavirus pandemic in the news every day. At the end of 2019, the health care sector of the stock market lagged the S&P 500 Index by nearly 6%. But it’s making a comeback. The S&P 500 Health Care Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XLV) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) tracking some of the biggest health care-related stocks — jumped more than 44% since reaching a low in March 2020. XLV covers companies ranging from biotechnology to insurance providers. While most of its holdings are in the U.S., it does have some in Europe. Despite its jump from March lows, the health care sector was rated as the biggest laggard on Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell’s most recent sector board. Adam explains what that means. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark talks with Adam and contributor Charles Sizemore about three health care sector stocks. They’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. Pro tip: Using Adam’s Green Zone Rating System, we uncovered a pair of health care stocks that will benefit in the coming rise in health care spending. Check those out https://moneyandmarkets.com/health-care-stocks-to-buy-lhc-group-henry-schein/ (here).
In the stock market, trends can tell a story. Trends can be at the heart of a trading strategy. They can tell you whether a stock is heading up or down. Trends can also be used as a factor to determine whether it’s a good time to buy or a good time to sell. Recently, a major index showed a trend that could lead to a broader bullish market on the horizon. Just a few days ago, another index along with an individual sector indicated this same trend happening. Before now, investors were pushing the overall stock market higher with a technology-driven rally. Investors have been thirsty for fast growth technology stocks and leaving other sectors behind. But that has changed. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), Money & Markets research analyst and podcast host Matt Clark takes a deeper look at this trend and what it could mean for https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors). He looks at https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded funds) that track broader sectors in the stock market and shows you what to look for in this trend. He’ll explain what this trend is and what you should do about it.
According to the Federal Reserve, industrial production in the U.S. has contracted at an annual rate nearly 43% in the second quarter. That’s the largest quarterly decrease since World War II. What’s more is factory output fell 47% at an annual rate in the second quarter. But industrial sector stocks didn’t get the message that U.S. industry is faltering because those stocks are still on the rise. The S&P 500 Industrial Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XLI) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) tracking some of the biggest industrial-related stocks — jumped more than 50% since reaching a low in March 2020. The industry sector is as far as it is wide when it comes to companies. It encompasses everything from aerospace and defense to machinery, tooling and transportation. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark talks with Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell and contributor Charles Sizemore about three industrial sector stocks. They’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. What’s even better is you’ll get insight on what you should do with these three companies — if you are thinking about buying or already have them in your portfolio. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
You’ve heard the stories about how Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) shares https://moneyandmarkets.com/the-bull-the-bear-tesla-stock/ (have been skyrocketing) over the last several months — up 200% since the start of 2020. But you probably haven’t heard as much about two other electric vehicle producers that are rising just as fast. Chinese-based Nio Inc. (NYSE: NIO) and Nikola Corp. (Nasdaq: NKLA) have also been on the rise of late. In fact, Nio jumped 14% to start this week after it reported a 322% increase in July vehicle deliveries. Nikola earning a buy rating from Deutsche Bank on Monday and surged 22%. It speaks to the overall growth of the electric vehicle market. Even the global market for electric vehicles is expected to grow five times over by 2026. With the market share expected to grow that far, that fast, these three companies are setting themselves up to be the favorites to lead the expansion. Some pundits even think Nio and Nikola can https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/04/nio-nikola-stocks-could-be-better-bet-than-tesla-traders-say.html (rise even farther and faster) than the more known Tesla. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark will look at all three companies and tell you if the pundits are right or not. Right now, there’s no comparison between the three companies as Tesla dwarfs the other two. But that’s not to say that Nio, Nikola … or even both … couldn’t give Tesla a run for its money in terms of market share. We’ll look at how each company is performing and whether the data supports the possibility that Nio or Nikola could test Tesla’s electric vehicle dominance. You need to know what the trends are and what the data tell you to determine if they are worth https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investing) in. That’s why we do the work for you by looking at specific stocks, exchange-traded funds and cryptocurrencies and providing our analysis to give you the most sound and reliable information.
The materials sector of the stock market is one of the most diverse of the 11 https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-sp-500-how-does-it-work/ (S&P 500) sectors. It contains companies that process chemicals, construction materials, glass, paper, forest products and packaging. What’s more is that it also includes metals, materials and mining companies. The sector has enjoyed a nice bounce lately. The S&P 500 Materials Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XLB) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) tracking some of the biggest materials-related stocks — is still up 14% in the last six months. In fact, since reaching a low of $40 in March, the ETF has jumped more than 55%. A lot of that is because of the jump in gold prices — gold futures have reached $1,950 an ounce. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark talks with Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell and contributor Charles Sizemore about three materials sector stocks. They’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. What’s even better is you’ll get insight on what you should do with these three companies — if you are thinking about buying or already have them in your portfolio. Remember, knowing the data and the details about a specific company helps you determine whether it is worth https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investing) in. That’s why we do the work for you by looking that these specific stocks and give our analysis on each one. Pro tip: One of the stocks we discuss is a gold stock. Adam predicts that gold https://pro.moneyandmarkets.com/m/1603810 (will skyrocket as high as $10,000) an ounce in the years ahead.
