During and immediately after the pandemic, real estate mania swept the country. Housing prices went sky-high. As supply fell and demand blossomed, tons of property owners felt like they were sitting on goldmines. Of course, nothing lasts forever. And that includes a real estate market that’s a seller’s paradise. In 2023, real estate prices have normalized and buyers are once… 

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the rest of the Fed are not looking so great after three banks collapsed in the span of a week. What some people might forget is that the Fed is a key bank regulator, overseeing bank holding companies. If you ask any bank regulator, they will probably tell you that one of their main… 

With the Fed’s measures to counter inflation causing the collateral damage of asset price deflation, it could be wise to load up on these three value stocks, available at attractive valuations to capture future upside potential while limiting downside risks. Let’s take a closer look at the featured stocks. This post originally appeared at StockNews.com.

Investing in gold stocks can provide investors with the potential for capital appreciation during times of economic uncertainty. As well as exposure to a safe-haven asset. However, gold stocks also come with risks. These include things such as fluctuations in the price of gold and changes in global economic and political conditions that could affect the overall health of the… 

In the current economic climate of rising interest rates, persistent inflation, simmering geopolitical risks and looming recessionary threats, it’s crucial to prioritize quality, safety and high dividends when selecting stocks. This article explores three high dividend stocks with appealing total return potential. With a potential recession looming, investors should prioritize quality, safety and high dividends when selecting stocks for their portfolios. These… 

Which way is the market going to go? The technicals on the S&P500 show a weakening trend that, should it break through the channel support, could begin a serious leg to the downside. Having said that, the market is also testing the 200-day moving average, and if it finds support, could actually swing to the upside. Five Key Topics Covered… 

It feels strange to write an article about the best penny stock to buy on the same day Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell upended equity markets. In his testimony before the U.S. Congress, the Fed chairman reiterated that there would be no “Powell pivot” on interest rates. But he also said the Fed might have to raise rates more aggressively… 

The U.S. economy will likely experience a recession this year. We may already be in one. I believe the 2023 slowdown will be significantly different compared to recent economic contractions. I am calling the current/pending negative growth an earnings recession. But here’s the thing – this won’t really spread to the wider economy. Or to our portfolios, as long as… 

The Fed’s potential higher-than-expected interest rate hikes have fueled concerns among investors about a mild recession. Thus, investors nearing retirement could check out stocks with a strong foundation of stability. Let’s discuss why these three stocks could be solid picks on that front. This post originally appeared at StockNews.com.

As an active trader relying solely on technical analysis and risk and position management, the recent rebound in major stock indexes is an encouraging sign. The past month had been weak and was starting to spook average market participants. We watched the masses panic out of positions last week and bought put options, betting heavily for a collapse on Thursday…