By Mike Larson On March 3, 201707:00 AM Eastern
When Donald Trump talks, stock markets listen. That much is clear from the gigantic ramp-fest that took place on Wednesday after the new president delivered his first State of the Union-style...
By Mandeep Rai On March 1, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Over the last few weeks, I put out a couple of notes telling you that the market was flashing some warning signals beneath the surface, and to be cautious of a potential correction.
Now, that...
By Mike Larson On February 27, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Rotation Nation. That’s where many stocks find themselves these days. Not too long ago, I wrote about the red-hot semiconductor sector. Those stocks have been outstanding performers in the past...
By The Weiss Ratings Team On February 25, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Almost a decade has passed since the 2007-2009 financial collapse, and the memory of careless mortgage lending that led us there is fading away. But now, we have something else that might be a bit...
By The Weiss Ratings Team On February 24, 201709:00 AM Eastern
In the ten trading days through yesterday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher every single time. We haven’t seen a streak that long in almost four years.
Naturally, many investors...
By Mike Larson On February 24, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Can this market really just keep going up? I’ve heard and seen several versions of that question on TV, online, and even here in the hallways at Weiss Ratings.
So what’s my take? Sure, we’re...
By Mandeep Rai On February 22, 201707:00 AM Eastern
After the election, it was obvious to me that stocks were the best game in town. I’ve covered the reasons before. But suffice it to say, investors bought stocks because they were looking for...
By Mike Larson On February 20, 201707:00 AM Eastern
What do you get when you throw together rising inflation … promises of deregulation … looser lending standards … the potential for bigger dividend payouts … accelerating economic growth … and a...
By Mike Larson On February 17, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Just over a month ago, I highlighted the defense sector as a great place to invest in 2017. The key reason: Donald Trump has pledged to unleash the biggest boom in defense spending this country...
By Mandeep Rai On February 15, 201707:00 AM Eastern
There’s quite a lot going on in the Washington political scene, with clarity harder to find right now. That’s why stocks have been somewhat indecisive about which direction ultimately prevails...