Investing Trends

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How the Strong Dollar and Earnings are Impacting the Market

There has been much talk about currencies -- from the weakening of the euro, which fell apart last...

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Tomorrow’s European Central Bank Meeting Could Have a Major Effect on the Markets; Plus, Watch My New Options Trading Video

It will be interesting as European Central Bank President Mario Draghi steps up to the monetary stimulus plate.

Use the Calendar and Catalysts to Your Trading Advantage

I’m always looking for catalysts -- the events, meetings or product launches that can be real tipping points...

The Negative Effects of Low Oil Prices

While we are feeling our pockets a little heavier or our credit card bills a tad lighter thanks...

Why You Should Keep Your Portfolio Active

If you’re still a “crock pot” investor -- one who buys a stock and forgets about it --...

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What Dividend Increases Mean for a Stock’s Future

Next to profits, dividend increases are the mother’s milk when it comes to investing.

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How Following Trends Can Net Big Returns

For U.S. stock market investors, the long-term bull market trend launched in 2009 has certainly been friendly.

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Holiday Online Shopping Leads to Big Wins

Last week, we closed the books on November, and it was clearly a winning month for stocks, with...

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Why the ‘Barbarous Relic’ Should NOT Be in Your Portfolio

The economist John Maynard Keynes once famously dismissed gold as a “barbarous relic.” Keynes was actually referring to...

How Weekend Reading Can Expand Your Investment Opportunities

You can bet that I am an avid reader of studies, reports, surveys, financial statements, filings with the...