Just when it seemed like cryptocurrencies were finding a bit of market stability, https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BTC-USD?p=BTC-USD (bitcoin) goes and changes the game. From its recent low of $4,970.70 in March — due to the coronavirus crash — to its price (as of Wednesday) above $11,000, its value has jumped more than 120%. Bitcoin has been considered by some investors to be a safe haven against market volatility equal to gold (we’ve talked about that before, https://moneyandmarkets.com/gold-or-bitcoin-which-is-the-better-buy-for-you-right-now/ (here)). The big question for investors is: How high will bitcoin go? In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark goes in-depth on bitcoin. We know that bitcoin is a bit of an enigma, but investors have real questions about whether the cryptocurrency is worth investing in or not. We’ll examine bitcoin and how it’s performed recently. It’s important to take a hard look at the data surrounding the cryptocurrency to see just what it says. What’s even better is you’ll get insight on what you should do with bitcoin — if you are thinking about buying or already have them in your portfolio. Remember, bitcoin — along with other cryptocurrency’s — can be risky investments. You need to know what the trends are and what the data tell you to determine if it is worth https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investing) in. That’s why we do the work for you by looking at specific stocks, exchange-traded funds and cryptocurrencies and providing our analysis to give you the most sound and reliable information.
One sector of the stock market that took a massive hit because of the coronavirus is industrials. From its February 2020 high to its March 2020 low, the S&P 500 Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XLI) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) tracking some of the biggest industrial-related stocks — fell more than 42%. But now, industrials are starting to make a comeback. That ETF has risen nearly 50% since hitting that March low. And, as America starts to get back on track after virus-led lockdowns, industrial stocks stand to make huge gains. Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell identified the industrial sector of the stock market as a leader to his Cycle 9 Alert readers this week. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark talks with contributor Charles Sizemore about three industrial sector stocks. They’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. What’s even better is you’ll get insight on what you should do with these three companies — if you are thinking about buying or already have them in your portfolio. Remember, depending on what your investment strategy is, not every company in a high-performing sector is worth https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investing) in. That’s why we do the work for you by looking at these specific stocks and give our analysis on each one.
Investors have watched with awe the meteoric rise of one company over the last three months. From its recent low of $361 in March — due to the coronavirus crash — to its current price above $1,600, its share price has jumped more than 343%. Of course, we’re talking about Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA). The electric auto manufacturer has dominated the financial headlines lately with its share price jump. Heck, https://moneyandmarkets.com/teslas-stock-running-away/ (we’ve even discussed Tesla), at length. The big question for investors is: How high will Tesla go? In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark goes in-depth on Tesla. We know that Tesla is a fun stock to watch from the sidelines, but investors have real questions about how sustainable the company’s share price really is. We’ll examine what does and how it’s performed recently. It’s important to take a hard look at the data surrounding Tesla to see just what it says about the company. What’s even better is you’ll get insight on what you should do with Tesla — if you are thinking about buying or already have them in your portfolio. Remember, depending on what your investment strategy is, not every company experiencing a big jump in share price is worth https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investing) in. That’s why we do the work for you by looking at specific stocks and give our analysis on each one.
If there’s been one constant through this economic mess, it’s that tech stocks have ruled the stock market roost. At least until a couple of days ago when the Nasdaq started to drop. The reason for the decline isn’t completely clear. Some attribute it to California implementing new lockdown measures as the coronavirus spreads. Others believe fresh tensions between the U.S. and China have something to do with it. But the bottom line is that we just don’t know why tech stocks have retreated slightly. It doesn’t mean it’s a bad time to buy tech stocks. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark talks with Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell and contributor Charles Sizemore about three tech sector stocks. The S&P 500 Information Tech Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XLK) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) tracking some of the biggest technology-related stocks — is still up 13% in the last six months. In fact, it’s one of only four S&P 500 indexes trading in the green since February. They’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. What’s even better is you’ll get insight on what you should do with these three companies — if you are thinking about buying or already have them in your portfolio. Remember, depending on what your investment strategy is, not every company in a high-performing sector is worth https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investing) in. That’s why we do the work for you by looking that these specific stocks and give our analysis on each one.
