12-27-19: Why Filing Your Income Tax Return May Never Be The Same
America's 'Tax Cuts and Jobs Act' created a series of big changes that could affect your tax bill. Today's Stocks & Topics: 529 Plan?, Asset allocation?, BIG - Big Lots Inc., IRA?, Retirement funds?, How to invest without a stock broker?; Steve's NEWSLETTER highlights. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline and Treasury Yields. TRIVIA QUESTION: "For the S&P 500...
44m Dec 28, 2019
44m
12-26-19: First Time In 11 Years: More BofA Clients Buy Single Stocks Than ETFs
According to one measurement from Bank of America, the shift to passive investing from active is slowing down.   Today's Stocks & Topics: New Year Changes, Investing and Savings, The Santa Claus Rally, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Holiday Retail Sales, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Debt, Building a Portfolio, VTR - Ventas Inc., Dividends, FCAU - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
47m Dec 27, 2019
47m
12-25-19: Some of The Best Investtalk Calls #2
Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A, ETFs, Mutual Funds, 401k, 200 Day Moving Average, Insurance, Rebuilding After Bankruptcy, Roth I-R-A, Fiancial Analysis, Young Investor, Mutual Funds vs. ETFs, Unusual Expectations, Over the Counter Stocks, Long-Short Mutual Funds, When to Sell, I-Bonds, Income Production Vehicles, Equity, Investing for Kids.
47m Dec 25, 2019
47m
12-24-19: ENCORE - Opinion: Stocks Will Not Keep Climbing Next Year
The average Wall Street estimate expects corporate earnings to grow by 10% next year, but strategists at Morgan Stanley are forecasting flat corporate profits. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Plans?, OPEC Oil Prices, Company debt, Road to Riches, Tech stocks-- buying dividend stocks or growth stocks?, Mututal Funds, Natural Gas Index, 401k, On Balance Volume, ETFs vs. Mutual Funds, College ...
47m Dec 24, 2019
47m
12-23-19: Opinion: The Unpleasant Surprise Waiting For You When You Retire
Millions of Americans have tax-deferred accounts, and efficiently managing withdrawals is just as important as accumulation.   Today's Stocks & Topics: MCD - McDonald's Corp., Investment Apps, WSO - Watsco Inc., Durable Goods, TSLA - Tesla Inc., EQT - EQT Corp., TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR.
47m Dec 24, 2019
47m
12-20-19: The NYSE 'Legend' Who Got Much Of 2019 Right Has Predictions For 2020
A notable Wall Street financial manager thinks stocks will continue higher-- but he expects volatility.   Today's Stocks & Topics: AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Bank of Japan, Consumer Spending, SNP 500, Gold, SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., Portfolio, KPP Premium Newsletter, K - Kellogg Co.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline...
46m Dec 21, 2019
46m
12-19-19: The S&P 500 Is Within Striking Distance Of Its Best Year Since 1997
According to Dow-Jones Market Data, the large-cap index must add another 1.8% to surpass 2013's performance and thus beat 1997-- which had a 31% gain.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Volatility, The Weak Dollar, Real Estate.
47m Dec 20, 2019
47m
12-18-19: Prediction: Amazon Will Be The Most Important Company Of The 2020s
Amazon has already become one of the most powerful, respected, and feared companies in tech and beyond-- but criticism will grow.   Today's Stocks & Topics: What Will Trigger a Bear Market, Consumer Credit Debt, Federal Reserve & QE, Hearing Aid and Cataracts Companies, Stock Evaluation, Impeachment, FIVG - Defiance Next Gen Connectivity ETF, Add Income to Portfolio, Dogs of the Dow, ACB - Auro...
46m Dec 19, 2019
46m
12-17-19: Uber Shares Have Fallen 33% Since The May IPO
Since the lock-up period ended on November 6th, one co-founder has unloaded $2.1 billion worth of his holdings.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Industrial Production, Home Builders, Auto Loans, World Population Percentages, ADMS - Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc., Labor Department Numbers, TIP - iShares TIPS Bond ETF, Manufacturing, International Market, Retirement, TSLA - Tesla Inc., AOBC - American Out...
