As a value-focused investor, I’ve read a lot of books and studied the methods of a lot of well-known money managers who have found success using the same reliance on finding bargains in any market. One of the most successful in the entire history of the U.S. stock market, and arguably the most famous of […]
Read MoreThis year’s pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the operations of just about every type of business in America. One of the business segments that has experienced an especially conspicuous decline is the Auto industry, where stay-at-home, self isolation orders at the beginning of the outbreak cratered demand for petroleum products of every type. […]
Read More2020 has proven to be a remarkable year, to be sure. The global pandemic has been an ever-present specter that has colored just about every major storyline for the year, whether you’re talking about politics, economics, social trends, or just about anything else. As it relates to investments, the market’s plunge from late February to […]
Read MoreOver the last several months, one of the best sectors of the stock market’s rally back to, and even above pre-pandemic levels has been the Materials sector. Beginning in mid-May to a peak last week, the sector had increased in value by nearly 93% as measured by the S&P 500 Materials Sector SPDR (XLB). This […]
Read MoreOne of the more interesting narratives throughout the year from a functional standpoint as an investor is where the most profitable opportunities have been found this year, even as businesses across the world have been forced to shut down, or at best, significantly adjust the way they do business. When you consider the sheer scope […]
Read MoreThe last week has been impressive to watch. With elections in the U.S. translating to a change in residency at the White House (Trump out, Biden in), while the House and Senate remain split between parties, the market seems to be interpreting the result in a positive light. Some of that, presumably reflects a hope […]
Read MoreIt’s a bit interesting to me to see that while Healthcare stocks in general have performed well this year in no small measure due to the ongoing pandemic, the gains don’t extend to every single stock in that sector. That’s isn’t altogether unusual; after all, no matter what direction the trend of a given sector […]
Read MoreAmid a wild market, these 2 dividend paying stocks look like smart bets for income seeking investors. Here’s why.
Read MoreMarkets are naturally cyclical – they swing from high to low and back again on a consistent, if unpredictable basis over a range of time frames. The different time periods associated with any given cycle, or sometimes even the depth of a certain cycle’s direction, can shade the casual investor’s perception about a stock’s opportunity. […]
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 […]
Read MoreWith so much in flux about the financial markets and the health of the global economy, it can be a challenge to know how to best position yourself as an investor. It doesn’t really help to know that there are tens of thousands of available stocks to choose from, each of which can be used […]
Read MoreIn the early stages of the arrival and spread of COVID-19 in the United States, I wrote in this space about my belief that one of the best places a smart investor should focus their attention is on healthcare stocks, including companies in the pharmacy space. This week has seen the pandemic take center stage, […]
Read MoreOver the last month or so, the market has struggled to establish a clear direction. Increasing COVID cases across the country are finally starting to cause concern, especially heading into the colder months of the year, while the political arena has only gotten more divisive and contentious in the weeks ahead of the presidential election. […]
Read MoreIntel Corp (INTC) is a stock that I’ve followed for quite some time, and that I’ve written about in this space quite a bit over the last few months. This is one of the 600-lb gorillas of the Technology sector, after all, and the company that is easily considered the gold standard of companies in […]
Read MoreRecessionary economic conditions tend to challenge a lot of different segments of the market. Others are usually seen as smart defensive places to put your money to work; I’ve spent a lot of time in this space focusing on some of those kinds of stocks throughout the course of the year. Consumer Staples stocks in […]
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