1-11-2022: Can Stocks Can Withstand Rising Yields?
One strategist says that sectors such as technology will “struggle to outperform going forward,” but there may be good news for banks, autos, and other cyclical areas of the equity market.   Today's Stocks & Topics: CURLF - Curaleaf Holdings Inc., Sector Rotation, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, FL - Foot Locker Inc., Oil and Gas Companies, OVV - Ovintiv Inc., CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Q...
46m Jan 12, 2022
46m
1-10-2022: What the "Phillips Curve" Says About Soaring Inflation in the COVID Economy
The Phillips curve is an economic concept describing the relationship between inflation - that is, how much prices are increasing on a year-over-year basis - and nationwide unemployment.   Today's Stocks & Topics: EWCO - Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF, IYZ - iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF, Earnings Season, New Year & Financial Resolutions, Banks & Credit Cards, C...
48m Jan 11, 2022
48m
1-7-2022: U.S. Stocks Posted a Third Year of Double-Digit Gains but Bonds Faltered
The U.S. market gained 9.5% in the final three months of 2021, its best quarter since fourth-quarter 2020.   Today's Stocks & Topics: PHM - PulteGroup Inc., Jobs Report, Retail Investors, Gold, C - Citigroup Inc., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., XPO - XPO Logistics Inc., TAT&T Inc., INMD - InMode Ltd., Stock Screeners.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Tre...
46m Jan 08, 2022
46m
1-6-2022: Mortgage Rates Hit A 9-month high, And Loan Demand Drops Further
Applications for mortgages to purchase homes fell 4% from two weeks earlier and were 12% lower year-over-year.   Today's Stocks & Topics: FDX - FedEx Corp., Domestic Market, Trade Deficit, Cryptocurrency Regulations, EVR - Evercore Inc. Cl A, Commodities, MP - MP Materials Corp., PIGFX - Pioneer Fundamental Growth Fund A, DIS - Walt Disney Co., BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, VHI - Valhi...
47m Jan 07, 2022
47m
1-5-2022: Did Big Pension Funds Dump the Wrong Things Last Year?
A year back, some institutional money managers were avoiding seven “asset classes” or types of investments due to perceived risks or poor returns.   Today's Stocks & Topics: S&P Index Funds, Dynamics for 2022, Shift on Fed Governors, Cryptocurrency Regulations, FSPTX - Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio, SCI - Service Corp. International, Wash Sale, REITs, VNQ - Vanguard Real Estate ETF, RE...
46m Jan 06, 2022
46m
1-4-2022: Survey: Two-Thirds of U.S. Consumers Do Not Expect Their Personal Finances to Improve in 2022
Half of the cited group specified inflation (now at a 39-year high) as the barrier to a better money situation.   Today's Stocks & Topics: POOL - Pool Corp., Consumer Tech Confidence, The Yield Curve, Unique Investments, AZO - AutoZone Inc., I-Bonds, WMB - Williams Cos., SONO - Sonos Inc., RYLD - Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF, Roth I-R-A Allocation, RDSA - Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR C...
46m Jan 05, 2022
46m
1-3-2022: More Millennials Are Renting Because They Have To
A recent study by RentCafe found that high-earning millennials (with an annual income of more than $50,000) submitted 39% of all rental apartment applications in 2021, their largest share in five years.   Today's Stocks & Topics: EAD - Allspring Income Opportunities Fund, ERH - Allspring Utilities & High-Income Fund, Economic Trends, Cryptocurrency Regulations, The Fed New Members, SOM - Some...
46m Jan 04, 2022
46m
12-31-2021 - New Year's Eve Show - Best of Caller Questions
In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: New Investor Question, Penny Stocks, Options, Investing in Cryptocurrency, I-Bonds, Dividends, Gains, Covered Calls, 401k, Ethereum Cryptocurrency, Investing, 401k & Roth I-R-A, Special-Purpose Acqui...
