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Shah Gilani
Wall Street superstar and former hedge fund manager Shah Gilani is the Chief Investment Strategist of Manward Press and at the helm of the Manward Money Report newsletter and the Launch Investor and Alpha Money Flow trading services. He’s a sought-after market commentator and has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business and Bloomberg TV. He’s also been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Post, and he’s had columns published in Forbes.
In 1982, he launched his first hedge fund from his seat on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. He worked in the pit as a market maker when options on the S&P 100 Index first began trading… and was part of a handful of traders who laid the technical groundwork for what would eventually become the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). He also ran the futures and options division at the largest retail bank in Britain. Shah gained notoriety for calling the implosion of U.S. financial markets (all the way back in February 2008) AND the mega bull run that followed.
Now at the helm of Manward, Shah is focused tightly on one goal: To do his part to make subscribers wealthier, happier and more free.
This Here Isn’t a Housing Bubble… It’s an Opportunity
Housing is hot.
The entire industry is booming, with demand for houses high and the prices of those houses even higher. The median value of a house in the United States right now is 20% higher than it was last year as high demand bids up prices.
And, according to some, this wild price growth (and dwindling affordability) can’t last. The boom has become a bubble, and something has got to give.
The Real Winner in the Fight Against Food Inflation is this Retail Giant
Food inflation is hitting the United States hard. Recent metrics show that food prices are 7.4% higher than they were this time last year, and it shows no sign of slowing.
Yet, rising prices haven’t changed buying habits. And it’s not because consumers don’t know what’s happening.
According to in-house studies performed by Walmart Inc (WMT), customers are fully aware of rising prices and inflation – they see it all around them, in stores and on the news – but they aren’t buying smaller packages or downgrading to store-brand products.
Hold onto Facebook – Meta Platforms to Bounce Back
This may not be something you expected to hear me say in a Buy, Sell, or Hold – but you need to hold onto Meta Platforms Inc (FB).
Yes, its stock values are dropping and other investors are pulling out for fear of it dropping even lower. But here’s the thing, we’re coming up on what could be an incredible buying opportunity that would get you in on a trend-setting tech company has it climbs back up through the stock market.
In today’s video, I tell you what to expect out of FB in the future and how to play two other stocks that are screaming buys in the here and now.
Hedge Your Bets as Investors Turn Bearish
The markets have bounced back once again, but we’re not out of the woods yet.
Since their latest highs, the DOW, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite have all dipped into correction territory – only to bounce back. But their bounces haven’t cleared enough hurdles to signal a resumption of the bull market.
In fact, the numbers and narratives investors hung their hats and hopes on are anything but positive. The stage is set for a quick and ugly selloff that could take markets even lower, but there’s a way to protect yourself.
I’ve dedicated today’s Total Wealth to exploring how we got here and what you can do about it.
With Ukraine Under Pressure, Oil, Gas, and Profits Expected to Flow from France
It’s not looking good for Ukraine right now – or for the European continent. As Russia “intensifies” its diplomatic efforts with the West and its military presence on Ukrainian borders, it is becoming clearer that this isn’t just a political crisis. Oil and gas, already scarce in certain parts of Europe due to labor and […]
Return to Normal Triggers Return of this Tourism Company’s Profits
On Thursday, after the close, Expedia Group Inc. (EXPE) posted fourth-quarter results that included a bottom line that blew estimates away.
EXPE reported adjusted earnings of $1.06 per share, which was well above estimates of $0.60, and up from a $2.64 loss in the same period a year ago.
Those are great numbers for a company that relies on tourism and travel – and I’m not surprised, considering the Omicron variant turned out to be far less deadly than initially feared. Despite its exponential rise, people generally felt more comfortable traveling.
Even with a Negative Profit Margin, This Social Media Icon is Still a Buy
When you’re looking for a stock to buy, one that’s a real, solid investment, it’s generally in your best interest to seek out only the best. Companies large and continually growing revenues, net profits, and cash from operations and widening profit margins.
But today, that’s not the case.
This company’s financials are abysmal – but they’re not the reason why I’m interested in it. What got my attention, is its $4 billion buy back program. That sets up quite the opportunity.
Watch my analysis in the video below or…
A Troubled Earnings Season Opens New Trading Possibilities
Most traders and investors want to buy stocks when they’re cheap. But just as many miss those buy-the-dip opportunities because they’re scared. Any dipping stock could drop lower, especially if investors think it will “miss” consensuses estimates on upcoming earnings.
That’s understandable, but not how I think.
Because I want to buy good stocks when they’re on sale, I like positioning myself in front of earnings using a special method that I’ll reveal to you today – with a new recommendation as a bonus.
Using this method, anyone could profit handsomely no matter which way the stock swings.
Rumored Amazon Acquisition Shakes Markets and We’ll Ride the After Shocks
Interesting rumors hit the markets this weekend. Pelaton Interactive Inc (Nasdaq: PTON), the fitness tech company made infamous during the pandemic, may be picking out a buyer over the next few weeks. Story goes, Apple Inc (Nasdaq: AAPL), Amazon.com Inc (Nasdaq: AMZN), and NIKE Inc (NYSE: NKE) may be on the short list.
True or not, the very idea drove shares of PTON through the roof – I’m talking a whopping 31%. But you know what they say: what goes up, must come down…
And we’re going to catch it as it falls.
To grab today’s stock play, click the video below to watch or read Shah’s instructions.
Oil Races to $100 a Barrel, Beat it to the Punch with My Favorite Energy Play
On Thursday, West Texas Crude (WTI) settled above $90 per barrel for the first time since October 2014.
That’s no surprise to me. I’ve been bullish on it since early last year.
That being said, momentum in oil is getting overbought which means we could see a short-term pullback.
Longer-term though, I still see oil trading up to $100 (and beyond) by mid-summer. Any pullback right now would be like a great opportunity to make a trade on energy companies.
One of my favorite energy trades, right now, is Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM).
On the 1st, the company reported it’s fourth-quarter results, which included GAAP earnings of $8.87 billion. That’s up from a $20.07 billion loss in the same period a year ago.
Exxon also managed to generate $48 billion of cash flow from operating activities, its highest since 2012, and it’s paying down debts. $9 billion in debt was paid during the fourth quarter, bringing the repayment to a total of $20 billion since the start of 2021.
Those are solid numbers and shares jumped as much as 9.63% in last week’s trading.
As I said, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see a short-term pullback in WTI, and that would likely bring shares of XOM back down, before rising again on the back of another move higher in WTI.
Click here to grab your XOM play and a bonus speculative trade.