Fri, 27 March 2020
Could the unfolding market shock and the economic crisis caused by coronavirus disruption shape up be a nightmare scenario for the Federal Reserve?
Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed & Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, The Bond Market, WORK - Slack Technologies Inc., KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., Roth I-R-A, BA - Boeing Co., Best Time of the Day to Buy, AFL - AFLAC Inc., GBCI - Glacier Bancorp Inc., NRZ - New Residential Investment Corp., WM - Waste Management Inc.
TRIVIA QUESTION: What is our national debt today--BEFORE the new rescue package debt? And, for comparison, what was our national debt in 1990?"
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Gold and Treasury Yields. |
Thu, 26 March 2020
There has been a fresh bullishness in stocks, but ‘capitulation’ among investors has not yet occurred. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed Balance Sheet, EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, D Dominion Energy Inc., MINT - PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF, Bonds, PULS - PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF, Stimulus Package, TZOO – Travelzoo, EXPE - Expedia Group Inc. |
Wed, 25 March 2020
03-25-20: Global Investor Opinion: Trump ‘Kind Of Right’ About Wanting To Get U.S. Back To Work Soon
The U.S. economy can’t remain virtually shut down forever, so is a fast stock market recovery possible once the worst of the outbreak passes?
Today's Stocks & Topics: Stimulus Package, Insiders Are Buying, Who's Hiring, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Crude Oil, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ULTA - Ulta Beauty Inc., Retirement Distribution, VIAC - ViacomCBS Inc. Cl B, HOG - Harley-Davidson Inc.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "During World War 2, from 1941 to 1945, HOW many aircraft did the United States factories produce compared with other countries?" |
Tue, 24 March 2020
If banks and the government don’t take prompt action to keep borrowers from defaulting, a “domino effect” of catastrophic economic consequences could occur.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Is this The Bottom of the Market?, China Economy, Bonds, 401(k) Rollover, MKC - McCormick & Co. Inc., TNXP - Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp., Balance Sheet, BAC - Bank of America Corp., UTX - United Technologies Corp., TXRH - Texas Roadhouse Inc., Debt, VGHCX - Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor. |
Mon, 23 March 2020
A mortgage firm CEO says lenders must prepare now for a U.S. recession.
Today's Stocks & Topics: F - Ford Motor Co., HAL - Halliburton Co., Tax Day Extension, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Mortgage Refinancing, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corp., Index Funds, Commodities. |
Fri, 20 March 2020
In this historically volatile market, companies experiencing disruption are going to adapt and there should be upside momentum.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Good for the Market, The Fed, The Market, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., MSCI - MSCI Inc., New Inverstor, BGR - BlackRock Energy & Resources Trust, Semiconductor Stocks, GNMA - iShares GNMA Bond ETF, FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., The Economy.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "After biotech stocks pulled off a late-year rebound, the stage is set for repeat performance in 2020, can you name 3 promising biotech stocks?" |
Thu, 19 March 2020
The White House wants to send checks immediately to American households but the Federal Trade Commission is warning people to "on guard".
Today's Stocks & Topics: The Bond Market, Cash is Now King, REITs, KR - Kroger Co., Call Options, FDX - FedEx Corp., Housing Market, T - AT&T Inc., How Much to Invest?, PPLT - Aberdeen Standard Physical Platinum Shares ETF, MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., WOPEY - Woodside Petroleum Ltd. ADR. |
Wed, 18 March 2020
Analysis of stock prices for Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Google parent Alphabet reveals potential opportunities.
Today's Stocks & Topics: DIS - Walt Disney Co., WES - Western Midstream Partners L.P., PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., Economic Numbers, Pension Benefits, Coronavirus Impact on Retailers, DIS - Walt Disney Co., Safe Investment, Water and Paper Sales, DBX - Dropbox Inc.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "We have just over 100 Americans dead from the coronavirus-- so far. But back in 1918-- a far larger number of Americans died from the Spanish Flu-- so HOW MANY died-- just in the U.S." |
Tue, 17 March 2020
The market’s blistering sell-off over the last month is so bad that investors have already pretty much priced U.S. stocks as if the economy is headed for a recession.
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Mon, 16 March 2020
New data from the National Federation of Independent Business shows that the current effects may be limited, but worries are big.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Debt, CVX - Chevron Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Caps, REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Market Decline, ADS - Alliance Data Systems Corp., The Stock Market, TXT - Textron Inc., STOR - STORE Capital Corp. |
Fri, 13 March 2020
The toxic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has collided with the over-leveraged and vulnerable U.S. corporate sector.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Market Damage, Developing a Plan, Coronavirus, Gold, LYB – Lyondell Basell Industries N.V. Cl A, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Gold Mining, PFE - Pfizer Inc., USO - United States Oil Fund LP, PCG - PG&E Corp., BGS - B&G Foods Inc.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "During the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 to 1919-- how much of a drop occurred for the S&P 500 Index?"
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Bitcoin, Gold, Consumer Sentiment and Treasury Yields. |
Thu, 12 March 2020
Risk for the investor requires context, so where you are in your investment life cycle should play a huge role in determining your risk profile.