46m Dec 18, 2019
46m
12-16-19: The Cost Of College Has Jumped Over 25% In The Last 10 years
As the cost of higher education has increased, and student debt has become a national concern, Americans have begun to question whether college is worth the price.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirees Year in Planning, Bad Investment Habits, Economist Got The Decade All Wrong, PFE - Pfizer Inc., TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., Real Estate, FNKO - Funko Inc. Cl A, Where and When to Invest, ITOT ...
47m Dec 17, 2019
47m
12-12-19: The Hottest 2020 Housing Markets Are Far From The Coasts
According to Realtor.com, home buyers next year are expected to flock to smaller, more affordable cities.   Today's Stocks & Topics: PAYC - Paycom Software Inc., Rollover I-R-A, TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc., Pepsi Products, NVEE - NV5 Global Inc., Investments & Taxes, Retail Sales, STMP - Stamps.com Inc., European Central Bank.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gas...
46m Dec 14, 2019
46m
12-12-19: Is It Time To Buy Defensive Stocks?
Uncertainty around the coming 2020 election and the U.S.-China trade war is causing some Wall Street firms to recommend buying defensive stocks.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Trade Deal, Paying Off Your Mortgage Early, SYK - Stryker Corp., Labor Department Report, Buy & Sell Gold, MJ - ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, LHX - L3Harris Technologies Inc., 401k, Trade Deal, Largest IPO, PAYS - Paysign Inc.
47m Dec 13, 2019
47m
12-11-19: U.S. Helped China Build Its Economy For Decades
During a time of trade war tensions, China reportedly wants the U.S. to 'step back' so Beijing can rise in power on the world stage.   Today's Stocks & Topics: O - Realty Income Corp., Warrant vs. Common Stocks, 401k and I-R-As, SMG - Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., Inflation, Mistakes on Retirement Goals.   TRIVIA QUESTION: The S&P 500 is on pace for its best year since 2013. As we go to break, here i...
47m Dec 12, 2019
47m
12-10-19: Opinion: Overpriced Growth Stocks Are The Market’s ‘Greatest Risk’
The chief strategist for Morgan Stanley thinks the greatest risk in the equity market remains in growth stocks-- where expectations are too high.   Today's Stocks & Topics: How Much Money You Should Own in Stocks for Retirement, Risks Paying Off Your Mortgage, Jobs, Investing Patterns, Index Funds, Life Insurance, TAP - Molson Coors Brewing Co. Cl B, Delaware Statutory Trust, CCL - Carnival Cor...
46m Dec 11, 2019
46m
12-09-19: Strategist: U.S.-China Trade War Is ‘Unresolvable’
Market volatility is fueled, in part, by the uncertainty of the unresolved U.S.-China trade dispute-- and one analyst says there is "no end in sight".   Today's Stocks & Topics: U.S. Manufacturers, Inherited I-R-As, D - Dominion Energy Inc., Shorting, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., ULTA - Ulta Beauty Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., Next Year Earnings.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Co...
46m Dec 10, 2019
46m
12-06-19: Data Shows 2020 Might Be A Tough Year For Big City Housing Markets
According to one of the largest housing statistic databases, home sales will drop in 2020 and the housing shortage could become the worst in U.S. history.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), S - Sprint Corp., Jobs Report, Unemployment, Consumer Sentiment, FCEL – Fuel Cell Energy Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., Dow Futures, New Investor, LB - L Brands Inc.   Plus: Key Benchmark...
46m Dec 07, 2019
46m
12-05-19: Corporate America's Debt Load Is Nearing 47% Of The Overall Economy
Since the financial crisis in 2008, corporations have splurged on debt and experts are warning that ballooning figures could worsen a future economic downturn. Today's Stocks & Topics: Overall earnings are in decline, Earnings vs. book value, Investing in real estate, URI - United Rentals Inc., HCA - HCA Healthcare Inc., UNG - United States Natural Gas Fund L.P., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp...
