Since no one knows what will happen at any given time in the stock market, investors are always looking for tips, guidance, and direction. What better place to find it than the portfolios of billionaire asset managers? It’s a strategy that makes sense as long as you, of course, do your own due diligence as well. After all, your strategy…
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell did Friday what everyone expected, acknowledging in a speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, that the time to cut interest rates from their two-decade high is now. “The time has come for policy to adjust,” Powell said. “The direction of travel is clear, and the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on incoming data,…
Despite the solid real GDP growth of 2.8% in the second quarter, compared to an only 1.4% growth in the first quarter of 2024, the U.S. economy continues to grapple with slow growth rate due to lower consumer spending and uncertain geopolitical conditions. So, investors seeking monthly dividends could consider the following sound dividend REITs for a stable income stream.…
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is reshuffling the technology industry, minting new winners and leaving others behind. International Business Machines (IBM) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) certainly looked like they were missing the AI boat over the past couple of years, but both companies now have AI strategies that are on track to bring in billions in annual revenue. Let’s take a closer look. This post originally…
Will the overall trend continue its upward momentum and give us another trigger to enter the market? And how are Gold, Silver, and the miners performing? Check out this short video to find out. This post appeared first on Technical Traders Ltd.
Short-term options trading has exploded over the last few years. It started with the creation of weekly options back in 2005 which are options that expire every Friday. These options are available on many individual stocks and ETFs and can provide quick returns for active traders. With the explosive growth of Weekly Options, exchanges have tried to build on that…
Artificial intelligence has grabbed headlines recently, but a different sort of sector of the U.S. economy is in full growth mode: franchising. Perhaps unsurprisingly, investors are turning to franchising as a stock market alternative. Franchise investors are attracted to brand-name businesses with a proven business model, which allows them to stack cash more quickly. Whether you become an actual owner…
Rising concerns about the economy and rate cuts have led to a mixed earnings season, low consumer spending and a stock sell-off. While most of the indices have recovered since the past week, many stocks are trading at a discount and smart investors know that now is the time to make the bet. Some of the most well-known companies have…
John Stuart Mill, the 19th century British political economist, put it best: “Landlords grow rich in their sleep.” Becoming a landlord is a powerful wealth-building strategy too often ignored by investors. Here, I’ll show you the right (and wrong) methods to buying rental property. This post appeared first on Investing Daily.
The healthcare industry’s prospects appear bright due to several advancements in biomedical science, accessible digital health products, and comprehensive operations in human and animal health. Notably, the sector is known for its stability during economic uncertainties, as the demand for medical treatments remains consistent. Amid this backdrop, investors could consider buying these fundamentally strong pharma stocks for long-term gains, particularly…