Today's Stocks & Topics: New Investor, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., |
Wed, 11 March 2020
One analyst says the root of our equity downturn is the response to virus fears and an anticipated earnings hit--not financial conditions.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Should You Stop Flying Because the Coronavirus?, MMM - 3M Co., PLM - Polymet Mining Corp.,
TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you invested $1,000 in the publicly traded company-- Nordstrom (JWN)-- 10 years ago, how much would that be worth now-- AND how did Nordstrom do compared with the S&P 500 returns in the same time frame?" |
Tue, 10 March 2020
Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, IPOs, Stock Investing, Brokers, Gold, 401k, Bonds, Treasury Bonds, ETFs, Companies Buying Back Stocks, Financial Advisors vs. Planners, Trading, Starting a Hedge Fund, Investing, College Savings Plans, Warrants, Dividends, Stock Evaluation, Retirement. |
Mon, 9 March 2020
Refinancing can accelerate the slide in Treasury yields in a roundabout way because homeowners are effectively paying off the principal on their loan early.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Lessons from the Dot-Com Bubble, Short Term Lending Market, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., DUK - Duke Energy Corp., Cash Flow, AAPL - Apple Inc., Building a Portfolio, SPHD - Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF, Gold ETFs, RDS.A - Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR Cl A. |
Fri, 6 March 2020
There are signs that some of the world's top economies could slide into recession because the coronavirus outbreak is compounding pre-existing weaknesses.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Oil, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp.,
TRIVIA QUESTION: "In 2020, the Dow has already registered swings of 3% or greater on five occasions-- so, HOW does this volatility compare with, for example, 2008 or 2016?"
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Treasury Yields. |
Fri, 6 March 2020
This special InvestTalk “Rapid Fire Hour” features brisk-paced answers to 28 listener questions.
Today's Stocks & Topics: DEAC - Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. Cl A, MRO - Marathon Oil Corp., First I-R-A, USO - United States Oil Fund LP, UWT - Velocity-shares 3x Long Crude Oil ETNs linked to the S&P GSCI Crude Oil Index ER, DWT - Velocity-shares 3x Inverse Crude Oil ETNs linked to the S&P GSCI Crude Oil Index ER, Conference Calls, FOCPX - Fidelity OTC Portfolio, TRU – TransUnion, Asset Allocation, SBOW - SilverBow Resources Inc., SBRA - Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc., Gold Stocks, AEF - Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Inc., F - Ford Motor Co., VIAC - ViacomCBS Inc. Cl B, AU - AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. ADR, FMCC - Freddie Mac, FNMA - Fannie Mae, Options, DD - DuPont de Nemours Inc., Commodities, CPE - Callon Petroleum Co., WWE - World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Cl A, DEAC - Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. Cl A, 401k & The Stock Market, PTR - PetroChina Co. Ltd. ADR, NCMGY - Newcrest Mining Ltd. ADR, International Exposure, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., EXEL - Exelixis Inc., Gold ETFs. |
Thu, 5 March 2020
Taking out a new home loan could cost you thousands of dollars in fees and making the wrong choices can significantly reduce your potential savings.
Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, Interest Rates, Brands, Home Builders, FZROX - Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund, XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Companies That Benefit From Coronavirus, GM - General Motors Co., DUK - Duke Energy Corp., |
Wed, 4 March 2020
Goldman Sachs’ chief economist says more weakness from China, or a pullback in consumer activity, might bring us close to recession.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Consumer Spending, Super Tuesday, Million Dollars for Retirement, WYNN - Wynn Resorts Ltd., ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., Investing Strategies, Car Payments or Invest, Shorting the S&P, CMCSA - Comcast Corp. Cl A, Economics Student, Day Trader.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "The development of the modern pharmaceutical industry can be traced back to the 1800s... BUT what world event led to an explosion of new drug discoveries in the 1900s? ... AND--what is the name of the world's largest pharmaceutical company today?" |
Tue, 3 March 2020
Some analysts are predicting the downside-risk scenario will be sharper and more prolonged.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Diversification, TSLA - Tesla Inc., QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Interest Rates, Research Platform, VWAHX - Vanguard High-Yield Tax-Exempt Fund Investor, Market Hedges, SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., I-R-A Accounts, V - Visa Inc. Cl A, TTD - Trade Desk Inc. Cl A.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "Historically speaking, following market SELL OFFS, when does the market show positive returns? How soon?" |
Mon, 2 March 2020
With the markets down sharply year-to-date, market watchers have mixed opinions on just how to play the decline.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Robin Hood App, Co-Working Spaces, New Portfolio, OXLC - Oxford Lane Capital Corp., IBM - International Business Machines Corp., AAL - American Airlines Group Inc., VLO - Valero Energy Corp., Oil, DIV - Global X Super Dividend U.S. ETF, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp. |
Fri, 28 February 2020
Attempting to time the market can be dangerous, but there are certain signals that the professionals look for when trying to gauge future risk in stocks.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Falling Market Continues, Economic News, Stocks Going Up This Week, CVX - Chevron Corp., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., ARGGY - Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC ADR, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Investing in the Market, Oil Stocks, CCL - Carnival Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., VTI - Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "WHAT is a simple definition of the “Treasury Yield”-- AND while the 10-year yield is very low today... HOW HIGH did the 10-Year treasury rate get back in 1981-- and WHY?"
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Consumer Confidence and Treasury Yields. |
Thu, 27 February 2020
Could housing market strength, which accounts for about 3.1% of GDP, help keep the economic expansion on track?
Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Evaluation, HRB - H&R Block Inc., The Economy, Energy Stocks, TOL - Toll Brothers Inc., Gold, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, New Investor, UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Companies Fighting the Corona-virus, Banks, DIS - Walt Disney Co., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., T - AT&T Inc. |
Wed, 26 February 2020
Wall Street volatility damage has been widespread and some buyers are reallocating their holdings to buffer against further downside.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Portfolio Concentration, Home Prices, Smoking Too Much Pot, PSX - Phillips 66, BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, Greed, Long Term Portfolio, PFE - Pfizer Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., Saving to Buy a House, Long Term Care, ENDP - Endo International PLC, MOMO - Momo Inc. ADR.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you happen to be a citizen of Wuhan, China-- the most heavily affected province-- and your family suffers a coronavirus DEATH-- what will the Chinese government give you... in terms of FINANCIAL compensation?"
