September 28, 2023 ... Dear Reader, Sometimes the worst time to buy a stock is when its hyped up and everyone is got their eyeballs on it. Take Nvidia for example… During its last earnings announcement, EVERYONE was paying attention. And many people piled into the …

September 18, 2023 ... After a shaky open, stocks are up today as investors weigh what the Fed will announce at the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. I expect the Fed will pause on any rate … Continue …

September 14, 2023 ... No matter what technical tools we have at our d Hey everybody, Tom here. I get a lot of questions and emails from my readers asking about the best way to trade the AI revolution. It’s one of the most important topics of the summer… one …

September 14, 2023 ... Mark Twain once said that "History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme." There are several periods in the market's history that have followed that saying to a "T". And when that happens, there's always an opportunity to profit. Believe it or …

September 13, 2023 ... There’s an old saying in Tennessee – I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee – fool me once, shame on… shame on you. Fool me – you can’t get fooled again. -George W. Bush In 2016, Elon Musk promised every Tesla (TSLA) shipped would “have the …

September 10, 2023 ... Dear Fellow Expat:   Let’s pick up where we left off last Friday. Russia is working overtime to pump crude oil and natural out of ports in the Arctic Circle. It’s a workaround as Western sanctions crank down on Russia and its energy firms and …

September 8, 2023 ... I wanted to do something a little different today, because we’re at an inflection point in the market that could create some great opportunities to take advantage of the bullish trend we’ve been seeing all year, and that I think …

September 5, 2023 ... One of the key points of tension in the ongoing conflict over the tech market between the U.S. and China is control over the supply of raw materials like lithium, which are used in the production of lithium-ion batteries. With …

September 5, 2023 ... In 1942, the race was on. Physicists of America’s Manhattan Project were feverishly working to build an atomic bomb before Nazi Germany. But they faced a critical challenge… Their supply of uranium needed to be “enriched.” It needed to be transformed …

September 1, 2023 ... If you have your ear on the track, as they say, listening for the oncoming train carrying a digital currency and tokenization of a fintech future, you better look up, because it’s about to hit you. Not only are America’s …

September 1, 2023 ... If you’re like most Americans, you’re accustomed to things just… working. Flip a switch, the lights come on. Go to the store, shelves are stocked. Turn on the tap, water comes out. You could be forgiven for taking it for granted – I certainly do. But …

August 29, 2023 ... When you’re evaluating stocks to buy, and you see the chart heading south, it’s not always doom and gloom. In fact, some of my favorite opportunities come from buying beaten-up stocks that I’m confident are going to rebound, …

August 28, 2023 ... Wednesday afternoon, artificial intelligence (AI) leader Nvidia (NVDA) knocked the leather off the ball. To say they “beat” second quarter earnings expectations is akin to calling the Atlantic Ocean a “puddle.” So, on Thursday morning while I was …

August 25, 2023 ... In the rush to lionize Nvidia Corp (NVDA) for all things A.I. chip-wise and lauding Artificial Intelligence (yes, people are capitalizing the full name as if it’s a proper noun) as the Second Coming, it seems many are willing to …

August 24, 2023 ... Everyone’s been talking about Nvidia’s (NVDA) blowout earnings announcement today. The mega-cap chipmaker was already having a banner year, with shares up more than 220% since the start of 2023. Then management threw a massive cherry on …

August 23, 2023 ... The S&P 500 slid for a third consecutive week. Many analysts and investors are looking to the sky for clearing clouds. Well, there may be no more likely hero for the markets than Nvidia (NVDA), which is set to report its second quarter earnings …

August 22, 2023 ... Let’s play a little game. Suppose I were to tell you about a tech company with a $68 billion market cap boasting some seriously impressive financials. I’m talking about a 14.27% profit margin on almost $29 billion of trailing 12-month …

August 20, 2023 ... Postcards from the florida republic An independent and profitable state of mind.     My daughter is driving me insane… She has been singing “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John since Thursday. But only the chorus… on repeat. And when she isn’t …

August 18, 2023 ... This week, I had the chance to sit down with Addison Wiggin, a writer, publisher, and filmmaker who has been covering financial markets for over three decades now. His podcast, The Wiggin Sessions, routinely brings on industry experts from all …

August 16, 2023 ... Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), and NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA). Three companies that have seen their market capitalization go from $3.1 Trillion to $5.1 Trillion since the beginning of 2023. For all investors that's mind-numbing and exciting.  …

August 14, 2023 ... With markets drifting lower over the past two weeks, it’s more important than ever to have income-producing stocks in your portfolio to help offset volatility. There are several ways to hold income stocks in your portfolio. You can buy individual …

August 14, 2023 ... We are at the dawn of a revolution. One that will reshape our world for decades to come. The fear mongers see it as a threat to the Average Joe. They pound their fists that the livelihoods and future of the working man are in jeopardy. But what those …

August 11, 2023 ... “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” – Sir Winston Churchill If you’ve listened to any kind of news over the past several months, you’ve likely heard the term “soft landing” thrown around. That hope that we’ll exit this …

August 10, 2023 ... It looks like there’s a decent chance the market is headed for a bit of a correction. I still believe the long-term trend is overall bullish, but as I’ve said before, stocks don’t go up in a line, and it’s …

August 10, 2023 ... We always recommend some proven investing rules that you should follow to the letter to protect and grow your wealth: Dollar-cost average in… use stops… look at the fundamentals… pay attention to policy… watch your position size… the trend is your …

August 9, 2023 ... Think of something that you enjoy, like really enjoy.   I don't care what it is.  Maybe you like to drive, ride a bike, sail a boat, play golf, or anything. Now, think about the "sweet spot" of that thing you like to do.  When it's on, it's on.  …

August 9, 2023 ... Two things are hot right now: artificial intelligence and fixed income. You might be wondering what those two things have to do with each other. Well, for our purposes, what binds them together is the fact that when you can … Continue …

August 8, 2023 ... Most good movies or books have a villain of some sort.  The character that you root against, but also respect because it adds a certain excitement to the story. For the last two weeks, I've been warning that the seasonal backdrop of the market is …

August 8, 2023 ... The rally has hit the skids. The Nasdaq is now down 3.25% in August, essentially erasing all of July’s gains in a matter of six trading days. But there’s one sector threatening to make it worse. It’s a reminder we’re not out of the woods yet. That …

August 7, 2023 ... Even though inflation numbers are coming down, they’re still high and stubborn, which means the likeliest path forward is that the Fed will keep rates higher for longer. That means outpacing the impact of high rates and inflation is still …