We’re looking at economic data that could push interest rates upward (rising food price inflation and business expansion) and we’re also looking at economic data that could push rates downward (GDP potentially falling due to China tariffs, and slowing employment numbers).
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It gets a bad rap, but a reverse stock split can change the fortunes of a public company. Here are four reasons why more companies should do it.
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Emerging markets (EEM) and Chinese stocks in particular continue to struggle a bit this week. The EEM is trading right at its 200-day moving average and below its 50-day moving average so the portfolio remains in a defensive stance.
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Our first idea is an equipment manufacturer that has a current dividend yield of 2.34%, paid quarterly.
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Emerging and global markets struggled this week as our Emerging Market Timer remained negative, with the EEM clearly trading below its 20-day and 50-day moving averages.
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Many of our stocks are still recovering from the steep stock market downturn that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2018. As long as their fundamentals (profits, valuation, etc.) remain strong, I’m going to give those stocks some rope and allow them to recover.
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After rising 25% from its December low to its May high, the S&P 500 index is finally taking a breather. I don’t expect a shocking price drop like we saw in December. Rather, I anticipate the S&P 500 receding to 2,750, which would down...
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With markets expecting a deal right around the corner, the Trump administration signaled its frustration by threatening to raise tariffs on roughly $200 billion of Chinese imports to 25%, from 10%, last Friday.
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When a famous company’s stock falls, there are lessons to be learned that can help you improve your game. Shares of 3M Co. (MMM) fell last week when first-quarter results revealed revenue and profits that did not meet the market’s expectations.
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With a healthy stock market, more big-name companies are coming public, and two upcoming IPOs are getting lots of hype. Here's why you should avoid them.
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Our EEM Signal slipped below its 20-day moving average this morning and is right on top of its 50-day average. We will remain positive and constructive but lean toward finding some bargains. Most likely, the next two ideas will come from heavyweights India China...
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There are three changes to the portfolio today.
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We have obviously lived through a very difficult period in the stock market recently, from which most of the portfolio stocks are recovering or have already recovered. Hopefully we will not see another similarly ugly stock market downturn for several years, but there no...
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As we enter the second quarter, emerging markets are on solid footing in a constructive uptrend as EEM remains just above both 50-day and 25-day moving averages. In light of this we are positive and increasing our allocation.
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The MSCI Emerging Market index (EEM) is up 9% so far in 2019 but has basically hit the pause button in March.
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The U.S.-China trade talks continue and the deadline for closure has evaporated as President Trump signaled that the U.S. is in no hurry to come to an agreement.
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Our Emerging Markets Signal is still positive as the MSCI Emerging Market index (EEM) basket—containing 800 stocks worth $1.9 trillion—pulled back only slightly.
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Our Emerging Markets Timer is still positive and constructive, though the EEM was essentially flat during the last week.
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Emerging markets (EEM) continue to gain ground, and just today moved above their 200-day average. Since the S&P 500 index bottomed the day after Christmas, the EEM has risen 14% to reach a seven-month high.
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The Emerging Markets Timer (EEM) has managed to maintain its positive stance this week as most of our positions moved forward. While this is a good sign, I remain somewhat cautious and awaiting a stronger signal to put more of our cash to work.
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