47m Dec 31, 2021
47m
12-30-2021: Key Signs You Will Run Out of Money in Retirement
Your retirement might be more expensive than you think if you live a lot longer than you expect.   Today's Stocks & Topics: GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., 529 Plans, Value Stocks, CB - Chubb Ltd., RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, TWLO - Twilio Inc. Cl A, XVV - iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, Stop-Loss Order, Real Estate Investments,  Advertising Inquiries: https://red...
47m Dec 31, 2021
47m
12-29-2021: More Employers Are Putting 401(k) Savings On "Autopilot"
About 62% of businesses with a 401(k)-plan used automatic enrollment in 2020, up from 60% the year prior and 46% a decade ago.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth 401k, RKT - Rocket Cos. Inc., Green Energy and Inflation, Bank Circulation, Options, WM - Waste Management Inc., LICY - Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., BBDC - Barings BDC Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., VALE - Vale S.A. ADR, BMY - Bristo...
48m Dec 30, 2021
48m
12-28-2021: Smart Tips to Lower Your Federal Income Tax Bill Before 2021 Ends
It's the final week of the year, which means it's your last chance to reduce tax liability by donating to charities or changing your investments.   Today's Stocks & Topics: KRBN – Krane Shares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, Senior Loans, 401 Mistakes, IDXX - IDEXX Laboratories Inc., O - Realty Income Corp., CWH - Camping World Holdings Inc. Cl A, Inflation, PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., TOL ...
46m Dec 29, 2021
46m
12-27-2021: Could Emerging Markets Provide Opportunities?
Strength in the greenback makes it harder for emerging market economies to service U.S.-denominated debt.   Today's Stocks & Topics: PGTAX - Putnam Global Technology Fund A, JP Morgan, The Santa Clause Rally, Kathy Woods, TTE – Total Energies SE, FB - Meta Platforms Inc., FUE - ELEMENTS Linked to the ICE BofAML Commodity Index eXtra Biofuels Total Return, CURLF - Curaleaf Holdings Inc., OKE -...
46m Dec 28, 2021
46m
12-24-2021 - Christmas Eve Show - Best of Caller Questions
In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends & Taxes, Bonds vs. Preferred Stocks, Selling Roth I-R-A Stocks, Pay Mortgage or Retirement Plan, Natural Gas, Transaction Fees, Return on Invested Capital, Fixed Income Alternatives, Quick ...
47m Dec 24, 2021
47m
12-23-2021: Options Trading Activity Has Hit Record Levels
Retail investors now account for more than 25% of options trading, but most are playing a losing game.   Today's Stocks & Topics: LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., HON - Honeywell International Inc., Ensuring Valuables at Home, INTC - Intel Corp., LMB - Limbach Holdings Inc., PLMR - Palomar Holdings Inc., Personal Income and Spending, LEVI - Levi Strauss & Co. Cl A, S...
47m Dec 24, 2021
47m
12-22-21--SEC Cracks Down On SPAC Claims
SEC officials have said that a $125 million penalty on truck maker Nikola, to settle fraud charges, might serve as a warning to all companies. Also in this podcast: Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. - LECO, Arrow Electronics Inc. - ARW; Reinvesting dividends, Health savings accounts, Existing home sales, Liquified natural gas, "wash sale"; and Steve's trivia question: "Looking back in time, WAY B...
46m Dec 23, 2021
46m
12-21-2021: Stocks Fell and Oil Dropped as Storm Clouds Gathered Over Global Economy
Soaring cases of the Omicron variant in Europe and the United States are already slamming businesses and forcing governments to tighten restrictions on activity at a critical time of year.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing During Inflation, Omicron, MX - Magnachip Semiconductor Corp., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, Selling Rules, Leading Economic Indicator, AR - Antero Resources Corp., Tesl...
47m Dec 22, 2021
47m
12-20-2021: 4 Bad 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid When You Quit Your Job
Before leaving your job for greener pastures, be aware of these 401(k) blunders.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Fair Value, BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., Cryptocurrency Fees, Labor Shortage, OLN - Olin Corp., ABC – Amerisource Bergen Corp., CWEN - Clearway Energy Inc. Cl C, PATH - UiPath Inc., BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR., MLI - Mueller Industries Inc., Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Adver...
