All year long, we’ve been waiting for our favorite high-yield investments, 8%+ yielding closed-end funds (CEFs), to jump, along with the rest of the market. Now, nearly nine months in, we’re still waiting! It’s not surprising: the income-focused investors who buy these funds are typically a cautious bunch. But a fresh report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is a sign…
The market year-to-date has been rewarding after the big correction witnessed last year. There are several growth and penny stocks that have bounced back strongly after being decimated last year. While some stocks trade at fair value or are overvalued, there are penny stocks to buy that trade at a valuation gap. This column focuses on the non-speculative penny stocks…
Popular conceptions of investing involve trading company stock when its value appreciates. However, dividends allow you to profit from holding company stock without selling it. Dividends offer investors regular cash payouts from companies they’ve invested in, resulting in passive income. Whether you’re a seasoned investor seeking to optimize your portfolio or a newcomer curious about the power of dividends, here’s what you can…
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…
The heavy-duty computation required to train the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and deliver those models as services is mostly being done in cloud data centers. Cloud giants like Amazon Web Services, Alphabet‘s Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure are ramping up their AI offerings, and in some cases, designing their own AI chips. While the cloud giants will win plenty of AI workloads, smaller players are…
The allure of having a sturdy financial safety net that takes care of your daily and future needs while relaxing on a beach somewhere is a very attractive setup. But while early retirement is the dream of most young adults, it’s not easy to reach. Still, not easy doesn’t mean impossible. It might be challenging, but you can always prepare…
The bulk of stock market gains since last October are due to large price increases from a handful of large-cap, tech-focused stocks. But growth stocks like that have had their time in the sun. Let’s look at why value stocks could outperform in the future… This post appeared first on Dynamic Wealth Report.
Ahead of their policy-setting meeting this month, Federal Reserve policymakers have been pretty clear about two things: They are not itching to raise interest rates, but few among them are ready to declare victory, either. And for now, even the Fed’s more hawkish policymakers are content to let the data play out, even as they monitor whether surprisingly strong consumer…