Bitcoin ETF Brings New Money Into Crypto Space — Buy Now?
This has been the year of crypto. I know these digital currencies have been around for a while now, but one factor kept Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptos on the fringe for a long time: accessibility. They were not easy to buy or manage. But that’s not the case...
Biotech ETF Showdown (IDNA vs. ARKG vs. BBH)
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...
Ethereum and the Crypto Bull Market (An Expert’s Take)
Cryptocurrencies have been a top investment of 2021, and you might be wondering how to get into this alternative currency. So, I brought in someone who knows far more than I do. Ian King is the resident crypto expert at Banyan Hill Publishing. He sees some great...
Short Sellers Sink High-Growth Green Thumb Cannabis Stock?
In the latest Marijuana Market Update, I answer a viewer question about a cannabis stock we’ve discussed before: Green Thumb Industries Inc. (OTC: ). Watch it below. Green Thumb Cannabis Stock Sinks Sally emailed us this question: Hi,...
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Pop or Drop? Big Moves Due After 2 Earnings Reports (FFIV & MHK)
Editor's Note: LIVE on November 4, Adam O’Dell will prove that there’s no better time to start trading than right now, during a once-in-a-lifetime Perfect Trading Window. He’ll also reveal a simple strategy that’s ideally suited to exploit this market anomaly (It...
Bitcoin ETF Brings New Money Into Crypto Space — Buy Now?
This has been the year of crypto. I know these digital currencies have been around for a while now, but one factor kept Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptos on the fringe for a long time: accessibility. They were not easy to buy or manage. But that’s not the case...
Short Sellers Sink High-Growth Green Thumb Cannabis Stock?
In the latest Marijuana Market Update, I answer a viewer question about a cannabis stock we’ve discussed before: Green Thumb Industries Inc. (OTC: ). Watch it below. Green Thumb Cannabis Stock Sinks Sally emailed us this question: Hi,...
Big Bank Stock Battle: Morgan Stanley vs. Goldman Sachs
When someone brings up Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: ) or Morgan Stanley (NYSE: ) I like to imagine a James Bond villain stroking a cat in a dark board room. But what do these banks actually do? They are...
Income AND Growth: A 5.5% Yield With Maximum Momentum
You know me. I’m the “income guy.” While I like profitable stock trading, I love getting my dividend checks each quarter. As a general rule, high-yielding dividend stocks aren’t known to rip higher. But Iron Mountain Inc. (NYSE: ), the...
Unloved Dividend Payer Soared 34% (It’s Just Getting Started)
Let’s work the recent market pullback to grab ourselves a sweet 21% “double discount” on our favorite stocks. We’ll also get a dividend from blue chip firms that don’t even pay one! The key is an off-the-radar closed-end fund (CEF) holding some of the biggest names on...
Big Deals! Buy Bullish Investment Bank Stock (Growth + Momentum Play)
Acquiring an entire company — or even part of one — can take millions of dollars. You won’t find that money digging in couches. Investors, private equity companies and other businesses need help raising that kind of capital. This is where investment banks come into...
Biotech ETF Showdown (IDNA vs. ARKG vs. BBH)
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...
Ethereum and the Crypto Bull Market (An Expert’s Take)
Cryptocurrencies have been a top investment of 2021, and you might be wondering how to get into this alternative currency. So, I brought in someone who knows far more than I do. Ian King is the resident crypto expert at Banyan Hill Publishing. He sees some great...
Follow the Commodities Bull Market Higher With One ETF
I mentioned on Friday that the price of a barrel of crude oil was back over $80 … hitting prices last seen in 2014, before the energy glut. And this is just a little more than a year after prices went negative. To go from sub-worthless to seven-year highs is quite the...
2021’s Top Sector Is a Surprise — How to Profit Now
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...
Cannabis Companies Need Florida Legalization … Here’s Why
In the latest Marijuana Market Update, I discuss: The biggest battleground state for cannabis companies. My answer to a viewer’s question about the SAFE Act. Check it out below. Florida Cannabis Legalization The next state cannabis companies salivate over isn’t...
The Future for 2 Chinese Stock Giants (Alibaba & Tencent)
Before Evergrande’s debt crisis, investors in Chinese companies were dealing with another major headwind: government regulations. It’s an exercise in showing who wears the pants in China. The government there is telling companies: “You operate because we allow you to...
The Fall of One Big Tech Co.? Facebook Stock Teeters on the Edge
On Monday, my life was not changed, ruined or left in a panic. I was not one of the millions worldwide who cried out in terror because I could not post my every life moment on Facebook. At 12 p.m. Eastern time Monday, Facebook and its compatriot social media platforms...
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Attention Traders: It Might Be Time to Ignore Recession Signals
One well-respected economist is on a speaking tour explaining why he believes the U.S. is near a recession. According to news reports: In a major speech at Queen Mary University of London, Professor Blanchflower predicted that a U.K. recession will follow hard on the...
Economists Are Starting to Notice Inflation, But It’s a Little Late
A few months ago, economists said inflation was transitory. Higher prices were due to the reopening of the economy. Now, economists say inflation is due to supply chain bottlenecks. This too shall pass, they say, so inflation is still transitory. Economists who make...
Consumers Are Doing Better Even With High Inflation
Inflation is a growing concern for policymakers, analysts and consumers. While the first two groups talk about inflation, it’s the consumers who have to deal with it. Consumers have limited resources and must make sacrifices as prices rise. The latest inflation...
Employers Are Hiring as Fast as They Can
Policymakers are debating how to entice workers back into the labor force. This is a serious issue as employers report difficulties finding candidates to hire. A Google news search for hiring reveals hundreds of articles related to the problem. Typical is a story from...
China’s PMI Trend Is an Ominous Global Warning
Investors now know the word “Evergrande” is important. The Chinese property developer went from obscurity to notoriety in recent weeks as its debt problems jumped into the headlines. Digging deeper into economic reports from China, we learn that Evergrande might just...
A Big Story Is Hidden in the Unemployment Report
Every month, the unemployment report is released. Almost every month, analysts find some good news and some bad news in the details. In the latest report for September, the good news was that the unemployment rate dropped to 4.8% from 5.2% in August. The bad news was...
Consumer Spending Shows Stocks Will Rally
In its latest monthly report, the Commerce Department announced that consumer spending increased 0.8% in August compared to July. This is a sign the economy is recovering from the delta strain of the coronavirus that led to a slowdown in spending earlier in the...
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...