We’ve hit the halfway point for 2020, and what a year it has been! The Dow jumped 18% in Q2, its best quarterly performance since the late 80s. The S&P beat that slightly with a 20% move between the beginning of April and the end of June. Despite the stellar Q2 performance, there is still…

It’s been hard to get a read on the markets lately. As bullish and bearish news competes for daily headlines, investors cannot get a solid feel for where markets are headed. But not all stock sectors perform the same for any given event. One tech company doesn’t seem to be paying attention to what the…

How do you take an account with $10K and turn it into $1M in 10 years? Loading the player… You would need to grow your account by 60% every single year. Y1 $10,000 to $16,000 Y2 $16,000 to $25,600 Y3 $25,600 to $40,960 Y4 $40,960 to $65,536 Y5 $65,536 to $104,858 Y6 $104,858 to $167,773…

The stock market is no stranger to the effects of popularity. Technology stocks have greatly benefited from investor excitement. On the other hand, trends associated with economic conditions, impact different market segments over time. There is a big difference between market fads and true, long-lasting market trends. The tech bubble in the early 2000s was…

There’s no doubt that dividend-paying stocks are one of the most popular holdings for most investors. Not only do they pay out a quarterly amount that generates steady returns, but they also help reduce portfolio volatility. They are also regarded as defensive stocks, making them a must-have in uncertain markets. Whether you’re an aggressive or…

The markets continue to climb despite unrest in the streets of major U.S. cities, continued trade tension between the U.S. and China, further spread of COVID-19, and historic unemployment claims, among other issues. Some analysts and high-level corporate executives, like Manolo Falco of Citigroup(C), believe that the markets will adjust to the reality of the…

Wednesday, May 27, 2020, was set to be a historic day. Two U.S. astronauts were booked for a ride to the International Space Station. Their ride was the first commercial spacecraft built by SpaceX. It has been close to 20 years since Americans launched a U.S.-built aircraft into orbit. Unfortunately, the launch was scrubbed due…

Regardless of whether you’re a conservative, income-oriented investor or an aggressive, growth stock champion, a well-diversified portfolio needs a solid large-cap stock keeping it grounded and stable. In light of the coronavirus outbreak, having a solid large-cap performer is an essential addition to any investor’s portfolio. This consumer staples company not only minimizes portfolio volatility,…

If the past couple of months have taught us anything, it’s that economic downturns can happen at any time. There aren’t always warning signs of a bear market – a black swan event like COVID-19 can quickly derail a booming economy. An unexpected event like what we’ve experienced in 2020 can spell disaster for an…

The coronavirus pandemic appears to be nearing its end, and businesses are gearing up for a massive rally back to economic prosperity. The month of May is seeing a market resurgence, with the S&P 500 index up 3.5% as of Monday. Industries that have been stagnating for the past several months are seeing their stocks…