InvestTalk

To understand what’s happening, go all the way back to the global financial crisis of 2008-09 when “quantitative easing" was first widely deployed.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings, BWA - BorgWarner Inc., Leveraged ETFs, YEAR - AB Ultra Short Income ETF, CLFD - Clearfield Inc., Bitcoin, New Millionaires. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a grea...

The argument for this theory highlights two major concerns: margins and regulations.   Today's Stocks & Topics: GD - General Dynamics Corp., TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc., VSH - Vishay Intertechnology Inc., PLAB - Photronics Inc., I-Bonds, GNRC - Generac Holdings Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., What Type of Companies Should We Keep, U.S. T...

Everyone's situation is different, but there are model scenarios to examine and pitfalls to avoid.   Today's Stocks & Topics: O - Realty Income Corp., The Bear Market, KNSL - Kinsale Capital Group Inc., TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, China’s Economic Data, ASC - Ardmore Shipping Corp., Strip Malls. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: htt...

While the GDP report could give the Federal Reserve some impetus to keep policy tight, traders are still pricing in a 96% chance of no interest rate hike.   Today's Stocks & Topics: BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, Dollar Strength, MT - ArcelorMittal ADR, FTNT - Fortinet Inc., Crypto-currency, The Treasury Department, HON - Honeywell International Inc., Earnings Season.  Justin&#39...

Even if the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates, other indicators point to increasing economic pressure.   Today's Stocks & Topics: VSH - Vishay Intertechnology Inc., LG Energy Solution and Toyota, BKE - Buckle Inc., Is the Stock Market Manipulated, PCE Inflation Rate, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., MO - Altria Group Inc., GDP Report.   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Ma...

The Federal Reserve is powerful but clumsy and the market has experienced a series of investment "fails"— but what else have we learned?   Today's Stocks & Topics: J - Jacobs Solutions Inc., SIL - Global X Silver Miners ETF, TXN - Texas Instruments Inc., Market Trends, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Treasury Bonds, GDX - VanEck Gold Miners ETF, SLV - iShares Silver Trust, SCHW - Charle...

A high-profile hedge fund manager believes investors may increasingly buy bonds as a safe haven because of growing geopolitical risks.   Today's Stocks & Topics: ZBRA - Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A, NVR - NVR Inc., Bonds, SNY - Sanofi ADR, Portfolio Management, AVGE - Avantis All Equity Markets ETF, Clean energy Stocks, AVGV - Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF, AVMA - Avantis Moderate...

When analyzing time horizons, risk evaluation changes for different periods.   Today's Stocks & Topics: IYH - iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF, MGY - Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., EOG - EOG Resources Inc., FPI - Farmland Partners Inc., NVT - nVent Electric PLC, Interest Rates and the Economy, GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., Gold Rally, Global Manufacturing Outside of China, COP – Conoco Phillips. Ou...

Investing in the 60/40 rule has been a consistent strategy for years – until 2023.   Today's Stocks & Topics: FADMX - Fidelity Advisor Strategic Income Fund FSIF, MLI - Mueller Industries Inc., WMS - Advanced Drainage Systems Inc., MP - MP Materials Corp., DGRO - iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF, VIG - Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, Copper, EG - Everest Group Ltd. Our Sponsors: * Chec...

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 7.7% while applications for a mortgage were 21% lower than the same week last year.   Today's Stocks & Topics: LAC - Lithium Americas Corp., PMF - PIMCO Municipal Income Fund, Treasury Bills vs. CDs, I-Bonds, Law of Unintended Consequences, Dollar Cost Average, IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF, Seniors....

After many years languishing at unacceptable levels, the yields for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities have soared.   Today's Stocks & Topics: CASY - Casey's General Stores Inc., NCLH - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., Investing on Mexican Bonds, COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., LULU - Lululemon Athletica Inc., TJX - TJX Cos., Housing Supply, Fractional Shares, EOG - EOG Resourc...

A ‘Made in USA’ revival has sparked a boom, and the Commerce Department says construction was driven by the building of houses and factories.   Today's Stocks & Topics: AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Reverse Split, Consumer Spent Trend, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Investing Strategy, TXT - Textron Inc., PXD - Pioneer Natural Resources Co., VGT - Vanguard Information Technology ETF, Swipe Fe...

