With midterm elections in the can, what can investors expect next for markets? History paints with a green brush. Here’s your post midterm election stock market gameplan. Let’s rewind a bit. Back in August, I put together a midterm election stock market playbook. In it, I showed how heading into the election, markets follow strong… Read more »
If you sense this bear market’s getting long in the tooth, you’re right. The 2022 downdraft has now lasted longer than the average. The good news is pullbacks eventually end and produce greener pastures. So how can investors play offense during tough times? Focus on leading sectors. Let’s discuss recent action in markets. It’s been… Read more »
There’s new life under the surface of the market. Money is rushing into small cap stocks… in a big way. Let’s be honest, the last few months for stocks have been challenging. The S&P 500 fell 4.2% in August, only to plunge another 9.3% in September. No doubt, it’s been tough sledding. But often, when… Read more »
Stocks have been sold hard in 2022. In fact, we’re witnessing the longest bear market since 2008, at over 9 months. But in some cases, like this week, selling reaches unsustainable levels, creating big potential upside. A rare bullish signal just triggered. Investors are dealing with a host of problematic issues: high inflation, rising interest… Read more »
3rd quarter earnings season is around the corner. This is a great time to read up on your favorite companies and dive into business trends. Also, quarterly reports give you an eye into a new crop of leaders likely to emerge. Even in bear markets, there’s pockets of green. Today we’ll cover the top sector… Read more »
When investing, stack the odds in your favor. Oversold readings and seasonality tailwinds could mean it’s bullish season for stocks. No one wants to see the positives in this market it seems. Many are sour on rising rates, Russian war, and an earnings contraction. It’s true, it’s easy to be worrisome. But given all those… Read more »
When’s the best time to buy stocks? Likely, it’s when no one wants them. That’s where we are now. Our data points to extreme oversold readings. Let’s just get September over with. Four weeks ago, I wrote how you should prepare for September volatility. I expected red, but certainly not to this degree. Month-to-date the… Read more »
You’ve probably heard that higher interest rates hurt the stock market. It’s true. When the cost of capital increases, many businesses feel the heat. But what about the average Joe? They feel the pressure too, especially when it comes to new home ownership. Today we’ll cover a topic discussed at many dinner tables right now:… Read more »
Sometimes investing is easy. Other times it isn’t. Stocks have been in a downtrend for the better part of a year. Fears of recession and high inflation have destroyed confidence. But don’t give up! Today I’ll show you where to invest in a turbulent market. Staying balanced, defensive, and proactive is the key to success…… Read more »
The roller coaster ride for stocks continues. Companies bob and weave as volatility remains elevated. Under the surface of the market though, signs suggest weakness is a buying opportunity. It seems everyone is bearish. Headlines are awful with high inflation, energy worries, and rising rates. The mood is sour, which is typical of September downdrafts…. Read more »