We’re all looking for more money, right? It’s one of the reasons why you invest in the stock market … to find stocks that will give you more money than you pay for them. Another way to earn more money in the stock market is to invest in companies that pay dividends to shareholders. Dividends are payments made by publicly traded companies. In essence, they are rewards to https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors) for putting their money into the company. They are paid out of the profits the company earns. But not all dividend stocks are equal. And finding great dividends can be tough in the current stock market as many companies have had to make cuts because of COVID-19. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark talks with Money & Markets contributor Charles Sizemore about three dividend-paying stocks. We’ll take a close look at what these companies are and examine their stock performance and their dividend payout. Plus, we’ll tell you whether we think these companies are ones you should invest in or stay away from. Remember, just because a company pays a dividend doesn’t mean you should invest in it. We’ll tell you why.
As America continues down the road of an economic https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-a-recession/ (recession), investors can be left questioning where to put their money. There’s one stock market sector that has been strong ever since the stock market shed more than 30% back in March. And it’s going to continue to outperform as the country works its way out of this economic mess. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark talks with Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell and contributor Charles Sizemore about three consumer discretionary stocks. The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XLY) — an https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded fund) tracking some of the biggest consumer discretionary stocks — is very close to its 52-week high and has jumped more than 61% off its March low. They’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. What’s even better is you’ll get insight on what you should do with these three companies — if you are thinking about buying or already have them in your portfolio. Remember, depending on what your investment strategy is, not every company in a high-performing sector is worth https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investing) in. That’s why we do the work for you by looking that these specific stocks and give our analysis on each one.
Over the last few months, the stock market looks as if there is no real economic crisis. The https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-sp-500-how-does-it-work/ (S&P 500) Index is close to a record high after falling 34% in March. The tech-heavy https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-nasdaq/ (Nasdaq) has already reached its record just a few days ago. The reason for this behavior in the stock market is simple: hope. https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (Investors) are holding out hope that the economy will rise quickly amid the global https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-coronavirus-should-investors-be-worried/ (coronavirus) pandemic that has locked down businesses and put us in a recession. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark gives his take on the theory of a fast economic recovery and how it’s a myth. Remember, hope is not an investment strategy. Just believing something is going to happen doesn’t mean it will happen. There are indicators out there that suggest this hope of a rapid recovery to the https://moneyandmarkets.com/7-factors-of-how-the-us-economy-works/ (economy) is hogwash. Stocks may be high now, but that’s not going to last. This recovery is going to take longer than you might hope and we’ll tell you why. We’ll also tell you what sectors you should look at in these economic times … and what ones to avoid.
Seasoned https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors) know that buying a company based on just where it’s based isn’t necessarily the best strategy. But it’s the July 4 holiday week and we wanted to talk about some “All-American” companies, including what they do and how they’ve performed. These are companies rooted in America. Some may be American, but they have expanded to have a global presence. The companies we picked are all ones you know — whether because you know their products or you have looked at them for investment opportunities. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark talks with Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell and contributor Charles Sizemore three “All-American stocks in particular. They’ll examine what each of these three companies do and how they’ve performed recently. What’s even better is you’ll get insight on what you should do with these three companies — if you are thinking about buying or already have them in your portfolio. Here’s a hint: Depending on your investment strategy, not all big, “All-American” companies are ones you should be investing in right now.
We all know that the stock market can be volatile. Even more now than before as the https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-coronavirus-should-investors-be-worried/ (coronavirus) outbreak is in its second stage. A way for https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors) to safeguard their investments is to look toward safe havens. The one safe haven that investors are pouring into now more than ever is https://moneyandmarkets.com/3-tips-to-investing-in-gold/ (gold). And the gold market seems well-supported for the world’s second-round battle with COVID-19. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew Clark talks with Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam O’Dell and contributor Charles Sizemore about the gold market and where it’s going. We’ll give you the insight you need to make the right decisions on how and when to invest in the precious metal. We’ll also https://moneyandmarkets.com/gold-or-bitcoin-which-is-the-better-buy-for-you-right-now/ (compare gold as an investment to bitcoin) — the world’s largest cryptocurrency — and tell you which is a better bet to invest in during market volatility. Pro tip: O’Dell has identified a little-known gold investment that can give you up to nine times more profit than buying gold coins, exchange-traded funds or bullion. Check it out https://pro.moneyandmarkets.com/m/1577953 (here).
