The novel coronavirus does not discriminate. A prime minister can get COVID-19 just as easily as a convenience store clerk. But the impact of the virus on individual stocks has been extremely varied. There have been massive winners, massive losers, and other stocks that are basically trading where they were a few months or even […]
What The Heck Is Going On?
I was sitting in the exam room and the doctor walked in. Knowing I write this blog, he said, “Finally someone I can talk to. What the heck is going on?” With our current economic situation, the market tanking and the Coronavirus monopolizing the amped up media, a lot of concerned subscribers are asking that […]
Celanese Corporation (CE) Receives ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
For a fifth year in a row Celanese Corporation (CE) has received an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award. The Energy Star awards are given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Attending a ceremony where CE was presented with the award, Joe Mortimer, Celanese […]
How To Generate Income While Owning Stocks
Although the market has been extremely volatile, it doesn’t mean investors are only looking at directional trades in which they try to make money on big market moves. There are plenty who are still want to generate a regular income from their investments. Of course, dividend stocks are the primary form of income generation through […]
Who Will Benefit from the Big Stimulus Program?
A $2.2 Trillion Spending Bonanza! With the U.S. economy temporarily frozen, President Trump and Congress came together to agree on a massive stimulus package. The final price tag is $2.2 trillion. It’s hard to explain just how massive that is. I noticed that in the media, the program was often referred to as a “$2 […]
The Power of Endless Monthly Income
The COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. and subsequent shutdown of a large swath of the economy has proven there are no safe-haven investments, other than cash, which, in this period of near-zero interest rates, doesn’t provide a return, just safety. The strategies I use in my investment services focus on building an income cash flow […]
Trade of the Week: Zoom
It probably comes as no surprise, but there has been heavy options activity in Zoom Video Communications (ZM). The popular video communication platform has seen its usage skyrocket as people are forced to work from home. Everyone from school teachers to business executives are using ZM extensively for online meetings, lectures, and discussions. Traders seem […]
Fate Therapeutics (FATE) Secures $3 Billion in Deal With Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Subsidiary
Just last week, the FATE finished up more than 8% at $22.94 after securing a $3 billion deal with Janssen Biotech, Inc, one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson to develop four cancer treatments. These treatments belong to a class known as immuno-oncology drugs, which help teach the immune system how to […]
What Stocks to Buy With Your Government Stimulus Check
The individual stimulus checks from the Federal government CARES Act are expected to hit the bank account of most Americans within the next few weeks. The payments will be $1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for a couple, and $3,000 for a family of four. This could help those who now have to adjust their retirement income […]
Humana Eases Claims Requirements to Expedite Provider Payments During Coronavirus Crisis
Insurance companies are adjusting policies, waiving fees, and bending their own rules to ease the impact of COVID-19 on their customers. Humana (HUM) has announced it is not only changing requirements for member care, but easing the burden on care providers as it relates to treatment for the disease. As of April 2, the company […]