Stock Investing
Beware of Energy Stocks
As the price of oil falls below $80 a barrel beware of energy stocks. The US oil boom has been a big plus for the American economy. Money spent for oil and natural gas stays at home. The lower price of oil is a plus for consumers and businesses. But, the world economy is not […]
Germans Buy US Companies
Over the weekend two German companies announced US takeovers worth $25 Billion according to Money CNN. FREE MASTERCLASS: 3 Secrets to Make Your Money Work for You! Two German firms snapped up U.S. competitors for $25 billion before the opening bell Monday, looking beyond record stock prices and a stronger dollar to acquire advanced technology […]
Will Nude Photo Uproar Hurt Apple Stock?
According to Movie News Guide and other sources, the FBI and Apple are investigating the Jennifer Lawrence nude photo leak. FREE MASTERCLASS: 3 Secrets to Make Your Money Work for You! Following the leakage of nude photos of high profile female celebrities such as Kate Upton, Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande among others, [the] FBI along […]
Signs of a Market Correction
The stock market rally has been going on for five and a half years. The S&P 500 bottomed out at 683 on March 6 of 2009. This was the end of the market fall and the start of the second worst recession in 75 years. And, like in the days after the 2009 Stock Market […]
Basics of Successful Investing II
Successful investors apply what they already know in picking stocks, choosing exchange traded funds and investing their money. Retailers have insight into retail stocks and computer programmers have insight into software companies. Doctors and others in the medical field have insight into medications and the tools used in treating diseases. And, if a successful investor […]
Basics of Successful Investing I
Successful investing is not a matter of luck, tips or playing the market. Three basics of successful investing are sound fundamental analysis, appropriate risk management and patience in waiting for investment opportunities. Let us start with risk management first of all.
Risk Management in Your Life and Investments
Investing is part of life and not a separate entity. So, it is important to have your financial life in order before even starting to invest. Build a stable financial platform for your life first of all.
Pay off any credit card debts: It is difficult for a beginner to make 18% a year on […]
Potential Economic Devastation of the Ebola Virus
There is a virus on the loose in Africa that has a ninety percent mortality for anyone who contacts it. This is the Ebola virus. The virus which was previously confined to East Africa has now broken out in West Africa and spread into the most populous nation on the continent, Nigeria. This outbreak is […]
How Do Dark Pools Hurt Investors?
A relatively recent addition to the world of equities is the dark pool. These are trading networks that let traders buy or sell large orders and complete the orders before the market in general is aware of the trade. This works out well for those who wish to enter offers to buy or sell large […]
Invest Your Money
You have a good job with a paycheck and routine bonuses. You have purchased a home, paid off your credit card debts and put six months’ worth of savings in the bank. Now is it time to invest your money for the long term. What are your options? Let us assume that your full time […]