You’ve heard the phrase “the stock market is not the economy.” Sometimes it’s difficult for investors to really understand what that means. Take now for example. Stock market indexes are nearing their previous record highs, despite the fact that the U.S. https://moneyandmarkets.com/7-factors-of-how-the-us-economy-works/ (economy) is in a https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-a-recession/ (recession). That is a false sense of security. All is not well as unemployment continues to rise. Many of those jobs aren’t coming back, despite businesses reopening after the https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-coronavirus-should-investors-be-worried/ (coronavirus) shutdown. A lot of the businesses that were shuttered won’t survive, even with shutdown restrictions being lifted. In this episode, host Matthew Clark sat down with https://banyanhill.com/expert/michael-carr/ (Banyan Hill) Publishing’s Brian https://banyanhill.com/expert/brian-christopher/ (Christopher) to talk about how the stock market is not reflective of the economy and that things are likely not going to get better soon. Christopher was the expatriate controller for a Fortune 100 company before joining Banyan Hill. He also advised companies, attorneys and banks as a turnaround consultant for 12 years. He has an MBA from the University of Chicago, is a certified public accountant and is certified in financial forensics. He uses his experience in investing to find undervalued companies set to make big moves. Christopher is the co-editor of Profit Line, where he and his team identify lucrative trades before Wall Street’s computer algorithms. That gives him an edge in determining solid stock investments. Christopher and Clark will discuss the different sectors that benefit when businesses close.
It used to be a rite of passage for any young kid growing up. Spending summers getting dirty, playing baseball. For anyone who experienced that growing up, one of the memories you have was your coach telling you to “choke up on the bat” when you’re at the plate. The reason is simple. Choking up on the bat gives you more control of your swing and better opportunities to get a base hit. Especially when the bat is too big, which is a problem for younger players who might not have their own bat and have to share. But how does that relate to the stock market? Good question. Today’s market isn’t steady by any means. It’s up one day and down the next. That creates a lot of uncertainty for every https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investor), much like the uncertainty of facing a pitcher when you are up to bat. You don’t know what kind of pitch they are going to throw. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/mclark/ (Clark) talks with https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-sp-500-how-does-it-work/ (Money & Markets) Chief Investment Strategist Adam https://moneyandmarkets.com/expert/adam-odell/ (O’Dell) and contributor Charles https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/csizemore/ (Sizemore) about why choking up on the bat is the best way, metaphorically speaking, for investors to weather stock market volatility. They’ll talk about the best way to get in and out of the stock market before trends take a sharp turn in a different direction. You’ll learn ways to get the biggest bang for your buck using O’Dell’s https://pro.moneyandmarkets.com/m/1570841 (simple strategy for options trading) in these rough waters. In a lead-in to discussing the strategy, we will tell you why a V-shaped recovery for the economy is https://moneyandmarkets.com/why-the-v-shaped-recovery-for-the-economy-is-a-myth/ (nothing more than a myth). Because of that, the most popular strategy for trading isn’t the best one, right now. But don’t fear. We’ll tell you why and what you should do as an investor. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMehDkFZ_8PqXuSjBtCVOKg/ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Options can be a tricky business, particularly if you're new at it and don't have any guidance. On one hand, some https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors) find the process of understanding https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-trade-options-a-complete-guide/ (options) a little too complicated, but it really isn’t. While we have https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL7TxIfkDxU (discussed the myths of options trading) before, this week we take it a step further and talk about the role of options in a long-term portfolio. In this episode, host Matthew Clark sat down with https://banyanhill.com/expert/michael-carr/ (Banyan Hill) Publishing Chartered Market Technician and https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/mcarr/ (M&M Chart of the Day) author Michael https://banyanhill.com/expert/michael-carr/ (Carr). Carr is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he helped install the Pentagon’s first local area network — a version of the modern-day internet — and was involved in deploying state-of-the-art radar systems to track Soviet aircraft near the end of the Cold War. He parlayed that experience to become an internationally recognized Certified Financial Technician and CMT. He also once served as the Editor of the Chartered Market Technicians Association newsletter. Now, he provides solid, time-tested investment information to the readers of his services, including https://banyanhill.com/one-trade/ (One Trade), https://banyanhill.com/peak-velocity-trader/ (Peak Velocity Trader) and https://banyanhill.com/precision-profits/ (Precision Profits). Carr and Clark will discuss the two primary uses of options in a long-term portfolio and how investors can capitalize on those strategies.
