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January 2018 - Page 17 of 20 - Money Morning - Only the News You Can Profit From

Here's Our Best Small-Cap Stock to Buy in 2018

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Investors looking for the best small-cap stock to buy are often looking for the profit potential of penny stocks without the risk associated with over-the-counter exchanges.

Investing in penny stocks can be exciting and massively profitable. But penny stocks can be too volatile and risky for some investors.

Fortunately, Money Morning Small-Cap Specialist Sid Riggs looks for companies which show potential for dependable long-term growth. 

Here's his top pick for 2018...

All-Time High Dow Jones Today Tested by December Jobs Report

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Investors are optimistic the Dow Jones today will continue its upward momentum after topping 25,000 points for the first time on Thursday.

Dow futures are up 89 points this morning as a result. Despite 45,000 fewer than expected new job additions in December the U.S. economy is looking strong following Trump's tax overhaul.

Here's a look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus a look at today's economic calendar...

There Are Two Places to Get Great Takeover Targets in 2018

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Earlier this week, the financial press was over the moon about a Citigroup equity research department report. The completely unironic title: "Addressing the Problem of Too Much Cash."

In the report, analysts Jim Suva and Asiya Merchant discuss the possibility that post-tax-reform Apple Inc. brings home its $220 billion cash stockpile that is currently overseas and uses it for a takeover of other media or technology companies.

The two intrepid research analysts tell us, "the firm has too much cash – nearly $250 billion – growing at $50 billion a year. This is a good problem to have. Historically, Apple has avoided repatriating cash to the U.S. to avoid high taxation. As such, tax reform may allow Apple to put this cash to use. With over 90% of its cash sitting overseas, a one-time 10% repatriation tax would give Apple $220 billion for M&A or buybacks."

Oh, boy! Well, that is kind of the obvious answer, but this sounds like great news for shareholders. Right?

Let's hear some more bottled sunshine from Citi... before I blast a few ugly, jagged holes in its analysis and show you where the deals really are...

Can I Buy Stocks After the Market Closes?

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If you've ever turned on the business news before the market opens, around 9:30 a.m., you'll hear all about "after-hours trading" or how stocks will open higher thanks to after-hours trading.

Since the stock exchanges are officially closed after 4:00 p.m., investors have been asking "Can I buy stocks after the market closes?"

The short answer is yes - any investor can buy stocks after the market closes. But there's also a new strategy called "night trading," and it's making helping to make people rich...