43m Dec 06, 2019
43m
12-04-19: Where To Hide Out If We Have Another December Market Plunge
In 2018, we saw the worst December decline since the Great Depression-- but there are safe sectors if you know where to look. Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., F - Ford Motor Co., ZTS - Zoetis Inc., At age 50, how do I allocate my retirement funds?, IRA distributions?, '529' plan?, Stop-loss order?, STEVE comments on: How overseas 10-year treasury rates compare with the U.S., ...
46m Dec 05, 2019
46m
12-03-19: Opinion: Stocks Will Not Keep Climbing Next Year
The average Wall Street estimate expects corporate earnings to grow by 10% next year, but strategists at Morgan Stanley are forecasting flat corporate profits.   Today's Stocks & Topics: STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, Retirement Plans?, EA - Electronic Arts Inc., OPEC oil prices, Company debt, Road to riches, T – AT&T, tech stocks-- buying dividend stocks or growth stocks?   TRIVIA QUEST...
46m Dec 04, 2019
46m
12-02-19: Weakening Manufacturing Data Caused Stock Drops
In the first trading day of December, stocks started down as investors digested disappointing economic data along with the latest trade news.   Today's Stocks & Topics: UGI - UGI Corp., Electric Vehicles, Investing in the Stock Market, International Funds, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., BME – Black Rock Health Sciences Trust.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oi...
47m Dec 03, 2019
47m
11-29-19: ENCORE - Some of The Best Investtalk Calls
Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds, Technical Analysis, How to Start Investing, 529 Plan, Roth I-R-A, Investments & Taxes, Retirement, 401k & Mortgage, Pension Plan, New Investor, Large Caps, Dividends, Saving for College, Sectors, Interest Rates, Annuities.
48m Nov 29, 2019
48m
11-28-19: ENCORE - Netflix Shares Have Surged 23,000% Since Year 2000, But The Top Surge Performer Did Much Better
If you had invested $100 in Netflix shares at the beginning of this century, your position would be worth far more today. Today's Stocks & Topics: Search Engines, Tesla's Profit, 401k Contributions, Interest Rates, Investing in the Market, Trading Platforms, Investing with KPP, Mutual Funds, Insurance, Money Management, The Market, International Investing, I-R-As, Triple-Double Tops, Earnings.
47m Nov 28, 2019
47m
11-27-19: Activists Are Building A "Grass-Roots" Alliance Against Amazon
A coalition named 'Athena' is working to confront Amazon on issues like digital surveillance, antitrust concerns and working conditions in warehouses.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Economic Statistics, Small Caps, Retirement Accounts, Unprofitable Companies, Holiday Sales, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, CVS - CVS Health Corp., SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, Beating the Mar...
46m Nov 28, 2019
46m
11-26-19: Opinion: The ‘Great Rotation’ Will Arrive In 2020 And Bring Another Strong Year For Stocks
JP Morgan analysts are predicting that retail investors might rapidly switch from bond funds to equity funds.   Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., Consumer Confidence Index, Qualified Withdrawals from Roth IRAs, PEAK - Healthpeak Properties Inc., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, UGAZ – Velocity Shares 3x Long Natural Gas ETN linked to the S&P GSCI Natural Gas Index Excess Return, ...
45m Nov 27, 2019
45m
11-25-19: $33 billion CEO: It's Time For Congress To Pass the USMCA And Protect America's Economy
The CEO of 3M company says the U.S., Mexico, Canada trade agreement would ensure access for American businesses into the Canadian and Mexican markets.   Today's Stocks & Topics: ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A, Retirement Accounts, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, MIDD - Middleby Corp., The Silver Tsunami, KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., VBR - Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF, AMRN - Amarin Corp. PLC ADR...