Regardless of what you might think about him, when Warren Buffett speaks, just about every investor pays attention. And for good reason. Since 1964, the “Oracle of Omaha” has amassed returns of 2,744,062%. That’s million, with an “M.” Those are impressive gains to say the least. You can see why, when Buffett acts, our ears perk up anytime Buffett speaks or Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.B) makes a move. Perhaps the biggest thing investors pay attention to when it comes to Buffett is the hidden indicator he uses to determine how to invest his billions. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), host Matthew https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/mclark/ (Clark) talks with https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-sp-500-how-does-it-work/ (Money & Markets) contributor Charles Sizemore about the Buffett indicator, which https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-the-buffett-indicator-tells-us-about-stock-market-valuation/ (Sizemore wrote about this week) on the site. While this “secret sauce” — not that it’s really a secret — has helped Buffett achieve fame and wealth as an investor. It’s why people pay attention to what he does. We discuss the indicator, but also dive deeper into what that indicator should be telling you, the investor, and how you should act. You might be surprised at what the message really is. The Bull & The BearLed by https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-sp-500-how-does-it-work/ (Money & Markets) Chief Investment Strategist Adam https://moneyandmarkets.com/expert/adam-odell/ (O’Dell) and a team of finance journalists, traders and experts, Money & Markets gives you the information you need to protect your nest egg, grow your wealth and safeguard your financial well-being. You can listen to The Bull & The Bear on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bull-the-bear/id1510637575 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/4dvrXsOjjW9jbv3Q3YYeE6 (Spotify) and https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vdGhlLWJ1bGwtdGhlLWJlYXIv (Google Podcasts). Make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMehDkFZ_8PqXuSjBtCVOKg/ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
It’s an asset class that has captivated Wall Street, businesses and governments. But to the average https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investor), there is still very little known about the cryptocurrency market. So we have found one of the best experts in the field to talk about cryptocurrency and how you can take advantage of this hot investment. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), Matthew https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/mclark/ (Clark) talks with https://banyanhill.com/exclusives/automatic-profits-alert/?z=X190W292&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2PP1BRCiARIsAEqv-pRkQOtjML4kg8CNZbwNp5E5UCWiaMCEHoznU2pijj77HqZQsoXbEkwaAoAXEALw_wcB (Banyan Hill) Publishing’s Ian https://banyanhill.com/expert/ian-king/ (King) about the ins and outs of cryptocurrency. They’ll talk about the recent rise of cryptocurrency and where King thinks the market is heading. They also discuss the best practices for investing in digital currency. King is the Editor of https://banyanhill.com/exclusives/crypto-profit-trader/?z=X190W2AA&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiYL3BRDVARIsAF9E4Gf-PP6n6ovENp1udR94dZ813HZlE7fd-ftIvFpg-8gd6W8jUmhIupwaAjlZEALw_wcB (Crypto Profit Trader), which shows investors how to enter the burgeoning market with ease as well as techniques to safely store and secure your digital currency. He is also the Editor of https://banyanhill.com/exclusives/automatic-fortunes/?z=X190W296&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiYL3BRDVARIsAF9E4GcXcvHPYe-OrkGWdCzPBSwS8OWNwNAEgnrYtlYVYZ7m2UovtKM8ew8aAr9mEALw_wcB (Automatic Fortunes), which looks for “tipping-point trends,” or massive developments in the market to trigger potential profits for investors. He is a former hedge fund manager with more than two decades of experience trading and analyzing the financial markets. He’s been featured on Fox Business News, Investopedia and Seeking Alpha. King worked at Saloman Brothers, Citigroup and Peahi Capital before joining Banyan Hill Publishing. The Bull & The Bear Led by Chief Investment Strategist Adam https://moneyandmarkets.com/expert/adam-odell/ (O’Dell) and a team of finance journalists, traders and experts, Money & Markets gives you the information you need to protect your nest egg, grow your wealth and safeguard your financial well-being. You can listen to The Bull & The Bear on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bull-the-bear/id1510637575 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/4dvrXsOjjW9jbv3Q3YYeE6 (Spotify) and https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vdGhlLWJ1bGwtdGhlLWJlYXIv (Google Podcasts). Make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMehDkFZ_8PqXuSjBtCVOKg/ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbear@moneyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
Increased tensions between the U.S. and China have put a lot of pressure on Chinese-owned companies listed on the American stock market. Couple that with the U.S. Senate passing a bill to regulate Chinese-listed companies even more and investors can be left scratching their heads. Especially those https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors )who have money tied up in those Chinese companies. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), Matthew https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/mclark/ (Clark) talks with https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-sp-500-how-does-it-work/ (Money & Markets) Chief Investment Strategist Adam https://moneyandmarkets.com/expert/adam-odell/ (O’Dell) about how Chinese companies have performed and if now is a good time to sell. There’s a lot of American money tied up in Chinese investments. We’ll talk about whether tensions are high enough to warrant investors taking that money back. Additionally, it’s clear that the stock market is not behaving in a manner reflective of the current economic condition. Unemployment continues to rise and economic indicators reflect a huge slowdown in the U.S. economy. But, the stock market is still up. O’Dell will discuss what sectors are performing strongly now and why. Conversely, he’ll also discuss what sectors are performing poorly and why.
