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The Economy Might Not Recover for 4 to 5 Years — Watch Unemployment
The ongoing economic recovery is on everyone’s mind. While the stock market has surged into a “V-shaped” recovery, the same can’t be said for the U.S. economy. Some project a “W-shaped” recovery for the economy as a second wave of coronavirus infections washes over...
Closing Bell: Wall Street Rides Into Holiday Weekend on High Note
Stock market indexes rose on Thursday with the Nasdaq hitting another all-time high after a record-setting increase in U.S. jobs pointed to a rebound in business activity, plus more in today’s Closing Bell on Money & Markets. The Top Story The U.S. economy added...
What the Fed’s ‘Uncertain’ Statement Means for Investors, the Economy
The Federal Reserve has done a lot to prop up the economy and financial markets in the wake of a global pandemic. But where is the U.S. heading as a wave of coronavirus infections surge? Fed Chair Jerome Powell once again reiterated a grim outlook for the economy...
Gold Rally Hits 8-Year Peak. The March to $2K — and Beyond — Is on
The gold rally is on — and it’s only getting started. Spot gold prices soared to an 8-year high of $1,788.96 per ounce overnight Tuesday. And that was after closing at its highest level since September 2012. All the positivity has gold bulls coming out of the...
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7 Tickers Revealed for Mega Trend Stocks to Buy Now
If there’s one thing we excel in at Bold Profits Daily, it’s finding the best opportunities through mega trends. And this month, I found seven incredible buys that fall into our big seven mega trends. These will skyrocket as America 2.0 gains traction. On top of a...
Your Guide to How Diversification Works
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. For the first time in my investing career, I’m aggressively adding gold to my portfolio. I’m not...
1 ‘Strong Value’ Buy for the 5G Tech Revolution
When I used to travel back and forth from South Carolina to Florida, I would download a movie to my tablet to entertain myself. The biggest problem is I would download the movie at the airport, which took at least 20 minutes for a two-hour movie. But we’re on the cusp...
How to Play July’s Seasonality Trends to Max Your Profits
Many investors consider valuation tools and dozens of data points when looking at stocks. While seeking as much information as possible, many ignore...
The Bull & The Bear: What to Do With These ‘All-American’ Stocks
Seasoned investors know that buying a company based on just where it’s located 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...
Is a 20% Stock Market Correction on the Way? Washington Holds the Key
Investors are wondering whether the stock market will break out — or breakdown — amid the coronavirus pandemic as the number of infected continues to surge. If you ask professionals who allocate other peoples’ money, the near-future looks grim. A recent Citigroup...
How to Put Your Cash on the Sidelines to Work During a Recession
Uncertainty surrounding the economy and stock market is high as the world battles the novel coronavirus pandemic. And investing during a recession can feel like a daunting task. Taking on risk right now might sound like the worst idea in the world to many people. But...
Closing Bell: Wall Street Rides Into Holiday Weekend on High Note
Stock market indexes rose on Thursday with the Nasdaq hitting another all-time high after a record-setting increase in U.S. jobs pointed to a rebound in business activity, plus more in today’s Closing Bell on Money & Markets. The Top Story The U.S. economy added...
Money & Markets Week Ahead: What to Watch on Wall Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2XBpOpY4rM Despite coming off a short trading week for the Fourth of July holiday, investors still have stock market volatility on their minds. Wall Street’s three main indexes bounced back and forth during the holiday-shortened...
Opening Bell: Stocks to Watch and Thursday’s Top News
U.S. stock market futures jumped on Thursday as investors look ahead to the crucial jobs report for more evidence of an economic rebound in June, despite another daily record in coronavirus cases, plus stocks to watch today in the Money & Markets Opening Bell. The...
Closing Bell: Wall Street Gains on Vaccine Hopes, Solid Economic Data
The main stock market indexes were varied Wednesday as rising hopes of a safe, effective coronavirus vaccine mixed with fears of another round of lockdowns as states continue reporting record surges of COVID-19 cases, plus more in today’s Closing Bell on Money &...
Is the Stock Market Rally Dead? What to Watch in the Second Half of 2020
Today is the first day of the second half of the most chaotic year in stock market history. If you can believe it, we still have six months to go. And it could be just as wild. I told investors at the beginning of June to expect the S&P 500 to surge to 3,200 by...
