The U.S. economy will likely experience a recession this year. We may already be in one. I believe the 2023 slowdown will be significantly different compared to recent economic contractions. I am calling the current/pending negative growth an earnings recession. But here’s the thing – this won’t really spread to the wider economy. Or to our portfolios, as long as… 

The Fed’s potential higher-than-expected interest rate hikes have fueled concerns among investors about a mild recession. Thus, investors nearing retirement could check out stocks with a strong foundation of stability. Let’s discuss why these three stocks could be solid picks on that front. This post originally appeared at StockNews.com.

As an active trader relying solely on technical analysis and risk and position management, the recent rebound in major stock indexes is an encouraging sign. The past month had been weak and was starting to spook average market participants. We watched the masses panic out of positions last week and bought put options, betting heavily for a collapse on Thursday… 

Growth stocks have been under fire since the bear market began. In fact, the selloff in many of these stocks began well before the overall market peaked. But as time goes on and earnings come out, we’re noticing some of the growth stocks to buy. That is, we’re seeing what the cream of the crop really is. The reality is all… 

Investing in energy stocks can offer several benefits. First, the sector can be a stable source of income due to the high dividends paid by many energy companies. Additionally, energy stocks can be a good hedge against inflation, as energy prices tend to rise with inflation. Furthermore, investing in renewable energy stocks can offer exposure to a rapidly growing industry… 

The concept of diversification has long been hailed as the holy grail of investing. The idea is that spreading investments across different asset classes may reduce risk and create a more stable portfolio. However, there is a growing concern that diversification can lead to over-diversification and a poorly performing portfolio. This is known as diworsification Diworsification is a result of… 

Focusing on stocks that are not constantly in the headlines can uncover hidden gems that the market is significantly undervaluing. These two stocks are wildly different but have one thing in common: They don’t get a lot of attention on Wall Street, despite having great track records of delivering strong growth and returns to shareholders. Check them out. This post… 

Many long-term investors appreciate dividend stocks, for many reasons. Companies that pay back a portion of their profits to their shareholders via dividends are generally more reliable. Additionally, dividend stocks provide investors looking for income in retirement with a steady stream of passive income. Generally, dividends are typically issued by well-established, financially stable companies that are often household names. And the… 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field that involves the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as recognizing speech, understanding natural language, and making decisions. AI has the potential to transform a wide range of industries, including healthcare, finance, and transportation, and is expected to play a key role in… 

Prepare to be amazed by the vastly different outcomes achieved by two pilots who each invested $1,000,000. You won’t believe the stark contrast in their results! Now, meet John, the Consistent Investor, and Mike, the Aggressive Trader. Both are retired airline pilots. John has always been a careful and deliberate investor, preferring to stick with lower-risk strategies that may not…