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2 Time-Tested Strategies to Beat Inflation
February 14, 2022 Big Picture. Big Profits., Investment Opportunities, U.S. Economy
Inflation is well and truly here, as January’s 7.5% year-on-year print shows. Ted Bauman and Clint Lee have explained how rising interest rates to combat that inflation will affect long duration stocks (recap: it isn’t pretty).In today’s Your Money Matters, the dynamic duo identifies two groups of companies you’ll want to target to preserve and extend gains while inflation remains high. And remember: Some companies actually do better in inflationary environments ... because, after all, the prices of their products go up! The Fed’s Failure To Launch, Rivian Rips & McDonald’s Dips
February 14, 2022 Great Stuff
The Fed Goes Jekyll And Hyde Great Ones, there’s something funny about the Federal Reserve. I mean, when I talk about the Fed, I’m typically talking directly about Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell — aka J. Pow or J. Money depending on which subreddit you’re on. Everybody funny, Mr. Great Stuff. Now you funny too. […] Stocks Gained 400% the Last Time This Happened
February 14, 2022 Stocks, Winning Investor Daily
High inflation isn’t great for stocks in the short run. But holding stocks offers good protection against inflation over the long run. Simmer-Down Sunday: The EV Supply Cure
February 13, 2022 Great Stuff
EVs Down On Fascination Street I’ve been looking so long at these pictures of EVs … that I almost believe that they’re real. We’ve been living so long with predictions of EVs that I almost believe that predictions are all that I can feel… The Smiths on Thursday, The Cure today … y’all are leaning […] What’s The Deal With The Super Bowl Indicator?
February 12, 2022 Great Stuff
What’s The Deal With The Super Bowl Indicator? The year was 1989. January 1989, to be precise. Ronald Regan was president. “Two Hearts” by Phil Collins topped the charts, and the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was the most sought-after Christmas gift ever. I didn’t get an NES that year — much like the PlayStation […]