One of the best ways to keep your portfolio healthy in times of market and economic uncertainty is to invest in a defensive stock. Utilities, healthcare, and consumer staples sectors are often considered defensive industries because they sell products or services that stay in constant demand regardless of the economy. For example, no one decides…

With the election drawing closer, trader anxiety and volatility is running high. Superstar stocks have lost their shine over the last month and a half. For example, DexCom, Inc. (DXCM) jumped more than 100% in 2020 before hitting a YTD high of $455 on August 5, 2020. The stock has since dropped more than 11%.…

This year has been one of the most tumultuous years in recent history thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, political tensions, and civil unrest. While most market forecasters are focused more on what might happen over the next several months, it might be a good time to look at a sustainable long-term investment play. For one…

Cineworld (CNNWF) is closing its US and UK theaters for the foreseeable future. Could this closure turn up the heat for the already competitive streaming industry? Companies like Disney (DIS) for example, have attempted to bypass the traditional theatrical release and pandemic restrictions. In September, the company released its live-action remake Mulan. Subscribers could access…

The markets have been unsteady, with geopolitical tensions mixing in with renewed coronavirus fears. The return of volatility, coupled with low yields on fixed-income products, limits options for investors seeking safe haven. But there’s one segment of the market that’s known for protecting wealth – particularly during times of low-interest rates and rising inflation. One…

The stock market has made a rapid recovery since hitting lows in March. However, momentum slowed in September with a modest pullback. The major U.S. indexes finished last month in the red, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the tech-heavy Nasdaq finishing 1.5% and 5% lower respectively. With the presidential race heating up, the…

There’s an old saying investors like to use – “when everyone is digging for gold, be the one selling shovels.” In other words, don’t buy into the fad but pay attention to the businesses critical to supporting it. As the economy recovers and businesses resume their normal day-to-day operations, it means that the supply chain…

Is the market sell-off just a short-term setback? Investors are nervously watching the dip triggered by renewed coronavirus concerns and political upheaval in Washington. Wall Street is uncertain whether the drop will be long-lasting or just a minor speed bump. For one consumer staples giant, market volatility is nothing new. With a strong management team…

One of the biggest changes driven by COVID-19 is the online transition of nearly every business segment across almost every industry. Supply chains met disruptions as companies struggled to adapt to the new distancing paradigm and rework business norms. With this quick shift, online operations have become a critical component of future growth initiatives. For…

The stock market is off to a strong start this week. Positive COVID-19 vaccine trials, a number of big acquisitions, and bullish strength for tech stocks are all making headlines. On top of these news-driven moves, new intermediate-term technical trends have shifted for some heavy-volume stocks. These stocks triggered a new green weekly Trade Triangle…