Friday, April 19, 2024
It’s been a turbulent year for the markets, to say the least. Interest rates have been surging, labor strikes have taken a bite out of the automobile and entertainment industries, a few big banks have failed, and wars are raging on two continents. The future looks no less uncertain. Inflation has eased a bit, but […]
Recent weeks have seen a massive global bond rally on growing optimism the Federal Reserve has nearly finished hiking interest rates and will soon have to hit pause on its tightening regime. Just look at what has happened in the normally very quiet world of municipal bonds. Spoilers: there’s still time to get in… Munis […]
In today’s short discussion on gold, I aim to cover two key points. Firstly, I’ll share my outlook on the multi-year price target for gold. Secondly, I’ll explore a strategy to generate yield, addressing a common concern about gold’s lack of dividends compared to stocks and other assets. Critics rightly point out that gold doesn’t […]
Today, I have a stock for you that has the potential to deliver the type of long-term returns that would make the late Charlie Munger blush with envy. Its products are necessary for many industries. Doing business without them would have disastrous consequences. This company uses hundreds of engineers and scientists to develop and manufacture […]
While the latest “pause” from the Federal Reserve has markets rallying in anticipation of rate cuts next year, for borrowers rates remain high. And, if the Fed does begin cutting next year, it’s highly doubtful that rates will come down anywhere near as fast as they were raised over the past year. That leaves a […]
For many Americans, their pets may as well be their children—and they’d do anything to ensure their health. In fact, according to the latest ValuePenguin (owned by LendingTree) survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. consumers, pet owners spend over $1,500 a year on medical care for their furry friends. Having a pet—particularly a dog—is common in […]
Investors are attracted to closed-end funds (CEFs) because of high yields and (often) stable monthly dividends. These types of dividends can provide stability in retirement. The challenge is not all CEF dividends are created equal. So let’s take a look at what to look out for… The CEF Connect website lists 423 CEFs that trade […]
Last week, in my 48-Hour Income service, we sold a cash-secured put on financial services company, B Riley Financial (RILY). In 48-Hour Income, the goal of the service is to generate 1% to 3% returns per week by selling 2-day puts in certain stocks. RILY had become volatile after earnings, and the put premiums remained […]
This week, I want to continue to offer some long shots that have the potential for huge payoffs if they work. Some will. Some will not Please understand that these companies have the potential for massive gains over the next several years. They are highly unlikely to make you rich beyond your wildest dreams by […]
Oil markets have been on a bit of a rollercoaster this year. The expectation going into 2023 was that oil would be fairly range bound, with the majority of its time spent in the upper part of the range. And while it has dropped in price recently, that drop is from a September/October price spike, […]
