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Capitalism Is in Grave Danger

By Ted Bauman / November 20, 2018

Competition is what made capitalism a success story. Without competition, capitalism is simply a big racket, with us as the marks.

Investing

Acorns’ Robo-Advisers Are Revolutionizing Investing

By Kristen Barrett / November 20, 2018

Financial advisers typically won’t bother with clients who have under $100,000. But robo-advisers made investing accessible for everyone.

Real Estate

Jump on Real Estate’s Prime Season Before It’s Too Late

By Chad Shoop / November 20, 2018

Right now, we are on the verge of the start of a major prime season. One that signals huge gains for a particular sector in the coming months.

Soft Commodities

Ribs Are $1.99/Pound Again! Price of Pork and Tariffs

By Anthony Planas / November 20, 2018

The flurry of sales on ribs isn’t an accident. It’s a side effect of the tit-for-tat tariff match between the U.S. and China.

Global Economy

Alibaba’s Singles’ Day Shopping Extravaganza Sets up Massive Growth

By Joseph Hargett / November 19, 2018

Chinese online retailers rake in billions as consumers splurge to snap up once-a-year deals on must-have goodies. But Alibaba tops them all.

Acorns’ Robo-Advisers Are Revolutionizing Investing

November 20, 2018 Kristen Barrett

Financial advisers typically won’t bother with clients who have under $100,000. But robo-advisers made investing accessible for everyone.

Jump on Real Estate’s Prime Season Before It’s Too Late

November 20, 2018 Chad Shoop

Right now, we are on the verge of the start of a major prime season. One that signals huge gains for a particular sector in the coming months.

Ribs Are $1.99/Pound Again! Price of Pork and Tariffs

November 20, 2018 Anthony Planas

The flurry of sales on ribs isn’t an accident. It’s a side effect of the tit-for-tat tariff match between the U.S. and China.

The junior mining sector is the companies that will find the next giant gold, copper, lithium or cobalt mine. And they are getting cheaper by the day.

Beware the Junior Mining Sector Bear Market

November 19, 2018 Matt Badiali

The junior mining sector is the companies that will find the next giant gold, copper, lithium or cobalt mine. And they are getting cheaper by the day.

As oil sold off, the smart money in the futures market turned bullish. In the past, that has set up a rally in oil prices.

The Smart Money Is Buying Oil

November 19, 2018 Michael Carr

As oil sold off, the smart money in the futures market turned bullish. In the past, that has set up a rally in oil prices.

Measuring Market Volatility With the VVIX Indicator

November 16, 2018 Ian King

Yes, you read that right. The VVIX indicator, not the VIX index. But before I explain… Often the trades that seem too risky are the ones that turn out to be the most profitable. It’s when things are at their worst. When you wonder whether another crash is inevitable and when the financial media is […]

America Takes Lead in Oil, Producing More Oil with Less Wells

November 16, 2018 Anthony Planas

If you don’t know the Law of the Vital Few, you should. Also known as the 80/20 rule, it states that 80% of an effect comes from 20% of the causes. Managers are very familiar with this law. Their top few workers deliver the lion’s share of results. Economists point to the fact that a […]

The Best Companies Are Companies With Cash

November 15, 2018 Brian Christopher

We are wading through another earnings season. It’s the prime time for companies to open their books and reveal what’s going on with their numbers. A kind of open wide and say “Ah!” moment. Of course, every financial news agency is focused on the company’s earnings per share and their revenue for that 90-day period. […]

While 2018 has proved challenging to most precious metals, palladium is offering a strong performance in the second half of the year.

Palladium Spikes 34% After the Death of Diesel

November 13, 2018 Anthony Planas

While 2018 has proved challenging to most precious metals, palladium is offering a strong performance in the second half of the year.

The health care sector is one industry where less meddling from a well-meaning Congress should provide a lift instead of stagnation.

Divided Congress Gives Boost to Health Care Stocks

November 12, 2018 Joseph Hargett

The health care sector is one industry where less meddling from a well-meaning Congress should provide a lift instead of stagnation.

After all the chest-thumping, the Iran sanctions passed with a whimper. Lots of talk … zero teeth. Now the market has too much oil.

Weak Iran Sanctions Mark the Bottom for Oil

November 12, 2018 Matt Badiali

After all the chest-thumping, the Iran sanctions passed with a whimper. Lots of talk … zero teeth. Now the market has too much oil.

The long-term interest-rate trend just shifted, ending a 28.9-year trend. And that’s not good for businesses, consumers or stocks.

Interest Rate Trend Shifts for the Second Time in 100 Years

November 12, 2018 Michael Carr

The long-term interest-rate trend just shifted, ending a 28.9-year trend. And that’s not good for businesses, consumers or stocks.

I continue to believe that Tuesday’s election outcome and the prevailing market sentiment set us up for a year-end rally.

The Midterm Elections Outcome Means Stocks Will Rally

November 9, 2018 Ian King

I continue to believe that Tuesday’s election outcome and the prevailing market sentiment set us up for a year-end rally.

Officials in the Northeast are pushing for renewable sources like wind and water. But energy plans are often thwarted by a “not in my backyard” mentality

Renewable Energy Faces an Uphill Battle

November 9, 2018 Anthony Planas

Officials in the Northeast are pushing for renewable sources like wind and water. But energy plans are often thwarted by a “not in my backyard” mentality

No One's Talking About Japan's Bull Market

November 9, 2018 Paul Mampilly

This stealth bull market could reap you hundreds, possibly even thousands of percent in gains — especially if you get in before Wall Street does.

October’s wild ride may be just what the stock market needed. That's because extremes are short-lived, and ultimately make way for new rallies.

October’s Volatility Set up a Year-End Rally

November 9, 2018 Chad Shoop

October’s wild ride may be just what the stock market needed. That’s because extremes are short-lived, and ultimately make way for new rallies.

Blockchain Can Solve the Data Breach Crisis

November 8, 2018 Ian King

Blockchain provides all the benefits of using modern technology without blindly trusting the tech oligopoly with your decisions, health data and whereabouts.

Is The Bull Market Over?

November 8, 2018 Michael Carr

Many investors saw the November bounce and thought the worst was behind us. But history shows strong up moves are most common in bear markets.