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    This Aerospace Company Breakup Delivers a 3-for-1 Investment Bargain

    By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI -

    If you still have your Christmas tree up, you might want to check under it for a late present.

    It comes in the form of a spin-off. Let me explain.

    United Technologies Corp. completed a $23 billion merger with Rockwell Collins Inc. on Nov. 26, 2018.

    Normally, the story of a sprawling conglomerate acquiring an aerospace contractor would pretty much end there.

    That's because the idea behind these kinds of bolt-on buyouts is to create new synergies that make the bigger, newer firm more competitive and more profitable.

    Of course, United Technologies wants to take advantage of the Trump administration's defense buildup, one of the biggest we've seen since the Reagan era.

    But in this case, the merger served as a catalyst for a much bigger change.

    The same day United Technologies closed the books on the deal, it announced a broad realignment that surprised Wall Street.

    Following the Rockwell acquisition, United Technologies said it would break itself up into three standalone companies.

    That's great news for investors because studies have shown that these kinds of spin-offs usually lead to market-beating gains.

    Just the sort of late Christmas gift investors can enjoy.

    That's why today, I'm going to show you how to get in on the action.

    Before it's too late...

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This Aerospace Company Breakup Delivers a 3-for-1 Investment Bargain

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI -

If you still have your Christmas tree up, you might want to check under it for a late present.

It comes in the form of a spin-off. Let me explain.

United Technologies Corp. completed a $23 billion merger with Rockwell Collins Inc. on Nov. 26, 2018.

Normally, the story of a sprawling conglomerate acquiring an aerospace contractor would pretty much end there.

That's because the idea behind these kinds of bolt-on buyouts is to create new synergies that make the bigger, newer firm more competitive and more profitable.

Of course, United Technologies wants to take advantage of the Trump administration's defense buildup, one of the biggest we've seen since the Reagan era.

But in this case, the merger served as a catalyst for a much bigger change.

The same day United Technologies closed the books on the deal, it announced a broad realignment that surprised Wall Street.

Following the Rockwell acquisition, United Technologies said it would break itself up into three standalone companies.

That's great news for investors because studies have shown that these kinds of spin-offs usually lead to market-beating gains.

Just the sort of late Christmas gift investors can enjoy.

That's why today, I'm going to show you how to get in on the action.

Before it's too late...

Here's How to Capture Big Profits from the Cybersecurity Industry

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI -

Where some might get mad, I like to get even.

See, when we spoke back on Oct. 22, I told you how I've fallen for my 2109 Acura MDX hybrid, and the broader scope of autonomous driving capabilities.

Thing is, I left out an embarrassing anecdote. As it turns out, what happened to me during the buying process also happens to millions of others. And today, I want to show you a great way to play the best firms that are addressing the issue.

But before I do, let's go back to what happened at the Acura dealership. See, everything was running smoothly until the finance manager came to tell my wife and me that our credit didn't go through.

No, we are not deadbeats. We have very high credit scores. We had simply forgotten one small detail: After the infamous 2017 hack at Equifax Inc. compromised 143 million accounts, including ours, we froze our credit.

This meant that no one, not even us, could take out a loan or credit card in our name. Fortunately, it only took a few minutes for us to log in to the credit agency and get the lease financing approved.

But the situation got me thinking a lot about our brute-force protection system when reading about the latest big cyber intrusion. This one, announced Nov. 30 of last year, involved 500 million hotel customers – once again, including my wife and me.

It seems that consumers like us can't go very far these days without hearing about some sort of corporate data breach that compromises our private data.

Fortunately, this steady stream of computer hacks and cybercrimes aren't only a cause of concern.

They also present the opportunity for savvy investors to choose an investment that will beat the market, again, this year...

You're going to want to see this...

Here's What I Told U.S. Global Investors About Tech Investing

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI -

The other day, I grabbed the opportunity to sit down with the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at U.S. Global Investors Inc., Frank Holmes.

His firm specializes in actively managed equity and bond strategies. And the folks at U.S. Global Investors are highly astute in the metals and mining sectors as well.

