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    3 Stocks to Sell Right Now

    By , Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning -

    Although we have all loved the runup off the March lows, the decline's memory is still with us.

    That gut-wrenching 34% rapid decline was painful, and more than a little scary.

    And after reaching an all-time high in early September, the Dow has been on a roller coaster.

    The index is down 6% since then, including a 500-point loss on Monday.

    You can expect that sort of volatility to continue with the election coming up and the coronavirus still weakening the economy.

    Now is an excellent time to look at your portfolio and clear out any deadwood that could turn into a disaster if the selling gets worse in the fourth quarter of 2020.

    That’s why I’m giving you my top three stocks to sell right now.

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3 Stocks to Sell Right Now

By , Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning -

Although we have all loved the runup off the March lows, the decline's memory is still with us.

That gut-wrenching 34% rapid decline was painful, and more than a little scary.

And after reaching an all-time high in early September, the Dow has been on a roller coaster.

The index is down 6% since then, including a 500-point loss on Monday.

You can expect that sort of volatility to continue with the election coming up and the coronavirus still weakening the economy.

Now is an excellent time to look at your portfolio and clear out any deadwood that could turn into a disaster if the selling gets worse in the fourth quarter of 2020.

That’s why I’m giving you my top three stocks to sell right now.

Read more...

The 10 Best Stock Market Books for Any Investor

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning -

Reading the best stock market books is the tried and true way to sharpen your investing approach and consistently deliver returns that beat the stock market.

In today's "click bait culture," all the noise from the media often distracts us from our core principles and time-tested investing philosophies.

So, turning off the TV and diving into a great book is one of the best ways to get back to the basics.

Re-reading old books can even help you pick up on something you didn't catch the first time around.

Whether you're a beginner investor or an experienced veteran, you should find these books very helpful during your investing career.

Here are the 10 best stock market books to read now...

How One of the Best Tech Stocks to Buy Today Is Tapping into 300% Industry Growth

By , Director of Technology Investing Research, Money Morning • @alexkagin -

Like Amazon, Sea Ltd. (NYSE: SE) operates an e-commerce business.

But they also have a digital wallet platform and one of the fastest growing gaming companies.

This company operates in industries with enormous potential growth, and it is well-positioned in in the seven markets they operate in (Indonesia, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore).

While the company is not yet profitable and could see adverse effects on its stock price because of this, as a longer-term investment, Sea offers massive potential.

So, let's break that down and show you why you should invest in one of the fastest growing companies in Southeast Asia.

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Avoid These 2 Stocks in July

By , Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning -

Whatever the cause, the virus is spreading again across a considerable part of the United States.

Some experts think we could get to a disastrous 100,000 cases a day before this peak.

We don't know how this plays out, but we do know there are some stocks you should probably avoid until we see signs of a reversal.

The lows in March and April this year served as an incredible buying opportunity since stocks have rallied 40% higher since then.

But don't let the low share prices of these firms fool you.

Avoid these stocks...

The 2 Best REITs to Buy in July (and 1 to Sell)

By , Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning -

Simply put, investors overreacted to fears over real estate that never materialized.

And that's creating the perfect buying opportunity right now.

Not only are these REITs underpriced, which means they will pop higher soon, but the lower price means their yields are much higher than normal.

That adds even more cash to your portfolio.

What makes July such a good time to buy is the coronavirus pushed back the real estate market's seasonal peak from the spring to late summer.

Plus, Congress is ready to pass even more stimulus measures, which will add another backstop for this lucrative market.

At current prices, the best managed and strongest commercial mortgage REITs have high yields and excellent prospects for substantial gains over the next year...

Why the "Amazon of Latin America" Is One of the Best Stocks You Can Buy Now

By , Director of Technology Investing Research, Money Morning • @alexkagin -

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) and online shopping have become synonymous at this point.

With 12 million products ranging from groceries, media services, toys and almost any kind of electronics you could imagine, there is almost no need to shop anywhere else.

Consumer surveys run by eMarketer have even shown that nearly half of U.S. Internet users started product search on Amazon, beating out Google for the number one spot.

But that's just the United States.

That is why I am so exciting about MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI), a company that people are calling the Amazon of Latin America (LATAM).

The 3 Best Coronavirus Stocks You Can Buy with Just $1,000

By , Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning -

The coronavirus pandemic and the economic chaos it unleashed has created new opportunities left and right for savvy investors.

We're not talking about investing in vaccine stocks either.

The world will be fundamentally changed even after the recovery.

Today, we'll show you how to capitalize on these changes by building a portfolio of coronavirus stocks that will come out on the winning end.

