FCX Stock Price Rising on Copper Price Surge

FCX Stock Price Rising on Copper Price Surge

Freeport McMoRan (FCX) could see higher highs on the copper supply-demand fiasco. according to Barron’s, “Supplies, already tight as the global economy recovers, could be further strained by a predicted fivefold rise in green energy demand in the current decade, leading to significant shortages, starting in the mid-2020s, according to a report by Goldman commodity […]

You Will Need More Income, and Soon: Inflation is Coming

You Will Need More Income, and Soon: Inflation is Coming

The global coronavirus pandemic disrupted the global “just in time” manufacturing strategy at a level that is just now starting to become clear. Manufacturers now have to live with unforeseen parts shortages, such as the computer chip shortage that have caused companies like Ford Motor Company (F) to cut back severely on its production plans. […]

August 10, 2019 San Francisco / CA / USA - Zynga sign at their HQ in Silicon Valley; Zynga Inc. is an American social game developer, its main focus being mobile and social networking platforms

Analysts at Bank of America are bullish on Zynga (ZNGA)

“Better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and its $250 million acquisition of an ad-tech company are reason enough to buy the stock,” said the firm, as reported by Barron’s. With that, analyst Ryan Gee upgraded the stock to a buy rating, with a new price target of $13.50. With regards to earnings, as noted in the company’s press […]

Melbourne, Australia - May 23, 2016: Close-up view of Google Play Store on Android smartphone and Apple's App Store on iPhone. Both stores allow users to download app, music, movies and TV shows.

Are Stock Buybacks Good For Dividend Investors?

As I review 2021’s first-quarter earnings results, I have been struck by how company after company announced new or increased share buyback programs. Companies describe buybacks as “returning cash to shareholders.” I think that is a load of crap, and I have several thoughts on why widespread stock buybacks are a terrible idea. Alphabet Inc. […]

If Not Now – WHEN??

If Not Now – WHEN??

My grandfather was a WWII Army Sargent, an uneducated farmer with a Ph.D. in common sense. One of the lessons he preached; the longer you ignore a problem, the more it will grow. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell never met my grandfather. This Schiff Gold article confirms my grandfather’s thinking: (Emphasis mine) “During a webinar sponsored by the […]