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How to Know a "Must-Have" Investment Opportunity When You See It

We talk a lot about why you want to invest in companies making "must-have" products and services for one simple reason…

They're the ones that are going to help you achieve the biggest, most consistent profits and create the kind of wealth that allows you to live the life of your dreams.

Most investors have no idea how to tell the difference between valuable, "must-have" companies and far riskier, far less valuable, "nice-to-have" alternatives.

The distinction is critically important in 2018, which is why we're going to spend a few minutes today talking about what to look for, how you'll know when you find a "must-have" investment opportunity and, of course, a few specific recommendations I think you're going to like as much as I do.

Here's what you need to know...

Global MArket

Global Equity Markets See Some Pressure From Downbeat Corporate Earnings

World stock markets were mostly weaker in overnight trading, pressured a bit by some downbeat corporate earnings reports. Japan's Nikkei stock index saw its record-setting 16-session winning streak halted Wednesday. U.S. stock indexes are pointed toward modestly lower openings when the New York day session begins.

Gold and silver prices are lower and hit a three-week low overnight. The bears have downside technical momentum in these two precious metals markets.

In overnight news, the U.K. GDP was reported up 0.4% in the third quarter and up 1.5%, year-on-year, which was a bit better than market expectations.

Bitcoin

The Bitcoin Price History Charts Every Investor Needs to See

The last two years of Bitcoin price history have a story to tell.

You see, Bitcoin was the best-performing asset in the world in 2015 – and by a long shot. The price of Bitcoin rose 35%, easily beating the next best asset, real estate investment trusts (REITS), which rose just 2.8%.

And apart from stifling Bitcoin's skeptics, this stunning reversal offers these key lessons about investing in general...

Washington

What Happened to Government Transparency? All We See Is Illegal Stonewalling

In recent years, it's become easier for wrongdoers to get away with abusing their government-given power.

The Obama administration has made it increasingly difficult for federal watchdogs to obtain records, despite President Obama's assurances that his is the most transparent administration ever.

The stonewalling has disrupted at least 20 government investigations.

Here's what's been going on - and what will happen next...

tech investing

New Apple Stock Price Predictions See AAPL Soaring to $200

Of all the Apple stock price predictions out there, this may be the boldest: AAPL shares will reach $200 within 24 months.

And that bold call belongs to a seasoned market analyst with 33 years of experience — Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald.

He wasn't shy about it, either. He made the call on the FOX Business program "Varney & Co." earlier this month, startling host Stuart Varney. Most AAPL stock price predictions are much lower.

Here's why Fitz-Gerald is so extraordinarily bullish on Apple stock right now...