Closing Bell: S&P 500 Close to Best Quarter Since 1998 Amid Virus Fears
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average had their best quarterly finishes in more than two decades despite news that the recent spike of coronavirus infections could get far worse, plus more in today’s Closing Bell on Money & Markets. The Top Story Stock...
The COVID-19 Bull Market Doesn’t Mind a Body Count
It’s an odd world we live in when a pandemic leads to a bull market. But that’s exactly where Wall Street is today — a COVID-19 bull market. I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know when I say virus cases are rising again, as are hospitalizations....
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The Economy Might Not Recover for 4 to 5 Years — Watch Unemployment
The ongoing economic recovery is on everyone’s mind. While the stock market has surged into a “V-shaped” recovery, the same can’t be said for the U.S. economy. Some project a “W-shaped” recovery for the economy as a second wave of coronavirus infections washes over...
What the Fed’s ‘Uncertain’ Statement Means for Investors, the Economy
The Federal Reserve has done a lot to prop up the economy and financial markets in the wake of a global pandemic. But where is the U.S. heading as a wave of coronavirus infections surge? Fed Chair Jerome Powell once again reiterated a grim outlook for the economy...
Private Sector vs. Public: Just 42% of Americans Support the Other 58%
Almost 60% of America depends on an increasingly small pool of job producers. The number of people employed in the private sector is at levels last seen in 2009. But the population has increased by almost 25 million over time. Public sector jobs are productive. It’s...
Fake Money, Greedy Elites Hide America’s Real Economic Problems
Week 16 of the Quarantine Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day, minute by minute....
How America Is Turning Into a Zombie Economy
Week 16 of the Quarantine SALTA, ARGENTINA — When the government gets involved in a project, you expect corruption and incompetence. With no need to satisfy customers, no concern for the bottom line, and no worries about creditors or bankruptcies, the feds can pay off...
4 Steps to an Unstable and Corrupt America
Week 15 of the Quarantine SALTA, ARGENTINA — We drove up to the capital city to take care of business. Argentina has the toughest lockdown in the world. Regular airline travel to Europe or America, for example, is not expected to resume until September. But there are...
Money & Markets Week Ahead: What to Watch on Wall Street
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXYJEp4N75k The July 4 holiday week is coming, so the stock market will trade for just four days. Markets are closed on Friday in observance of Saturday's official holiday. Even with the shortened week, investors will still be thinking...
Plan and Protect Your Retirement With 2 Simple Social Security Tools
Crafting the perfect retirement plan isn't easy. Luckily, the Social Security Administration is making things a little more simple with some new Social Security tools. That's a great sign as millions of Americans will rely on these retirement benefits in the future....
3 Retirement Fears Baby Boomers Must Face
Tackling your retirement fears before they become a reality will set you up for the best post-work life possible. Retirement is a tough idea to conceptualize. We spend decades trying to build up a reasonable nest egg, hoping we've managed to sock enough away. But...
3 Crucial Investment Tips I Give My Grandfather
I have a pretty special relationship with my grandfather. Over the course of my life, he has been the one person I have idolized most. His ethics and mentality are things I've tried to emulate. Even though he lives near Atlanta and I'm in South Florida, we manage to...
How to Recession-Proof Your Finances as the Economy Sours
The coronavirus pandemic triggered a massive economic downturn, and you may be wondering how to recession-proof your finances. It's been more than a decade since the Great Recession rocked the U.S. economy. While some were warning of a coming slowdown, no one was...
How Blockchain Will Revolutionize the Housing Market
When my family moved to Florida a year ago, it was a painful process to get into the housing market. We were moving from South Carolina to the Sunshine State, but we had to do a lot of things over the phone and sight unseen. First, we had to find three or four places...
Gold or Bitcoin: Which Is the Better Buy for You Right Now?
We've all likely had some form of a dream where someone gives you a large sum of money and you can do whatever you want with it. Some may dream of a long vacation, a boat, a new car or some other major purchase they'd love to make. For the purpose of this, let's think...
Planning a Retirement Move Could Save You up to $11K Every Year
Moving in retirement isn't an easy decision to make, but broadening your horizons using cost of living may help you find a location that wasn't on your radar. A recent study by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies found that an impressive 65% of respondents...