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U.S. Economy

5 More Signs There Isn’t a Recession Ahead

By Ian Dyer / December 11, 2018

Over the past few weeks, I’ve explained my position that there will not be a recession in 2019. This time, I’m coming at it from the real estate market.

Gold

3 Easy Ways to Protect Your Portfolio With Gold

By Kristen Barrett / December 11, 2018

U.S. stocks plunged last week. The S&P 500 Index fell nearly 5%. And as the year comes to a close, investors are again buying gold.

Investment Opportunities

Is Apple’s Dip a Buying Opportunity?

By Chad Shoop / December 11, 2018

I’m a bit of an Apple fan, so my decision told me more about Apple than I thought. And it has major implications for the stock.

Global Economy

Tariffs and the Law of Unintended Consequences

By Anthony Planas / December 11, 2018

While tariffs are being tossed around like chips in diplomatic talks, businesses and people are facing real consequences.

Technology

Video Game Makers Game You Through Microtransactions

By Joseph Hargett / December 10, 2018

As regular readers know, I’m an old-school gamer. My first video game system was an Atari 2600, with Combat!, Pitfall,

3 Easy Ways to Protect Your Portfolio With Gold

December 11, 2018 Kristen Barrett

U.S. stocks plunged last week. The S&P 500 Index fell nearly 5%. And as the year comes to a close, investors are again buying gold.

Southern Copper’s Emerging Mining Investment

December 10, 2018 Matt Badiali

Mexico’s incoming government threat of changing the mining laws has exacerbated the mining sector’s decline. And changing the rules mid-game is a huge risk for mining investors.

The price of natural gas has swung wildly in the past several weeks. But hedge funds remain bullish. They hit a record long on natural gas in November.

Hedge Funds Are Bullish on Natural Gas This Winter

December 7, 2018 Anthony Planas

The price of natural gas has swung wildly in the past several weeks. But hedge funds remain bullish. They hit a record long on natural gas in November.

Get Ready to Say Goodbye to Cash!

December 6, 2018 Brian Christopher

Payment solutions firm Visa is making an effort to encourage small-business owners to use its services. Visa received entries from across the United States for its Visa Cashless Challenge. And 50 businesses won. They each received $10,000 to spend on improvements such as digital commerce enhancements, point-of-sale upgrades, etc. These conveniences help businesses attract customers […]

Inverse ETFs: The Best Bear Market Investments

December 6, 2018 Michael Carr

Chartered Market Technician Michael Carr explains why inverse ETFs are the best bear market stock strategies and investments, along with options trading.

These 2 Indicators Are Showing Bullish Signs for Gold

December 6, 2018 John Ross

The Directional Movement Indicator (DMI) and Average Directional Index (ADI) are showing bullish trends for gold. Why gold may present a buy signal soon.

In both cases the S&P 500 continued to move higher for nearly two years before hitting its peak, capturing gains of 38% in 1998 and 24% in 2005.

The S&P 500 Could Rise Another 38%

December 5, 2018 Amber Lancaster

In both cases the S&P 500 continued to move higher for nearly two years before hitting its peak, capturing gains of 38% in 1998 and 24% in 2005.

Since October 1, the decline in growth stocks has stolen the show. However, there’s been another part of the market that’s suffered just as much: oil.

Oil’s Price Plunge Sets up a Rebound

December 5, 2018 Ian Dyer

Since October 1, the decline in growth stocks has stolen the show. However, there’s been another part of the market that’s suffered just as much: oil.

My indicator has predicted nearly every major move in the stock market. And it isn’t calling for a bear market until 2022.

The 18.5 Year Market Cycle Says This Isn't a Bear Market

December 4, 2018 Chad Shoop

My indicator has predicted nearly every major move in the stock market. And it isn’t calling for a bear market until 2022.

Americans have a love affair with trucks. And this automaker is looking to spice up the electric-vehicle world by offering the first electric truck.

Will The Rivian R1T Lead the Electric Truck Revolution?

December 4, 2018 Anthony Planas

Americans have a love affair with trucks. And this automaker is looking to spice up the electric-vehicle world by offering the first electric truck.

We have rising demand for energy and rising prices. That’s great for producers. However, that benefit hasn’t materialized for producers’ stocks yet.

The Energy Sector to Watch in 2019 (It’s Not Oil)

December 3, 2018 Matt Badiali

We have rising demand for energy and rising prices. That’s great for producers. However, that benefit hasn’t materialized for producers’ stocks yet.

This chart shows 56% of the stocks in the S&P 500 Index are in downtrends. The current state of the stock market should scare investors.

Most Stocks Are Still in Downtrends

December 3, 2018 Michael Carr

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s comments should scare investors. The current state of the stock market should also scare investors.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is one of the biggest tax reforms in years, and many Americans are still trying to make sense of it.

Are You a Tax Reform Winner?

December 1, 2018 Jay Goldberg

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is one of the biggest tax reforms in years, and many Americans are still trying to make sense of it.

Where do we go from here? From my perch, it looks like the markets have already priced in the Federal Reserve’s work, at least in the short term.

The Federal Reserve Cooled off the Markets

November 30, 2018 Ian King

Where do we go from here? From my perch, it looks like the markets have already priced in the Federal Reserve’s work, at least in the short term.

Utilities are emerging as a safe haven. In the last six months, the SPDR Utilities Index returned 8%. That compares to the S&P 500 Index’s loss of 2.4%.

Utilities Stocks Are Outperforming the Market — Here’s Why

November 30, 2018 Anthony Planas

Utilities are emerging as a safe haven. In the last six months, the SPDR Utilities Index returned 8%. That compares to the S&P 500 Index’s loss of 2.4%.

Apple has struggled to innovate after Steve Jobs died back in 2011. However, there are more problems facing Apple right now than just a lack of innovation…

3 Problems Killing Apple’s Business

November 30, 2018 Paul Mampilly

Apple has struggled to innovate after Steve Jobs died back in 2011. However, there are more problems facing Apple right now than just a lack of innovation…

The S&P 500 Index, the stock market‘s most-tracked index, is set to form a “death cross.” That’s an extremely bearish indicator.

The S&P 500 Death Cross Is Coming Soon

November 30, 2018 Chad Shoop

The S&P 500 Index, the stock market‘s most-tracked index, is set to form a “death cross.” That’s an extremely bearish indicator.

Market Dips Create Massive Opportunities for Investors

November 29, 2018 Brian Christopher

There is a critical concept that too many investors forget when they jump into the fray with their money. When it comes to uncovering the best companies, cash is still king. The idea can be easily overlooked when it comes to flashy new products and big promises for the future, but the power of cash […]