It is true that some low-cost investment vehicles have been beneficial for investors, and passive investing appeals to those looking for a free lunch-- but there is no free lunch in the financial markets.   Today's Stocks & Topics: PRHSX - T Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund, GMBXF - Grupo Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. Series B, Ex-Dividends, NVO - Novo Nordisk A/S ADR, MDT - Medtronic PLC, Private...

Following a large 8.7% cost of living increase for 2023, beneficiaries will receive only a 3.2% increase for 2024.   Today's Stocks & Topics: STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Politics and Investing, Consumer Sentiment, CAN - Accenture PLC Cl A, MP - MP Materials Corp., LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., Consumer Stocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic...

According to Bankrate.com, more than half of Gen X workers, or roughly 57%, think it is not likely they will save enough to retire comfortably. "Generation X" is the demographic classification following the "baby boomers" and preceding "Millennials". Gen X is generally defined as people born from 1965 to 1984.   Today's Stocks & Topics: BRC - Brady Corp. Cl A, Coppe...

Federal agencies plan to ban excessive fees in the business and banking sectors. Today's stocks and topics: Corporate debt, Green energy policies, Best sector to invest?--Justin comments; TOST-Toast Inc. (NYS), AGCO-AGCO Corp. (NYS), AOS-A.O. Smith Corp. (NYS), LOW-Lowe's Cos. (NYS), KBWP-Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF (ETF). Our Sponsors: * Check out Anthropic and use m...

The headwinds battering consumers include inflation, higher interest rates, federal budget wrangling, polarized politics, student loan repayments, and new global tensions.   Today's Stocks & Topics: PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., CTRA - Coterra Energy Inc., Real Estate, TEX - Terex Corp., Selling a property, Interest Rates, ITA - iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF, Yields. Our Sp...

Some analysts are making the case that target-date funds have been nothing short of the biggest positive development for investors since the index fund.   Today's Stocks & Topics: DKS - Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., LCID - Lucid Group Inc., TD - Toronto-Dominion Bank, Big Banks and High-Tech Companies, Bonds Maturity, LYV - Live Nation Entertainment Inc., E...

Stocks and government bond prices have both tumbled in recent months as the Fed's rate hikes have led to a dislocation in capital markets.   Today's Stocks & Topics: APA - APA Corp., Traditional I-R-A vs. Roth I-R-A, MCD - McDonald's Corp., The Dollar, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Subscription Companies.   Justin's PERSPECTIVE looks at the History of Labor Strikes in Ameri...

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investment Options, Buying Bonds Instead of Buying Stocks, Value Stocks with Dividends, Mid and Small Caps, Insider Buying, 403b Retirement Funds, Mortgages, Utility Companies and Electric Vehicl...

These all-in-one funds can simplify the investment process and improve diversification.   Today's Stocks & Topics: BSRTF - BSR Real Estate Investment Trust, TFC - Truist Financial Corp., The Apartment Market, RDFN - Redfin Corp., BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., AXP - American Express Co., Drug Industry Prices, GPK - Graphic Packaging Holding Co., KO - Coca-Cola Co., 8% Mortgage. Our Sponsors: * C...

The majority of American homeowners with a mortgage are paying less than 5% interest, and high-yield savings accounts offer a return above that figure.   Today's Stocks & Topics: AEP - American Electric Power Co. Inc., RUN - SunRun Inc., Preferred Shares, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Dynamic Pricing, SCI - Service Corp. International, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Investing in Real Estate, K - Ke...

One investor tells his story of risk-taking resilience, he sold his FTX holdings for pennies on the dollar so he could 'reinvest in crypto'.   Today's Stocks & Topics: MCD - McDonald's Corp., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Saudi Arabia and Russia Are Winning, How to Achieve Appropriate Laddering, URNM - Sprott Uranium Miners ETF, XLU - Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF, XLP - Cons...

Some analysts say that a recession is all but inevitable for the U.S. and, in that kind of environment, investors should be playing defense.   Today's Stocks & Topics: PAC - Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V. ADR, NEE - NextEra Energy Inc., T-Bills, Bonds, CPG - Crescent Point Energy Corp., Amazon, Fiscal Dominance, Home Builders, WTI - W&T Offshore Inc.   Justin's PER...

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bonds, Interest Rates, Short Selling, Investment Loss, Portfolio Management, Life Insurance, Long Term Shares, 529 Plan, Using RSUs, Investing in ETF vs. Stocks, Special-Purpose Acquisition Compa...