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China's Aggressive Moves Are a Profit Catalyst Here

By , Technical Trading Specialist, Money Morning • @DRBarton_Stocks -

The other day, I pointed out some low-risk ways Americans can profit on the bull run underway in China - a market also buoyed by stimulus and a flood of cash coming in from the sidelines.

But I also warned of some very serious issues between the United States, the rest of the world, and China.

Europe's reopening, America's further slide into COVID-19, and the upcoming election have dominated headlines and news screens for weeks now.

As Big Media relegates China to the status of "background noise," there's a lot you're not hearing about China right now.

It's my job to address that and show you how you can position yourself for profits amid chaos that's going on practically behind our backs right now...

Two Big Reasons Why COVID-19 Is Being Called the Wuhan Virus

By , Chief Investment Strategist, Money Morning • @ShahGilani_TW -

Just because the World Health Organization officially named the disease caused by the novel coronavirus COVID-19, that doesn't mean it's not going to be referred to as the Wuhan virus, the Chinese coronavirus, or other names that stamp the origin of the virus into the public lexicon.

One reason for what some observers see as politically incorrect name-calling is, in fact, pure politics.

The President of the United States, some members of his administration, and other politicians are stamping "Made in China" all over the virus because identifying China as the virus's place of origin stigmatizes China geopolitically, with the intention of undermining China's increasing global influence.

Another reason the world's going to be hearing more about the Wuhan or Chinese virus is that lawsuits are being filed blaming China for accidental or deliberate gross economic destruction.

A $20 trillion class-action suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alleges the COVID-19 virus is a biological weapon designed by China. And by releasing it, China violated U.S. law, international laws, treaties, and norms and caused massive economic damage to U.S. individuals and businesses.

Here's why in politics and law, sometimes names matter...

These 5 Stocks Will Get Crushed by China's Manufacturing Disruption

By , Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning -

The coronavirus is having a massive impact on manufacturing in China. And the "experts" on Wall Street are largely overlooking this problem.

You see, the lag that follows in trade will be very disruptive for companies that rely heavily on production in the world's second largest economy.

While everyone is thinking about Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), there are many other companies that are going to take a very hard hit from the ongoing freeze in China's manufacturing sector.

Several of these may be lurking in your portfolio, without you even realizing it.

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China's Lack of Coronavirus Control Could Keep the Market Falling This Week

By , Chief Investment Strategist, Money Map Report -

I vividly remember flying into Hong Kong in 2009, when authorities started quarantining hotels on fears of the H1N1 virus - or swine flu - epidemic. The memories of the 2003 SARS virus were still fresh.

As I traveled through the area during that stay, I saw the surgical masks and armed guards present at a level well above what you were hearing about in the news here.

I'm reminded of that trip now that news of the new coronavirus hits U.S. markets. By Monday morning, more than 2,700 people had been infected, and at least 81 were confirmed dead.

I've spent a lot of time in that region regularly for many years. And one thing I feel watching all this news come out of China is that this is far more serious than they are letting on.

I'm not saying that to scare you. I only want you to be aware of what I see playing out, so you can be prepared. And with the right moves now, you will be.

The entire market is completely dominated by news of this virus and its spread, as well as the authorities' inability to contain it at this moment.

Bottom line: There's a lot of uncertainty, which has caused the market to currently fall about 1.5%. But based on what I see, that could turn into a 3% to 5% downturn - take a look... Full Story

The Details of the China Trade Deal Could Be a "Sell the News" Moment – Here's What to Do

By , Technical Trading Specialist, Money Morning • @DRBarton_Stocks -

There's an old market adage that says, "Buy the rumor, sell the news."

Simply, it means that short-term traders should buy the stock of a company on rumors of catalyst events that would be beneficial for the company, such as acquisitions or new product launches.

As excitement for the event rises, so too does the stock price as investors pile in. Traders then hold their shares until shortly after the event (the "news") occurs.

It's a fairly basic strategy, but one that can yield big returns...

Your Future Investments Depend on China's Next Moves in Hong Kong

By , Chief Investment Strategist, Money Morning • @ShahGilani_TW -

Only days after hitting an all-time high of 28,090.21, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.15%, closing Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at 27,766.29.

That's a small loss considering that the United States is threatening China over its control of Hong Kong.

With Congress passing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act this week, which now goes to the White House for the president to sign or veto, markets could see more profit taking, or they could do what they've been doing: ignoring bad news and moving steadily higher.

Here's what markets are facing as a new front on America's trade war with China opens up...

How to Profit from America's $28 Billion Farm Bailout

By , Technical Trading Specialist, Money Morning • @DRBarton_Stocks -

The mainstream business news is laser-focused on the trade dispute with China. President Trump's fight with China's Xi Jinping is just about all you hear or read about in the business news.

Even the string of all-time market highs these past two weeks had a tough time getting any press. The pundits quickly got back to talking about tariffs and trade negotiations, as if nothing else mattered.

But there's a much more important story developing right under our eyes, right in America's heartland. One that no one is talking about, probably because it's not very convenient.

Of course, the truth rarely is.

But the consequences for your finances - and for swathes of Americans - could be tremendous...

How to Protect Yourself from the New "Economic Cold War"

By , Technical Trading Specialist, Money Morning • @DRBarton_Stocks -

Last Friday, a "flash crash" hit Chinese stocks trading on U.S. exchanges. China's $440 billion equivalent to Amazon, Alibaba, dropped 7% in just four minutes.

Those stocks tried to recover early in the week but are now back at the levels hit last Friday.

On the surface, it looked like a small market "blip," or hiccup. But the truth is, this was nothing less than a ferocious salvo of fire in a war, just as surely as if it'd been two destroyers at sea blasting away at each other.

It's a different kind of war, though - economic war.

And every investor needs to come to terms with it and learn the simple way to protect your stocks and trading positions against it...

What Every Investor Needs to Know About China Right Now

By , Chief Investment Strategist, Money Map Report -

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Some of the investment trends we talk about are downright electrifying.

Others, like Keith's "war, terrorism, and ugliness" trend, is nowhere as pleasant, but it's important to grapple with the issues head-on as globally oriented investors.

So far, U.S. financial markets have largely shaken off the mass unrest in Hong Kong, but that could instantly change.

Keith wants to make sure you're ready if it does...

We Could Be Looking at War in the South China Sea

By , Global Energy Strategist, Oil & Energy Investor • @KentMoors_OEI -

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Many people would do anything to have a crystal ball into the future.

You could see if you're going to get that dream job...

You could find out what your children will become when they grow up...

You could know where you'll be when you retire.

The possibilities are endless if you could see the future.

Many of my colleagues, if asked the question of what they would do if they could see the future, would say that they would like to look at the financial markets and pick the best trades to make them rich.

I'd say that's a popular choice.

But for me, if I had such a power, I would be looking at more than just the financial markets.

There are many factors involved in what makes a particular company a good trade, and much of it depends on geopolitics.

So, if I had a crystal ball, I would be looking at the geopolitical situation only a few months into the future.

On the other hand, with today's geopolitical tensions, I don't think I really need a crystal ball to tell me what's going to happen.

In fact, all I really need is a history textbook...

There Are 6.6 Trillion Reasons Why Trump Must Take China to the Mat on This One Issue

By , Chief Investment Strategist, Money Map Report -

Most Americans have never thought twice about intellectual property, but Keith's here to tell you that it's absolutely critical to your prosperity that you understand what's happening right now.

To put it simply, our nation depends heavily on IP - and so does your money.

But a recent poll revealed that China has stolen intellectual property from 1 in 5 American companies.

Here's why Trump needs to be absolutely tough on China when it comes to this issue...