4-7-2022 - What Does ‘Shrink the FED Balance Sheet' Mean?
Fed officials reached consensus at their March meeting that they would begin reducing the central bank balance sheet by $95 billion a month, likely beginning in May. Today's Stocks & Topics: Margin In...
8 Apr 202246min
4-6-2022 - What Should Investors Make of Musk's Large Twitter Stake?
Unlike other major media companies, Twitter has no controlling shareholder, giving rise to takeover speculation. Today's Stocks & Topics: LOW - Lowe's Cos., AA - Alcoa Corp., Selling Put Options, GOOG...
7 Apr 202244min
4-5-2022 - You Invest in the Stock Market, Should You Also Consider Metaverse and Crypto?
If you’re an investor looking for capital appreciation, the stock market has always been a top choice—however, two new investment areas might offer opportunities if you can handle the risk. Today's St...
6 Apr 202243min
4-4-2022 - Is There a Strategy to Prevent a Portfolio Flatline?
With inflation climbing, and after the yield curve inversion, the R-word is getting tossed around more frequently. Today's Stocks & Topics: HCA - HCA Healthcare Inc., THC - Tenet Healthcare Corp., KMI...
5 Apr 202247min
4-1-2022 - SEC Targets SPACs With Rules on Inflated Business Forecasts, Merger Disclosures
The SEC says investors deserve the protections they receive from traditional IPOs. Today's Stocks & Topics: IRM - Iron Mountain Inc., Jobs Report, The Yen, Oil Reserves, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., ARE - ...
2 Apr 202246min
3-31-2022 - Mortgage Refinance Demand Plunges 60%, As Rates Hit Their Highest Level Since 2018
In addition to rising mortgage rates, home buyers continue to face sky-high prices and record low supply. Today's Stocks & Topics: SO - Southern Co., TXN - Texas Instruments Inc., FHN - First Horizon ...
1 Apr 202246min
3-30-2022 - Is International Diversification Necessary?
Adding overseas exposure is one of the first steps toward a diversified portfolio but these investments are subject to many factors that can lead to divergent performance. Today's Stocks & Topics: VWD...
31 Mar 202247min
3-29-2022 - Consumer Sentiment Drops to New Decade-Long Low
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI)-- a monthly survey of how consumers feel about the economy, personal finances, business conditions-- ended March with a 30% decline from one ...
29 Mar 202241min
