In last week’s update, I told subscribers Small-Cap Profit Confidential to not worry about the recent downturn in the overall stock market, or in my recommended stocks, as my research indicated that stocks were in the process of bottoming. I also noted that the small-company stocks that compose our model portfolio would move substantially higher […]
Our stock recommendations got hit hard over the past seven trading days in response to another broad sell-off in the overall U.S. stock market and especially in small-cap stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 3.2%, the S&P 500 Index fell by 3.7%, the Nasdaq Composite Index dropped by 4.3% and the small-cap Russell […]
Is art a good investment? Only if you know the techniques of the very rich collectors who do it well. For many investors who are seeking alternative investing opportunities, the art market has become too large to ignore. A few wealthy art collectors with acumen have been able to make eye-popping returns. For instance, John […]
Marijuana stocks have continued to maintain their rally in 2018, even though many of them are down from their multi-year peaks attained in the first quarter. All-around encouraging news for the cannabis industry has attracted many new investors. Here are five marijuana investing risks that both new and old cannabis investors should avoid in order […]
I first warned subscribers in the August edition of Small-Cap Profit Confidential that stocks would pull back sharply as a result of rising inflation rates and subsequent increases in lending rates. The major U.S. stock market indices did fall sharply on Oct. 4 in response to the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury Note, which […]
Is filing for bankruptcy bad for you? Deciding whether to file for bankruptcy can be extremely difficult, mainly because of the significant impact it has on your credit. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy, for example, will stay on your credit report for 10 years. However, if you’re facing considerable financial hardship because of unpaid bills declaring […]
U.S. stock prices pulled back over the past four days after rising to overbought territory during the week ended September 21 in response to mixed readings on some key economic data. In regard to positive economic developments, The Conference Board reported on September 25 that Americans during September became the most optimistic since September 2000 […]
In a recent edition of Small-Cap Profit Confidential, I advised subscribers to exercise caution in regard to their stock market investments as my research indicated that stocks were likely to peak in the next few months, primarily in response to substantial increases in inflation rates and subsequent increases in interest rates. However, I also told […]
After trading in a volatile sideways range over the three weeks ended August 24, the S&P 500 Index broke out to a new all-time high this past Monday. Fortunately, our subscribers are positioned correctly for this market. That’s because the current reading on my proprietary Overbought-Oversold indicator suggests that the S&P 500 Index and stock […]
Nine states do not levy an income tax but other taxes and fees can be higher to compensate. It’s important to understand the positives and negatives of a new tax home before moving. Economists argue, but the jury is out on whether lower taxes means higher growth. “The only things that are certain in life […]
