by A.J. Bursick
Unless Kim Jong Un makes one particular concession at Friday’s meeting, North-South Korea peace could be a long way off.
But whichever way the wind blows tomorrow, using this particular tool to play defense stocks could double your returns.
This is the key to turning dire global news into money in your pocket.
Earnings season can be one of the most profitable times of year for traders. But it can also be one of the most painful if you're on the wrong end of a trade.
But instead of chasing an earnings season pop, we're bringing you the three best dividend stocks to buy for spectacular returns whether or not a stock goes up or down.
You see, many investors spend earnings season looking for that elusive earnings season rocket – that one stock that's going to jump on better-than-expected earnings. But investors chasing these elusive gains can end up burned.
It doesn't have to be that way...
Last Friday (March 23), the U.S. Senate passed a $1.3 trillion federal funding bill that included an additional $61 billion for the nation's defense budget.
While many investors rely on share-price gains for profit, they aren't the only way to benefit from the market. Dividend stocks are one of the best ways to turn the stock market into a reliable source of personal income. That's why we're looking at three of the best dividend stocks – one of the market's most reliable sources of wealth-building.
by A.J. Bursick
As North Korea says it's willing to hold talks with Washington, one of the Trump admin's top diplomats is stepping down.
And in his absence, there is virtually nothing left to stop an all-out military brawl from starting.
The Boeing Co. nearly doubled its share price in 2017 when it rose a whopping 98.4%, from $155.68 to $308.84. Over the same time period, the S&P 500 climbed 22.5%.
And thanks to Money Morning Executive Editor Bill Patalon, our readers have been able to take part in those gains.
And it still has upside remaining, but after its incredible run, new investors shouldn't expect it to double again anytime soon.
The Dow Jones today briefly retreats from all-time high levels ahead of a major week of earnings results from the world's hottest tech companies.
Dow futures are down 48 points this morning as traders prepare for a busy week of earnings from top tech companies, including Alphabet Inc. , Apple Inc. , Facebook Inc. and Alibaba Group Holding.
by A.J. Bursick
There's talk of a preemptive U.S. military strike on North Korea.
About which Beijing has accused Washington of maintaining a "Cold War mentality."
But Uncle Sam has good reason to want to make the first offensive move. Here's why...
I write today with one very important question on my mind: Did I help you make money in 2017?
I'm asking because I'm a firm believer in taking my own advice.
I counsel you to take a good hard look at the strategies you use, at your investments, and at your analysis, so it only makes sense that I do the same.
Some people call this "transparency," but I call it "owning up."
Frankly, I wish more investment experts would own up – warts and all – because that'd go a long way to cleaning up Wall Street. Sadly, there's a snowball's chance in you know what because they're too busy trying to steer you in a direction that boosts their profits at your expense.
The way I see it, integrity is everything in this business. I don't deserve the trust you place in me if I'm not helping you chart a path to profits.
Let's start with one of the boldest and most audacious predictions I've ever made...
The Trump White House is taking a page right out of President Reagan's playbook. When Reagan took office in January 1981, he sought to rebuild a military depleted by years of war and tough congressional budgets.
Trump took office last January after campaigning on a defense buildup from a budget of around $580 billion. He said he wanted to beef up the military after prolonged battles in the Middle East and annual defense budget fights on Capitol Hill that limited weapons spending.
That's why Trump called for a fiscal 2018 defense budget that is 10% larger than the year before, making it the biggest increase since the Reagan years.
Make no mistake, this gives us a "target-rich" opportunity for the new year. After all, Trump wants more airplanes, tanks, and troops, as well as technology for missile defense and a wide range of other platforms.
