Perhaps you’ve heard of the “Put / Call Ratio” (PCR) and been unsure of exactly what it is or when and how to use it. First, a quick review of what Calls and Puts are. Calls are option contracts that increase in value from a RISE in the price of the underlying stock or index. Puts are option contracts that…
Cybersecurity stocks have been a popular theme in the stock market over the past few years. This would naturally be the case as more companies are utilizing the cloud for their operations. A company suffering from a cyber-attack may not only lose important information, but could also see impacts on productivity. For instance, earlier this week, Toyota (NYSE: TM) had…
If we’re being completely honest, participating in the equities market doesn’t seem so inviting at the present juncture. With the dual threat of rising consumer inflation and the escalation of tensions in eastern Europe, throwing money into the cauldron of mass human emotions doesn’t seem smart. That goes tenfold for participating in penny stocks. As long as you understand the…
With Russia making its military push into Ukraine, investors could be thinking about the best stocks to buy during war. Accordingly, crucial sectors such as oil and oil stocks could be worth looking out for in the stock market today. For the most part, this boils down to concerns over what the current invasion could do to global energy supply…
Chris Vermeulen of The Technical Traders discusses gold’s price direction and precious metals in general with David Lin, anchor for Kitco News. It appears that we are coming into a pretty major super cycle in precious metals, which started back in 2019 – this is about a 5-year cycle for gold. Gold had a very strong rally over the past…
Cybersecurity threats continue to be daily occurrences. We only hear about the major intrusions, but in reality, the attacks are constant. Given that more people have been working from home instead of at offices, the demand for protection of critical information will continue to provide tailwinds for cybersecurity companies. Last year, Gartner, Inc. estimated that the global spending on information…
Between Ukraine-Russia border tensions and the Federal Reserve’s plans to aggressively tighten monetary policy, stocks are in a tricky position. Accordingly, all this turbulence could see investors turning toward the top Warren Buffett stocks in the stock market today. For those uninitiated, Buffett is mostly known for investing in value stocks, also known as value investing. The likes of which…
As the global markets move away from recent concerns of war and Fed rate hikes, I believe both Mid & Small Cap indexes are uniquely positioned to potentially surge 7% to 11%, or more, from recent lows. My analysis suggests both the Mid & Small Cap Indexes may have moved excessively lower over the past 30+ trading days. They may…
When you’re looking for a stock to buy, one that’s a real, solid investment, it’s generally in your best interest to seek out only the best. You want companies with large and continually growing revenue, net profits, cash from operations, and widening profit margins. Those strong fundamentals help ensure the stock will stay on an upward climb year over year…
I’ve been paying close attention to Bonds as the global markets react to rising inflation and global central bank moves recently. The US Federal Reserve has yet to take any actions to raise rates, but we all know it will come at some point. Longer-term bonds are acting as if these risks are much more subdued than many traders/investors believe…