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Home Prices and Treasury Yields. |
Tue, 25 February 2020
There are signs that some of the world's top economies could slide into recession because the coronavirus outbreak compounds pre-existing weaknesses.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Top Medicine Technologies, Age Discrimination, Coronavirus Out of Control?, Side Jobs in Retirement, INTC - Intel Corp.,
TRIVIA QUESTION: "Companies across the globe are putting their planned initial public offerings on ice-- YEAR TO DATE--what is the percentage of drop offs in IPO activity--compared with last year?" |
Mon, 24 February 2020
President Trump’s top economic adviser says the recent decline in U.S. bond yields demonstrates a flight to safer assets in the wake of the coronavirus. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tax Season, Bernie Sanders, The Economy, IFN - India Fund Inc., ETFs, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., Short vs. Long Term, RDSA - Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR Cl A, AMT - American Tower REIT. |
Fri, 21 February 2020
The coronavirus may significantly weaken a global economy that is already in a precarious position.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Morgan Stanley Buys E-Trade, L Brands Sells Victoria Secret, Part-Time Jobs in Retirement, APPN - Appian Corp. Cl A, Corona-virus & The Market, EROS - Eros International PLC A, Gold, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, GLD - SPDR Gold Shares (ETF), Investing Books.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "What credit score rating RANGE is used to classify EXCELLENT credit users, and thereby SAVE THEM MONEY-- and can a "healthy" credit score improve your romantic possibilities?"
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline and Treasury Yields. |
Thu, 20 February 2020
As the record bull market stretches on, and as the coronavirus outbreak incites fears of a potential slowdown in global growth, could gold be a way for investors to hedge risks to the downside?
Today's Stocks & Topics: SWM - Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., RMNI - Rimini Street Inc., EA - Electronic Arts Inc., Options, Cash Flow, Dividend Yields, VOD - Vodafone Group PLC ADR, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I. |
Wed, 19 February 2020
Refinance demand drove volume, rising a remarkable 207% compared with the same week one year ago.
Today's Stocks & Topics: HNP - Huaneng Power International Inc. ADR, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., MNK - Mallinckrodt PLC, T - AT&T Inc., ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., Dividend Investment Rules, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, INSG - Inseego Corp., CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., Where to Find New Companies, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Financial Independence, CRC - California Resources Corp., Europe's Digital Strategy, NUGT - Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3x Shares (ETF).
TRIVIA QUESTION: "As big PHARMA rushes to develop a coronavirus vaccine today, looking back in our medical history, WHAT was the 'essential' world health vaccine that was first developed for, and then successfully tested on, ONE MILLION children--- in 1954?" |
Tue, 18 February 2020
Investment professionals now see China’s $12.2 trillion economy rising an average of only 5.2% over the next three years.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Americans are Saving More Money, Trump's Tax Cuts Benefits, Tesla in Germany, MU - Micron Technology Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, REITs, Recession Signals, SRNE - Sorrento Therapeutics Inc., CBL - CBL & Associates Properties Inc.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "In America, WHAT is the LEAST 'tax-friendly' state-- and WHAT is the MOST 'tax-friendly' state? |
Mon, 17 February 2020
Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-As, Roth, Dollar Cost Average, 401k, Variable Annuities, Stock Split, Stock Value, Trust Deeds, Portfolio Management, New Investor, How To Get Into The Stock Market, Close End Funds, Mutual Funds, International Markets, Day Trading, Bond Funds, Investing. |
Fri, 14 February 2020
The parts could be worth more than the whole and recent revenue reports shed light on the financial implications of asset spin-offs.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Next Home Buyers, Work Part Time in Retirement, HAS - Hasbro Inc., Coronavirus Update, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., BIG - Big Lots Inc., NTR - Nutrien Ltd., CCL - Carnival Corp., LYG - Lloyds Banking Group PLC ADR.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "In America, what is the largest source of RETIREMENT income for MOST retirees-- and what is the average dollar figure for the monthly value of this revenue?" You might be surprised. |
Thu, 13 February 2020
Antitrust regulators are widening their net and targets include Microsoft, Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook.
Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A Contributions, Gold & Silver, Coronavirus, ALGN - Align Technology Inc., Cannabis Industry, PFE - Pfizer Inc., Portfolio Risk. |
Wed, 12 February 2020
According to the Federal Reserve, total household debt balances increased by $601 billion last year surpassing $14 trillion for the first time.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Is The Market Tired, Big Tech Companies, Warren Buffet, IP - International Paper Co., SSTI - ShotSpotter Inc., SRE - Sempra Energy, Traditional I-R-As, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc.,
TRIVIA QUESTION: "Over the past 30 years, HOW MUCH of an increase has there been in the average cost to attend a PUBLIC, four-year, institution--- AND... By the end of 2019, in dollars, WHAT was the total outstanding student loan debt?" |
Tue, 11 February 2020
REIT investors were big winners from recent tax reforms and an investor’s experience with REITs shouldn’t be any different than a typical dividend-paying stock.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Marijuana Stocks, T-Mobile & Sprint Merge, Job Openings, China, WB - Weibo Corp. ADR, USMCA Trade Agreement, Coronavirus, SPG - Simon Property Group Inc., Utilities in China, LMRK - Landmark Infrastructure Partners L.P., MEDIF - Medipharm Labs Corp.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "Back in 1870, John D. Rockefeller established the Standard Oil Co. Inc.-- but the company was declared a MONOPOLY and broken up by the federal government... WHAT YEAR was it split up-- and WHAT do you think the Standard Oil Co. DIVIDEND payout ratio was at the height of its power?" |
Mon, 10 February 2020
The January 2020 jobs report showed U.S. companies added many more positions than expected during the month.
Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A Mistakes, January Effect in the Stock Market, The Dollar, PDCE - PDC Energy Inc., China & the Coronavirus, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, BA - Boeing Co., Non-Deductible IRAs, MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., GME - GameStop Corp. Cl A, HYRE - HyreCar Inc., Risk. |
Fri, 7 February 2020
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he’s expecting U.S. economic growth under 3% in 2020 and he is citing his reasons.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Global QE, Economic Numbers, Jobs Report, SAMG - Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. Cl A, PEG - Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., Capital Gaines & Taxes, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., The KPP Newsletter, Hedging, HON - Honeywell International Inc.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "How MANY IPOs in total were there in the United States from 1999 to 2019? AND-- which year had the most IPOs-- and which year had the least?"
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline and Treasury Yields. |
Thu, 6 February 2020
Chinese nationals account for nearly 20% of foreign buyers of American real estate-- and transactions are declining.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends or Buybacks, Commercial Real Estate, Spousal I-R-A, Real Estate Market, CGC - Canopy Growth Corp., MMM - 3M Co., KR - Kroger Co., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., ETN - Eaton Corp. PLC, KBWY - Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF, REITs, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., BGS - B&G Foods Inc. |
Wed, 5 February 2020
Equities saw strong 2019 performances across the globe, so the big question for investors is whether the bullish momentum can continue.
Today's Stocks & Topics: CTSH - Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Cracks in the Economy, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Amazon's Value, ARLP - Alliance Resource Partners L.P., Balancing Finances and Life, DD - DuPont de Nemours Inc., SNAP - Snap Inc., Market Correction, Diversification.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "In total, how many cars has Tesla produced, and how many cars has Ford produced, and finally-- WHEN did Ford first begin building TRUCKS?" |
Tue, 4 February 2020
In 1981, 10-year Treasury bills paid an interest rate of 16%-- but today they are at 2%.
Today's Stocks & Topics: FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., Social Security, Mortgage Rates, ISM Manufacturing Index, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., Coronavirus & The Stock Market, VERU - Veru Inc., Normalizing Earnings, RIG - Transocean Ltd., XLNX - Xilinx Inc., HT - Hersha Hospitality Trust Cl A, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "What are the world's top 5 market indexes by valuation-- and is the London exchange on the short list?" |
Mon, 3 February 2020
What can a financially strapped "Gen Xer" do to get on track?
Today's Stocks & Topics: Coronavirus & The Stock Market, SHAK - Shake Shack Inc. Cl A, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., Put/Call Ratio, JKS - JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd. ADR, DT - Dynatrace Inc., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Cash Investing, 5G. |
Fri, 31 January 2020
In today's strong economy, more than 40% of survey respondents wish they could have a ‘fresh’ financial start.
Today's Stocks & Topics: 4th Quarter GDP, Brexit, Prop. 13, CVX - Chevron Corp., Consumer Sentiment, RIG - Transocean Ltd., Stock Search Engine, NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., JKS - JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd. ADR, DT - Dynatrace Inc., PFE - Pfizer Inc., TGT - Target Corp., Super Bowl Favorite Food by State.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the average NFL team worth--and HOW and WHY did the American football get its SHAPE?"
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline and Treasury Yields. |
Thu, 30 January 2020
The gap between spending and revenue will continue to widen and would dampen economic growth over time-- possibly hitting 180% of GDP.
Today's Stocks & Topics: KLA - CKLA Corp., Cut downs if You Want to Be Rich, Bear Market Coming, Economic Numbers, Coronavirus, HDLV - ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Low Volatility ETN, I-R-A, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., PCG - PG&E Corp., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "What was the total DOLLAR volume among Super Bowl advertisers in 2019-- and what PERCENTAGE of the 2019 Super Bowl TV audience was female?" |
Wed, 29 January 2020
One strategist believes any slump may be limited due to Federal Reserve actions.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing Market, Becoming and Investor Adviser, |
Tue, 28 January 2020
To improve your investment results, eliminate serious financial transgressions like negligence and imprudence.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Global Real Estate, Fed Meeting, A Million Dollars, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Coronavirus, 401k, SBGL - Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd. ADR, CBRE - CBRE Group Inc. Cl A, FIVG - Defiance Next Gen Connectivity ETF, SH - ProShares Short S&P 500. |
Mon, 27 January 2020
A new survey says most Americans want to retire by 67 and many people fall far short of what they'll need-- so what can they do?
Today's Stocks & Topics: Impact of Coronavirus, Kobe Bryant's Business Empire, COG - Cabot Oil & Gas Corp., Money Creation, Capping Yields, TWTR - Twitter Inc., 401k. |
Fri, 24 January 2020
Compared with the "baby boomer" generation, Millennials own a fraction of the real estate their predecessors owned at the same point in their lives.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividend Yield, Earnings, KR - Kroger Co., Paying Loans, Portfolio Re-balancing, PEGI - Pattern Energy Group Inc., FICO Scores, HIIQ - Health Insurance Innovations Inc. Cl A, NVTA - Invitae Corp.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields and Bitcoin. |
Thu, 23 January 2020
According to his research, the S&P 500 has not fallen by more than 1% in 70 trading days and bad news could trigger a wave of volatility.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Growth vs. Value, World Economic Forum Meeting, Cutting Health Care Cost, New Investor, Housing Market, S - Sprint Corp., TSLA - Tesla Inc., MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., TEN - Tenneco Inc. Cl A, Sectors, INTC - Intel Corp. |
Wed, 22 January 2020
A billionaire investor thinks a recession is unlikely this year and that investors should look beyond the coming presidential election.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Social Security, Class Action Lawsuits, Super Bowl Tickets, WEN - Wendy's Co., Housing Market, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Savings Account, SCHO - Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., 5G, FIVG - Defiance Next Gen Connectivity ETF, ADES - Advanced Emissions Solutions Inc., Credit Card Balances, SECURE Act.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "In which year was the FIRST United States BANK created-- and WHAT would the value of $10 million--- from the time when George Washington was President-- be worth today... after adjusting for inflation?" |
Tue, 21 January 2020
In a historically tight labor market with millions of unfilled positions, a skills gap is plaguing the manufacturing industry.
