Should You Care About China’s Evergrande?
Most of us had never heard of Evergrande until last week. And if you’re still unsure what Evergrande is and why on earth it caused the markets to go into convulsions a week ago, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered. Evergrande is one of the largest real estate...
Europe’s Green Energy Challenge: Not All Renewable Stocks Are Equal
I’ve said many times that green energy is the future. But it isn’t the future anymore. It’s the here and now. Energy infrastructure investment by institutional investors topped $31 billion last quarter. And of that amount, 65% went to renewable energy. Only 8% went to...
Manufacturing Jobs Come Back … But Here’s the Catch
Many politicians and economists look at the post-World War II economic boom as the ideal time for America. They attribute the good times to the rise of manufacturing jobs. At that time, manufacturing paid well and offered extraordinary benefits. These jobs accounted...
Earnings Edge: WOR & PAYX Aim to Break Downtrend
Last week’s stocks, Lennar and KB Home, had their earnings moves drowned out a bit thanks to the overall market volatility we experienced. The broader markets dropped more than 2% last Monday on fears of contagion from the Chinese property developer, Evergrande,...
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Simple Trading for Better Profits in 2 Days
Keep it simple, stupid. My calculus teacher told our class this when we were studying logarithm functions in high school. He wasn’t calling us stupid, but rather telling us that the best way to solve a problem is to keep it simple … don’t overcomplicate the process....
Europe’s Green Energy Challenge: Not All Renewable Stocks Are Equal
I’ve said many times that green energy is the future. But it isn’t the future anymore. It’s the here and now. Energy infrastructure investment by institutional investors topped $31 billion last quarter. And of that amount, 65% went to renewable energy. Only 8% went to...
Semiconductor Arms Race: The Best Way to Profit Now
Later today, Adam O'Dell is going live to show you a simple two-day trading strategy that has beaten the market by 51 times over the last six months. He's confident that this strategy will give you the opportunity to shoot for triple-digit gains each week. This is...
Flowers Foods: A Bullish Dividend Workhorse for Rough Markets
Editor’s Note: There’s still time to sign up to Adam O’Dell’s Wednesday Windfalls live event. To sign up, click here. On Thursday at 4 p.m. Eastern time, Adam will finally reveal the details of his new strategy that’s beat the market by 51 times … don’t miss it. It’s...
2 Billboard REITs That Should Capture Your Attention
Editor’s Note: There’s still time to sign up to Adam O’Dell’s Wednesday Windfalls live event. To sign up, click here. On Thursday at 4 p.m. Eastern time, Adam will finally reveal the details of his new strategy that’s beat the market by 51 times … don’t miss it. I’m...
Buy Into the $570B Semiconductor Boom (A Growth + Value Play)
Editor's note: LIVE on Thursday, Adam O’Dell will reveal a simple two-day trade that we believe is the fastest way to grow a trading account ever devised. In the six months we’ve been testing it internally, it’s produced gains five times larger than Warren Buffett’s...
Semiconductor ETF X-Ray: Is SMH a Good Buy for the Chip Shortage?
If you haven’t reserved your spot for my upcoming Wednesday Windfalls live event, you’re running out of time. During Thursday's live event, I will show you how to target a triple-digit winner, each and every Wednesday. Sign up here. On Friday, I explained how a...
Earnings Edge: WOR & PAYX Aim to Break Downtrend
Last week’s stocks, Lennar and KB Home, had their earnings moves drowned out a bit thanks to the overall market volatility we experienced. The broader markets dropped more than 2% last Monday on fears of contagion from the Chinese property developer, Evergrande,...
This Value Metric Can Tell Best Times to Buy and Sell Cryptocurrency
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...
Look Beyond the September Slump — Find Profits Every Week
Do you have whiplash yet? After a brutal start to the week, stocks rallied hard on Wednesday and Thursday, clawing their way back to breakeven on the week. Yesterday, I commented that September is often a rocky month in the market. It’s one of the few months that is...
What Latest Market Dip Means for Cannabis Investors
Today, I discuss this recent market dip and what it means for cannabis investors. September has been a rough month for the stock market, as you can see in the chart below: In the first 13 trading days of the month, the S&P 500 fell 3.7% amid investor worries about...
Operating Margin Points to a Bullish Future for Large Caps
Editor’s Note: There’s still time to sign up to Adam O’Dell’s Wednesday Windfalls live event. To sign up, click here. On Thursday at 4 p.m. Eastern time, Adam will finally reveal the details of his new strategy that’s beat the market by 51 times … don’t miss it. While...