47m Dec 21, 2021
47m
12-17-2021: Stellantis Warns EV Cost Burden Is 'Beyond the Limits' For Automakers
The CEO of Europe's Stellantis, the world's sixth-largest automaker, says electrification would bring 50% additional manufacturing costs compared with those for a conventional vehicle.   Today's Stocks & Topics: NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Electric Vehicles, Interest Rates, McDonald’s, How to Save Two Million Dollars, VEDL - Vedanta Ltd., ANWPX - American Funds New Perspective Fund A, Mortgage, SLV ...
49m Dec 18, 2021
49m
12-16-2021: SEC Wants Stronger Insider Trading Rules as Executive Stock Sales Hit Records
The SEC is considering stricter regulations to ensure CEOs aren’t buying and selling shares when informed by non-public information.   Today's Stocks & Topics: RGS - Regis Corp., ARK Funds, ESG Investing, ZM - Zoom Video Communications Inc., VVV - Valvoline Inc., AFCG - AFC Gamma Inc., LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Small vs. Mid Cap, LMND - Lemonade Inc., LCID - Lucid Group Inc., BYD - Boyd...
49m Dec 17, 2021
49m
12-15-2021: How Homeowners Can 'Cash Out' When Mortgage Rates Are Rising
American homeowners are sitting on a record amount of home equity but taking advantage of the extra cash becomes more difficult as interest rates rise.   Today's Stocks & Topics: COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., LYB - Lyondell Basell Industries N.V. Cl A, BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, TT - Trane Technologies PLC, REITs, ET - Energy Transfer LP, SXYAY - Sika AG ADR, OKE - ONEOK Inc., ETSY - Etsy Inc...
48m Dec 16, 2021
48m
12-14-2021: Should You Own Bonds When Yields Are So Low?
When bond yields are below 3% (as they’ve been since 2018), bonds lose their luster as a desirable place to park money.   Today's Stocks & Topics: OGE - OGE Energy Corp., Toyota, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Warned of The Risk of A “Spontaneous Deflating of Financial Markets”, CAH - Cardinal Health Inc., KPP Management, KPP Financial Newsletter, BLNK - Blink Charging Co., SVC - Service Prop...
47m Dec 15, 2021
47m
12-13-2021: Institutional Investor Warns: Own Everything But ‘Bubble Assets’
A former Wall Street strategist says, "Valuations are very high and what you have to remember is the valuation is more important than the story."   Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing in Cryptocurrency, Inflation, New FCC Top Enforcer, Building a Nest Egg, BX - Blackstone Inc., LKCO - Luokung Technology Corp., Tax Laws Harvesting, ABNB - Airbnb Inc. Cl A, SLVP - iShares MSCI Global Silver Mine...
49m Dec 14, 2021
49m
12-10-2021: 5 Tax "To-Do’s" Before Year's End
Investors should consider mitigating potential tax implications.   Today's Stocks & Topics: NAT - Nordic American Tankers Ltd., DDOG - Datadog Inc. Cl A, PAR - Par Technology Corp, Gross Funds, LLY - Eli Lilly & Co., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Inflation, DOGZ - Dogness (International) Corp. Cl A, Oil, Google Salaries.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasu...
48m Dec 11, 2021
48m
12-9-2021: Labor Productivity Rate Fell at the Fastest Pace Since 1960
Federal Reserve officials watch productivity data closely because low productivity levels tend to boost inflation.   Today's Stocks & Topics: WU - Western Union Co., Globalization, Citigroup, Energy Industry, CL - Colgate-Palmolive Co., RY - Royal Bank of Canada, GBTC - Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., JAZZ - Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC, URNM - North Shore Global Uranium Mini...
49m Dec 10, 2021
49m
12-8-2021: How Close Is the U.S. Economy to Normal?
One analyst says consumer services are nearing full recovery, but the job market isn't.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends and Taxes, Jobs Opening Reports, The Economy in 2022, Apple and China, QDEL - Quidel Corp., AZPN - Aspen Technology Inc., VSIAX - Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral, SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., SHIP - Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp., K - Kellogg Co, Sta...
