This week’s Friday Update includes our comments on earnings from Wells Fargo & Company (WFC). We had no price target or ratings changes this week, although we are reviewing Wells Fargo shares as they trade above our price target.
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As we continue to balance the pursuit of opportunities with the desire to preserve capital/current gains we’re intently focused on stocks that are breaking down to new lows. Today we’ll take partial profits on another name and step completely away from one stock.
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Inflation and Omicron are just short-term noise ahead of a strong recovery; that noise means these bargain stocks are selling at a discount.
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This week certainly wasn’t the maelstrom last week was, but after a promising bounce following Monday morning’s wipeout, the sellers have come back around for things—on the week, the major indexes are lower, though the declines aren’t horrific, especially for broader indexes like and...
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High inflation is hurting stocks right now. But some fear rising interest rates more. But interest rates only hurt when they hit this level.
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Well, 2021 is in the books, which we’re happy is the case, as it was far from a fruitful growth stock year—effectively payback for the amazing 2020 environment.
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Both Sprout Social (SPT) and Kornit Digital (KRNT) have made fresh lows today so we’re going to take partial profits by selling one quarter of each position.
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It continues to be a very bumpy ride for small-cap growth stocks, while those names with a slightly more value-oriented profile are providing a somewhat smoother ride. Big picture, there is no doubt the risk-off environment continues. The good news for more aggressive is...
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There is this widely held belief that January is a great month for investors. But I always throw cold water on this claim because the fact is, over the past 25 years, it’s been one of the worst months for stocks.
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So far, 2022 is playing out as expected. But of course, this is only the eighth trading day of the year.
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In a recent update, I used the phrase, “It’s always darkest before the dawn,” as I reasoned that the marijuana sector’s dreadful performance in 2021 was likely the prelude to a well-deserved rebound in 2022. And the news is still pretty dark.
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Why I Love Micro Caps
Over the long term, investing in stocks has been a great decision as equities (no matter the market cap) have outperformed almost every asset class.
Historically, stocks have returned about 10% per year, an excellent result. But what if you to...
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The world has undergone a massive disruption over the last two years. Such events almost always create opportunity. The global pandemic hit the world like a meteor. The ensuing lockdowns crashed the economy overnight. And the end of those lockdowns revived the economy as...
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The U.S. stock market rebounded on Tuesday, following testimony from Chair Powell at his Senate confirmation hearing. Investors liked what he said, implying that the three anticipated quarter-point rate increases, which could start in March, would likely be enough to quell inflation (along a..
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After a stellar 2021, the bears took over the first week of 2022 as the Dow lost 0.3%, the S&P 500 fell 1.9% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq tumbled 4.5%. The bearishness continued throughout most of Monday’s trading session.
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Stock Recommendation Tracker
The Stock Recommendation Tracker is a table that features all of the current recommendations in all of our portfolios. It’s a quick way for you to see what stocks are currently in our portfolios and will highlight new additions or any to...
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Stock Recommendation Tracker
The Stock Recommendation Tracker is a table that features all of the current recommendations in all of our portfolios. It’s a quick way for you to see what stocks are currently in our portfolios and will highlight new additions or any to...
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While the S&P 500 hit a new high just last week, the broad market has been less healthy for months, with growth stocks in particular hit by a few waves of selling.
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The market meltdown is continuing today, and while it’s being led by growth stocks, the selling is spreading out to every nook and cranny of the market—as of 12:30 eastern, the Dow is down 511 points while the Nasdaq is cratering another 350 points.
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My first stock market crash occurred in 1987, when the Dow fell 22.8% in one day. How we helped Cabot readers get through that crash can help you now.
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