46m Nov 26, 2019
46m
11-22-19: Opinion: Worst Of Global Economic Slowdown May Be Over
Economists have expressed concerns that a global slowdown, and the trade war, could tip the U.S. into recession-- but a prominent voice sees a rising GDP in 2020.   Today's Stocks & Topics: WM - Waste Management Inc., China, Tesla Truck, UXIN - Uxin Ltd. ADR, Real Estate, 401k, Jobs Report, Home Sales, Leading Economic Indicators, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp. Buying AMTD - TD Ameritrade Holding ...
46m Nov 23, 2019
46m
11-21-19: Target CEO: Digital Sales Surge While Cost Of Handling Online Orders Drops
Business is booming for Target thanks to investments that make it easy for shoppers to buy items online and get them that same day.   Today's Stocks & Topics: AAN - Aaron's Inc., Roth 401k vs. Regular 401k, Stocks to Buy When Democrats or Republicans Win, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., COUP - Coupa Software Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., XOMExxon Mobil Corp., Renewal Energy, KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc.   Plus:...
47m Nov 22, 2019
47m
11-20-19: U.S. Housing Starts Rebound With Building Permits At Highest Level In Over 12 Years
Amid lower mortgage rates, the latest data demonstrates strength in the housing market.   Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, Federal Reserve, Leading Indicators, CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., AEO - American Eagle Outfitters Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Portfolio Re-balancing, Recession, AAPL - Apple Inc.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasur...
47m Nov 21, 2019
47m
11-19-19: The Digital Money Revolution Is Happening
Digital money is already a key battleground in finance-- with big tech, banks, and processors all vying to become a gateway into the platform-based economy.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Joe Davis - Vanguard's Global Chief Economist, Universities With Best Returns On Your Money, Mortgage Rates, Retail Sales, Withdrawal Rates, F - Ford Motor Co., 401k Holders in America, Utilities, NEE - NextEra En...
46m Nov 20, 2019
46m
11-18-19: The Stock Market’s 10-year Run Has Become The Best Bull Market Ever
The current market boom, which started in March of 2009, has enabled a whopping 468% gain for the S&P 500.   Today's Stocks & Topics: XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Military Defense, Renewable Energy Market, SLV - iShares Silver Trust, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Buying a Stock, Hong Kong, CHRS - Coherus BioSciences Inc., NILSY - Norilsk Nickel Mining & Metallurgical Co. ADR, College Tuition.   Plus...
46m Nov 19, 2019
46m
11-15-19: ENCORE - Opinion: Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) Is Smoke And Mirror Nonsense
The next battle for central-bank independence is already unfolding-- and this could potentially destabilize the entire global financial system.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing in Real Estate, The Stock Market, Credit Scores, How Old is Old?, Grant Deed, Resistance, The Dow Theory, Payroll Numbers, New Investor, Cash Reserve Fund, Retirement, Variable Annuities, Statistics, Book Value, Econ...
47m Nov 15, 2019
47m
11-14-19: Google Is Getting Into Banking And The Company Will Offer Checking Accounts Next Year
Previous financial plans by Apple and Facebook faced obstacles, but the search giant will become the latest Silicon Valley leader to reach into the banking space.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Disney+, Amazon and Virginia, WELL - Welltower Inc., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Investing Your Money, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CVX - C...
47m Nov 15, 2019
47m
11-13-19: UBS Survey: More Than Half Of The World’s Richest Investors See A Big Market Decline In 2020
Fifty-five percent of 3,400 'high net worth' investors report they expect a significant drop in the markets at some point next year. Today's Stocks & Topics: P.E. Ratio, CCR - CONSOL Coal Resources LP, Don't Be Too Bullish, ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, ETFs, Inflation, Bullish or Bearish, GE - General Electric Co., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp. Plus: Key Benchmark Num...
46m Nov 14, 2019
46m
11-12-19: Opinion: Why The Prospective $70 Billion Buyout Of Walgreens May Signal An End To The Market Rally
Banks are already struggling as investors steer clear of hefty private-equity debt packages.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds Cash Levels, Rate Cuts, Costco & Black Friday Deals, AAPL - Apple Inc., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., IART - Integra Life Sciences Holdings Corp., Swing Trading, MCD - McDonald's Corp., HAS - Hasbro Inc.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: G...
