A partisan divide among the seats of power in the federal government has threatened Americans with yet another fiscal drama. Debt-limit-raising negotiations between Democratic President Joe Biden and the Republican-controlled House of Representatives appear to have stalled. Earlier this month, the debt ceiling was reached, leaving millions of Americans anxious about governmental entitlements and obligations. How likely is a debt crisis? This… 

Investors truly starving for cash probably aren’t going to be investing in stocks at all. Investors looking for the best income-producing stocks to buy are more likely to be willing to accept a bit more risk for the potential upside return. They’re going to be looking for yields above 5%, indicating higher risk, but unwilling to invest in shares with… 

Chris Vermeulen sits down with David Lin of Kitco News to discuss the current market and asset class cycles – a very important concept to understand when positioning investments. Looking at the stages of the market and the emotions of investors and trades, the question comes up of whether we are about to start a new bull market or are… 

Bear markets are painful, but they can actually be healthy for the stock market. For instance, they tend to push investors with limited conviction to get out of stocks. If you think long-term, however, you’ll see deep corrections as a chance to buy (often great companies) while others are fearful. The key is to decide ahead of time what stocks… 

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting and promising areas of technology. As a retail investor, you may be wondering how you can get in on the action and invest in companies that are at the forefront of this rapidly-evolving field. In this article, we will explore the world of AI stocks. As well as… 

As major political winds decisively turn green, investors may want to consider doubling down now on sector-relevant stocks to buy. Recently, CNBC published a report noting that “[t]he six largest banks in the U.S. have until the end of July to show the impact that climate change could have on their operations.” Whether you agree or disagree with the science of climate change and the… 

The airline industry is considered a cyclical industry, meaning the stocks of companies in this industry tend to be closely tied to the performance of the overall economy. It’s important for investors to be aware of these economic cycles when considering airline stocks. Additionally, investors should also be aware of the industry’s volatility, especially due to the impacts of pandemics,… 

The stock market ended 2022 as the worst year since the 2008 economic meltdown, with the Fed launching four consecutive 75-basis-point rate increases in 2022 before wrapping the year with a slightly lower 50-basis-point rate hike. However, the current market backdrop gives investors a golden opportunity to add quality stocks to their portfolios, trading at attractive valuations. Given the fundamental strength, these… 

Times have been tough for investors over the past year. The three major indexes hit bear territory — and some of the world’s strongest stocks sank. But here are two pieces of good news. First, these difficult periods don’t last forever. And second, there’s a way to cushion your portfolio from the shock. And by this, I mean investing in… 

To start off, defensive stocks are a category of stocks that tend to perform well during economic downturns. These are companies that provide essential goods or services that are in high demand. Even when the economy is not doing well. They are often referred to as “recession-proof” stocks. This is because they tend to hold up better than the overall…