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Be Very Careful Here
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... of the U.S. economy, will pick back up. And yet investors are buying as though Covid-19 were just a speed bump in the rearview mirror. Even technology stocks, which might seem to be immune to the troubles ...
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Fear Means Opportunity
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The stock market has been all over the place for the past seven weeks thanks to the shockwaves set off by the coronavirus – and it isn't likely to settle down anytime soon. While stocks have been climbing ...
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What to Do Now
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... for the U.S. shale oil industry, which needs relatively high prices in order to keep repaying its high levels of debt. Stocks have been selling of because investors believe these two events will create ...
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Iran Tensions and Your Investments
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... war isn't out of the question. In such a scenario, stocks would likely take a hit. Remember, the Dow fell over 13% in the period after Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait and the start of the U.S. military ...
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How to Lose Money in the Stock Market
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... long-term investor, you don't change course based on the age of the bull market. You don't make kneejerk decisions when stocks fall for a few days in a row, as they did early this month. The only question ...
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The Coming Corporate Debt Cliff
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... So-called growth stocks, which appreciate faster than the general market and usually don't pay dividends, have enjoyed a decade-long bull market. But tech companies and other growth stocks have fueled ...
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Progress in the Trade War
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... agreements, stocks of companies in those sectors could start to recover. For now, it’s important to continue seeking out exposure to stocks that aren’t exposed to the trade war, that have ...
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Bond Yields Are Low – So Where Do You Find Income?
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... the rate of inflation. As my clients' bonds mature, I'm advising them to consider some other opportunities with more attractive yields. One is an old standby – high-quality dividend-paying stocks. I ...
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Time to Invest Smarter
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... headlines, and how you might respond as an investor. The spoiler is this: There's no need to panic, but it's increasingly necessary to be thoughtful and selective in choosing stocks. Here's some of the ...
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Interest Rate Cuts: Too Little Too Late?
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... that data, consumers may be starting to cut back on spending, employers may be starting to hire fewer people, and so on. What does a projected recession mean for stocks? If the forecast is true, investors ...