Today's Stocks & Topics: BIIB - Biogen Inc., ENB - Enbridge Inc., C - Citigroup Inc., OPRA - Opera Ltd. ADR, VB - Vanguard Small-Cap ETF, ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., Social Security, OPRA - Opera Ltd. ADR, Euro-stocks, BA - Boeing Co., EADSY - Airbus SE ADR, People Moving Out of New York, California and other states.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "In 2020, how many holidays will cause the U.S. stock exchanges to close-- and how does the market typically perform ahead of long weekends and three-day holidays?" |
Mon, 20 January 2020
According to Dow-Jones Market Data, the large-cap index must add another 1.8% to surpass 2013's performance and thus beat 1997-- which had a 31% gain.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Volatility, The Weak Dollar, Real Estate, Uniform Gifts to Minors. |
Fri, 17 January 2020
The cost of health care affects every American and new trends are on the way in this sector.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline and Treasury Yields. |
Thu, 16 January 2020
Budgeting blunders, such as impulse purchases, are typical occurrences-- so how can you improve your habits?
Today's Stocks & Topics: Mergers, Housing Market, Gold ETFs, Silver, VIX - CBOE Volatility Index, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, BIDU - Baidu Inc. ADR, Retirement Funds, Technical Analysis, Bullish and Bearish Consolidation, Topping, Basing, ARR - Armour Residential REIT Inc., Saving for Retirement. |
Wed, 15 January 2020
U.S.-listed emerging market ETFs pulled in more than $1 billion in late December, and are typically helped by positive news on the trade front.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Trade Deal with China, Elon Musk, WATT - Energous Corp., TVIX – Velocity Shares Daily 2x VIX Short Term ETN, Buying Opportunity, Streaming Wars, ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., Hedge Fund, Housing Market, BAC - Bank of America Corp.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "In which year did the United States first implement its INCOME TAX? And when did other countries, such as China, first start their income taxation?" |
Tue, 14 January 2020
A noted economist says the economy and stocks are set to perform well for investors.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Apple & Cash, Housing, Happiest Country, Quantitative Easing – QE, BA - Boeing Co., Mortgages, Federal Reserve Buying Bonds, IAU - iShares Gold Trust, REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., VRTX - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., 529 Plan.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "5 super companies make up a LARGE PERCENTAGE of the total value of the S&P 500. Can you name the companies-- and do you know their COMBINED valuation percentage of the S&P 500?" |
Mon, 13 January 2020
Buying a home is the more affordable option in only 53% of housing markets across the U.S.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Budget Deficit, 401k Expectations, ANET - Arista Networks Inc., LUV - Southwest Airlines Co., Real Estate Timing, HAL - Halliburton Co., Recession, Sectors, SLB - Schlumberger Ltd. |
Fri, 10 January 2020
01-10-20: Survey: 77% Of Corporate CFOs Say The Economy Will Slow And The Stock Market Is Overvalued
Chief financial officers surveyed by Deloitte said the economy will slow in 2020, though few expect a recession.
Today's Stocks & Topics: What Should You Do If Stocks Fall, Best State To Retire To, Mortgages, AAPL - Apple Inc., Brexit, Growth Stocks vs. Value Stocks, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline and Treasury Yields.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "How many films-- in total-- has Disney produced? And what were the first 3 Disney films?" |
Thu, 9 January 2020
Analysts say the 2016 presidential election may have influenced home-building activity in some areas more than others.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Tech Stocks, Time To Be Bullish And Extremely Cautious, Taco Bell Announcement, Investing with Family Members, TGT - Target Corp., DPW - DPW Holdings Inc., 529 Plan, Oil Prices, Safe Investing in Gold, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, GLD - SPDR Gold Shares, FMCC - Freddie Mac.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "What are the Top 10 global names as ranked by BRAND VALUE-- and which brand is on the list as number 100?" |
Wed, 8 January 2020
Deciding how much to invest is a highly individualized process that depends on personal goals and risk tolerance.
Today's Stocks & Topics: IDLV - Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility ETF, MOS - Mosaic Co., NTR - Nutrien Ltd., After Hours Trading, Is the Market Overvalue?, UN - Unilever N.V. ADR, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., Tight Labor Market.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "How did the markets react following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941--- and after President Kennedy's assassination in 1963?" |
Tue, 7 January 2020
Is it time for investors to call upon predetermined exit points to cut losses short and weigh portfolio risks?
Today's Stocks & Topics: Age Discrimination, Cash or I-R-A, JAZZ - Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC, Investing, Housing & Retirement, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, TSLA - Tesla Inc. Economic Numbers.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you had invested $1,000 in Amazon on the FIRST day of trading back in 1997-- and let your investment ride--what would it be worth today?" |
Mon, 6 January 2020
The flush of cash means more competition for the same deals but it could push up valuations.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Gold, Tech Stocks, Reverse Mortgages, KARS – Krane Shares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF, DRIV - Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF, TSLA - Tesla Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., 401k, CGC - Canopy Growth Corp., CRON - Cronos Group Inc., MJ - ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, Market Evaluation, LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., VCSH - Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF, VFSTX - Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund Investor. |
Fri, 3 January 2020
People need to think ‘long game' because eliminating debt is a marathon that’s won through discipline and consistency.
