Stocks were down midmorning Friday thanks to the resurgence of a familiar headwind — geopolitical tensions between the United States and China. We haven’t seen trade/geopolitical tensions influence markets much this year, and the reason, of course, is because of COVID-19.  The virtual shutdown of the global economy has been the dominant influence on markets

Stocks were down midmorning on Friday thanks to the resurgence of a familiar headwind — geopolitical tensions between the United States and China. However, we haven’t seen trade or geopolitical tensions influence markets much this year. The reason, of course, is because of COVID-19. The virtual shutdown of the global economy has been the dominant

If you meet me at a MoneyShow event, at FreedomFest or at any other speaking engagement, you probably wouldn’t guess that my real identity is that of a horseman. But the truth is I live and work from a small ranch in Southern California. When I’m not writing about and researching stocks, I spend a

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive from investors, whether it is at a conference such as the MoneyShow or FreedomFest, via email from readers or at any social gathering where people know about my occupation, has to do with what are sometimes called “the twin Ds,” i.e. deficits and debt.

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Stocks enjoyed a robust rebound this week, as the optimism that was generated due to the combination of a dovish Federal Reserve and the opening up of America’s economy gave traders the green light to buy. That green light hasn’t yet been signaled in our Domestic or International Trading Plans. However, we are getting increasingly

Stocks have been up nicely since last week’s hotline, with the S&P 500 moving up about 3.4% on the week as of Friday’s opening bell. Optimism over a dovish Federal Reserve and the initial reopening of the economy served as the catalysts for the risk-on trading this week, as did optimism over progress on a

The unofficial beginning of summer is almost here, and that, of course, is Memorial Day weekend. And while this Memorial Day weekend will be different than any we’ve ever had, the traditions of backyard barbecues, trips to the beach and even road trips are still going to take place — even if they involve masks,

You’ve been cooped up with your significant other, your kids, your grandkids, your roommate, etc. for the past several months due to the COVID-19 quarantine.

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