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 […]
Is This Volatility Trade Crazy Or Brilliant?
As the reality of COVID-19 sets in, many nations around the globe are digging in for a prolonged battle against the virus. Of course, this isn’t a traditional fight: it involves quarantines, social distancing, and significant disruptions to our usual way of life. Even as many companies and schools temporarily close, it’s been business as […]
Bedrock Wealth: How To Get It And How To Keep It
It’s hard to build wealth. The coronavirus outbreak in early 2020 illustrates how quickly a long-term plan can go bust and accumulated wealth can disappear. From my 30 years of being part of the investment world, my biggest recommendation is to have a strategy that is flexible enough to adapt with changing markets. Let’s start […]