The oil cartel this week announced major cuts to crude oil production, which slams Western economies and thwarts the fight against inflation. Read More
Analyst Articles
The S&P 500 returned 7.0% in Q1, but the average investor did substantially worse. In this week's deeper dive, I explain why. Read More
Coming off a dismal 2022, the equity markets finished the first quarter with hefty gains. Here’s a look at whether the momentum has legs. Read More
Wall Street’s overreaction to the Silicon Valley Bank failure has created a buying opportunity in these sectors. Read More
U.S. and international economies are recovering, and the bull case for global equity markets is getting stronger. Read More
The payout ratio gauges whether a company can cover its dividend obligation. It seems to be a reasonable metric, but here's why it's not perfect. Read More
The NASDAQ 100 is in bull territory and the S&P 500 appears to be next in line. But skepticism is warranted. Read More
Most consumers continue to get marijuana from illegal sources. Here’s why criminal pot sales are persistent, and how states are responding. Read More
The banking crisis is likely to prompt the Fed to pause its rate hikes, which should boost the economy and stocks. Read More
I am recommending the sale of a Texas Instruments (NSDQ: TXN) April 21, 2023 $172.50 Put Option for a potential $200 premium. Read More