49m Dec 09, 2021
49m
12-7-2021: Should the Fed Hike Interest Rates Immediately to Cut Stagflation Risks?
A former Federal Reserve economist says yes, and he is warning that rising prices could send shockwaves through the economy.   Today's Stocks & Topics: DOCU - DocuSign Inc., Union Labor Cost, 15- or 30-Year Mortgage, APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., VB - Vanguard Small-Cap ETF, VO - Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF, MS - Morgan Stanley, HCSG - Healthcare Services Group Inc., GSK - GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR, T ...
49m Dec 08, 2021
49m
12-6-2021: Opinion: What Crypto Investors Should Do Next
The cryptocurrency market had a rough weekend when the prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano and Dogecoin, all dropped.   Today's Stocks & Topics: AMKR - Amkor Technology Inc., NASDAQ, Transportation Sector, ZNGA - Zynga Inc. Cl A, PHO - Invesco Water Resources ETF, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, TPOR - Direxion Daily Transportation Bull 3X Shares, Cathie Wood, JOAN - JOANN Inc., SPY - SPDR S&P ...
48m Dec 07, 2021
48m
12-3-2021: Are the Nasdaq and the Dow Trading in a Similar Pattern to What Was Evident Just Before the Internet Bubble Burst?
Though recent divergences aren’t as extreme as those seen in March 2000, there is a theory that postulates they are nevertheless much higher than the norm.   Today's Stocks & Topics: ORAN - Orange ADR, DIDI - DiDi Global Inc. ADR, Jobs Report, Current Technical Analysis About the Market, KRBN – Krane Shares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, STNE - StoneCo Ltd. Cl A, CRSR - Corsair Gaming Inc., AVGO...
49m Dec 04, 2021
49m
12-2-2021: CEOs And Insiders Have Sold a Record $69 Billion Of Their Stock
Looming tax hikes and lofty share prices encourage many to take profits, but could this activity be a 'warning sign'?   Today's Stocks & Topics: DFIVX - DFA International Value Portfolio Institutional, Retail Trends, Inflation, ALL - Allstate Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Carbon Credit Funds, HMC - Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ADR, 401k, Roth I-R-A, WU - Western Union Co., MTTR - Matterport Inc., I...
49m Dec 03, 2021
49m
12-1-2021: Congress Wants to Kill The 'Backdoor Roth IRA'
Starting next year, a House-passed bill would prohibit all taxpayers from converting their after-tax contributions using the "backdoor" method to a Roth IRA.   Today's Stocks & Topics: I-Bonds, Inflation, Modern Monetary Theory, PLBY - PLBY Group Inc., T - AT&T Inc., New Investor, HEAR - Turtle Beach Corp., Ethereum Cryptocurrency, WU - Western Union Co., RKLB - Rocket Lab USA Inc., The Infra...
48m Dec 02, 2021
48m
11-30-2021: Where Are Home Prices Headed in 2022?
The real estate market has been white hot in 2021 but if you’re thinking about buying or selling next year, you’ll want to know what to expect.   Today's Stocks & Topics: ET - Energy Transfer LP, Market Drop, 401k, DIS - Walt Disney Co., EXPI - eXp World Holdings Inc., Dividends, Strong Support, UUP - Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund, T - AT&T Inc., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., BHP - B...
49m Dec 01, 2021
49m
11-29-2021: What Are Options, Their Risk Levels, And Should You Trade Them?
Investing in options — or contracts allowing you to bet on which direction you think a stock price is going — hit a record high in 2020.   Today's Stocks & Topics: HIMX - Himax Technologies Inc. ADR, Supply Change, SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., Dividends, RBLX - Roblox Corp., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., The American Innovation and Choice Online Act, VAW - Vanguard Material...
48m Nov 30, 2021
48m
BLACK FRIDAY - 11-26-2021 - Best of Caller Questions
In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Long-Short Mutual Funds, Investing for Kids, Over the Counter Stocks, ETFs, Cryptocurrency for Beginners, 401k, How Many Stocks in a Portfolio, Stocks Indicators, I-Bonds, Unusual Expectations, How t...
