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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There has been a flurry of reverse stock splits of late. Are they good for investors? Traditionally no. But there are exceptions.
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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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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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The shares of this utility were recently upgraded to ‘Overweight’ by KeyBanc.
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The iShares EM Fund (EEM) has been trending up, keeping the Cabot Emerging Markets Timer a bright green. Our stocks are generally doing well, and we have no changes to the portfolio tonight.
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Many of the biggest names in the market have already done it. But dual-class shares are never a good idea - for the company or its shareholders.
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This stock fund is changing its strategy to include stocks with higher earnings yields.
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The iShares EM Fund has been jumpy, but is still well above its 50-day moving averages, keeping our Buy signal in place, if a little bruised.
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If there’s one truth in stock analysis, it’s that earnings drive stock prices. Over the long-term, earnings reflect the essential health of a company. If a business cannot eventually book income, it will bankrupt itself. And companies that continue to turn in earnings year...
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Buying and holding stocks and enrolling in dividend reinvestment plans aren't exciting ways to invest, but they're an effective way to build long-lasting wealth. For evidence, look no further than Grace Groner.
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Recently, an investor told me that he prefers low-priced stocks. I'll call him John ... because his name is John.
Like hundreds of investors whom I've spoken with, John is concerned that he cannot earn the same profit on his principal in a high-priced than...
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When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of the Pilgrims, their suffering, the frozen weather, the starvation. I think of the men who were tasked with planning and management coming up empty-handed in the food department. They were responsible for keeping their community their...
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June 9, 2015 Reverse Stock Splits: The Pros & Cons A recent update from Gray Cardiff of Sound Advice—one of our Digest contributors—reminded me of a stock practice that most analysts and investors like to avoid.Gray noted a 1-for-4 reverse stock split (also as...
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One of the eternal truths of our business is that every day we get to hear from readers who are just starting out as investors.
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My topic today is the state of the stock market, which I would characterize as a stock picker’s market.
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For years and years, I regularly answered questions about Apple (AAPL) stock for good reason.
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Since she was working at Abbott, Grace Groner bought three shares of the company’s stock for $60 a share.
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Today we have another installment in our Dick Davis Digests contributor series. Today's contributor is Neil Macneale, editor of 2 for 1 Stock Split Newsletter. I decided to interview Neil after his Top Pick for 2012 was acquired last month, giving his subscribers some...
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Neil Macneale's 2 for 1 Stock Split Newsletter focuses exclusively on stocks that have recently announced stock splits. His most recent pick is profiled below.
"Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. (DGAS) is too small a company to garner much attention and, under normal circumstances, be...
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