This market is brutal. There’s no other way to put it. Between inflation, Fed tightening, China’s covid lockdown and the war in Ukraine, the economic outlook is incredibly murky at best. We all know markets hate uncertainty. Don’t Fight the Fed! Growth stocks are lagging badly while less volatile, dividend paying stocks outperform. That’s bad… Read more »
There’s no shortage of risks spooking investors these days. Today, I’ll show you why the best offense is a good defense. Between inflation, rising rates, Fed tightening, the war in Ukraine and a fresh COVID crackdown in China, it’s ugly out there! But believe it or not, plenty of stocks are doing well. You just… Read more »
The tech bear market has been brutal. High quality blue chips are down 20% since November while unprofitable, “concept” stocks have been getting clobbered since early 2021. But lately tech’s starting to get its mojo back. Is tech’s rebound for real? Is this a durable rally or a dead cat bounce? Today, I’ll show you… Read more »
It’s no secret stocks follow earnings and interest rates. We know inflation is pushing interest rates up, making stocks more volatile. That makes having a realistic take on earnings more important than ever. To kick things off, I’ll show the long-term relationship between stocks and profits. Then I’ll highlight key macro risks to Wall Street’s… Read more »
Man, it’s ugly out there! Add up Ukraine, inflation, and COVID, and we’ve got a recipe for the big-time volatility we’re seeing. So, you may be wondering, is there anyone left to sell? Let’s dive in. Fans of MAPsignals know we often recommend going against the crowd. And I’m about to show you why the… Read more »
The last few years have been all about big gains. 2022 is shaping up to be the year of the dividend. And I believe that dividends make the difference in portfolios. Starting off I’ll show you why dividend strategies are catching on and what to look for. Then I’ll use the soon-to-be-released MAPsignals ETF scoring… Read more »
2022’s stock market is off to a rough start. US stocks aren’t the only ones on sale. Here is the best way to invest globally. Fans of MAPsignals know we like to stress-test conventional wisdom. That’s because outsmarting the crowd can mean big money to be made. Let me show you how that applies to… Read more »
2022 is off to a rocky start. Today I’m going to cover which sectors perform well when rates rise… and also those that suffer. I want you prepared for 2022 if rates rise rapidly. So, let’s get to it. With stocks racing towards a correction, here’s the bear case in a nutshell. Inflation is at… Read more »
Crypto is all over the news. And bitcoin is front and center. Today I’m laying out a bitcoin primer outlining the pros and cons. So, if you’ve ever wondered, Bitcoin boom or bust – I’ll show how to make a clear-eyed call. And as a tease, at the end of this article I’ll show you a… Read more »
As 2022 begins, investors can’t help but wonder how much gas is left in the tank for stocks. The S&P 500 has more than doubled since March 2020. The Fed tops the Wall Street worry list. Today we’ll cut through the noise to show you why the bears are likely wrong, again. Don’t fear the… Read more »