The Dow Jones Industrial Average might see some correction Friday, but the market remains volatile amid coronavirus panic.
This latest rally has been largely driven by technology stocks.
This is the sixth Friday in a row where equity markets have pulled higher, so investors should take caution, particularly on Quadruple Witching day.
by Tom Gentile
The last time I spoke with you folks, I told you about three different things that you could do – and that I'm definitely doing myself – in the midst of a world crisis like the coronavirus:
1. Risk less – around the office we have a saying, "Trade small, trade often," and there's a reason for that. Trade small basically means small risk, but also, trading often means we're able to diversify ourselves into many different things, both bullish and bearish.
2. Look for things that go up in a down market.
3. Exploit volatility when it comes to options – boy, have we got volatility here now.
Now, I wanted to take a few minutes with you to show you how I assess these markets.
I divide the overall market into four grids because wherever the overall market is going, chances are, your portfolio's being affected in one way or another. Specifically, I watch four key areas – the "four corners of the market" – to tell me what's going on, and the right action to take… Full Story
Markets have roared since the Federal Reserve initiated three rate cuts in a row in the final months of 2019.
Great for growth investors, not so much for savers.
And it looks like the Fed might want to keep interest rates lower for longer.
In times like these, many investors look to the top dividend stocks for safety.
Today, we break down the biggest dividend news.
We'll also discuss a new dividend stock on our radar that is now a screaming "Buy."
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is pointing down after Apple Inc. warned about the ongoing spread of the coronavirus across China.
The tech giant downwardly revised its quarterly revenue forecast, citing weak Chinese demand and stalled production of its top gadgets.
More on this story below. Plus, see what else is moving the Dow Jones today…
More on this story below. Plus, see what else is moving the Dow Jones today...
When I started Total Wealth, I promised you that I would cover the best trading tips, tactics, and techniques for today's markets, including specific trading methods when headlines make the case for doing so.
Today, I'm going to keep that promise with a trade based on a recent story in Fortune that caught my attention: "Black Friday Weekend Will Deepen the Divide Between Retail's Winners and Losers."
We've talked about the retail "divide" in great depth many times both here in Total Wealth and in our paid sister-service, the Money Map Report, and I've characterized the ongoing battle as "Amazon versus everybody else." We also invested accordingly (and very successfully if you're following along as directed, I might add).
Today's trade, though, is about the "everybody else" in that phraseology. Not Amazon.
This is important stuff because the retail "divide" that makes this trade work is going to create fortunes for savvy investors who understand the dynamic and – sadly – wreck more than a few portfolios for those who don't.
Obviously, I want you to be amongst the fortune-builders.
Here's how to line up big profit potential even if the markets turn...
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down as investors question the possibility of a trade deal between the U.S. and China.
Plus: Walmart Stores (NYSE: WMT) just topped earnings expectations.
by Mike Stenger
Retail stocks saw some of their biggest 2019 losses in just the last couple of months.
But our top retail stock is on the brink of a huge catalyst. Growth in the retail sector slowed year over year this past August.
Sales increased by only 0.6%, compared to the 4.1% year-over-year increase the same time last year.
Some will chalk this downtrend to increased competition from digital retailers like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN).
And there might be some evidence to support that brick-and-mortar is in danger.
But our best retail stock pick puts that to bed.
The retail sector is struggling, but you can still profit from the industry.
The top retail REITs could be your ticket. In fact, we have one top REIT to buy today that pays a 9.1% yield.
Even while the retail sector is struggling, the best retail REITs can help you profit.
In fact, we have one of the best high-yield REITs to show you today. And it pays over 9%.
The Dow Jones today is pointed up as investors cheer a solid start to earnings season.
A number of U.S. banks reported positive earnings results, while shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) added 1.4% after beating Wall Street estimates.
Still, markets continue to weigh geopolitical tensions and economic data.
