After the coronavirus-driven market selloff – and subsequent snap-back – the pivotal question right now, suggests the author of today’s article, is whether this is now a stock-pickers’ market, or whether macro matters most and all stocks are essentially equal. And if it is a stock-pickers’ market, what are some stocks worth picking? For how a panel of stock-pickers are…
If you want to earn just “average” gains in the post-coronavirus economy, invest in broad index funds. But if you want better-than-average returns, stock and non-broad-based ETF picking will be the way to go, argues the author of today’s article. Just what are the many major shifts – from privacy rights to education to biotechnology – that the economy will…
An estimated 70 million Americans suffer from insomnia – and that number is undoubtedly climbing as the country deals with the stress and anxiety associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. While many for whom sleep proves to be elusive turn to prescription medications and over-the-counter sleep aids, there’s evidence that adults are increasingly turning to cannabis to help promote sleep –…
After spending the last few months “laser-focused” on coronavirus biotech plays, the author of today’s article has begun to look elsewhere for profit-making opportunities as biotech stocks have become increasingly crowded. He is now focusing on “stocks positioned to prosper in these times of social isolation” – and he shares his list of top penny stocks right now, which he…
March 2020 was not the worst-performing month in stock market history, but it was the craziest month in stock market history, according to the author of today’s article. That is, if crazy is defined by monthly market volatility. In fact, he notes that in terms of one particular measure of volatility, “March 2020 wasn’t just a little crazier than the…
With the current level of market volatility due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a top-performing portfolio manager is advising against making any big bets right now, stating that “Often these types of viral outbreaks are transitory in nature and affect the markets only temporarily. Yet, this one is quite unique causing issues with both demand and supply.” Still, he does see…
“Instead of worrying about how far share prices will fall or how widely the coronavirus will spread, think about the opportunities,” advises the author of today’s article, who proceeds to outline four opportunities he sees currently – including an opportunity for retirees who need cash from their homes. For more, CLICK HERE
For retirees who want to avoid the sting of high adviser fees, investment newsletters can be one of their best – and low-cost – friends. As today’s article explains, “There are a handful of low-cost newsletters available with decades-long track records that provide independent advice. They are not produced by the fund companies they cover. And they offer guidance through…
It’s a question that could not be more relevant for those planning to retire in the near future than it is right now: Should you delay retirement in light of recent market volatility? The answer offered by the author of today’s article is “You probably should – but that’s not the whole story.” So what is the “whole story” on…
“This is very disconcerting and very bad timing,” says Tracy Donaldson, a newly retired Floridian who had the extremely bad luck of retiring the same week the Dow dropped significantly on coronavirus fears. But while Donaldson’s guaranteed pension and Social Security mean he’ll be fine even in the event of a lengthy downturn, many retirees may find themselves in a…