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The Do's and Don'ts of Trading Through a Recession

Never in my lifetime could I have imagined an event like this.

Just a few months ago, COVID-19 hadn't even been named. It was simply considered a different strain of the flu. Today, it's a worldwide pandemic that has taken over the globe, eclipsing tragedies and disasters like 9/11 and the financial crisis of 2008.

Based on the numbers coming from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this pandemic should run its course by the end of July if it continues on its exponential trend.

But that's more than three months away. And already, at its lowest, the market fell 37%, breaking all the wrong kinds of records.

Trading has been halted multiple times. Stocks have seen their worst days in history. People everywhere have lost a ton of money.

Yesterday's bounce was welcome – but we're not in the clear. If the CDC has anything to say about it, we're just getting started. We could be dropped into a recession any day now, and the panic is evident in the up-and-down movement of the market.

The word "recession" is scary. But it's not the end of the world – not even close. In fact, you could come out of it even stronger than you were before.

See, the stock market is typically two to three months ahead of everything else. If the pandemic lasts through July, then I expect the market's bottom to hit by the end of April.

Now, the move higher from there will be slow. It could take until the end of the year before the market begins to rise significantly. But don't wait around – there's a lot you can do until then… Full Story

Now, the move higher from there will be slow. It could take until the end of the year before the market begins to rise significantly. But don't wait around - there's a lot you can do until then... Full Story

Should I Buy Airline Stocks Right Now?

The coronavirus pandemic has caused the largest selloff in airline stocks since 9/11. Shares of airline trading on the public market have plunged as travelers avoid the skies.

The state of the U.S. airline industry is so dire that Airlines for America, a trade group, has sought a $50 billion bailout package from the government.

That said, the recent downturn in the sector has many people wondering, "Should I buy airline stocks right now?"

Here's your answer...

Why the Fed’s Latest Move Will Cause Runaway Inflation

Pundits of every stripe thought the Federal Reserve was out of ammunition to keep the economy afloat while the world battles the coronavirus.

However, over this past weekend the Fed pulled out all the stops.

All that's left to throw at the economy is the kitchen sink.

Wall Street liked what it saw.

At first.

Stocks bounced up on the news before sinking into the red by yesterday's close.

But there's an even bigger problem...

3 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks to Avoid Now

Markets are swinging violently on speculation about Washington's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Dow has plunged more than 35% from its all-time highs in February as the outbreak effectively shuts down the global economy.

Many looks at this as a great time to buy stocks cheap.

It's important to note, however, that some blue-chip dividend stocks may not recover.

Even if it looks like a "bargain," some stocks that were once attractive buy-and-holds are not what they were a few months ago.

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Bear Market 2020: Where to Invest Your $1,200 Coronavirus Check

Your $1,200 coronavirus check from the government could be the first step you take to reaching the retirement of your dreams.

While $1,200 might not sound like a lot, it can add up in a hurry.

A $1,200 investment in Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) in December 2008 would be worth $42,530 today.

As Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald puts it, "picking the 'right' companies could set you up for once-in-a-lifetime wealth at prices you won't see again for a generation."

That's why we're going to show you exactly which stocks to buy to start building a retirement portfolio with just $1,200.

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How to Make Money When Stocks Go Down

On the news of the Fed launching "QE Infinity" Monday morning, the Dow initially rallied 1,000 points…

Only to give back all of those gains and more by the end of the trading day.

The Dow closed down another 600 points.

As more states enact "stay in home" policies, many nonessential businesses are seeing their revenues abruptly fall to zero overnight.

If you believe that the current stock market crash has further room to fall and you want to protect your downside, then you have to learn how to make money when the stock market goes down.

Fortunately, it's not that complicated. And we'll show you exactly how it's done...

What the Fed's Really Doing, Who They're Bailing Out, and What's Next

The Fed's been taking some desperate measures lately in these desperate times.

But markets haven't fully priced in their rescue and recovery programs for what they really are, which is an admission that "this time is different" and it's too late to stop what's going to happen next.

Today, our Shah Gilani's back to break down what the Fed's doing, in layman's terms, what it says about where things are, and what's next going forward...

The Top Penny Stock to Buy During the Coronavirus Crash

The scariest thing about this coronavirus crash is the unknown.

You don't know when the outbreak will end.

You don't know how long it will hurt the markets.

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is above 60.

Nowhere in 2019 was it above 30.

Fear is off the charts.

But we're here to make the unknown a little less scary.

Maybe we can even carve out some knowns – after all, there are known profit opportunities in highly volatile markets.

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