The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered the federal funds rate for the first time since March of 2020. The FOMC lowered rates by 50 basis points to the 4.75% to 5.00% range, from the previous 5.25% to 5.50% range, where it had been since July of 2023. While the move to lower rates was widely expected, there had been…
In the past 90 years, dividends have accounted for about 40% of the total stock market return. The combination of a rising stock price and a regular dividend can work wonders for long-term returns. Dividends from high-quality stocks can also be a reliable source of income during economic downturns. Fortunately, there are plenty of dividend stocks out there that don’t…
The telecom industry is undergoing a transformative phase with the adoption of 5G network and innovative capabilities of AI. Major companies are increasingly investing in infrastructure and planning for further technological advancements like 6G, resulting in substantial market growth avenues. Amid this backdrop, investors could consider buying these fundamentally sound communication stocks leading the 5G revolution. This post originally appeared…
One way to make money as an investor, and possibly become a millionaire or multimillionaire in the process, is to pay attention to growing trends and expanding technologies — and to invest in the companies that seem likely to dominate in those areas. Keep in mind, though, that this strategy won’t always work out as you might hope, and that…
On Sept. 12, the European Central Bank announced that, for the second time in three months, it was cutting its key interest rate. While the move was not altogether unexpected, it did reinforce the belief that the U.S. Federal Reserve would soon embark on a similar program of rate cuts. World financial markets now widely expect the Fed to announce…
With most asset classes down, where should investors and traders look for the next trend? Key topics and questions David and I talked about include: What is my take on the recent CPI report, and how will it affect the market and economy? Will this be a minor correction or a significant downturn? Will gold continue its recent rapid rise?…
With the world transforming into a digital world, the tech sector is again in the spotlight. Investors are particularly drawn to tech stocks due to their boosting return and revenue models, like subscriptions and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), which provide predictable potential earnings in the future. Given this landscape, it could be wise for investors to keep an eye on these quality…
“America’s ticker” SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) yields only 1.2% and trades for 22-times earnings. The S&P SmallCap 600, meanwhile, which nobody owns, trades for a more reasonable P/E of 16. And select small caps even pay serious dividends. I’m talking about yields between 9.1% and 14.7%. But are these value stocks? Or are they merely cheap for a reason? Let’s explore a group of five small…
The Iron Condor spread is a cornerstone of options trading, known for its ability to generate steady income with limited risk. This strategy is favored by traders who anticipate stable market conditions and want to capitalize on the time decay of options premiums. In other words – An Iron Condor trade is best when you think the underlying stock is…
One of the things that makes Warren Buffett such a respected investor is that he’s happy to share investment lessons with anyone interested. Buffett recently made a massive change to Berkshire Hathaway‘s (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio. He sold around $75 billion worth of Apple (AAPL) stock, by far his largest sale of any single equity position in the company’s history. As with any decision Buffett makes, I’m sure…