Saturday, April 20, 2024
Oil prices have spiked well above $100 per barrel and it’s causing the investment community to rethink alternative forms of energy. One of the beneficiaries of this renewed interest in alternatives is nuclear power. Uranium stocks have seen a big boost to their share prices in recent weeks. One way to capitalize from this situation […]
Investing in biotech stocks often comes with huge risks and rewards, as a company is dependent on its pipeline and royalty payments. It can also take years to develop a treatment or drug, which can burn through cashflow until approved by the Food and Drug Administration. One such company that remains unprofitable but has a […]
Dear Investor, High inflation has become a driving force in our lives. It’s challenging to invest for income and keep up with inflation, especially outside of commodity-focused investments. It takes an extra step to ferret out investments that will perform well while inflation stays high. We need higher interest rates. But one category of income […]
There has been plenty of options activity in commodity ETFs over the last few weeks. Precious metals have certainly gotten a lot of attention from traders as they tend to be defensive investments during times of uncertainty. With gold reaching over $2,000 an ounce, gold miners are also seeing a lot of bullish action. Recently, […]
Bitcoin’s value was cut nearly in half over the last few weeks: from a high of $68,978, it dropped to a low of about $35,000. However, after catching major support, Bitcoin is showing strong signs of life, thanks in large part to President Biden’s executive order on cryptocurrencies and institutional buying. According to CNBC: “Biden’s […]
Subscriber Steve F. asked Chuck Butler and me what we meant when we said the Fed and government is destroying the economy and wealth of the nation: “That seems like a subject the average Joe can get his or her head around. Why not put together what that would really look like for us?” We […]
Many traders are bottom-feeding beaten down tech stocks. Over the long term, that could work well… but if you’re looking for a nice intermediate trade, it could prove rough. That’s why, I’d rather look at sectors that are down… as most of the market is… but not very far down. I’m not talking about investing […]
Japan’s entertainment and electronics conglomerate Sony Group (SONY) is about to hit a major milestone. In this fiscal year, its revenues will hit the 10 trillion yen mark (about $86.5 billion)—gain of roughly 50% over the past decade. That’s pretty darn good, and in sharp contrast to many of Japan’s conglomerates, where revenues have actually […]
It’s easier said than done, but: don’t panic. Sure, the market has been a disaster: Since the start of the year, the Dow Jones has lost about 3,700 points. The NASDAQ has dropped 2,731 points. The S&P 500 has fallen 528. Meanwhile, the price of oil is well above $110 a barrel, as gold prices […]
Dear Investor, The last six-to-eight months have seen a handful of new, income-focused ETFs hit the market. I think these funds give investors attractive and conservative investment options. Their dividend yields are in the 6%–7% range, with lots of potential for dividend growth. One interesting aspect of these new funds is that each uses a […]
