Investing

If we end up seeing a recession in the U.S. later in 2023 or in 2024, it may go down as one of the most widely anticipated in recent history. Investors and markets tend to react to a recession well in advance of an official announcement. With this uncertainty hanging over our heads, it’s common… Continue reading Fearing a Recession? Five Things to Do Now to Your Portfolio

Stocks closed mixed Monday in a quiet session following a long holiday weekend.  Traders and investors largely focused on last week’s March jobs report, which was released when the market was closed for Good Friday. Although payrolls expanded by the lowest number in more than two years, continuing labor market strength is predicted to push… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Mixed on Rate Hike Jitters

The new paradigm of investing takes into consideration both sides of the proverbial coin: the quantitative and the qualitative. Investors are looking back at historical returns and are also looking forward at the future implications of their investments, reviewing both the numbers and the narratives. They’re already familiar with the quantitative side of the coin… Continue reading Value Investing and Values-Based Investing Gain Momentum

The NBA took a major step forward this week by allowing players to invest in and promote cannabis brands.  Michele Roberts, a former executive director of the NBA Players Association and now a member of the board of directors at Cresco Labs (CRLBF (opens in new tab)), previously predicted that NBA would consider changing its… Continue reading NBA Takes Steps to Ease Cannabis Restrictions: This Week in Cannabis Investing

Stocks ended the short trading week on a positive note after the latest reading on unemployment claims underscored signs of a softening labor market.  The data comes ahead of the March jobs report, which will be released tomorrow morning. While the stock market will be closed for Good Friday, investors are still anxiously awaiting the… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise Ahead March Jobs Report

When it comes to the most exciting sectors on Wall Street, industrial stocks typically don’t rank particularly high on the list. However, while many of these traditional logistics and manufacturing firms may not stand out in a crowd, they are still an important part of any well-rounded portfolio. To begin with, old-school industrial stocks tend… Continue reading 9 Best Industrial Stocks to Buy Now

Materials stocks aren’t exactly glamorous in most years, but Wall Street’s experts expect some particularly dull results from the sector this year. That doesn’t mean there aren’t a few diamonds in the rough, however. We’ve recently sifted through the sector to find the brightest opportunities in the space – nine stocks that the pros believe… Continue reading The 9 Best Materials Stocks to Buy Now

Weakness in the tech sector and strength in healthcare stocks resulted in a mixed finish for the major indexes Wednesday.  It’s already been a shaky week for stocks as recent economic data elevated worries about a potential recession this year. The latest signs of potential trouble came in the form of this morning’s jobs and… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Weak Economic Data Weighs on Stocks