Don’t ever forget about the dividends. A couple months ago we were spiraling into a recession and bear market. Now, things look good. There’s a reason that dividends have accounted for 44% of market returns over the last hundred years.
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Things could actually be turning optimistic for the market and it’s looking like this could be more than just a bounce back from the overdone December lows. There is still risk out there. But a catalyst may be emerging for strong upside with optimism...
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The market isn’t spiraling downwards anymore. It’s actually looking healthy again. The next stages of this market should be ideal for dividend payers and the relative return of dividend stocks in the upcoming quarters and years could be the best in a long Only...
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Profit from Our Great Societal Transformation
Markets go up and down. It happens. There will be bull markets and bear markets. Different administrations will come into power. Change is one of the few constants in life and investing.
But certain powerful and ascendant trends will regardless...
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Just when the market seemed to be back on track, it had a terrible day. After rallying 13.6% from the Christmas Eve low and regaining most of what it lost since the September high, the S&P 500 fell 1.42% on Tuesday. I believe market...
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The market got a nice bounce off the Christmas Eve lows. It’s up about 10% since then. But the bounce back is leveling off. If the market continues to recover here, it will be in a guarded and cautious state for another year two...
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[00:00:01] Hello my name is Tom Hutchinson and I am the chief analyst for Cabot Dividend Investor taking over for Chloe at the end of the year. I've introduced myself in a couple of issues and updates. But now I'm coming to you a..
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Don’t look now but the market is in rally mode and has been for a couple of weeks. We will continue to favor safer, more recession-resistant stocks and investments for the foreseeable future but the selloff may be over. One rating change as move...
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Down markets are a fact of life in investing. Don’t fear them. Embrace them. They offer short term angst and long term bliss for those bold enough to take advantage. With today's update, just one rating change but overall we're in good shape.
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I’m first coming to you in the midst of an awful market. We are unofficially in a bear market (down 20% from the high).
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
by Tom Hutchinson
My name is Tom Hutchinson. Starting next month I will be taking over as Chief Analyst of Cabot Dividend Investor. I’m excited to share the fruits of my life’s work and passion by giving you and...
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The weakness that was troubling the market before last Wednesday’s unanticipated holiday worsened when markets opened again Thursday, and the major indexes are back at their correction lows. I was optimistic when the market strengthened two weeks ago, for now it’s time to defensive...
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With our mix of conservative, growth-oriented and high-yield investments, our portfolio continues to do well. Most of our non-Safe Income stocks are still on Hold, so it’s time to start thinking about becoming more aggressive, if the market becomes more constructive. But we want...
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Approaching Neutral
The major stock market indexes tacked on more losses last week, even though markets were only open for three-and-a-half days and trading was relatively light. The Nasdaq closed the week 4.3% lower, the Dow was down 4.4%, and the S&P 500 lost But...
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The list of stocks hitting highs right now is thin, but many of the ones that are are REITs. Why are REITs doing so well while the rest of the market tanks?
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Ready For Whatever Comes Next
The stock market is trying to pull itself together as October ends. Following Friday’s massive selloff, bargain hunters attempted to take control Monday, but selling pressures overwhelmed the rally and all three major indexes closed lower once again. Yesterday’s had...
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