POZNAN, POL - FEB 04, 2020: Flat-screen TV set displaying logo of Sony, a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Konan, Minato, Tokyo

Sony’s Epic Hopes

In early March, I told you how Sony (SONY) has had one ambition for literally decades: to become the world’s most fully integrated entertainment company. Over the years, Sony has put together an outstanding array of assets: world-class music catalogs (Sony Music), Hollywood film and television studios, plus PlayStation, the leading video game hardware. But […]

Preferred Stock Income “On Sale” Right Now

Preferred Stock Income “On Sale” Right Now

Stock market disruptions create opportunities for investors who can differentiate between investments that are in trouble versus those that are not. Lower prices provide the potential for great long-term returns, and with rising interest rates and stocks in correction territory, preferred stocks offer an excellent opportunity to lock in long-term high yields. Here are a […]

I Probably Shouldn’t Say This, But…

I Probably Shouldn’t Say This, But…

Tim Plaehn here, with a very special treat for you. Today, I’m introducing you to our newest investing expert here at Investors Alley. You’re going to be hearing more about him and about his very successful investing approach soon… (Anyone interested in income investing, like me, should pay special attention…) And today, he’s prepared a […]

Generating Cash Flow From the Energy Sector

Generating Cash Flow From the Energy Sector

The energy sector has been far and away the best performing sector over the last year with both oil and gas prices having been on the rise.  A popular way to trade the energy sector as a whole is through the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE).  XLE has been a solid gainer for 2022, […]

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This Beaten Down LED Stock Could Run on Biden’s New Energy Efficiency Rules

Light-emitting diode (LED) stocks could be a bright investment idea. CNBC reports that earlier this week, the Biden administration “announced new energy efficiency regulations that will phase out old-fashioned incandescent lightbulbs, a move that will drive down electricity use and curb greenhouse gas emissions from the country’s power sector.” The new rule will ban the […]

Why Growth Investors Panic – and I Don’t

Why Growth Investors Panic – and I Don’t

Of the two types of stocks in which to invest – growth stocks and value stocks – investors naturally gravitate to growth stocks. At first glance, it makes sense to invest in rapidly growing companies and see rapidly increasing share prices and capital gains. However, it’s not that simple, and investors often get burned chasing […]

Trade of the Week: TWTR

Trade of the Week: TWTR

The market has been abuzz with the Elon Musk proposed acquisition of Twitter (TWTR).  The company has agreed to be taken private by Musk at a price of $54.20 per share, but it could take several months to iron out the details.  In the meantime, there has been a heavy amount of options trading on […]

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Is Capitalism Destroying the American Economy?

The Fed has begun the battle against double-digit inflation. CNBC reports they are raising interest rates (very slowly) and announced: “Officials “generally agreed” that a maximum of $60 billion in Treasuries and $35 billion in mortgage-backed securities would be allowed to roll off, phased in over three months and likely starting in May.” CNBC adds: […]

Is This The Market Top?

Is This The Market Top?

My Market Rover proprietary indicator gives me daily updates on what the market is doing. Well…the indicator gave me a “sell” signal about a week ago. And sure enough… We’re seeing more red this week. One thing to remember: Tops in markets take time to develop, just as bottoms do. Just because we see a […]

Coca-Cola Profits Up 24% Year Over Year

Coca-Cola Profits Up 24% Year Over Year

Some of the safest trades of the year so far have been the so-called “Dogs of the Dow”—high dividend-yielding blue chip stocks. If you want proof, look no further than Coca-Cola (KO). With a dividend yield of 2.67%, the stock has exploded from a January 2022 low of about $58 to $67.20. While it’s slightly […]