Uranium, a naturally occurring radioactive element, serves as a critical component in the generation of nuclear energy. It has gained renewed interest as a low-carbon power source in a world moving toward greener energy solutions. With increasing discussions around climate change and the urgent need for sustainable, emission-free energy sources, nuclear power presents a viable option. Positioning the uranium industry…
Chris sits down with Craig Hemke of Sprott Money to talk about where the markets may be going. Topics and questions we cover include the following: What are the best assets to be in as we move into September and the coming Fall season? If Crude and Gold are holding their value, what does this indicate may happen to the…
Investing or trading in the stock market can be a challenge for many people, especially those who are just starting out. With so many companies to choose from, it can be tough to know where to begin. One way to narrow down the options is by considering the size of the company, as stocks are categorized as either large-cap or…
Last week, we talked about the two biggest mistakes many investors make when buying high-yielding closed-end funds (CEFs). Today we’re taking the opposite tack and delving into three things to look for to pick the very best of these 7.5%+ payers for your portfolio. The upshot? If all three of these strengths are present, you likely have yourself a winner. But first things first—let’s…
While the market remains enamored with artificial intelligence stocks, many promising penny stocks are being overlooked. Amid the broad sell-off over the past two years, many small companies saw their share prices decline, even if their fundamentals remained strong. Now, with the hype around AI reaching a fever pitch, bargain opportunities in other sectors are easy to miss. However, with…
Get ready for the latest installment of Chris and David talking all things stock market on The David Lin Report! Key Questions Asked: Will the recent momentum in the stock market continue into next year? Or is this more of a rebound before a more significant fall? Why did yields move so high, and how is it correlated to bonds…
About three-fourths of the S&P 500 pay a dividend. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, dividends have contributed approximately 32% of total S&P return since 1926. The current yield of the S&P is 1.55%. That’s below the 10-year Treasury yield, but that’s an average. Remember: High yields don’t come without risk. It’s not unusual to find a stock with a high…
Momentum investing is the go-to strategy for investors looking to benefit from ongoing trends in the market. However, some professionals consider momentum an anomaly. They claim momentum-driven market movement is due to cognitive biases towards stocks that have performed well. This leads to more investors choosing those stocks, driving prices further upward and leaving low-return stocks in the dust. In…
When a technology is billed as something that will transform the entire global economy, the primary impulse of investors is often fear—specifically, fear of missing out (FOMO). And that’s exactly what we’ve seen so far in 2023, with regard to artificial intelligence (AI). However, for investors, the most obvious play to profit from generative AI is already a very crowded…
Although relative few investors – let alone analysts hired by top research institutions – give much thought to low-volume speculative securities, the concept of top Wall Street penny stocks is not quite an oxymoron. Believe it or not, some market ideas are so compelling that they represent approved penny stock picks. From their (unlikely) possibility of delivering astounding, life-changing gains…