48m Nov 26, 2021
48m
THANKSGIVING DAY - 11-25-2021 - Best of Caller Questions
In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth IRA, Mutual Funds, Rebuilding after Bankruptcy, Pullbacks, P.E. Ratio, High Yield, 200 Day Moving Average, New Roth I-R-A, Treasury Bonds, 15 or 30 Year Mortgage, Equity & Retirement, Exchange v...
49m Nov 25, 2021
49m
11-24-2021: What Is The 4% Rule and How Can It Help You Save For Retirement?
The 4% rule states that you should be able to comfortably live off of 4% of your money in investments in your first year of retirement but, recently, some financial planners have re-evaluated that assumption.   Today's Stocks & Topics: SOFI - SoFi Technologies Inc., Holiday Sales, Russia, Inflation, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., GOOG - Alphabet Inc., Covered Calls, Dividend and Stock Price, MA - Mas...
47m Nov 25, 2021
47m
11-23-2021: How to Protect Your Portfolio from Inflation
Inflation affects various security types differently, but there are some ways to hedge against it.   Today's Stocks & Topics: MGY - Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., WY - Weyerhaeuser Co., Holiday Travel, Oil, Bull Running Out of Steam, DIS - Walt Disney Co., V - Visa Inc. Cl A, ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., JAMF - Jamf Holding Corp., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., ...
47m Nov 24, 2021
47m
11-22-2021: Home Sales Rose in October as Investors Rushed into The Market
Realtors are now predicting full-year sales of over 6 million, which would be the highest number of sales since 2006.   Today's Stocks & Topics: SO - Southern Co., Capital Gains, New House Bill and Taxes, PBFX - PBF Logistics LP, BITO - ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, INRG - iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF, Inflation, RIG - Transocean Ltd., Jerome Powell, QRVO - Qorvo Inc., BGFV - Big 5...
46m Nov 23, 2021
46m
11-19-2021: High Profile Investor Says There’s a Misguided ‘Land Rush’ In Stocks
It’s been a blockbuster year for U.S. public market listings, which just surpassed an unprecedented $1 trillion marker, a record that more than doubles 2020 levels.   Today's Stocks & Topics: KMTUY - Komatsu Ltd. ADR, SPCE - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., FNF - Fidelity National Financial Inc., Car Rentals,...
45m Nov 20, 2021
45m
11-18-2021: How Is Ethereum Different from Bitcoin?
Once upon a time, when Bitcoin went up, Ethereum went up and when Bitcoin went down, Ethereum went down-- but that has changed.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Return on Invested Capital, China, PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc., FLT - FleetCor Technologies Inc., PSFE - Paysafe Ltd., MMM - 3M Co., F - Ford ...
47m Nov 19, 2021
47m
11-17-2021: Why GE and J&J May Not Be the Only Iconic Companies About To Break Up
Across all market sectors, iconic companies are under pressure from activists to split up or are making the decision to look within their own operations and slim down.   Today's Stocks & Topics: XEL - Xcel Energy Inc., Fannie & Freddie, Inflation, China, PCAR - Paccar Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp, EPD - Enterprise Products Partners L.P., LZ - LegalZoom.com Inc., SG - Sweetgreen, Inc., ASML - ...
46m Nov 18, 2021
46m
11-16-2021: The Consumer Sentiment Index Fell to A Decade Low In Early November
Surging prices, a labor shortage, and a broken supply chain are making Americans uneasy.   Today's Stocks & Topics: QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, WU - Western Union Co., Creating a Trust, RRD - R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., NNDM - Nano Dimension Ltd. ADR, GUSH - Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 2X Shares, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., FRHC - Freedom Holding Corp., Retail Sales, Labor Pa...
47m Nov 17, 2021
47m
11-15-2021: Is The Fed Losing Credibility Over Its Inflation Narrative?
The contention of one high profile investor is that the false characterization of inflation as transitory is risky-- and the Fed is making a major policy mistake.   Today's Stocks & Topics: PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Five Reasons Why the Stock Market Might Be Weaker in 2022, Price Increases and Consumers, Pay Mortgage or Retirement Plan, NHI - National Health Investors Inc., MYRG - MYR Grou...
