One of the most successful investors in the entire history of the U.S. stock market, and arguably the most famous of our era is Warren Buffett. I’ve borrowed from the principles I’ve seen Mr. Buffett lay out in his annual reports to develop my own approach to value identification. Snippets and quotes from Buffett’s writings […]
Read More2022 has meant a lot of uncertainty in the marketplace so far. Inflation, rising interest rates and war are just the biggest headlines that have kept the markets on edge, pushing the market into a confirmed bear market and leaving many to wonder if a recession is inevitable. While everybody wants to keep the good […]
Read MoreOne of my favorite movies of all-time is “The Man from Snowy River,” and one of my favorite sound bites from that film comes early in the story, when Kirk Douglas’ crusty codger tells the young hero, “don’t throw effort after foolishness.” That bit of advice comes back to me fairly often, and I think […]
Read MoreBeginning in April, the Materials sector, which had diverged from the rest of the market up to that point in 2022, surrendered to broad market momentum to drop into its very own bear market. It’s been stabilizing for the past month – and I think that could equal opportunity. Big drops in price, over a […]
Read MoreThere are too many stocks in the marketplace for one person to pay attention to at any given time. I don’t try; instead one of the best tools I’ve found to filter through the market for fundamental strength is dividend payout. Dividends are one of the simplest ways for a company’s management to express confidence […]
Read MoreIt has become pretty normal over the last several years to see the Technology sector leading the market – after all, Technology is increasingly at the center of just about every part of our daily lives in one sense or another. Technology often acts as both a catalyst and a hindrance to broader economic health […]
Read MoreAT&T Inc. (T) isn’t just one of the largest telecomm companies in the United States, but also one of the most established and recognized names in the world. From its origins as “the phone company” to its expansion into wireless telecommunications, broadcast media and even the film industry, this is a company that has almost […]
Read MoreTrying to find a positive story thread for the stock market in 2022 might seem a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack. That’s only true, however if your strategy for the markets relies exclusively on looking for growth. In bear market conditions, with inflation increasing and interest rates rising in an attempt […]
Read MoreContrarian investors and bargain hunters tend to think quite a bit differently about stock price movements and trends than growth-focused investors. When everybody is buying, we tend to get more cautious, and when everybody is running for the exits, we start finding more and more attractive opportunities at great prices. 2022 has been a rough […]
Read MoreThe Tech sector often leads the broad stock market’s movements. As a value investor, the rush into Tech during a bull market leaves me a little cold; but when the market has turned bearish, and people are running away from Tech stocks en masse, I think the opportunity to find great value starts to get […]
Read MoreIn a rising interest rate environment, with housing demand and loan applications starting to show signs to decline, companies that are closely tied to the health of the housing market tend to be especially sensitive. That includes industries like Wood Products. Housing-related industries proved to be surprising areas of strength in the economy in 2020 […]
Read MoreIn a year when the broad market’s bearish momentum seems to have infected just about every sector and industry, it can be hard to find stocks that are actually going up. When you do come across one, it’s notable enough that even a hardened bargain hunter like me has to sit up and take notice. […]
Read MoreHaving a contrarian temperament generally means doing the opposite of what most people would do. It’s a mindset that I’ve found very useful as an investor, because while most people tend to flock to stocks that are at or near all-time highs, I’m able to find excellent long-term opportunities at much lower, bargain-level prices. It’s […]
Read MoreMore than two decades of experience as an investor and market analyst have taught me that while the market is very resilient in the long-term, there is one word that always seems to automatically put the market on edge: change. The COVID-19 pandemic is a good example of what I mean. After a decade of […]
Read Moret seems that every year, economic and market activity finds a way to revolve around one or two primary themes. It’s safe to say that no matter where you start, the primary economic theme for 2022 boils down to inflation. Economic metrics were clearly starting show that inflation was picking up steam in late 2021, […]
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