Market Insight

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Three Reasons to Be Careful Today

The equity risk premium for stocks is incredibly low … what the S&P’s CAPE level suggests for 10-year returns going forward … trouble in the…

Two Tech Legends Are Getting in on the “Nowstalgia” Trend

Shoulder pads and parachute pants are back in style. As IBM works to bring back ’80s-era software – let’s take a current look at the state of Big Blue.

Quant Ratings Updated on 84 Stocks

To position your portfolio to prosper from this year’s positive earnings environment, you need to own fundamentally superior stocks with growing institutional buying pressure. These are the stocks that are most likely to beat their earnings estimates and pop on the news. And you’ll want to avoid the stocks that don’t.

The Stage is Set for the Next Chapter of the AI Boom

The AI Boom that dominated Wall Street throughout 2023 has taken a bit of breather with falling AI stock prices.

No Rate Cuts Anytime Soon

The Fed throws cold water on near-term rate cuts … but the market jumps higher (at least, initially) … why the last mile of inflation…

Why the Fed May Have Sparked an Epic Stock Rally

Whenever the Fed cuts rates while the economy continues to grow, stocks rally. And that’s about to happen all over again.

Elon Musk’s Newest Device Is Reshaping Reality

Elon Musk has another new “insane” idea. His neurotechnology company, Neuralink, is pioneering a technology once only thought of in the realm of science fiction.

Janet Yellen Is Worried 91 Treasurys. You Should Be Too.

A new buyback program suggests that Janet Yellen knows that Japan is threatening Treasurys. Take this as a warning.

Federal Reserve Coup: What Trump Would Change at the Fed in a Second Term

A recent Wall Street Journal report suggests Donald Trump's team is crafting a plan to influence the Federal Reserve - here's what to know.

Airline Refunds 2024: The Top 3 Things Travelers Need to Know 91 the New Rules

Airline refunds are typically messy business. Here's what investors need to know about new rules put in place by the Biden administration.

Your Ticket to “Master Trader” Status

Last week, we dropped a note telling you about a one-of-a-kind new service from our friend and InvestorPlace publishing partner, Jonathan Rose, called Masters in Trading: Live. I can think of no one better to guide you through the daily gyrations than Jonathan. And today, you’ll find out why because Jeff Remsburg, the editor of the daily InvestorPlace Digest, just finished up an interview with Jonathan.

Young America’s Anger and Your Money

The American Dream is on life support … the growing unhappiness of Young America … what they’ve chosen as their path for escape … how…

Gold Is Saying “Thank You” to China – and What That Could Mean for Your Portfolio

We're going to explore why the yellow metal loves runaway indebtedness – and look at China as a case study. Plus, I'll share how to learn about an investment you won't want to miss out on...

Bank of Japan Intervention: What to Know as Yen Crisis Starts to Force Panic

A weakening yen has finally triggered Bank of Japan intervention. Here is what could happen next -- be warned.

Legendary Investor Predicts: “Forget AI… THIS Technology Is the Future”

And before you start guessing… it has nothing to do with A.I. or ChatGPT.

Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades

During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today's blog post should be a great place to start.

Beware! The Danger of Short-term Setbacks

Today, I’ll first compare portfolios between two hypothetical investors… and tell you which investor you would want to be. Then, I’ll share a real-world example from a current tech giant that once experienced its own major setback.

Chevron and Exxon Earnings Are in… Are they Good Buys?

Now, energy giants Chevron Corporation (CVX) and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) reported their earnings. So, in today’s Market 360, let’s take a look at how they did and if I still consider them good buys.

Where Are We in this Pullback?

A 30K-foot view on this pullback … PCE inflation tops estimates … is the pullback so far normal? … the primary driver of the bull…