Safe Stocks Underperforming. Yes, We’re In A Bull Market — Expert Says.

Safe Stocks Underperforming. Yes, We’re In A Bull Market — Expert Says.

NEW YORK – JUNE 7: Tourists take pictures June 7, 2012 of the Wall Street bull several blocks from … [+] the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) Getty Images It should be clear that we are in a bull market. At least that’s what one market expert…

Has Streaming Killed Cable? What Is Next For Broadcasting Stocks

Has Streaming Killed Cable? What Is Next For Broadcasting Stocks

. In this article I use AAII’s A+ Investor Stock Grades to provide insight into three broadcasting stocks. With the demand increasing after the lulls of consumer discretionary spending during the pandemic, broadcasting stocks have seen some recovery. However, the high inflation environment has led to increased spending by most corporations. Offset partially by increasing…

Bank Of America Predicts S&P 500 Will Test All-Time High This Year — But Other Experts Are Much More Cautious

Bank Of America Predicts S&P 500 Will Test All-Time High This Year — But Other Experts Are Much More Cautious

Topline Bank of America raised its year-end price target for the S&P 500 by 8% this weekend, citing? the recent optimism backing a months-long stretch of gains, though there’s a variety of factors emerging that question the likelihood of a sustained rally. Morgan Stanley is serving side eye to Bank of America’s 4,300 target for…

Banks And Stocks Gain Despite The Debt Ceiling Deadline

Banks And Stocks Gain Despite The Debt Ceiling Deadline

US President Joe Biden Biden is scrapping planned stops following his trip to Japan for the G7 … [+] meeting to return for continuing negotiations with Republicans over raising the debt ceiling. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg © 2023 Bloomberg Finance LP While banks and stocks generally had a week of robust gains, the rally was trimmed…

Dow Jumps 400 Points As This Billionaire Investor Says Stock Market Has Room To Grow

Dow Jumps 400 Points As This Billionaire Investor Says Stock Market Has Room To Grow

Topline Stocks gained Wednesday thanks in part to another artificial intelligence-powered lift, as optimism emanating from the nascent technology keeps driving equities higher against a suboptimal macroeconomic backdrop. It was a whimsical Wednesday on Wall Street. Getty Images Key Facts The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq each rose 1.2% or more…

Stocks Are ‘Stuck’ Amid Debt Limit Crisis — But These Investments May Be Best Amid The Turbulence

Stocks Are ‘Stuck’ Amid Debt Limit Crisis — But These Investments May Be Best Amid The Turbulence

Topline Stocks may be in line for notable swings over the next few weeks amid the simmering standoff in Washington as the U.S. nears the first default in its history, according to several experts – though there are several investments that may prove wise during the turbulence. Wall Street will be paying particularly close attention…

Banking On Value – Bank OZK (OZK)

Banking On Value – Bank OZK (OZK)

Bank OZK SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Following the failure of First Republic (FRC), regional bank stocks have come under renewed pressure. In The Prudent Speculator’s latest special report, Banking on Value – Revisited, I discuss the latest goings on and separate fact from fiction. I also offer actionable advice from our Value Investing perspective,…

Banking On Value – Truist Financial (TFC)

Banking On Value – Truist Financial (TFC)

Truist Financial SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Following the failure of First Republic (FRC), regional bank stocks have come under renewed pressure. In The Prudent Speculator’s latest special report, Banking on Value – Revisited, I discuss the latest goings on and separate fact from fiction. I also offer actionable advice from our Value Investing perspective,…

Three Stocks That Could Help Rebuild America’s Infrastructure

Three Stocks That Could Help Rebuild America’s Infrastructure

. Spring has arrived in the U.S., meaning construction projects will begin nationwide. In this article I analyze three stocks using AAII’s A+ Investor Stock Grades to show their position in their respective industries. With U.S. Congress approving a high budget for infrastructure in 2023, should you consider these three construction materials and heavy machinery…

Regional bank stocks fall for 2nd day after First Republic failure

Regional bank stocks fall for 2nd day after First Republic failure

Shares of major regional banks fell further on Tuesday in the aftermath of the collapse of First Republic Bank, the largest US bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. Investors are still concerned that the crisis started by the closure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March could engulf other mid-sized lenders. However, analysts have said JPMorgan Chase’s acquisition of a majority…

The Psychology Of Investing. How To Avoid Losing.

The Psychology Of Investing. How To Avoid Losing.

Group of blindfolded businessman follow each other to the cliff, vector illustration getty “The majority is always wrong; the minority is rarely right.” A lasting quote from Norwegian playwright. Henrik Ibsen. A concept I buy very much into. It’s much like the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, which states that roughly 80%…

This Stock Market Indicator Is The Weakest It’s Ever Been—And Other Warning Signs Are Flaring

This Stock Market Indicator Is The Weakest It’s Ever Been—And Other Warning Signs Are Flaring

Topline Big-tech stocks rallied after earnings this week and drove big gains for major indexes, but the number of stocks actually outperforming the broader market has slipped to levels unseen in decades—and in some cases, ever—pushing some experts to warn the strength may be a telltale sign of economic weakness. The “extreme concentration” in stocks…

Dow Gains 500 Points Thanks To Big Tech’s $320 Billion Rally

Dow Gains 500 Points Thanks To Big Tech’s $320 Billion Rally

Topline Major stock indexes notched their best day in months Thursday thanks to mid-earnings season optimism fueled by a blockbuster report from Facebook parent Meta—though the gains were once again largely driven by a handful of mega-cap stocks. Tech stocks—and perhaps some corks—popped Thursday. Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images Key Facts The Dow Jones…

How The Government Is Making The Silicon Valley Bank Crisis Worse

How The Government Is Making The Silicon Valley Bank Crisis Worse

WASHINGTON – JUNE 5: The U.S. Capitol is shown June 5, 2003 in Washington, DC. Both houses of the … [+] U.S. Congress, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives meet in the Capitol. (Photo by Stefan Zaklin/Getty Images) Getty Images The recent bank run and then failure of Silicon Valley Bank kicked…