Is climate change real? I do not know, but not because I have ignored it or refused to examine the evidence. In fact, I have meticulously absorbed tons of evidence, engaged in conversations with actual scientists on both sides of the debate, endured demagoguery from advocates of both sides of the question, and painstakingly sorted through piles of data until…
American retirees are gingerly making their way through their golden years, treading forward as all sorts of economic minefields surround them. Maybe that’s why 63% of Americans are more worried about running out of cash in retirement than dying, according to a new Allianz Life study. That’s where being disciplined and creative about low-risk but potentially high-return investments can help, even…
Looking at the S&P 500 E-mini Futures chart, the Fibonacci extension has reached its 100% fully measured move. So, where are we going from here? Another leg up, or will a deeper correction take place? A brief synopsis of topics and charts I cover include: Will the Nasdaq reach its 100% measured move? For major trends, which index do I…
Investing in dividend stocks is one of the surest paths to building long-term wealth. Those who reinvest dividends compound their returns, building sustainable wealth in the long run. However, dividend stocks can be pricey, creating an initial entry barrier for investors simply lacking the funds. The good news is that not all dividend stocks are pricey. That’s the point of this article…
The oil and gas sector prospects appear promising, owing to the heightened geopolitical tensions, anticipated output cuts, and rising demand for crude oil and natural gas. Amid this backdrop, investors could consider buying these fundamentally strong oil and gas stocks. Before diving deeper into the fundamentals of these stocks, let’s discuss what’s shaping the oil and gas industry’s prospects. This…
If you’ve been following the AI space lately (and honestly, who hasn’t?), you’ve probably seen stories about tech investors feeling a bit shortchanged on the profits they’re getting. That’s actually good news for the rest of us—a sign the market is maturing and ripe to be tapped for income. Experts often miss the bigger picture all the time. There are a few…
It’s common to seek guidance from people who have reached the top of their craft. Younger athletes tend to listen more closely when it’s a professional athlete giving advice; students tend to pay more attention when it’s coming from a professor; investors tend to take notes about money when it’s coming from a billionaire — particularly when those billions came…
May has brought attention to seven penny stocks that investors should consider adding to their portfolios. As a keen observer of the cryptocurrency market, I’ve been watching Bitcoin (BTC-USD) closely as it aims to reach new all-time highs. However, I’ve also been keeping an eye on some fascinating penny stocks that I believe offer significant value. Investors with different risk…
Earning season is upon us. How is that affecting the markets? A brief synopsis of topics and charts I cover include: Small caps are down, while large caps are up. Sentiment of the market. When the market doesn’t know what to do, expect volatility to increase as FOMO takes hold. And much more… This post appeared first on Technical Traders…
Investors tend to flock to dividend stocks when uncertain about the market’s outlook. Commonly referred to as “defensive stocks,” these investments appeal to investors seeking consistent payouts over time. With recent market volatility fueling worries of continued declines, some investors are unsurprisingly reexamining dividend-oriented investments. Long-term holding of dividend stocks allows earnings to accrue even without active management. Identifying high-quality dividend opportunities requires some…