Today's Stocks & Topics: China, Buying a Home in 2020, Best Job with Zero Experience, Dividends, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Stock Prices, ZBRA - Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A, DIV - Global X Super Dividend U.S. ETF, The KPP Premium Newsletter, Gold, Investing in Weapons, BILI - Bilibili Inc. ADR, Number One Country to Retire. |
Thu, 2 January 2020
The economy is in a good place, but risks abound, from a stock market reversal to geopolitical issues.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Crisis, Manufacturing, Amazon & FedEx, AMC - AMC Entertainment Holding Inc. Cl A, Selling Stocks Too Early, BYND - Beyond Meat Inc., ILPT - Industrial Logistics Properties Trust, GEO - GEO Group Inc., BGS - B&G Foods Inc., SPG - Simon Property Group Inc., WELL - Welltower Inc., EWU - iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF. |
Wed, 1 January 2020
Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, IPOs, Stock Investing, Brokers, Gold, 401k, Bonds, Treasury Bonds, ETFs, Companies Buying Back Stocks, Financial Advisors vs. Planners, Trading, Starting a Hedge Fund, Investing, College Savings Plans, Warrants, Dividends, Stock Evaluation, Retirement. |
Tue, 31 December 2019
According to Dow-Jones Market Data, the large-cap index must add another 1.8% to surpass 2013's performance and thus beat 1997-- which had a 31% gain.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Volatility, The Weak Dollar, Real Estate, Uniform Gifts to Minors. |
Mon, 30 December 2019
A trend in recent months has demonstrated a resurgent performance for so-called "value" stocks.
Today's Stocks & Topics: DGX - Quest Diagnostics Inc., Bull Markets, Roth I-R-A, SKT - Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc., Retirement Plans, TSLA - Tesla Inc., Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities – TIPS, TIP - iShares TIPS Bond ETF, Real Estate, Bonds. |
Fri, 27 December 2019
America's 'Tax Cuts and Jobs Act' created a series of big changes that could affect your tax bill. Today's Stocks & Topics: 529 Plan?, Asset allocation?, BIG - Big Lots Inc., IRA?, Retirement funds?, How to invest without a stock broker?; Steve's NEWSLETTER highlights. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline and Treasury Yields. TRIVIA QUESTION: "For the S&P 500, positive return years sometimes follow negative years-- but not always... do you remember any obvious 'see-saw' performance sequences from the past 20 or so years?" |
Thu, 26 December 2019
According to one measurement from Bank of America, the shift to passive investing from active is slowing down.
Today's Stocks & Topics: New Year Changes, Investing and Savings, The Santa Claus Rally, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Holiday Retail Sales, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Debt, Building a Portfolio, VTR - Ventas Inc., Dividends, FCAU - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. |
Wed, 25 December 2019
Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A, ETFs, Mutual Funds, 401k, 200 Day Moving Average, Insurance, Rebuilding After Bankruptcy, Roth I-R-A, Financial Analysis, Young Investor, Mutual Funds vs. ETFs, Unusual Expectations, Over the Counter Stocks, Long-Short Mutual Funds, When to Sell, I-Bonds, Income Production Vehicles, Equity, Investing for Kids. |
Tue, 24 December 2019
The average Wall Street estimate expects corporate earnings to grow by 10% next year, but strategists at Morgan Stanley are forecasting flat corporate profits. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Plans?, OPEC Oil Prices, Company debt, Road to Riches, Tech stocks-- buying dividend stocks or growth stocks?, Mututal Funds, Natural Gas Index, 401k, On Balance Volume, ETFs vs. Mutual Funds, College Savings Plans, Dividends, Investing at Old Age. |
Mon, 23 December 2019
Millions of Americans have tax-deferred accounts, and efficiently managing withdrawals is just as important as accumulation.
Today's Stocks & Topics: MCD - McDonald's Corp., Investment Apps, |
Fri, 20 December 2019
A notable Wall Street financial manager thinks stocks will continue higher-- but he expects volatility.
Today's Stocks & Topics: AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Bank of Japan, Consumer Spending, SNP 500, Gold, SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., Portfolio, KPP Premium Newsletter, K - Kellogg Co.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline and Treasury Yields.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name 3 single character NYSE symbols used by older companies-- and 3 single character symbols used by newer companies? |
Thu, 19 December 2019
According to Dow-Jones Market Data, the large-cap index must add another 1.8% to surpass 2013's performance and thus beat 1997-- which had a 31% gain.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Volatility, The Weak Dollar, Real Estate. |
Wed, 18 December 2019
Amazon has already become one of the most powerful, respected, and feared companies in tech and beyond-- but criticism will grow.
Today's Stocks & Topics: What Will Trigger a Bear Market, Consumer Credit Debt, Federal Reserve & QE, Hearing Aid and Cataracts Companies, Stock Evaluation, Impeachment, FIVG - Defiance Next Gen Connectivity ETF, Add Income to Portfolio, Dogs of the Dow, ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., FDX - FedEx Corp., INTC - Intel Corp., BA - Boeing Co.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "How many cargo aircraft does Amazon operate? And how does Amazon compare with the size of the FedEx and UPS cargo fleets? |
Tue, 17 December 2019
Since the lock-up period ended on November 6th, one co-founder has unloaded $2.1 billion worth of his holdings.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Industrial Production, Home Builders, Auto Loans, World Population Percentages, ADMS - Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc., Labor Department Numbers, TIP - iShares TIPS Bond ETF, Manufacturing, International Market, Retirement, TSLA - Tesla Inc., AOBC - American Outdoor Brands Corp., HRB - H&R Block Inc.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "Can you name, or guess, 7 other longest-listed NYSE companies? (HINT: 5 have been listed longer than Caterpillar.)" |
Mon, 16 December 2019
As the cost of higher education has increased, and student debt has become a national concern, Americans have begun to question whether college is worth the price.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirees Year in Planning, Bad Investment Habits, Economist Got The Decade All Wrong, PFE - Pfizer Inc., TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., Real Estate, FNKO - Funko Inc. Cl A, Where and When to Invest, ITOT - iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF. |
Fri, 13 December 2019
According to Realtor.com, home buyers next year are expected to flock to smaller, more affordable cities.