Using a Roth IRA over a traditional individual retirement account does have its advantages. For one, with a Roth IRA, you don’t have to pay taxes on the money you withdraw when you retire. But you have to consider the trade-off if you plan to convert your existing retirement account into a Roth IRA. And current economic conditions have created opportunities and options for you. In this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), Matthew https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/mclark/ (Clark) talks with https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-sp-500-how-does-it-work/ (Money & Markets) contributor Charles https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/csizemore/ (Sizemore) about when the right time is to make a conversion to a Roth IRA. They’ll discuss the ins and outs of converting and tell you what the advantages and disadvantages are for doing so. Something else you can do it convert a traditional IRA into a Roth, which is commonly referred to as a backdoor Roth IRA. We also discuss what a backdoor Roth contribution is and whether it’s something you should take advantage of. You have to remember that it’s your money and you have to make the best decision on what to do with it when the time arises.
Another Cold War is on the horizon and the U.S. https://moneyandmarkets.com/7-factors-of-how-the-us-economy-works/ (economy) seems in tatters thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s enough to make investors throw their hands in the air and give up. And with Wall Street behaving as if nothing is going on, there’s good reason why. But, in this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), Matthew https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/mclark/ (Clark) talks https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-sp-500-how-does-it-work/ (Money & Markets) contributor Charles https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/csizemore/ (Sizemore) and Chief Investment Strategist Adam https://moneyandmarkets.com/expert/adam-odell/ (O’Dell) about how investors should look at the current situation. With regards to China, the rhetoric has been stepped up as the Chinese government passed a new measure outlawing any sedition against the government. Prior to that, the U.S. started looking at ways to https://moneyandmarkets.com/why-the-threat-of-delisting-chinese-stocks-is-great-news-for-investors/ (regulate Chinese companies) trading on the stock market more. As investors, you may ask yourself: What does this mean for me? And that is a valid question. We’re going to help you answer it. Then there’s the economy. The https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-a-recession/ (recession) is looming (if not already upon us) and everyone is wondering when it will get back on track. We’ll discuss what we think about that.
My wife always tells me “if you don’t love it, don’t buy it.” It makes a lot of sense when you are purchasing things like a car, a house, a television and so on. But it’s a strategy that tends to get overlooked when investors are looking to buy companies. But, in this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), Matthew https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/mclark/ (Clark) talks with https://banyanhill.com/exclusives/automatic-profits-alert/?z=X190W292&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2PP1BRCiARIsAEqv-pRkQOtjML4kg8CNZbwNp5E5UCWiaMCEHoznU2pijj77HqZQsoXbEkwaAoAXEALw_wcB (Banyan Hill) Publishing Chartered Market Technician Chad https://banyanhill.com/expert/chad-shoop/ (Shoop) about that very philosophy. They discuss whether it is important to look at companies you actually want to own, or whether you should follow the news cycle when analyzing companies. Shoop is the Editor of Automatic Profits Alert, which is designed to take advantage of seasonal patterns in the market. It’s a strategy Shoop adapted from a calendar Wall Street insiders have used to predict every boom and bust in the market for 100 years. He’s also the Editor of Quick Hit Profits, which is designed to take advantage of a stock’s surge after a company’s earnings announcement. You can listen to The Bull & The Bear on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bull-the-bear/id1510637575 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/4dvrXsOjjW9jbv3Q3YYeE6 (Spotify) and https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vdGhlLWJ1bGwtdGhlLWJlYXIv (Google Podcasts). Make sure to subscribe and leave us a review. Be sure to also subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMehDkFZ_8PqXuSjBtCVOKg/ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbear@monetyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts. Check out https://moneyandmarkets.com/ (MoneyandMarkets.com) and sign up for our free newsletters that deliver you the most important and unbiased financial news, commentary and actionable advice. Also, follow us on: https://www.facebook.com/moneyandmarkets (Facebook) https://twitter.com/TheMoneyMarkets (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-and-markets (LinkedIn)
To most, investing seems hard. It’s probably why only a small percentage of Americans actually play the stock market. Perhaps one of the biggest misnomers related to investing surrounds https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-trade-options-a-complete-guide/ (options). Options trading has often been viewed as being difficult and risky. But, in this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear), Matthew https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/mclark/ (Clark) talks with Charles Sizemore and https://moneyandmarkets.com/what-is-the-coronavirus-should-investors-be-worried/ (Money & Markets) Chief Investment Strategist Adam https://moneyandmarkets.com/expert/adam-odell/ (O’Dell) to debunk the most common myths of options trading. They discuss the real risks involved with options trading and even walk through how to trade options for those who have never done it before. And, they discuss the terminology involved with options trading — which may seem complex at first — but is actually pretty easy to learn. O’Dell, Clark and Sizemore break down the potential for options trading to bring in asymmetric returns — even triple-digit gains. They’ll even tease a simple system any type of investor can use to trade options, safely and with the potential for big profits.
