The world is becoming a mess. The war between Russia & Ukraine will go on as long as the US and Western Europe write checks. The battle between Israel and…
To the surprise of most, the utility sector, considered a defensive sector, has been hit hard. If you take a step back, it is not hard to understand. This article…
One of the best sectors to avoid was the small and midcap banks. These institutions failed in risk management by purchasing long-term government bonds with short-term deposits. This article is…
In a striking turn of events, the U.S. economy outperformed expectations with a 4.9% growth in the third quarter of 2023, accelerating from a 2.1% growth in Q2. This robust…
Under “normal” circumstances, an FOMC meeting would highlight potential market-moving events, but this is not a normal week, and these are not normal circumstances. We now have significant military conflicts…
The war on carbon dioxide is being fought with sticks and carrots. Governments worldwide encourage people to install solar and wind systems through financial subsidies. These carrots might help bring…
An old saying among market strategists has not been spoken in recent years. What we have is a market of stocks, not a stock market. This article is for paid…
We have been watching General Mills for the past couple of years. We think it is a stock that conservative investors should consider for their portfolios, particularly if they are…
Folks, buckle up because the week ahead is like a championship game in the financial markets, and you don’t want to be on the bench. We’ve got economic indicators, Fed…