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8-3-2023 – The Nation’s Biggest Banks Are Gearing Up for More Consumer Struggles Ahead
August 03, 2023

Any downturn could be exacerbated by the pressure investors have put on companies to keep prices high and cut costs to replicate the abnormally large profit-margin gains of 2021 and 2022.Today's Stocks & Topics:Advertising Inquiries: https://red

8-2-2023 – How EVs Are Upending the 100-Year-Old Auto Supply Chain
August 02, 2023

Cars have thousands of parts that come from a branching supply chain of firms-- each dependent on the success of the others-- but automakers are bringing more of their supply chain in-house.Today's Stocks & Topics: Credit Rating Downgrade, Oil Pr

8-1-2023 – There Might Be Good News for Investors Looking for High-Quality, Undervalued Companies
August 01, 2023

Some names are trading at discount prices, but they may or may not be right for your portfolio.Today's Stocks & Topics: CLB - Core Laboratories Inc., Investing for Kids Future, CUBE - CubeSmart, 529 Plan, AMSWA - American Software Inc. Cl A, VTIP

7-31-2023 – Is the Hope of a 'Soft Landing' Realistic?
July 31, 2023

Slowing inflation gives encouragement to the possibility of an easy let-down and U.S. markets are reflecting a renewed sense of optimism, while other areas indicate ongoing concern.Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Market, Bonds vs. Stocks, PBR - Pet

7-28-2023 – U.S. Bank Regulators Unveil Sweeping Changes for Capital Requirements
July 28, 2023

The changes, for banks with $100 billion or more in assets, are designed to revise rules tied to risky activities including lending, trading, valuing derivatives and operational risk.Today's Stocks & Topics: 2nd Quarter GDP, High-Yield Savings Ac

7-27-2023 – Home Prices Continue to Climb with ‘Striking’ Regional Differences
July 27, 2023

Prices are rising again because supply is still very low and current homeowners are reluctant to sell, given that most are paying mortgage rates that are less than half of todays rates.Today's Stocks & Topics: Cyclical Stocks vs.Non-Cyclicals St

7-26-2023 – How Will Artificial Intelligence Affect Investing?
July 26, 2023

To understand the dynamics, it's important to evaluate AI's potential impact on portfolio managers, financial advisors, and investment researchers.Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing Market, Consumer Sentiment, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series

7-25-2023 – Don’t Go Chasing Recent Returns
July 25, 2023

At least one market strategist is warning investors not to mistake performance for future returns.Today's Stocks & Topics: Double Tree Capital, Commodities Prices, Secure Act 2.0, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ACCO - ACCO Brands Corp., HYGV - Flex

7-24-2023 – Could This Be A 'Momentous Week' for Bank Rate Pivot Points?
July 24, 2023

The U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and European Central Bank will all announce key interest rate decisions this week, with each potentially nearing a pivotal moment in their monetary policy trajectory. Today's Stocks & Topics: ERF - Enerplus

7-21-2023 – Is It Time to Move Away from Bonds in Your Portfolio?
July 21, 2023

Cash rates are nearing 5% but that can be changed anytime, whereas bonds offer a yield that is typically fixed over the life of the bond.Today's Stocks & Topics: INQQ - India Internet & Ecommerce ETF, Equity, NA Trusts, Consumer Sentiment, FL