3 Stock Factors to Beat the Market
My trading system Apex Alert is designed to do two things. First, it identifies the ideal time to own a specific sector. Then it finds the top stock to trade in that sector. Finding the right stock takes time — and a proven method. I use the Money & Markets Green...
What If the Federal Reserve’s Done Raising Interest Rates?
Speculation is rising that the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates. Traders in futures markets agree that the likelihood of another rate hike is low. This is also where the consensus ends because we do have a few ways interest rates can change over the next...
The Federal Reserve’s Most Effective Tool Against Inflation
The Federal Reserve met this week. As you may know, Fed officials hold a two-day meeting every six weeks. While that makes interest rates a trending topic on X (formerly Twitter), economists and analysts look beyond those headlines. They know that interest rate policy...
How to Take Advantage of “Seasonality” in Stock Investing
Every month, investors have a chance to profit from short-term opportunities many don’t know about. I’m talking about trades based on seasonality. Seasonality has intrigued traders and analysts for decades. It refers to recurring patterns in stock prices that are seen...
Get an Edge in the Market With 1 Seasonal Calendar
Old traders have taught me a lot about the markets. Many of their lessons apply to life as well. One example is an old saying I learned decades ago: “To know what everyone knows is to know nothing.” It’s possible some great philosopher once said that. But the...
Seasonal Trend Points to an End-of-Year Stock Rally
There are strong seasonal tendencies in markets I’m always watching as a trader. For example, we have the best six months of the stock market, which starts on November 1. Historically, that six-month period accounts for the majority of the market’s gain. Some...
Get Ready for the Next Buy Signal…
Investors are in a dour mood. According to the American Association of Individual Investors sentiment survey, barely more than a quarter (27.8%) of investors surveyed say they are optimistic about the next six months. The reason for pessimism is obvious. Stocks are in...
3 Signs of a Quality Stock
Many investors think in terms of value. They scour financial statements trying to find undervalued opportunities. Some focus on sales and earnings. The income statement shows these numbers as top and bottom line. But investors often miss some of the most valuable...
The Lindy Effect Can Make You a Better Investor
Broadway is home to long-running hits. And many flops. It was also home to Lindy’s Delicatessen. That was a hot spot for actors, writers and the people who make Broadway what it is for almost a 100 years. According to legend, actors enjoying a late-night meal at...
How the Federal Reserve Could Spark a Stock Buying Frenzy
Part of the Federal Reserve’s job is to hurt some people. Of course, that’s not in the official job description of Fed officials. (It’s the quiet part that we aren’t supposed to say aloud.) The official job description is to pursue policy targeting stable prices and...
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