5-13-2022 – Must You Put 20% Down When Buying a House?
A down payment of less than 20% means you'll need to make private mortgage insurance payments too-- and there are other drawbacks. Today's Stocks & Topics: ALB - Albemarle Corp., Inflation, Import Pri...
14 Maj 202246min
5-12-2022 – Is the 'Inflation Glass' Half Empty or Half Full?
The latest numbers mean different things to different economists. Today's Stocks & Topics: PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., CM - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, NEXT – Next Decade Corp., RYCEY Rolls-R...
13 Maj 202247min
5-11-2022 – Could A Roth IRA Conversion Pay Off in A Down Market?
Before you act, you need to weigh the pros and cons, including upfront taxes, and how boosting your income may trigger other consequences. Today's Stocks & Topics: SM - SM Energy Co., TSLA - Tesla Inc...
12 Maj 202246min
5-10-2022 – Has the 2022 Stock Drop Left the Market Undervalued?
Some argue that a flight to safety pushes defensive sectors too high while leaving growth stocks attractively priced. Today's Stocks & Topics: ADDYY - Adidas AG ADR, Inflation, Russia’s Economy, Boein...
11 Maj 202246min
5-9-2022 – Will Cryto's Fall Continue to Parallel Stock Market Sell Offs?
For about a year, the crypto market, led by bitcoin, has remained highly correlated with the moves in equities, particularly tech stocks. Today's Stocks & Topics: Annuities, I-Bonds, LAZ - Lazard Ltd....
10 Maj 202246min
5-6-2022 – First Quarter Worker Output Shows Biggest Decline Since 1947
Worker productivity fell 7.5% to start 2022 at its harshest pace in nearly 75 years while labor costs soared 11.6%. Today's Stocks & Topics: MYRG - MYR Group Inc., Value Stocks, TWTR - Twitter Inc., P...
7 Maj 202246min
5-5-2022 – What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean for Diversification?
For investors, a rising interest rate environment may increase correlations between stocks and bonds. Today's Stocks & Topics: INMD - InMode Ltd., NUE - Nucor Corp., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered...
5 Maj 202246min
5-4-2022 – What Are the Dynamics of the So-Called 'Great Resignation'-- and Can It Continue?
As workers enjoy the perks of record-high demand for their labor, some experts are warning that economic headwinds may put a stop to the resignation trend. Today's Stocks & Topics: TROW - T. Rowe Pric...
5 Maj 202247min