When looking at a specific sector, https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors) can often be bogged down with trying to decide between different companies offering the same goods or services, and that’s the focus of this episode of https://moneyandmarkets.com/podcast/ (The Bull & The Bear). It’s a question investors face almost every day: Which stock should I buy? This gets even more complicated when looking at companies that provide the same goods and services. For example, which is better: Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) or Shopify Inc. (NYSE: SHOP)? Both provide an e-commerce platform where consumers can buy or sell just about anything. Both are also very strong stock picks. The key is looking for the right stock that fits your particular needs. There’s a question of price, potential growth and more that will factor into your decision. But, don’t fret. We’re here to help you answer that question. Matthew Clark joins https://banyanhill.com/ (Banyan Hill) Publishing’s Joseph https://banyanhill.com/expert/joseph-hargett/ (Hargett), the Editor of https://banyanhill.com/great-stuff-daily-newsletter/ (Great Stuff), to discuss the which is the better buy for investors.
Many successful https://moneyandmarkets.com/5-steps-investing-for-beginners/ (investors) know just what sectors to buy into and what ones to avoid, and that is what we are talking about in this episode of The Bull & The Bear. We are in the midst of interesting stock market times. Some days the market is strong, while other days it seems to be in a coma. With the market fluctuating back and forth between positive and negative territory, it can be enough to make your head spin. On any given day, certain sectors are outperforming others. As an investor, it’s good to know where to put your money for the long haul. Matthew https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/mclark/ (Clark), Charles https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/csizemore/ (Sizemore) and https://moneyandmarkets.com/expert/adam-odell/ (Money & Markets) Chief Investment Strategist Adam https://moneyandmarkets.com/expert/adam-odell/ (O’Dell) look at the current market conditions and what that says about various sectors. More importantly, you’ll get guidance on the best sectors to invest in and the ones you need to steer clear of. You’ll also learn the value of following a strategy in order to make larger gains. Basically, filtering out the daily noise to earn profits.
The markets continue to be in flux as indexes search for a consistent direction, but one thing has been moving upward: gold. As https://moneyandmarkets.com/3-tips-to-investing-in-gold/ (gold) continues to be a prominent safe haven for investors, Money & Markets staff writer Matthew Clark sat down and talked about gold and investing in precious metals with https://banyanhill.com/expert/matt-badiali/ (Banyan Hill) Publishing’s Matt https://banyanhill.com/expert/matt-badiali/ (Badiali). Badiali, the Editor of https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/1512010 (Real Wealth Strategist), Apex Profit Alert and Front Line Profits, was a geologist before he got into investing. Since then, he has provided outstanding investment information, especially when it comes to precious metals, oil and other natural resources. While gold is on a high, it is presenting investors with a unique opportunity for massive profits. Clark and Badiali will tell you just what that opportunity is, why it has presented itself and what you should do to capitalize on it. As a bonus, Badiali even talks about how high gold can reach and how long it will take to get there. You can listen to us on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bull-the-bear/id1510637575 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/4dvrXsOjjW9jbv3Q3YYeE6 (Spotify) and https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vdGhlLWJ1bGwtdGhlLWJlYXIv (Google Podcasts). Make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! Be sure to subscribe to our https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMehDkFZ_8PqXuSjBtCVOKg/ (YouTube channel) for more videos and information. Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbear@monetyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts.
In anticipation of his 10X Profits service launch, https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/mclark/ (Matthew Clark) and Money & Markets Chief Investment Strategist Adam https://moneyandmarkets.com/expert/adam-odell/ (O’Dell) discussed the history and some of the methodology behind the trading philosophy. O’Dell discussed how he built the https://research.moneyandmarkets.com/10xwebinar/ (10X Profits) system to be one that could net you 28,000% gains, if held over the long term. He also talked about how dispersion factors in to the 10X Profits philosophy. The biggest takeaway is that the system is simple. Investors often believe that because the market is a complex operation, your investment strategy should be too. O’Dell said that’s not the case and he has the numbers to back that up. The bottom line is that the 10X Profits system uses just two https://moneyandmarkets.com/how-to-invest-in-an-etf/ (exchange-traded funds) to capture gains for investors. To learn more about 10X Profits, click https://research.moneyandmarkets.com/10xwebinar/ (here). Clark sat down with https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/csizemore/ (Charles Sizemore) to talk about how you can earn gains in your portfolio even when markets are trying to find recovery. Clark discussed his four factors to find that profit that includes looking at the tech sector, investigating a prospective company’s balance sheet, looking for sound dividends and checking one overlooked indicator. You can listen to other episodes of The Bull & The Bear https://the-bull-the-bear.captivate.fm/listen (here). Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbear@monetyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts.