And you can build this portfolio for just $1,000.

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How Is the Economy Doing: Short- and Long-Term Economic Impacts of COVID-19

By , Money Morning -

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As fears about the pandemic grow, global markets are seeing trillions of dollars disappear as the economic impact of coronavirus wreaks havoc on economies across the world.

As we move toward a recession as a result of COVID-19, what exactly can you expect from the stock market and U.S. economy?

Will it get worse before it gets better?

Is there opportunity to be had in stock market futures or the U.S. economy in general?

What can you expect as a result of COVID-19?

It seems as if we haven't yet reached the bottom of the market, so we asked our leading experts to share their COVID-19 market insights to help you make money no matter what happens next.

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These 3 “Virus Stocks” Will Boom in the New Economy

By , Behavioral Trading Specialist, Money Morning -

The coronavirus has created an economic crisis around the world, and no one is exactly sure how deep it will cut or how long it will last.

But it's changed the world in a way that's creating new opportunities for investors.

We're calling these winners of the post-COVID-19 world "virus stocks," and we've got three of them for you today.

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The "Great Isolation" Has Permanently Changed Our Economy; This Stock Benefits the Most

By , Money Morning -

The assumption that the economy will spring back to life in the next few months is gaining traction on Wall Street.

Despite an endless cycle of bad news - record 14% unemployment, coronavirus cases growing by 4% a day, and a vaccine seemingly out of reach - the Nasdaq index is back into positive territory on the year.

This is wishful thinking.

The economic effect of the coronavirus pandemic and the shutdowns, lockdowns, and social distancing practices is unprecedented.

It will change our society and economy permanently.

Just like the Great Depression and the Great Recession, the effects of the "Great Isolation" will linger with us for decades.

But some companies will actually benefit from the changes...

3 Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 20 Years

By , Money Morning -

The definition of an investor is someone who assesses the earnings potential of a company, buys shares in that company and then waits for the company to execute on its growth plan.

It could take months or it could take years but really big money is made over the long term.

Just ask Warren Buffett.

But you're here because you want know which companies are going thrive when the current health crisis passes.

That's where we can help.

In fact, we're revealing three stocks you can buy and hold for the next 20 years.

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4 Stocks to Buy When the Next Bull Market Starts

By , Money Morning -

The 30% rally we've seen since the March 23 low is an encouraging sign.

We should be ready to play it if its momentum is confirmed.

Remember, the stock market looks many months into the future so a rally now suggests that the market thinks things will get better, if not back to normal, soon enough.

We've pinpointed four stocks that might pop the highest.

These aren't set it and forget it type of investments, but simply stocks that were flying high before the crash that have the best chance of surging back to those highs.

And enterprising traders can take advantage of that.

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Three Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor for a Bear Market

By , America's No. 1 Pattern Trader, Money Morning • @powerproftrades -

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Just last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite had undergone a peak-to-valley pullback of 30% since mid-February.

That's nearly a third off the highs from only 30 trading days ago.

And it's a fast drop that's affecting just about everyone's bank account.

Sure, stocks have risen since then.

But we could still go down from here... even further than we already have.

Friends of mine are starting to call their 401(k)s 201(k)s - and they're all asking me the same thing: What will I do now?

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Bear Market 2020: Where to Invest Your $1,200 Coronavirus Check

By , Money Morning -

Your $1,200 coronavirus check from the government could be the first step you take to reaching the retirement of your dreams.

While $1,200 might not sound like a lot, it can add up in a hurry.

A $1,200 investment in Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) in December 2008 would be worth $42,530 today.

As Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald puts it, "picking the 'right' companies could set you up for once-in-a-lifetime wealth at prices you won't see again for a generation."

That's why we're going to show you exactly which stocks to buy to start building a retirement portfolio with just $1,200.

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Why Bill Ackman Is Still Buying Stocks Even Though "Hell Is Coming"

By , Money Morning -

Shortly after legendary fund manger Bill Ackman gave an emotional, half hour interview about the fate of the American economy on CNBC yesterday, stocks fell so hard and fast trading was halted.

If you listened to what he said, the market's response wasn't a mystery.

He said the crisis was so bad that "America will end as we know it" and "hell is coming."

Restaurants, hotels, and airlines will all go out of business, according to Ackman.

He says shares of Hilton Hotels (NYSE: HLT) will drop to $0 in the next 18 months if nothing is done.

But Ackman's doomsday predictions might've made him a lot of money yesterday.

It was all by design.

While everyone ran for the door, those who read between the lines followed his lead...