The deeper into the year we get, the more uncertainty seems to be the theme that will define 2022. From geopolitics to economics, together it has all created a pretty constant state of uncertainty, and elevated volatility in the stock market. Economic uncertainty usually suggests that cyclically-sensitive industries are the most exposed to downside risk. […]
Read MoreThere are any number of dynamics that come to play in the markets at any given time. That means that the ebb and flow of economic health on either a national or global scale can be tied to a lot of other societal elements. Those varying elements include political and geopolitical shifts, social perceptions and […]
Read MoreThere are any number of dynamics that come to play in the markets at any given time, which means that the ebb and flow of a nation’s economic health can be tied to a variety of dynamics, including political and geopolitical shifts. That also includes social perceptions and changes, and as we have seen since […]
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Read MoreTo say that in 2022, the market has been rocky is certainly an understatement. Fears of inflation and interest rate increases quickly gave way to rising oil prices and the now-ongoing conflict in Ukraine that seems unlikely to see a quick or peaceful end. All of it together has created a pretty constant state of […]
Read MoreOne of the biggest themes that just about all of us have been paying attention to in one way or another throughout the year is the reopening of social activities and events from 2020, COVID-driven shutdowns and restrictions. While the pandemic is far from over, previously hampered industries like restaurants, hotels, travel and resorts have […]
Read MoreThere are any number of dynamics that come to play in the markets at any given time, which means that the ebb and flow of a nation’s economic health can be tied to a lot of other societal elements, including political and geopolitical shifts, social perceptions and changes, and as we have seen for almost […]
Read MoreIn the never-ending search for useful investing opportunities, I’ve learned that it’s good to look for ways to expand my watchlist beyond the normal scope of the stocks I’ve been following and have become familiar with. Adding new stocks to my list from time to time is a good way to keep things fresh and […]
Read MoreAs a value investor, the search for stocks trading at useful values never really stops, no matter whether the market is sitting at new all-time highs such as what we’ve been seeing since mid-October, or if it has been following a sustained downward trend. Extended conditions tend to elevate valuations across the board, which makes […]
Read MoreOne of the biggest themes that just about all of us have been paying attention to in one way or another in 2021 is the reopening of social activities from 2020, COVID-driven shutdowns and restrictions. While the pandemic is far from over, previously hampered industries like restaurants, hotels, travel and resorts have resumed operations, with […]
Read MoreAs a value investor, the search for stocks trading at useful values gets more difficult the longer bullish conditions extend themselves. In the last week week, the market has broken above top-end resistance and appears set to extend the market’s bullish run even more. That’s generally good news for stocks you’re already holding, but it […]
Read MoreAs a value investor, the search for stocks trading at useful values gets more difficult the longer bullish conditions extend themselves.This week, the market has broken above top-end resistance and appears to be building a new set of bullish short-term momentum. That’s generally good news for stocks you’re already holding, but it complicates the process […]
Read MoreEven before the coronavirus pandemic started to take down entire sectors of the economy last year, the Auto industry was experiencing quite a bit of bearish pressure. Sales were down globally, reflecting economic slowing in various parts of the world as well as the effects of an extended trade war between the U.S. and China […]
Read MorePlus, GameStop shares sink after the company reported disappointing earnings results, Pfizer has begun human testing for a pill to treat the coronavirus, and Robinhood confidentially filed to go public.
Read MoreEven before the coronavirus pandemic started to take down entire sectors of the economy beginning in February, the Auto industry was experiencing quite a bit of bearish pressure. Sales were down globally, reflecting economic slowing in various parts of the world as well as the effects of an extended trade war between the U.S. and […]
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