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PPG Industries: A Paint And Coatings Giant To Turn To If Markets Get Volatile

PPG Industries: A Paint And Coatings Giant To Turn To If Markets Get Volatile

Image Source: UnsplashBy far the most important thing you can do in a steep market decline is to not panic sell. I believe the single biggest mistake most investors make is selling when the market crashes. Meanwhile, I like PPG Industries Inc. (PPG), the largest paints and coatings company in the world, notes Ben Reynolds, editor of Sure Dividend.Recessions (and market […]
Slowdown Ahead – How Much Will They Cut?

Slowdown Ahead – How Much Will They Cut?

Welcome back, readers. We hope you weathered the market storm this past week, as we started off September with a big down move.Last week, we wrote about the new highs (blue skies) but also the possible September swoon that often occurs this month. We highlighted the past four Septembers and their consecutive, negative performance.You may recall that […]
Bitcoin Goes Down To $54,000 As The Market Cap Drops Below $2 Trillion

Bitcoin Goes Down To $54,000 As The Market Cap Drops Below $2 Trillion

Image Source: Pixabay This Week’s Summary The cryptocurrency market looks set to end the week with a total market capitalization of $1.92 trillion. Bitcoin moved down by nearly 7% to trade at around $54,300. Ethereum decreased by almost 8% to trade at around $2,300. XRP moved down by 6%, Solana by 5%, and Dogecoin by 4%. Almost all altcoins have been […]
4 Insurance Stocks To Add For Better Returns In Sluggish September

4 Insurance Stocks To Add For Better Returns In Sluggish September

Image: BigstockThe S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq Composite have recently declined around 2.6%, 2%, and 3%, respectively, since Aug. 30, 2024.September has historically been a sluggish month for the stock market. While there are several theories for this uncanny phenomenon, the most common notion is that investors often take time […]
Pheton, Powell Max Make Public Debut

Pheton, Powell Max Make Public Debut

Image Source: www.gotcredit.com via FlickrPheton Holdings and Powell Max opened for trading on Thursday at $3.76 and $4.30, respectively. While the number of initial public offerings has rebounded from 2023, IPOs remain well below pre-pandemic levels. Latest IPOs and Direct Listings Pheton Holdings (PTHL) opened on Sept. 5 at $3.76. The healthcare solution provider specializing in treatment planning systems for brachytherapy […]
The Dollar Is In A Secular Bear Market

The Dollar Is In A Secular Bear Market

Image Source: PexelsIn this short video, I discuss the recent movements seen in the US dollar. I also take a quick look at some other major currencies.00:07:26More By This Author:Gold: Is It Time To Be Bold?The Power Of Regression10,000 Was A Piece Of A Cake
Verizon Communications Inc: Is It A Buy?

Verizon Communications Inc: Is It A Buy?

Image Source: PexelsAs part of an ongoing series, we will take a closer look at one of the stocks from our stock screeners and briefly review why it’s a ‘buy’ based on key fundamentals. One of the cheapest stocks in our screens is Verizon. Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Wireless services account for about 70% of Verizon Communications’ total service revenue and nearly […]
Weekly Technical Update: S&P 500 – Sunday, Sept. 8

Weekly Technical Update: S&P 500 – Sunday, Sept. 8

Image Source: UnsplashIn this video, I review the recent price action in the S&P 500, as the levels given on Friday produced several entry points for trading.00:19:34More By This Author:Nasdaq 100 & S&P 500 Elliott Wave Update – Wednesday, Sept 4Weekly Technical Update: S&P 500 – Sunday, Sept. 1Weekly Technical Update: Nasdaq 100 – Sunday, Sept. 1
Is Your Business Ready To Run Without You?

Is Your Business Ready To Run Without You?

Image Source: DepositPhotos  We all want to be indispensable. Some of us even want to be remembered for generations. It’s a natural trait for anyone who wants to accomplish great things, such as building a business that will last. However, at some point we will not continue focusing on growth. This could be because we’ve […]
Growth At Any Price (GAAP) Is A Bad Strategy. Valuation Matters.

Growth At Any Price (GAAP) Is A Bad Strategy. Valuation Matters.

Image Source: DepositPhotos   “There seems to be some perverse human characteristic that likes to make easy things difficult.”    Warren Buffett  Market Commentary:Growth At Any Price (GAAP) is a bad strategy. Valuation matters. Commodities rolling over, US manufacturing in contraction, and recession expectations are heighted for good reasons. The current leadership in the market is […]