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This Apple Is Full of Worms
It’s a tale of woe… and a warning. And in the end… you won’t want to take a bite of this apple. At the end of June 2023, Apple (AAPL) made history as the first company ever to be valued at $3 trillion when its stock price closed above $193.42 for the first time. But […]
Buy This, Not That: These Sectors Are BUYS
A rising tide lifts all boats, right? That isn’t necessarily true in the stock market. Certain stocks do better than others… and the same goes for certain sectors… All depending on the kind of market we’re in. That’s why in today’s Buy This, Not That… I’m looking at the Select Sector SPDR ETFs. Which sectors […]
How to Play This Crypto Bull Run
Many newcomers to crypto are attracted to the idea of turning a small investment into a fortune by riding the waves of meme coins and low-cap altcoins. That’s a fool’s errand. Here’s what to do instead.
Monday Takeaways: January Starts With a Bang
One of the first things I was given when I started my trading career in Chicago back in 1982 was the Stock Trader’s Almanac. This book, published annually, was chock-full of investing insights and strategies… along with classic market truisms such as “Sell in May and go away.” But the adage that is jumping out […]
Stock of the Week: Score a Double on This Undervalued Bank
The banking sector had a tough 2023. Banks became undervalued as investors stayed away for several reasons. But now that spells opportunity.
A New War Over AI
While ChatGPT, Bard and a host of other AI names and labels overwhelmed us in 2023, a new banner will command our attention this year. AI nationalism. With the AI frontier currently resembling a war zone, the U.S., China, South Korea, Brazil, Singapore, the European Union, multiple Middle Eastern countries, Australia and others are vying […]
Generate More Investing Know-How With AI
It’s clear that AI is already helping us do important things. The question is… Have you dipped your toes in yet? Here’s a quick primer on how to add ChatGPT to your investing toolkit.
Buy This, Not That: AI Fakes or Fortunes
Nearly every company is an AI company these days. In the second quarter of 2023… the term “AI” was mentioned more than 7,000 times in earnings reports. But smart investors know to look out for companies that are AI firms in name only… and to find the ones that are actually using the tech to […]
Why You Should Always Be Thankful for Your Failures
We might not know it at the time, but bouncing off failure can bring us to a place of deep gratitude… and success. Here’s proof.
The Best Way to Play Gold’s New Highs
With the Fed talking about cutting interest rates… 2024 is looking to be a great year for gold. Here’s the best way to play it.