The airline industry is a barometer of the economy and consumers are buying tickets again. This dynamic is a tailwind for the overall stock market. Read More
John Persinos is managing editor of Personal Finance, Utility Forecaster, and Radical Wealth Alliance. He also writes the Mind Over Markets daily stock market recap.
John has decades of experience in the technology and political realms. He's spent decades following emerging business and technology developments. From his time at Inc. and Venture magazines, to sharing breaking market news to millions of readers across Kiplinger's, Street Authority, Investing Answers, and TheStreet.com, if it's impacted investors in the past 30 years, John was there analyzing the news and interpreting the meaning for his readers. John also has experience with the inner-workings of Capitol Hill, serving as a press secretary to U.S. Rep. Byron Dorgan.
John holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Boston University. He also completed the Davenport Fellowship in Business and Economics Reporting at the University of Missouri (Columbia).
Analyst Articles
Calls for ending the federal prohibition on marijuana and other drugs are growing louder in Congress. Investors should get ready. Read More
Stocks hover at all-time highs, as retail sales surge, jobless claims drop, economic growth rebounds, and inflation stays tame. The bull market lives on. Read More
In this interview, we tap the expertise of Robert Rapier, a high-ranking analyst on our team. His analysis reveals smart investment moves to make now. Read More
The Coinbase IPO, meme stocks, SPACs, NFTs…the stock market seems increasingly driven by mania for exotic assets. Here’s what the fundamentals tell us. Read More
There’s a worsening epidemic of rip-offs on Wall Street. Follow these guidelines to protect yourself against the next Bernie Madoff. Read More
GOP mega-donor Charles Koch, pot-loving rapper Snoop Dogg, and criminal justice reformer Weldon Angelos have joined forces to push for pot legalization. Read More
Inflation seems under control but don’t get complacent, because it can destroy your wealth. Take proactive measures against this insidious enemy. Read More
New data show how consumer preferences for cannabis are evolving, as women embrace weed for "wellness" and CBD-infused products become retail staples. Read More
The federal government has given direct payments to individuals, aka “helicopter money,” to stimulate the pandemic-battered economy. Does the tactic work? Read More