Stock Trend Alerts 
Last week, I wrote about the idea of a “never sell” portfolio. As it happens, I had the chance to review an older relative’s investment portfolio over the weekend. In doing so, I came across an example of a “never sell” stock and saw the impact it had on her portfolio. I was shocked to … Read More
Since the Great Recession ended in 2009, growth stocks have left value stocks eating their dust. Persistently low lending rates, coupled with ongoing quantitative easing measures from the nation’s central bank, have created an ideal environment for fast-growing stocks to thrive. But don’t discount value stocks. Over the very long-term — a 90-year stretch between … Read More
As a society, we’ve spent the past 100 years or so spewing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. We had no idea this would eventually lead to climate change. Now we’re stuck with the challenge of reversing the process and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. As I write this, there are a number of technologies … Read More
Is owning a car really worth it? Sure, cars are great. They get you from Point A to Point B, and allow you the flexibility to travel when you want, where you want, and how you want. From that perspective, owning a car is absolutely worth it. But there’s a flipside to this coin. Owning … Read More
In 10 days, one of the most well-known trading platforms, Robinhood, plans to go public and its expectations are high. Robinhood is aiming for a market valuation of about $35 billion for its upcoming IPO. On Monday, the company released an amended prospectus. Inside that prospectus, the company announced that it plans to sell 55 … Read More
It’s been a long time since anyone has had to worry about keeping up with inflation. As you can see from the chart below, the recent 5.4% reading of the consumer price index is the highest inflation reading since 2008. And other than a short blip in 2011, inflation has been mostly nonexistent for more … Read More
Home prices jumped nearly 15% year over year in April 2021. The bull market in housing is well underway. And what’s causing it is no secret… There’s a massive amount of demand from homebuyers. Meanwhile, supply remains near record lows. And that’s fueling a huge rise in prices. This is also a huge tailwind for … Read More
Fintech is hugely popular these days, attracting a wide variety of startups. From payment processing to crowdfunding to cryptocurrency, fintech is a fast-growing industry. Despite all the new names, though, fintech also includes familiar names that have been around for years. As we will find out, the best small-cap fintech stocks right now do include … Read More
Investors at every stage of life should have at least some dividend payers among their portfolio of stocks. Younger investors can use them to reinvest and dollar-cost average to compound returns over time. Retirees may want them to support living expenses or choose to invest them back for added growth. These three companies offer investors … Read More
Precision medicine just took a HUGE step forward… CRISPR gene-editing technology was used on humans for the first time. Biotech company Intellia Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: NTLA) achieved the milestone in a clinical trial in June. CRISPR editing was used to treat people with a rare protein disorder. Not only was the treatment safe, but preliminary … Read More