3 ETF Clues for Identifying a Market Bottom
How will we know when the worst of this bear market is behind us? These three ETF clues often telegraph what's to come in the broad market.
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Looking for Early Signs of a Stock Market Bottom? Here’s What to Watch For
Looking (hoping?) for signs of a stock market bottom amid this correction? Here are three under-the-radar signs to look for.
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How to Avoid the Biggest Investing Schemes and Rip-Offs!
Since the market bottom on March 6, 2009—when the Dow Jones Industrial Average sunk to 6,469.95—investors have lined their pockets with lots of coin. Sure, COVID sent the markets reeling—down to 19,173.98 on the Dow in March 2020—but since then, boy, have we Despite...
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Spectrum Brands Stock: An Ideal Play on the New Homebody Consumer
Like past major world events, the Covid-19 pandemic is changing people's behavior. And Spectrum Brands stock is the perfect way to play it.
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Five Ways to Tell if the Market Has Already Bottomed
Was the March 23 low the market bottom? Or are even greater depths ahead? Here are five ways to measure it, and what they mean.
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2 Early-Stage Growth Stocks to Play the COVID-19 Correction
As the market shows signs of getting off its knees, some opportunities are emerging. Here are two early-stage growth stocks that look promising.
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Daily Alert – 2/27/19
This cybersecurity company is expected to grow by 53.2% this year.
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Unlike Mutual Funds, Investing in Stocks Can Make You Rich
Mutual funds may offer more instant diversity and safety, but investing in stocks is a better way to earn profits that can actually make you rich.
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These Two Stock Market Indicators Say Bull Run Is Far From Over
According to two of my favorite stock market indicators, the post-election bull rally isn't over. While the good times roll, here are two stocks to buy.
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The Emerging Market Stock You Ought to Own
U.S. indexes are popular with retirement investors, but there's a lot of hidden risk. And you miss out on emerging market stock opportunities like this one.
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Five Patriotic Stocks to Buy Now
I think we’ve just passed an important market bottom and I believe the smartest thing you can do today is invest in great growth companies. More specifically, I believe the smartest thing you can do today—particularly given the uncertainty in Europe—is invest in growth...
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The Best Oil Stock I See Today
Oil stocks have likely hit bottom after a brutal rally, and with many of them trending up, here’s one in particular that stands out.
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Amid Market Dichotomy, New Top Growth Stocks Emerging
My career at Cabot began back in June 1999, just before the internet bubble really revved up in October. That was a time of great divergences—the broad market struggled all the way from the mini-bear market bottom of October 1998 right through the in...
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A New Leading Growth Stock at New Highs
Most growth stocks are still on their launching pads, which I think is a good thing, at least for now—if the market strengthens from here, my guess is we’ll see some rotation into exciting new growth ideas. That said, I’m also seeing “follow-on”...
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3 More Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
Yesterday I wrote about three of my top dividend paying stock picks for this market environment, and today I want to share another three of the best dividend stocks to invest in right now.
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3 Retail Stocks for the Next Uptrend
Status on the Five Steps of a Stock Market Bottom
A month ago, I wrote about the five characteristics of market bottoms, and in this issue, I update our progress toward reaching the market bottom. Happily, we’ve seen some improvement since my update two ago.
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3 Retail Stocks for the Next Uptrend
The decade-long secular bull market (early 2000s to 2014) in commodities is over, which means the next 10 years will probably bring generally “low” commodity prices. Who will that benefit? I think it will be retail and consumer-oriented companies, as consumers have more to...
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The Gold Star and the Falling Knife
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All You Need to Know about Market Bottom
This Week's Fortune Cookie
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In this week's Stock Market Video, I reinforce Cabot's take on how growth investors need to handle down markets: Cut your losses short. Hold on to your resilient...
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The Gold Star and the Falling Knife
The title of this piece is “The Gold Star and the Falling Knife.” So I guess I’d better pay that off. The Gold Star is a reference to the energetic rebound in the price of gold that’s been lifting mining stocks for past...
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In the Stock Market, the Readiness Is All
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In the Stock Market, the Readiness Is All
This Week’s Fortune Cookie
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In this week’s stock market video, I point out that the major indexes have actually calmed down and traded sideways for more than a week. It’s a relief,...
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