48m Nov 16, 2021
48m
11-12-2021: Big Business Warning: Supply Chain Issues and Inflation Are Here to Stay
Companies around the world are battling supply chain bottlenecks as a post-pandemic spike in consumer demand is overwhelming industrial production capabilities.   Today's Stocks & Topics: XOP - SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF, ASO - Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc., Young Workers with Large Pay Increases, Consumer Sentiment, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, MMP - Magellan Midstream Pa...
51m Nov 13, 2021
51m
11-11-2021: Report: Younger Women Are Narrowing the Gender Investing Gap
Nearly three-fourths of millennial women, ages 25 to 40 years old, are now investing outside their retirement accounts and compared to other age groups, they are also more likely to invest for specific goals.   Today's Stocks & Topics: IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. Inflation, PENN - Penn National Gaming Inc., MMC - Marsh & McLennan Cos, Copper Stocks, Comparable Securities, ELY...
50m Nov 12, 2021
50m
11-10-2021: Wholesale Prices Rose 8.6% Year-Over-Year in October, Tied for Highest Ever
The government’s producer price index, which serves as a gauge of final demand prices from goods producers, rose 0.6% which is an indicator that inflation pressures are continuing to burden the U.S. economy.   Today's Stocks & Topics: BGFV - Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp., Disney’s Earnings, LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., FPI - Farmland Partners Inc., Consumer Price Index, 401k Contributions, EPAM ...
49m Nov 11, 2021
49m
11-9-2021: Four S&P Sectors Hit New Highs
Four S&P 500 sectors — industrials, consumer staples, consumer discretionary and technology — reached fresh all-time highs Friday (11/5), the index’s seventh straight day of gains.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Selling Roth I-R-A Stocks Before Retirement, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., UUUU - Energy Fuels Inc., NLOK – Norton Life Lock Inc., Natural Gas, SSRM - SSR Mining Inc., COP – Conoco Phillip...
48m Nov 10, 2021
48m
11-8-2021: Cryptocurrencies Rally: Ethereum Hits New All-Time High
Cryptocurrencies are known for their volatile price swings, with moves of up to 20% higher or lower relatively common.   Today's Stocks & Topics: LPX - Louisiana-Pacific Corp., New Legislation, Post-Covid Economy, MFA - MFA Financial Inc., Preferred Bonds or Preferred ETFs, VLTA - Volta Inc., WES - Western Midstream Partners L.P., YETI - YETI Holdings Inc., IAT - iShares U.S. Regional Banks E...
48m Nov 09, 2021
48m
11-5-2021: Zillow Shares Plunge After Company Exits Home-Buying Business
Zillow shares have lost two-thirds of their value since February as the company’s new home-buying business turned into a money-losing albatross.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, Jobs Report, California’s Natural Gas, IRS Limits for Next Year, QS – Quantum Scape Corp. Cl A, LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., MDC - M.D.C. Holdings Inc, Index Funds, WCC - Wesco International Inc.   Plus: Key B...
46m Nov 06, 2021
46m
11-4-2021: The Fed Holds Rates Near Zero Yet Some Borrowing Costs Are Already on The Rise
Even though the Federal Reserve didn’t raise its benchmark rate Wednesday, the days of low rates are clearly numbered, and consumers can expect to pay more.   Today's Stocks & Topics: SYN - Synthetic Biologics Inc, IEA - Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives Inc., I-Bonds, STNG - Scorpio Tankers Inc., JAMF - Jamf Holding Corp., RILY - B. Riley Financial Inc., Mortgage and Retirement, BG - Bung...
47m Nov 05, 2021
47m
11-3-2021: Small Caps Kick Off November with A Rally
The small-cap-focused Russell 2000 rose nearly 3% on Monday (11/1), far better than the S&P 500 which ended the session only slightly higher.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, OPEC, Carbon Tax, PNW - Pinnacle West Capital Corp., RILY - B. Riley Financial Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Insider Trading, CPB - Campbell Soup Co., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., SBOW – Silver Bow Resources ...
46m Nov 04, 2021
46m