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...
If the Fed’s Right, Interest Rates Should Double
Today, I want to do something different. I want to assume the Federal Reserve is right about inflation. This would mean that inflation is transitory and will soon drop back below the Fed’s target of 2%. It would also mean the Fed’s policies can keep inflation at that...
Worried About September Slump? Market Correction Risk Explained
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...
Toast IPO Preview: Restaurant Revival May Boost This Software Co.
Money & Markets Week Ahead for the week of September 20, 2021: I highlight the Toast Inc. IPO as in-person dining at restaurants ramps up. I also look into the state of the housing market with a preview of an important home builder’s survey. Toast IPO Preview The...
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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...
If the Fed’s Right, Interest Rates Should Double
Today, I want to do something different. I want to assume the Federal Reserve is right about inflation. This would mean that inflation is transitory and will soon drop back below the Fed’s target of 2%. It would also mean the Fed’s policies can keep inflation at that...
It’s the Perfect Storm for Semiconductors — How to Profit Now
Editor’s Note: During our upcoming live event on September 23, Adam 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 spot at...
Iron Mountain Stock: Tech Growth in a Stodgy Business REIT That Yields 5.2%!
By now, you know I’m a huge fan of real estate investment trusts (REITs). If you’re building an income portfolio, REITs are all but mandatory. There are precious few corners of the market where you can find high current yields and steady, inflation-beating dividend...
5 Dividends Growing up to 20% Per Year
Dividend Aristocrats are popular. Too popular, if you ask me. I’ll concede that the surest, safest way big stocks garner gains is dividend growth. Over time, stock prices are literally pulled higher by their payouts. Their dividends act as magnets that pull their...
High-Momentum Fintech Co. Changes the Way We Borrow
Editor's Note: We work hard to provide insights into great stocks to add to your portfolio, but sometimes the financial world throws a curveball. About 24 hours after we published this story, Goldman Sachs announced it was buying the company Matt recommends within...
Momentum Investing X-Factor: The Best Way to Buy High … Sell Higher
Sir Isaac Newton wasn’t much of an investor. Despite being one of the most brilliant and influential minds in history, he famously lost a fortune when England’s South Sea Bubble burst in 1720. Once the stock crashed and Newton realized the scale of his losses, he...
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...
Worried About September Slump? Market Correction Risk Explained
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...
Toast IPO Preview: Restaurant Revival May Boost This Software Co.
Money & Markets Week Ahead for the week of September 20, 2021: I highlight the Toast Inc. IPO as in-person dining at restaurants ramps up. I also look into the state of the housing market with a preview of an important home builder’s survey. Toast IPO Preview The...
The Global Cannabis Trend + New Leaf Stock (NLVVF) Analysis
Editor’s Note: During our upcoming live event on September 23, Adam 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 spot at...
Why Your Income Portfolio Needs Mortgage REITs Now
I’ve touted real estate investment trusts (REITs) quite a bit lately, and for good reason. It’s my firm belief that every income portfolio needs to allot some space for these assets, especially in a low-yield environment. Going by the S&P 500’s roughly 1.6% yield,...
The Fed May Have Nailed Its Transitory Inflation Diagnosis
If you’re bought anything in recent months, you’ve noticed prices were higher. The official Consumer Price Index for July showed inflation popping by a full 5.4% over the last 12 months. And producer prices, which are often a precursor to consumer prices, are rising...
Earnings Edge: Oracle, JinkoSolar May Swing Big in Quiet Week
We are in the quiet period of earnings season. But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of earnings action for us to look at. This week, we have two companies that are expected to make big moves when they announce their results. First, we’ll break down the only stock in...
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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...
Good Headlines Hide Bad Employment News
Economists and traders were happy to see the latest news from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM). On the first business day of every month, ISM publishes a report that offers a glimpse of economic activity in the prior month. The latest Manufacturing ISM Report...
Low Inventory Is a Good Sign for the Economy
While many pieces of economic data indicate the economy is slowing, some data points to strength. Among those is the inventory-to-sales ratio for retailers. This ratio shows the level of inventory in stores relative to sales. In theory, the lower the ratio is, the...
China’s Labor Crisis Is a Long-Term Worry
In the U.S., there are more job openings than job seekers. The latest data from the Labor Department showed there were more than 10 million job openings and only 8.7 million unemployed. This creates problems for businesses who can’t meet customer demand. It’s also led...
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...