In this episode, Matt Clark sat down with https://banyanhill.com/expert/michael-carr/ (Banyan Hill) Publishing’s Chartered Market Technician Michael https://banyanhill.com/expert/michael-carr/ (Carr). Carr is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he helped install the Pentagon’s first local area network — a version of the modern-day internet, and was involved in deploying state-of-the art radar systems to track Soviet aircraft near the end of the Cold War. He parlayed that experience to become an internationally recognized Certified Financial Technician. He once served as the Editor of the Chartered Market Technicians Association newsletter. Now, he provides solid, time-tested investment information to the readers of his services: https://banyanhill.com/peak-velocity-trader/ (Peak Velocity Trader), https://banyanhill.com/precision-profits/ (Precision Profits) and https://banyanhill.com/one-trade/ (One Trade). He also talked about what different situations determined which retirement investment would be best for you. In their discussion, Clark and Carr highlighted the problems with https://moneyandmarkets.com/60-40-portfolio-is-dead-charles-sizemore/ (holding a 60/40 stock portfolio) as well as issues with holding bonds. They also discussed various alternative asset classes, short-term investment strategies and using momentum, seasonal and other factors when investing. Finally, they advised to be adaptive and proactive when picking investments, rather than relying on your financial advisor. You can listen to other episodes of The Bull & The Bear https://the-bull-the-bear.captivate.fm/listen (here). Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbear@monetyandmarkets.com and give us your thoughts.
This week Clark and https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/csizemore/ (Charles Sizemore) start by discussing the benefits of a https://moneyandmarkets.com/should-i-open-a-roth-ira-right-now-coronavirus-charles-sizemore/ (Roth IRA versus a traditional 401(k)). Sizemore discusses the primary differences between the two accounts. He also talked about what different situations determined which retirement investment would be best for you. They also discussed the https://moneyandmarkets.com/its-early-but-artificial-intelligence-is-going-to-be-a-big-winner/ (artificial intelligence market) and how Clark believes it is poised to provide early investors with strong gains. Clark said there are companies similar to what Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) was in 1986 and what it became today. They also provided some companies investors might want to look at for future profit. Finally, Clark sat down with O’Dell https://moneyandmarkets.com/expert/adam-odell/ (to talk about his investment strategy) and what he brings to the Money & Markets team. O’Dell discussed his systematic investing approach to the stock market and how it can work in any market environment. They also teased more of what O’Dell will offer readers of Money & Markets and listeners to The Bull & The Bear podcast. You can listen to other episodes of The Bull & The Bear https://the-bull-the-bear.captivate.fm/listen (here). Have something you want us to talk about? Email us at thebullandbearpodcast@gmail.com and give us your thoughts.
In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, Matt sits down with noted Banyan Hill Publishing economist Ted https://banyanhill.com/expert/ted-bauman/ (Bauman). In addition to being an economist, Bauman is the Editor of https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/1512050 (The Bauman Letter) and Alpha Stock Alert. They talk extensively about the latest figures stating the U.S. gross domestic product shrank by 4.8% in the first quarter of 2020 and what sectors of the https://moneyandmarkets.com/7-factors-of-how-the-us-economy-works/ (economy )have taken the biggest hit. In addition, is the latest second-quarter projections by the Congressional Budget Office of a https://moneyandmarkets.com/us-gdp-to-drop-nearly-12-in-q2-cbo-says-ted-bauman/ (further 12% shrinking of GDP too conservative)? Clark and Bauman also talk about what you should do as an investor when facing these declining GDP figures.
This week, https://moneyandmarkets.com/author/mclark/ (Matt Clark) and Charles Sizemore talk about the crazy oil market, a problem with unemployment and dividend stocks. The oil market tanked to start the week to a point where West Texas Intermediate https://moneyandmarkets.com/oil-market-for-the-ages-matt-badiali/ (crude prices were in negative territory). This wreaked havoc on the stock market, sending equities lower. But, questions we answer are how it got this way and how can you buy oil, if you are inclined. Next up we talked about the https://moneyandmarkets.com/unemployment-benefits-hike-dumbest-idea-in-history-of-congress-michael-carr/ (unintended consequences of a $600-per-week boost) in unemployment as part of the coronavirus stimulus package. It's making it economical for employees to stay on unemployment as opposed to going back to work. We'll talk about the issues that raises for small businesses. Finally, we dive into dividend stocks. They may seem attractive on the surface, but https://moneyandmarkets.com/are-dividend-stocks-still-worth-owning-charles-sizemore/ (there are some things you should pay attention) to as an investor.
In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, we introduce you to Matt Clark and Charles Sizemore, hosts of the podcast. We discuss how The Bull & The Bear will bring you you the advice you need to know to make investing safe and profitable for you. Our experts do the work to make investing safe and profitable for you. With The Bull & The Bear podcast, you’ll get exclusive access to some of the top thinkers, analysts, advisors, and gurus in the investment business.