U.S. stock markets have exhibited a high degree of volatility in recent weeks. There are lots of factors contributing to the turmoil, which will ebb and flow, probably for the rest of our lives. So let’s just circle back to why we’re here: here...
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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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The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates this week, with a likely announcement on July 31. The stock market has fully priced in a rate reduction, which means if the Fed fails to lower rates, investors can expect the market to for...
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Last week’s economic reports delivered good news, presuming that you are rooting for a stable or strong U.S. economy. June retail sales rose 0.4% vs. May, when economists expected an 0.2% increase; and retail sales also rose 3.4% vs. a year ago.
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From a stock market point of view, I suggest avoiding homebuilder stocks in the coming years. Companies that build single-family homes will be competing with a glut of existing homes on the market.
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The news media continues to whip investors into a frenzy over the direction of interest rates. Depending on where you look, you can find knowledgeable financial pundits making the case for steady, unchanging interest rates or for the Fed to lower the fed rate...
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Last week’s much-awaited pronouncement by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) turned out to be a big “nothing burger.” I did not personally expect a cut in the fed funds rate.
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All across America, but especially in the Northeast and the Midwest, Boomers will be putting their homes up for sale, and often leaving those areas for warmer climates.
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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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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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