Bullish Technology Stocks

Bullish Technology Stocks

Are you bullish technology stocks? Just like not all tech stocks are created equal, there are important differences in terms of tech exposure between the Nasdaq 100 and the sector etf. Choosing the proper vehicle to express a bullish view in tech is crucial.

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Is the Stock Market Open on Christmas Eve?

That’s a question investors ask about the stock market including the New York Stock Exchange – sometimes called the NYSE, Nasdaq, and others. This year Christmas Eve falls on a Thursday: December 24, 2020. The stock market is closed on Friday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. On Christmas Eve the stock market – including […]

Make Bond Buying More Lucrative For You

Make Bond Buying More Lucrative For You

There have been periods in the past during which investing in bonds was interesting.  Some of the best books about Wall Street were written about bond desks in the ‘80s. These days though, the fixed income world is plagued by ultra-low rates. Much of the investment world has turned its attention to equities and other […]

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APPS Stock Price Up on Analysts Raising Price Target to $60

Digital Turbine (APPS) has become of the most explosive stocks on the market. APPS, which provides media and mobile communication solutions for mobile operators, application developers, device original equipment manufacturers, and other third parties worldwide, has seen its stock run from a low of $12 to $56.40 since late July 2020. Helping APPS quite a […]

Trade of the Week: GDX

Trade of the Week: GDX

Gold miners have been popular this year among investors, but they can be even more interesting when covered calls or cash secured puts are involved. This past week, some sold January 2023 puts on VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX), a $16 billion gold miners fund. GDX doesn’t pay much of a dividend, so using […]

PhD Economics Versus Common Sense

PhD Economics Versus Common Sense

Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman is at it again. He recently wrote, “US needs a really, really big relief package to keep its economy afloat.” Mr. Krugman’s opinions vary, depending on the political landscape. In late October 2016, anticipating the election of Hillary Clinton, he wrote, “Debt, Diversion, Distraction”. “Are debt scolds demanding that we slash spending […]