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UTG: A Great Fund To Play A Recovery In Utilities

UTG: A Great Fund To Play A Recovery In Utilities

Image Source: Pixabay The Reaves Utility Income Fund (UTG) is a closed-end fund that investors can use to obtain a very high level of income to meet their needs. This overall purpose is suggested by the name of the fund and supported by its 8.44% current yield. However, the method that the fund employs to achieve […]
S&P 500 & Nasdaq 100 – Elliott Wave Update – Tue., April 2

S&P 500 & Nasdaq 100 – Elliott Wave Update – Tue., April 2

Image source: Pixabay Weakness across the board continued on Tuesday as anticipated via the cyclical downside pressure from the 3 month and one-month cycles in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. I have updated the Elliott counts and labeling in both the ES and NQ – where both remain in the process of completing Minor 5th waves […]
3 Small-Cap Dividend Stocks With Big Growth Potential

3 Small-Cap Dividend Stocks With Big Growth Potential

Image Source: Unsplash Income investors tend to focus on the largest companies as these are often seen as the safest choices. But dividend growth investors should also consider small-cap stocks that have market capitalizations below $2 billion.Many small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 Index pay dividends to shareholders. In addition, small-cap stocks could have stronger growth potential […]
Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – Hi-Yo Silver, Away

Stocks And Precious Metals Charts – Hi-Yo Silver, Away

Stocks were trading weakly most of the day.They managed to take a little of their losses back in the closing afternoon trade.But they were still chalking up some notable declines. The fantasy of many rate cuts this year seems to be on the wane.Gold and silver just rallied hard, with gold moving within the reach of […]
WTI Extends Gains After API Reports Inventory Draws Across The Board

WTI Extends Gains After API Reports Inventory Draws Across The Board

Image Source: Unsplash US crude futures pierced $85 for the first time since October, the latest milestone in a rally driven by OPEC+ production cuts, strong demand and heightened geopolitical risks.As Bloomberg reports, oil has jumped this week as tensions rise in the Middle East, with Iran vowing revenge on Israel for an airstrike on its embassy in Syria that killed a top military […]
Scrap Metal Prices In Canada For 2024

Scrap Metal Prices In Canada For 2024

Image Source: Pixabay Canada’s scrap metal industry plays a vital role in the country’s economy and environmental health. This breakdown explores the different factors influencing this market, from collection methods and processing facilities to end-market demands and price fluctuations. Understanding these factors will help you better navigate selling scrap metal and make informed decisions. Understanding Canada’s […]
Market Talk – Tuesday, April 2

Market Talk – Tuesday, April 2

ASIA:The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 35.82 points or 0.09% to 39,838.91 Shanghai decreased 2.42 points or -0.08% to 3,074.96 Hang Seng increased 390.10 points or 2.36% to 16,931.52 ASX 200 decreased 9.00 points or -0.11% to 7,887.90 Kospi increased 5.30 points or 0.19% to 2,753.16 SENSEX decreased […]
Dow Drops Triple Digits As Stocks Extend Second-Quarter Slump

Dow Drops Triple Digits As Stocks Extend Second-Quarter Slump

The second quarter isn’t off to the best start, with the Dow logging a second consecutive, triple-digit drop this afternoon – its worst daily performance in weeks. Treasury yields are increasing as investor outlook dims over the possibility of interest rate cuts in June, especially as last week’s inflation data continues to weigh. The profit taking continued […]
Puts On Hard-To-Borrow Stocks Are Not A Free Lunch

Puts On Hard-To-Borrow Stocks Are Not A Free Lunch

Image Source: Unsplash For better or worse, since publishing “Meme Stocks: The Sequel”, I’ve spent a copious amount of time discussing the various nuances of the last round of meme-stock mania. While the recent Reddit (RDDT) IPO was a popular topic, thanks to its overlap between politics and business, Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) attracted […]
YOLO Spending, Inflation And The Wisdom/Madness Of Crowds

YOLO Spending, Inflation And The Wisdom/Madness Of Crowds

Image source: Pixabay YOLO spending–grabbing what you can right now because You Only Live Once–is now embedded in the zeitgeist. The original narrative–that the pandemic shutdown awakened a broad cultural awareness of the fragility of life and security, and so it’s wiser to buy experiences now rather than later–may be expanding into the complex realm of inflation and […]