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Korean Missiles, Killer Storm, & Kuroda Spark Biggest Buying-Panic In Tech Stocks Since Election

Korean Missiles, Killer Storm, & Kuroda Spark Biggest Buying-Panic In Tech Stocks Since Election

For today’s stock market recap, see yesterday! Video length: 00:00:05 In a comedic case of deja vu, somebody flicked the “DUMP VIX, BUY NASDAQ” switch at exactly the moment US equity markets opened… The Dow fell back into the red into the close and there was some selling pressure ahead of tomorrow’s month-end, but still, […]
Pros And The Cons Of Early Retirement

Pros And The Cons Of Early Retirement

Unless you are one of the lucky few who absolutely love their job, you probably dream of an early retirement. Not having to wake up to a blaring alarm clock each day and go through the motions of the daily grind seems like sheer bliss. However, early retirement is not that simple, and even those […]
Pentair: 40 Years Of Dividend Increases And Double-Digit Payout Growth Potential

Pentair: 40 Years Of Dividend Increases And Double-Digit Payout Growth Potential

With 40 straight years of dividend growth under its belt, Pentair (PNR) is a dividend aristocrat that is just a decade away from joining an even more elite club, the dividend kings. Over the past three decades, Pentair shareholders have enjoyed dividend growth that’s not only been remarkably consistent, but strong as well (8.9% annual payout growth). Let’s […]
September 2017 Economic Forecast: Is Personal Income To Spending Ratio A Headwind To Better Economic Growth?

September 2017 Economic Forecast: Is Personal Income To Spending Ratio A Headwind To Better Economic Growth?

Econintersect’s Economic Index continues to remain in a tight range indicating static economic growth fundamentals for the fifth month in a row. However, this tight range remains in territory associated with normal growth. Six-month employment growth forecast is now indicating little change in the rate of employment growth. Please share this article – Go to very top […]
3 Strong Buy Northern Mutual Funds For Striking Returns

3 Strong Buy Northern Mutual Funds For Striking Returns

Founded in 1889, Northern Trusts manages assets worth over $1 trillion (as of June 30, 2017) based on assets raised in the country. The company generally focuses on funds that have long-term performance. Moreover, all the Northern funds bear no sales load, making them strong investment choices for those seeking low-cost funds. Northern Trusts is one […]
Three Things I Think I Am Thinking About – Disaster Edition

Three Things I Think I Am Thinking About – Disaster Edition

Here are some things I think I am thinking about: 1. Floyd Mayweather – Maybe not such a financial disaster? Floyd Mayweather didn’t follow my financial advice. He was, predictably, MUCH better than Conor McGregor at boxing. Actually, I’d say Conor surpassed expectations. But Floyd is Floyd. He’s the best ever. And he proved it again […]
FDA Approves Futuristic New Cancer Therapy, To Cost $475,000, Sending Biotechs Surging

FDA Approves Futuristic New Cancer Therapy, To Cost $475,000, Sending Biotechs Surging

The FDA on Wednesday opened a new era in cancer treatment, when it approved a landmark, futuristic new gene therapy-based approach to treat childhood leukemia, one which has produced unprecedented results in patients with the deadly cancer. Even the FDA called the approval “historic.” “We’re entering a new frontier in medical innovation with the ability to reprogram […]
Gold On The Verge?

Gold On The Verge?

Is Gold on the verge of a breakout? We discuss that as well as much more in this lengthy interview. Video Length: 00:57:04
Draghi Isn’t Powerful Enough To Stop This…

Draghi Isn’t Powerful Enough To Stop This…

Ok, so just a quick note on the euro. After blowing through 1.20 on Tuesday and getting some notable traction as a safe haven, the single currency has come off a bit on Wednesday, providing some welcome relief to eurozone equities which hit 6-month lows yesterday. The relief rally in the dollar now has the […]
Euphoria Peak

Euphoria Peak

The August reading of the “Euphoriameter” showed a small but noticeable move down from what was a more than 12-year high, certainly a post-financial-crisis high. As a reminder, the Euphoriameter tracks a composite of surveyed investor sentiment (AAII & II), implied volatility (the VIX), and valuations (forward PE). This composite view provides a holistic insight across […]