Today's Stocks & Topics: PAYC - Paycom Software Inc., Rollover I-R-A, TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc., Pepsi Products, NVEE - NV5 Global Inc., Investments & Taxes, Retail Sales, STMP - Stamps.com Inc., European Central Bank.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline and Treasury Yields.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "How many warehouses does Amazon have? And how many employees?" |
Thu, 12 December 2019
Uncertainty around the coming 2020 election and the U.S.-China trade war is causing some Wall Street firms to recommend buying defensive stocks.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Trade Deal, Paying Off Your Mortgage Early, SYK - Stryker Corp., Labor Department Report, Buy & Sell Gold, MJ - ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, LHX - L3Harris Technologies Inc., 401k, Trade Deal, Largest IPO, PAYS - Paysign Inc. |
Wed, 11 December 2019
During a time of trade war tensions, China reportedly wants the U.S. to 'step back' so Beijing can rise in power on the world stage.
Today's Stocks & Topics: O - Realty Income Corp., Warrant vs. Common Stocks, 401k and I-R-As, SMG - Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., Inflation, Mistakes on Retirement Goals.
TRIVIA QUESTION: The S&P 500 is on pace for its best year since 2013. As we go to break, here is my very current trivia question: "How did S&P 500 sectors perform in 2019-- and which sectors showed the least.... and the greatest growth?" |
Tue, 10 December 2019
The chief strategist for Morgan Stanley thinks the greatest risk in the equity market remains in growth stocks-- where expectations are too high.
Today's Stocks & Topics: How Much Money You Should Own in Stocks for Retirement, Risks Paying Off Your Mortgage, Jobs, Investing Patterns, Index Funds, Life Insurance, TAP - Molson Coors Brewing Co. Cl B, Delaware Statutory Trust, CCL - Carnival Corp., SMG - Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., Stock Indicators.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields and Small Business Sentiment, Streaming Wars.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "Which companies had the stock that performed best with REINVESTED dividends over the past decade from 2009--- until now?" |
Mon, 9 December 2019
Market volatility is fueled, in part, by the uncertainty of the unresolved U.S.-China trade dispute-- and one analyst says there is "no end in sight".
Today's Stocks & Topics: U.S. Manufacturers, Inherited I-R-As, D - Dominion Energy Inc., Shorting, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp.,
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields and Bitcoin. |
Fri, 6 December 2019
According to one of the largest housing statistic databases, home sales will drop in 2020 and the housing shortage could become the worst in U.S. history.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), S - Sprint Corp., Jobs Report, Unemployment, Consumer Sentiment, FCEL – Fuel Cell Energy Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., Dow Futures, New Investor, LB - L Brands Inc.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "Today, in the United States, our GDP is equal to about $20.5 TRILLION. Looking back over time, WHAT was our GDP in 1933 when President Roosevelt took office? And, for the years 1960 through 2018, WHAT was the AVERAGE size of the U.S. GDP?" |
Thu, 5 December 2019
Since the financial crisis in 2008, corporations have splurged on debt and experts are warning that ballooning figures could worsen a future economic downturn. Today's Stocks & Topics: Overall earnings are in decline, Earnings vs. book value, Investing in real estate, URI - United Rentals Inc., HCA - HCA Healthcare Inc., UNG - United States Natural Gas Fund L.P., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., SPHD - Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF. Inc |
Wed, 4 December 2019
In 2018, we saw the worst December decline since the Great Depression-- but there are safe sectors if you know where to look. Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., F - Ford Motor Co., ZTS - Zoetis Inc., At age 50, how do I allocate my retirement funds?, IRA distributions?, '529' plan?, Stop-loss order?, STEVE comments on: How overseas 10-year treasury rates compare with the U.S., STEVE reveals: 3 things in 2020 that might affect the market. Inc Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Today, in the United States, our GDP is equal to about $20.5 TRILLION. Looking back over time, WHAT was our GDP in 1933 when President Roosevelt took office? And, for the years 1960 through 2018, WHAT was the AVERAGE size of the U.S. GDP?" Answer will be included on Friday's (12/6/19) program. |
Tue, 3 December 2019
The average Wall Street estimate expects corporate earnings to grow by 10% next year, but strategists at Morgan Stanley are forecasting flat corporate profits.
Today's Stocks & Topics: STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, Retirement Plans?, EA - Electronic Arts Inc., OPEC oil prices, Company debt, Road to riches, T – AT&T, tech stocks-- buying dividend stocks or growth stocks?
TRIVIA QUESTION: "Looking at U.S. e-commerce penetration, as a percentage of TOTAL RETAIL sales, how do today's numbers stack up against the early days? In the "retail pie", what was the percentage of online sales in the year 2000-- and in year 2007?"
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. |
Mon, 2 December 2019
In the first trading day of December, stocks started down as investors digested disappointing economic data along with the latest trade news.
Today's Stocks & Topics: UGI - UGI Corp., Electric Vehicles, Investing in the Stock Market, International Funds, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., BME – Black Rock Health Sciences Trust.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, ONLINE sales for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday. |
Fri, 29 November 2019
Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds, Technical Analysis, How to Start Investing, 529 Plan, Roth I-R-A, Investments & Taxes, Retirement, 401k & Mortgage, Pension Plan, New Investor, Large Caps, Dividends, Saving for College, Sectors, Interest Rates, Annuities. |
Thu, 28 November 2019
If you had invested $100 in Netflix shares at the beginning of this century, your position would be worth far more today.