46m Nov 13, 2019
46m
11-11-19: Opinion: Trump’s Tariffs And The UK Brexit Could Spur Healthier Global Growth
For decades, economic growth has slowed in the West—and more recently in China—owing to technological and demographic trends and bad economic policies. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tariffs & The Economy, Auto Industry & Loans, Hong Kong, MLHR - Herman Miller Inc., Swing Trading, Invest in ETFs or Keep Saving, Rollover I-R-A, RIG - Transocean Ltd. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for:...
46m Nov 12, 2019
46m
11-08-19: ENCORE - Trump Advisor Hassett Expects Economy To Defy Earlier Doomsday Predictions With 3% Growth
Stronger economic data has signaled a continuation of the 3% growth rate from the fourth quarter of 2017 to Q4 2018.   Today's Stocks & Topics: The Housing Market, Fun Performance, Becoming a Trader, Short Sale vs. Put, Gold Coins, 200 Day Moving Average, Caps, New Investor, Credit Card Debt, Roth I-R-A, Annuities.
47m Nov 08, 2019
47m
11-07-19: Netflix Shares Have Surged 23,000% Since Year 2000, But The Top Surge Performer Did Much Better
If you had invested $100 in Netflix shares at the beginning of this century, your position would be worth far more today.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Search Engines, Tesla's Profit, 401k Contributions, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., NRZ - New Residential Investment Corp., Investing in the Market, ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., Trading Platforms.   Plus: Ke...
48m Nov 08, 2019
48m
11-06-19: Chipotle Has Staged A Comeback And It Plans To Keep Growing
Chipotle stock, which has a market value of $20.9 billion, is up 74% this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: PAA - Plains All American Pipeline L.P., VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, Bond Funds, TSLA - Tesla Inc., TNK - Teekay Tankers Ltd., Financial Independence, Market Forecast. Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields, Bitcoin.
46m Nov 07, 2019
46m
11-05-19: Risky Mortgage Bonds Are Back And Delinquencies Are Piling Up
A decade after the global financial crisis, a security with some of the same high-risk characteristics is starting to take off. Today's Stocks & Topics: Where to Retire, Enterprise Value vs. Book Value, 401k Rollover, ISM Service Sector Report, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., SPCE - Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., Long Term Care Policy, Value vs. Growth Stocks, Bonds, VTR - Ventas Inc. Plus: Key Benchma...
46m Nov 06, 2019
46m
11-04-19: More Americans Are Leaving Their Money In 401(k) Plans After Retirement
55% of workers are choosing to keep their assets in their former employer’s 401(k) plan a year into retirement-- should you?   Today's Stocks & Topics: Federal Reserve Survey, No Spend November, 401k, OZK - Bank OZK, ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., MCD - McDonald's Corp., I-R-A, China, Social Security, MA - Mastercard Inc.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, ...
46m Nov 05, 2019
46m
11-01-19: U.S. Economy Added A Solid 128,000 Jobs In October Despite GM Strike And Loss Of Census Workers
The economy grew at 1.9% in the third quarter and the Labor Department says the unemployment rate rose to 3.6% from a 50-year low of 3.5%. Today's Stocks & Topics: ISM Report, Is The Market Overvalue?, Holiday Spending, INTC - Intel Corp., SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp., COP – Conoco Phillips, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Roth I-R-A & Capital Gains Tax, Vaping, AUY - Yamana Gold Inc. Plus: Key Benchmark ...
46m Nov 01, 2019
46m
10-31-19: What Must Employers Do To Attract Skilled Older Workers?
The job market is tight and companies are looking for productive talent wherever they can find it.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings Season, Europe's Economy, SPXS - Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares, Silver & Gold Ratio, TRIP - TripAdvisor Inc., GDP Report, Real Estate Market, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Banking System.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold...