Do 3 Things After Monday’s Market Rout
Editor's note: LIVE on Thursday, Adam O’Dell will reveal a simple two-day trade that we believe is the fastest way to grow a trading account ever devised. In the six months we’ve been testing it internally, it’s produced gains five times larger than Warren Buffett’s...
Earnings Edge: A Big Week for Homebuilders (KBH & LEN Analysis)
Last week’s Earnings Edge stocks dropped several percentage points after posting their quarterly results. Remember, we are looking for stocks to make a big move (up or down), so this was right on track. But the move for each stock has different implications. For...
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Should You Care About China’s Evergrande?
Most of us had never heard of Evergrande until last week. And if you’re still unsure what Evergrande is and why on earth it caused the markets to go into convulsions a week ago, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered. Evergrande is one of the largest real estate...
Manufacturing Jobs Come Back … But Here’s the Catch
Many politicians and economists look at the post-World War II economic boom as the ideal time for America. They attribute the good times to the rise of manufacturing jobs. At that time, manufacturing paid well and offered extraordinary benefits. These jobs accounted...
Spike in Rental Prices Sets Up the Next Long-Term Crisis
While home prices continue to attract attention, another part of the real estate market is becoming unaffordable. Zillow, the website that offers Zestimates tracked by many homeowners to track the value of their homes, also offers information on rental prices....
One Chart Shows the Fed’s Disconnect From Reality
Editor’s Note: During our upcoming live event on September 23, Adam O'Dell will reveal something truly extraordinary. You’ll get the details on a strategy that has beat the market by 51 times … while producing top-performing wins of 440% in two days. To reserve a VIP...
Inflation Expectations: Consumers Worried Despite the Fed’s Calm Tone
Federal Reserve officials continue to tell us that inflation isn’t going to last. Prices are higher because of the unique circumstances associated with the pandemic. In a few months, those price pressures will fade, and we will be back to normal. It’s a good story....
Employment Data Doesn’t Add Up
News stories feature a consistent theme: It’s difficult for employers to find workers. This worker shortage is holding back the economy, and it needs to be fixed somehow. There are some reasons to believe that story. The number of job openings is at record highs....
Europe’s Green Energy Dream Is Painful for Consumers
Green energy has many benefits. Solar and wind energy can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and helps alleviate problems attributed to climate change. Costs of the technologies are trending down, making green energy more affordable. But renewable energy does have at...
Social Security Is Doomed by 2034 — Prep Your Portfolio Now
Here’s a headline that will surprise no one: Social Security is broke! I know, I know. And the sky is blue. I should tell you something you don’t already know. Still, the Social Security Board of Trustees released their latest numbers last week, and it’s worse than...
Why You Should Drink at Home: Financial Lessons From COVID Times
If there is one nice thing about a world-ending pandemic, it‘s that I saved a ton of money in entertainment expenses. I’m (mostly) joking because I managed to bleed far too much cash on far too many frivolous things. Any money I managed to save in entertainment...
Retirement Roundup: Your No. 1 Saving Goal and More
I’ve got the golden years on my mind for this edition of Investing With Charles. Maybe it’s the gray of a South American winter in my current surroundings of Lima, Peru, that has me daydreaming about my work-free retirement, sipping a stiff drink on a sunny beach. Who...
HSA: Secret “Spillover” Strategy to Turbocharge Your Savings
Health savings accounts (HSAs) aren’t just for doctor visits. They can be a powerful savings tool and a massive retirement turbocharger. If you’re on track to max out your 401(k) this year, congratulations! You’re building your next egg while sticking it to the...
This Isn’t Another Housing Market Bubble … Advice for Buyers
A quick glance at the price of homes might make you think it’s 2008 all over again. But this housing market is a different animal. Real estate is one of the best investments you will ever hold. And with the right approach, you can still come out ahead in an inflated...
Build Your Best Tax Shelter: Traditional vs. Roth 401(k)
I’ve got retirement on my mind for this edition of Investing With Charles. Today, I want to help you figure out which account is the best fit for you: a traditional 401(k) or a Roth 401(k). Right now, I’m enjoying the quiet Pacific breeze on my family’s ranch in...
Do This Before You Dump Money Into College Savings Plans
My daughter's first birthday is fast approaching, but I'm already thinking way ahead. It's been a whirlwind of a year, and in my limited quiet time I like to hunker down and make sure we are on track when it comes the future for her and her two brothers. The planner...