Bonds are a type of debt security that companies, municipalities, and governments issue to raise capital. They pay periodic interest to bondholders and return the principal when the bonds mature. In this article, we’ll go over the basics of how bonds work, the different types of bonds, and why investors might consider adding them to their investment portfolios. Let’s get… 

U.S. jobless claims, seen as a proxy for layoffs, fell by 19,000 to a seasonally adjusted 204,000 during the holiday week. While signaling rare labor market tightness, the recent data has also strengthened the case for the Federal Reserve to continue with its aggressive stance. Moreover, in the minutes of the Fed’s December meeting released yesterday, the Central Bank seemed to be… 

For starters, recession-proof stocks are those that tend to maintain their value or even increase in value during times of economic downturns, such as a recession. These stocks are thought to be less susceptible to fluctuations in the market due to economic cycles. Industries that are often considered recession-proof include utilities, consumer staples, and healthcare. These industries tend to have… 

2022 wasn’t the best of years for markets, and investors came into Tuesday’s session hoping for a change of pace. Unfortunately, the first trading day of 2023 didn’t give investors any more confidence than they’d seen last year, and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led major market indexes lower as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -0.03%) and S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.40%) also posted more modest losses. Wall Street certainly hasn’t written… 

Dividend stocks are an attractive option to investors looking for both current income and long-term capital appreciation. In particular, monthly paying dividend stocks provide investors with a steady stream of cash flow. This allows investors to plan their expenditures more accurately and can be especially beneficial for those who rely on dividends as a source of income. Let’s take a… 

Today I want to review the 5 key reasons to still be bearish in 2023. That starts by appreciating that the recessionary storm clouds are darkening over the first half of 2023. And if a recession is in the air, it creates this very negative vicious cycle: Recession > Job Loss > Lower Income > Lower Spending > Lower Corporate… 

There hasn’t been much to cheer about on Wall Street in 2022 when it comes to cannabis stocks (most stocks, actually). But one U.S. pot company, Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Inc (NASDAQ:REFI), has given its shareholders things to celebrate. In addition to Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance stock’s market-thumping share price, it has ultra-high-yield dividends. REFI Stock Overview This… 

Value stocks are those that are believed to be trading at a discount to their intrinsic value. This can be due to a variety of reasons. For example, a temporary downturn in the company’s performance, a lack of investor interest, or simply because the market is not properly valuing the company’s future potential. As a result, value investors believe that… 

For investors, the end of the year is a good opportunity to take stock of your portfolio, review your decisions and holdings, and think about any changes to make in your investing approach. 2022 was certainly an eye-opener, especially for investors in tech and growth stocks. Through Dec. 23, the Nasdaq is down 33%, its worst yearly performance since 2008. And high-growth… 

When looking for stocks that will offer strong returns, many investors turn to blue-chip stocks. Blue chip stocks are large, well-established companies that are usually market leaders in their respective industries. They tend to be the most reliable investments due to their low volatility. As well as their reputation for providing relative safety from significant losses or economic downturns. These…