If the stock market’s recent rally was predicated on the assumption that the Fed will start cutting interest rates soon, then the inflations figures for January that will be released later this month better show some improvement. Read More
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I am raising our limit price for IBM now that it has proven it can increase sales and profits while investing for growth. Read More
One data point that will weigh in favor of a rate cut is this morning’s Personal Consumption Expenditures index report for December. Read More
I expect BHP to continue paying generous dividends, but it will be difficult for the company to grow its earnings until China’s economy firms up. Read More
The biggest known threat to the stock market at the moment is the possibility of another unwelcome inflation report for January. Read More
Now that the company has decided to abandon its dividend in favor of retrenching its balance sheet, I can no longer rationalize holding it in our income portfolio. Read More
I would not read too much into the slow start to 2024 by the Russell 2000 Index. Read More
The stock market can continue to grow in 2024 without becoming overvalued. Read More
It’s one of the most common questions I get from new subscribers. If you’re being honest, you’ve probably asked yourself this, too. Read More
As we survey the economic climate heading into 2024, here are fixed income investments that investors should consider. Read More