Frank and his team wanted to interview me to get my take on where the technology, cannabis, and blockchain sectors are headed. And they've kindly allowed us to publish the piece that resulted from our interview.

It's got some important details about where I see investment opportunities ahead for these industries, so I've decided re-publish the article here for you today.

Check it out...

The Best Tech Stock to Buy in December 2018

By , Money Morning -

tech stocks

Some tech companies sound exciting, promising cutting-edge innovations and new ways of doing things.

Other tech companies don't. But they can often be the most profitable ones to own.

Today, we're separating the stocks with serious potential from the poseurs, giving you the best tech stock to buy in December.

This Aerospace Firm's Profits Are Poised to Soar as It Explores Mars

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI -

When we spoke on Nov. 29, I suggested you invest in Boeing as a play on the boom in Asian air travel.

Ordinarily, I would not come right back so quickly and tell you to take a look at another aerospace stock. But that's exactly what I'm doing today.

And for a very good reason. See, just last week, NASA made another historic landing on the surface of Mars.

After a journey that took seven months and covered 301 million miles, the NASA InSight lander touched down and got right to work by beaming down a picture of the red planet.

That photograph is only the beginning. The robotic craft will spend the next two years gathering and transmitting important data back to Earth.

Doing so will reap insight about the geography and history of Mars. It will help scientists better understand the planet's long-term climate and why water no longer exists on the surface there.

It's fascinating work. But there's more happening here than simply compiling and analyzing enormous swaths of planetary data. Much more.

That's why today, I want to let you know about the big-cap aerospace leader that played a pivotal role in InSight's successful landing. And why this firm is poised for long-term appreciation...

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The Best Tech Stock to Buy Today Could Jump 100%

By , Money Morning -

Biotech

While tinkering with genetics might sound like something out of a science-fiction thriller, some companies are actually using it to create life-changing treatments.

And our best tech stock to buy today comes from this groundbreaking new industry.

Our technology expert even says it has the potential to double your money...

This Silicon Valley Mover Is Set Up for Triple-Digit Gains

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI -

A tech powerhouse I've been tracking closely has gained some 290% over the past five years.

Plus, a beat-and-raise quarter sent its shares up more than 6% on Nov. 6, when the Nasdaq was still in a correction.

That kind of strength in the face of weakness is reason enough to watch a stock.

But I've got more personal reasons for following this big winner.

See, I personally played a small role in its success.

During my 35-plus years in Silicon Valley, I've served as a venture capital firm board member – and I've acted as a senior adviser to a dozen tech startups.

That's a practice I continue today.

While I'll bet no one at this tech firm realizes it, during its big run-up, it bought one the startups I advised – and that $126 million acquisition played a substantial role in its growth.

With that in mind, today I'll show you why this Valley leader is making moves up while most of tech is tumbling.

And then I'll show you exactly how long you'll have to wait to pick up your own triple-digit returns on its stock (Hint: it's not long).

Check it out...

Why We're Buying the BAIT Stocks Before 2019

By , Money Morning -

You've heard all about the FANG stocks, but the BAIT stocks are going to be some of the hottest investments in 2019.

We're calling these the BAIT stocks, and they offer extreme upside for those who buy in now.

Wall Street analysts are giving them one-year price targets implying gains of up to 80%...

Facebook's Security Woes Are Setting This Cybersecurity Stock Up for a Quick 20% Gain

By , Money Morning -

facebook

Over the last year, Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) shares have fallen more than 16% as data breaches and political scandals plague the company's public reputation.

However, the social media giant appears to be on the verge of turning a corner.

Last month, reports surfaced that Facebook intends to acquire a cybersecurity firm in an effort to strengthen its digital defenses and regain public trust.

And that's great news for cybersecurity stocks. Facebook currently has $42 billion in cash on hand, giving it more than enough to lock down an acquisition.

Celebrate Singles' Day by "Marrying" This "Quiet Giant" Tech Stock

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI -

We're just two days away from what will almost certainly be a massive e-commerce haul.

Worth an estimated $25 billion, this one-day event is worth more than what Americans spend on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two of the nation's biggest shopping events.