47m Oct 31, 2019
47m
10-30-19: Market Strategist Claim: The Signals Are ‘Loud And Clear’ And A New Bull Market Is Underway
With stocks at new highs, the Federal Reserve continues to pump money into the U.S. economy--yet a set of unique indicators signal a bull market. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed Cut, Tesla's Q3 Profits, Jobs Report, Best and Worst Candy for Halloween, Loans From Other Countries, W - Wayfair Inc. Cl A, Economic Activity, Roth I-R-A, VIAB - Viacom Inc. Cl B, Best Countries to Retire, BA - Boeing...
46m Oct 30, 2019
46m
10-29-19: Survey: U.S. Business Hiring Falls To 7-year Low
The hiring slowdown comes as more businesses are reporting slower growth of sales and profits. Today's Stocks & Topics: KB Home – KBH; Herman Miller Inc. - MLHR; Nokia Corp. - NOK; Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. - IIPR; Macerich Co. - MAC; Big Lots Inc. - BIG; What's next for the Federal Reserve?; Things you should stop doing online; In the market, what is the typically the single best/w...
46m Oct 30, 2019
46m
10-28-19: Regulator Says Government Will ‘Wipe Out’ Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Shareholders-- If Needed
Apparently, little is settled when it comes to the fates of the two companies that underpin much of the housing finance market in the United States.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Global Economy, Manufacturing Sector, Gross Margin, FREL - Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., Mortgage, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., VKTX - Viking The...
47m Oct 28, 2019
47m
10-25-19: Durable-Goods Orders Slip 1.1%-- A Bad Sign For The U.S. Economy?
The continuing U.S-China trade conflict has disrupted the global economy, left business scrambling for new suppliers and dampened investment.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Is $1 Million Dollars Enough to Retire On?, Tariff War, Capital Gains Taxes, BAC - Bank of America Corp., Japanese Like Collapse, Consumer Sentiment Report, VMW - VMware Inc., 529 Plan, Dividend Payout Ratio, Investing in the Ma...
47m Oct 26, 2019
47m
10-24-19: Cryptocurrencies Have Come Under Fire From Congress And Bitcoin Has Plunged
While some analysts say Facebook’s plans have put crypto on the map, they have also brought new scrutiny to the technology.   Today's Stocks & Topics: WMB - Williams Cos., AYX - Alteryx Inc. Cl A, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., APPS - Digital Turbine Inc., Pension Plans, Fractured Shares, Zero Commissions, OLD - Long-Term Care ETF, Looking for Good Company Fundamentals.   Plus: Key Ben...
46m Oct 24, 2019
46m
10-23-19: The IMF Says China's Economy Is Growing At Slowest Pace in 30 Years
Due to escalating tariffs and weakening demand, the International Monetary Fund predicts the Chinese gross domestic product will grow slowly at a rate of only 5.8% in 2020.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Bitcoin, Basic Valuations, Quantitative Easing (QE), U.S. Economy, Real Estate, OEC - Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Retirement Plan, TSLA - Tesla Inc., WeWor...
46m Oct 23, 2019
46m
10-22-19: Corporate Buybacks Are “Plummeting” As Companies Tighten Cash Outlays Amid Global Slowing
Throughout 2019, S&P 500 cash spending is expected to drop by 6%-- the sharpest annual decline since 2009.   Today's Stocks & Topics: EGO – El Dorado Gold Corp., Earnings, SPLK - Splunk Inc., PFFR - InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF, Universal Life Insurance, MYGA: Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities, Gold.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Treasury Yields; TRIVIA...
46m Oct 22, 2019
46m
10-21-19: Home-builder Confidence Surges To Highest Level In Nearly Two Years, Thanks To Lower Mortgage Rates
The second half of 2019 has seen steady gains in single-family construction, and this is mirrored by the gradual uptick in builder sentiment over the past few months.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Foreign Stock Ownership, Corporate Bonds, Social Security Benefits, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., NTC - Nuveen Connecticut Quality Municipal Income Fund, Oil Companies, AXAS - Abraxas Petroleum Corp....
45m Oct 22, 2019
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