I chuckled when I read the Wall Street On Parade (WSOP) article, “Congresswoman Katie Porter Tells the Fed that It’s got a ‘Big Problem’.” She asked Randal Quarles, Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Fed: “The Fed is largely responsible for dispensing the $500 billion Congress provided as a bailout for corporate America – the […]
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.
Put This 7% Monthly Payer in the Christmas Stockings of the Youngsters in Your Life
Last week, one of my Dividend Hunter subscribers asked for a single stock recommendation that could be given as Christmas gifts to young recipients. I focus on a portfolio approach to income investing, so I had to think about which one of my recommended stocks would be both appropriate for teaching and a profitable investment […]
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 […]
Rocket Companies Soaring Back to Prior Highs Could Yield a 100% Win
Rocket Companies (RKT), the parent of mortgage lender Quicken Loans, made its initial public offering debut in early August. The company raised roughly $1.8 billion in its IPO, much less than the $3.3 billion that had been expected. RKT had priced 100 million shares at $18, with the deal size cut from 150 million in […]
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
A Very Bullish Market Environment for Risk Assets
We continue to be in what I consider a very bullish market environment for risk assets. I really just wanted to take a moment and give an update on things that we like.