I'm talking about Singles' Day, an unofficial Chinese holiday that began in 1993 to address the hundreds of millions of unmarried people.

And in the last several years, Nov. 11 has become a de facto shopping holiday sponsored by web giant Alibaba.

Now, most tech analysts would be suggesting you capitalize on this by investing in Alibaba or another Chinese web giant.

But here at Strategic Tech Investor, we go way beyond the headlines to give you analysis you won't find anywhere else.

That's why today, I want to show you a way to invest in the much larger global e-commerce trend, one that is worth $9.6 trillion in the United States alone.

This American "quiet giant" generates $600 million in cash every year – which goes right back into investors' pockets.

It's the landlord to the entire web.

And it just got the go-ahead to raise rents.

That means its shares are set to soar – and crush the overall market.

Check it out...

This Tech Stock Is Crushing the Market and Could Still Double from Here

By , Guest Writer, Money Morning -

Today, I'll show you a tech stock that has not only climbed 30% in the last month, but could double in share price from here.

Sadly, most investors have missed out on these types of gains.

You see, the proliferation of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) has resulted in broad-brushed, mind-numbing investment strategies that fail to consider that what matters most are the underlying fundamentals of a particular stock.

Instead of investors targeting good ideas, the herd turns to "themes" in the search for market-beating returns.

That's not what we're doing today...

This Is a Must-Have Tech Stock for Every Portfolio

By , Money Morning -

The tech sector is the hottest industry on Wall Street. The tech-heavy Nasdaq has nearly doubled over the last five years alone.

But not every stock is worth owning. Today, we're showing you the "must have" tech stock you need in your portfolio.

These Are the Next "FANG" Stocks to Buy

By , Money Morning -

October was a rough month for investors. The giant technology stocks that led the way higher all last year took it on the chin and dragged the rest of the market down with them.

So, then what? Where can we take advantage of the global sell-off to buy quality companies at bargain prices?

While we love the traditional FANG stocks, this group of the next FANG stocks is a great place to invest now...

This "Extinction Comeback" Tech Stock Could Double in Less Than 3 Years

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI -

You've probably heard – numerous times – that the fictional world of "Jurassic Park" is about to become reality.

And probably every time, after you read the article or listened to the report, the actual innovation was a letdown.

Well, this time, I'm the one telling you that the fictional world of "Jurassic Park" is about to become a reality – and I truly hope what I'm about to tell you isn't a disappointment.

No, I'm not predicting we will see the rebirth of dinosaurs.

But we may soon see formerly extinct species spring to life once again.

Scientists in Australia recently used a cutting-edge gene-editing technique to insert DNA from the passenger pigeon, which went extinct in 1914, into the common pigeon. If all goes as planned, birds from that flock will become the first animals to have genetic codes from an extinct species.

Now that's no letdown and will be, if successful, a huge scientific breakthrough.

There could be a big profit breakthrough here too.

The so-called next-generation sequencing (NGS) market that underpins these breakthroughs will be worth $21.4 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research.

That would be astounding 362% growth from the $4.62 billion NGS market of 2015.

And you can ride that soaring market with the company I'm going to tell you all about.

Take a look...

This Tech Company Is Designing the Future of Self-Driving Cars

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI -

Self-driving cars

I've fallen in head-over-heels in love once gain.

And no, my wife has nothing to worry about. It's not a younger woman or anything like that.

Instead, it's a 321-horsepower V-6 beast of a car that handles like a dream but is also very economical to drive.

Then again, this is a three-motor hybrid model equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission that you shift from the steering wheel when in sport mode.

That's not all – not by a long shot. See, my new 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid excels at semiautonomous driving.

Now I know from personal experience why analysts say the market for self-driving autos will grow a stunning 10-fold, to a whopping $556 billion, in less than a decade.

Clearly that is a massive market, and one that savvy tech investors would do well to target.

Today, I want to reveal one of the best and brightest companies in tech.

It's a great play on autonomous driving.

Heck, it's a great play on virtual reality, machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies... and just about everything else going down in Silicon Valley.

And it could easily hand us 65% gains in just the next 12 months – and much more than that for many years to come.

Here's why...

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