Assessing the Retail Stock Landscape
After rising 25.3% from Christmas Eve 2018 through April 30, 2019, the S&P 500 stock index fell 6.6% in May. A pullback was clearly overdue, and there was plenty of fuel to keep investors on the edge of their Many...
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As you noticed, yesterday’s issue of Cabot Dividend Investor was jointly edited by Chloe Lutts Jensen, for whom it was the final issue, and Tom Hutchinson, for whom it was the first.
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There are ways to reduce your investment taxes, especially after a year in which you probably sold some losing stocks. Here are 5 tips to limit the damage.
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One of our positions reported middling third-quarter results this morning, and the stock opened 6% lower, although it’s already making up some of those losses. As a result, we're moving it to Hold.
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With the VIX just coming off a three-year low, it may be time to hedge your portfolio with options. Here are a few ways you can do it.
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Yesterday brought widespread carnage to the markets, which has carried on to today, but some tech stocks have found support. For now we are going to be watching and waiting, but I want to comment on three current holdings.
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Want to feel better about yourself as an individual investor? Consider these classic investing mistakes - some of which weren't actually "mistakes."
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The FANG stocks have had a really rough week. What does it mean for the market as earnings season rolls on? Here's what recent history tells us.
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One of our positions fell nearly 7% after reporting earnings Friday, and the stock started today with further losses. With the lack of support, it means more downside is the most likely near-term scenario here and it's time to sell.
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Markets pulled back yesterday and the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all closed lower. A couple of our holdings were hit particularly hard, so I wanted to send a quick update on two of our positions even though I’m not recommending any action.
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This manufactured home Real Estate Investment Trust beat analysts’ estimates by $0.10 last quarter.
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One of our stocks reported EPS that missed estimates and lowered its guidance range this morning, and the stock opened 4% lower. We’ll look for an opportunity to unload the rest of our shares over the coming few days.
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Given the shakiness of the broad market, we want to be reducing our exposure to weak stocks today. As noted in yesterday’s update, we’re going to reduce risk today by taking partial profits in one of our positions.
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While the U.S. and China have been playing tariff tug-of-war, Brazil has experienced a quiet resurgence. And Brazilian ADRs have been on a tear.
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Markets ended last week on a sour note as the U.S. and China imposed tit-for-tat tariffs and Facebook continued to drag tech stocks lower. The major indexes all declined more than 5% for the week, their worst weekly performance in over two years. moving...
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Last month, I made the decision to short bitcoin. Turns out, this bitcoin options trade was one of my best investment decisions of the past year.
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Are you skeptical of the rally in bitcoin and think the cryptocurrency is long overdue for a crash? Here's how to short bitcoin and profit handsomely.
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How can you keep more of your money and give less to Uncle Sam? For investors, here are five tips for how to reduce your investment taxes.
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Stock market results over the last five months have a historical parallel - and one that bodes well for the next three months.
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Cabot Wealth Summit
Have you registered for the Cabot Wealth Summit in September? It’s included in your Prime membership, but you need to register to reserve your seat. Registrations for your guests are just $400 per person. Click here to register now.
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