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Wed, 27 November 2019
A coalition named 'Athena' is working to confront Amazon on issues like digital surveillance, antitrust concerns and working conditions in warehouses.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Statistics, Small Caps, Retirement Accounts, Unprofitable Companies, Holiday Sales, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, CVS - CVS Health Corp., SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, Beating the Market, Portfolio Re-Balance.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "In the U.S., HOW MANY people IN TOTAL are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday period? AND WHAT ARE the Top 10 U.S. travel destinations?" |
Tue, 26 November 2019
11-26-19: Opinion: The ‘Great Rotation’ Will Arrive In 2020 And Bring Another Strong Year For Stocks
JP Morgan analysts are predicting that retail investors might rapidly switch from bond funds to equity funds.
Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., Consumer Confidence Index, Qualified Withdrawals from Roth IRAs, PEAK - Healthpeak Properties Inc., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, UGAZ – Velocity Shares 3x Long Natural Gas ETN linked to the S&P GSCI Natural Gas Index Excess Return, Investing in the Bull Market, DLTR - Dollar Tree Inc., Peer-to-Peer Lending, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp. Buying AMTD - TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you had invested $500 in the Boeing IPO back in 1962, and let your money ride, WHAT would those shares be worth today? AND-- a bonus fact: Do you know WHAT major U.S. airline was formed from Boeing assets?" |
Mon, 25 November 2019
The CEO of 3M company says the U.S., Mexico, Canada trade agreement would ensure access for American businesses into the Canadian and Mexican markets.
Today's Stocks & Topics: ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A, Retirement Accounts, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, MIDD - Middleby Corp., The Silver Tsunami, KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, AMRN - Amarin Corp. PLC ADR, INTC - Intel Corp., Online Privacy.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Market Cap Evaluation. |
Fri, 22 November 2019
Economists have expressed concerns that a global slowdown, and the trade war, could tip the U.S. into recession-- but a prominent voice sees a rising GDP in 2020.
Today's Stocks & Topics: WM - Waste Management Inc., China, Tesla Truck, UXIN - Uxin Ltd. ADR, Real Estate, 401k, Jobs Report, Home Sales, Leading Economic Indicators, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp. Buying AMTD - TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., Most Profitable Company in the World, T - AT&T Inc.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "When adjusted for inflation, what are the highest grossing movies of all-time? And what title is at the TOP of the list?" |
Thu, 21 November 2019
Business is booming for Target thanks to investments that make it easy for shoppers to buy items online and get them that same day.
Today's Stocks & Topics: AAN - Aaron's Inc., Roth 401k vs. Regular 401k, Stocks to Buy When Democrats or Republicans Win, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., COUP - Coupa Software Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., XOMExxon Mobil Corp., Renewal Energy, KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin. |
Wed, 20 November 2019
Amid lower mortgage rates, the latest data demonstrates strength in the housing market.
Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, Federal Reserve, Leading Indicators, CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., AEO - American Eagle Outfitters Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Portfolio Re-balancing, Recession, AAPL - Apple Inc.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. |
Tue, 19 November 2019
Digital money is already a key battleground in finance-- with big tech, banks, and processors all vying to become a gateway into the platform-based economy.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Joe Davis - Vanguard's Global Chief Economist, Universities With Best Returns On Your Money, Mortgage Rates, Retail Sales, Withdrawal Rates, F - Ford Motor Co., 401k Holders in America, Utilities, NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., FCAU - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., Semiconductor Sector, GLD - SPDR Gold Shares, FDX - FedEx Corp., Consumer Sentiment.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "What is the little known FAMILY connection between Walgreens and one of its legendary competitors? |
Mon, 18 November 2019
The current market boom, which started in March of 2009, has enabled a whopping 468% gain for the S&P 500.
Today's Stocks & Topics: XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Military Defense, Renewable Energy Market, SLV - iShares Silver Trust, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Buying a Stock, Hong Kong, CHRS - Coherus BioSciences Inc., NILSY - Norilsk Nickel Mining & Metallurgical Co. ADR, College Tuition.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields. |
Fri, 15 November 2019
The next battle for central-bank independence is already unfolding-- and this could potentially destabilize the entire global financial system.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing in Real Estate, The Stock Market, Credit Scores, How Old is Old?, Grant Deed, Resistance, The Dow Theory, Payroll Numbers, New Investor, Cash Reserve Fund, Retirement, Variable Annuities, Statistics, Book Value, Economic Value. |
Thu, 14 November 2019
Previous financial plans by Apple and Facebook faced obstacles, but the search giant will become the latest Silicon Valley leader to reach into the banking space.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Disney+, Amazon and Virginia, WELL - Welltower Inc., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Investing Your Money, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CVX - Chevron Corp., GFF - Griffon Corp.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields and Bitcoin. |
Wed, 13 November 2019
Fifty-five percent of 3,400 'high net worth' investors report they expect a significant drop in the markets at some point next year.
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Tue, 12 November 2019
Banks are already struggling as investors steer clear of hefty private-equity debt packages.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds Cash Levels, Rate Cuts, Costco & Black Friday Deals, AAPL - Apple Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., IART - Integra Life Sciences Holdings Corp., Swing Trading, MCD - McDonald's Corp., HAS - Hasbro Inc.
Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields.
TRIVIA QUESTION: "How many subscribers does Netflix have today-- in quarter 3 of 2019? And how many subscribers does Amazon Prime have today?" |
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