By Mike Larson On June 5, 201707:00 AM Eastern
We’re almost halfway through the year, and as I alluded to on Friday, the performance derby isn’t even close.
Just look at this chart showing each of the 11 S&P 500 Index sectors, and how...
By The Weiss Ratings Team On June 2, 201709:00 AM Eastern
Tech, tech, and more tech. That’s what’s leading the market so far in 2017.
Just consider the divergence in performance of the five main ETFs tracking the “Qs”, the S&P 500, the Dow Industrials,...
By Mike Larson On June 2, 201707:00 AM Eastern
What’s one of the biggest market stories so far this year? Tech stocks are flying, while energy stocks are dying! Take a look at this ratio chart. It shows the spread, or difference, in...
By Gavin Magor On June 1, 201707:00 AM Eastern
A number of life-changing events can make people think about purchasing life insurance. If you just got married or had a newborn, chances are you’re concerned about the future a lot more now than...
By Sean Brodrick On May 31, 201711:00 AM Eastern
It is time to exit Asanko Gold Inc. (NYSE: AKG). I told you yesterday that the market can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent. That’s the case with Asanko, which is down about 20%...
By Mandeep Rai On May 31, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Small cap stocks were the biggest winner in the post-election market run-up. They were a no brainer, given the fact they derive less of their sales outside the U.S., and were the prime potential...
By Sean Brodrick On May 30, 201702:19 PM Eastern
Last week, we saw precious metals move higher, but the miners stalled. That was a hint that maybe the metals have more work to do before they blast off.
I think the countdown is in progress....
By Remi Lukosiunas On May 30, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Generally, keeping all your eggs in one basket isn’t a good idea. That’s true when it comes to investing, and it’s the case for banking, too. Having a healthy mix of different loan types can be a...
By Mike Larson On May 26, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Moody’s Investors Service just downgraded China. But someone apparently forgot to tell Chinese funds the “bad news.” That’s because they’re some of the best performers in the entire market!...
By Gavin Magor On May 25, 201707:00 AM Eastern
As you saw in last week’s story, everyone living in vulnerable states needs to pay attention to tropical threats during the hurricane season. And we believe that at Weiss Ratings, we can help you...