Opinion: A major shift in the post-coronavirus economy means investors will want to emphasize stocks and non-broad-based ETFs.Today's Stocks & Topics: China, March Economic Numbers, Mortgage Rates, ZBRA - Zebra Technologies Corp. Cl A, Index Fund Stocks, Gold Mines, FIZZ - National Beverage Corp., Reinvesting Dividends, PUMP - ProPetro Holding Corp., NRZ - New Residential Investment Corp.TRIVIA QUESTION: "How Does the 2020 Stock Market Crash Compare With Past Market Crashes?Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Gold and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This special InvestTalk “Rapid Fire Hour” features brisk-paced answers to 29 listener questions.Today's Stocks & Topics: ETFs or Mutual Funds, SYY - Sysco Corp., TDG - TransDigm Group Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., Options, TWO - Two Harbors Investment Corp., FDX - FedEx Corp., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Position, 401k Contributions, Bonds, Junk Bonds, DFS - Discover Financial Services, BP - BP PLC ADR, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., HP - QHP Inc., MAR - Marriott International Inc., RIG - Transocean Ltd., Roth I-R-A for a Child, BLCN - Nasdaq NexGen Economy ETF, MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., HD - Home Depot Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., APPN - Appian Corp. Cl A, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Yield Curve, ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., Stimulus Med-Long Term Effect, GLW - Corning Inc., GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Day Trading, SE - Sea Ltd. ADR, Become an Investor Advisor.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With many small businesses in COVID-19 crisis mode, PayPal and Square have been approved to distribute Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.Today's Stocks & Topics: LOGI - Logitech International S.A., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., CVX - Chevron Corp., Travel Industry, DAL - Delta Air Lines Inc., ETFs, WDAY - Workday Inc. Cl A, Silver ETFs, Non-Traded REITs, Index Investing, Money Market Funds, Oil Industry, GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The change highlights how banks are quickly shifting gears to respond to the darkening U.S. economic outlook and stress in the housing market.Today's Stocks & Topics: Private REITs, Coronavirus vs. Globalization, VMW - VMware Inc., Market Trends, Investing Strategy, USO - United States Oil Fund LP, UAL - United Airlines Holdings Inc., 401k, Bonds, RCL - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Payment Apps, ABR - Arbor Realty Trust Inc., 5G Stocks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As companies look to trim costs, economists say there could be more longer-term and permanent layoffs for retail, travel, and restaurant workers.Today's Stocks & Topics: GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, MGM - MGM Resorts International, Stimulus Package, LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., FNV - Franco-Nevada Corp., G - Genpact Ltd., BAC - Bank of America Corp., LUV - Southwest Airlines Co., AAL - American Airlines Group Inc., Sources of Emergency Cash.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The founder of the world’s largest hedge fund has warned there will be some combination of monetized deficits, currency depreciation, and large tax increases.Today's Stocks & Topics: BGS - B&G Foods Inc., PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., ET - Energy Transfer LP, CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., LMRK - Landmark Infrastructure Partners L.P., MUB - iShares National Muni Bond ETF, HNP - Huaneng Power International Inc. ADR, RTX - Raytheon Technologies Corp.TRIVIA QUESTION: "China emerged as one of the world's FIRST civilizations in about the 21st century B.C., but when did China's modern era of ECONOMIC POWER begin?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

04-10-20: Opinion: Coronavirus Effect Could Be ‘Far Deeper Than The Subprime Crisis’ One mortgage company CEO is warning of dire straits in light of severe unemployment figures.Today's Stocks & Topics: Buy Cheap Stocks, Russia–Saudi Arabia Oil Price War, EVR - Evercore Inc. Cl A, Investing Strategy, BRY - Berry Corp., Stop Losses, CCL Carnival Corp., CVNA - Carvana Co. Cl A, Rebalancing, USO - United States Oil Fund LP.TRIVIA QUESTION: "HOW MANY people in YOUR state have LOST jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic? --- And what is the RATIO of lost jobs per coronavirus cases?"You might be surprised.Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Gold and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Small businesses make up half of our economy, but this crisis has the potential to be the 'last straw' for many owners and their employees.Today's Stocks & Topics: RUT - Russell 2000 Index, Market and The Economy, Dogecoin, Oil, LB - L Brands Inc., Investing Strategy, ZM - Zoom Video Communications Inc., Target Date Funds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A, ETFs, Mutual Funds, 401k, 200 Day Moving Average, Insurance, Rebuilding After Bankruptcy, Roth I-R-A, Fiancial Analysis, Young Investor, Mutual Funds vs. ETFs, Unusual Expectations, Over the Counter Stocks, Long-Short Mutual Funds, When to Sell, I-Bonds, Income Production Vehicles, Equity, Investing for Kids.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With millions of Americans working remotely, a handful of stocks are poised to benefit from the boom.Today's Stocks & Topics: Grocery Prices, Doctors and Nurses Shortage, Having Emergency Funds, STOR - STORE Capital Corp., DIS - Walt Disney Co., JNUG - Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares, Reinvesting Dividends, PFE - Pfizer Inc., RESN - Resonant Inc.TRIVIA QUESTION: "How many people does Walmart employ-- and how many does Amazon employ?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This opinion projects that the selloff for equities and many other assets will continue until excess speculation stops.Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Buybacks, Risk Premium, What is Panic, AAPL - Apple Inc., Companies with Debt, KRO - Kronos Worldwide Inc., CZR - Caesars Entertainment Corp., GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The idea of leaving the workforce now may seem reckless, how can you handle your money and emotions?Today's Stocks & Topics: Oil Prices, Job Openings, PEP - PepsiCo Inc., Stimulus Package, SLV - iShares Silver Trust, FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, Dividends, WRI - Weingarten Realty Investors, O - Realty Income Corp., Preferred Stocks.TRIVIA QUESTION: "Today's economic shock-- the deliberate shutdown of the U.S. economy affects 330 million Americans-- but what was the U.S. population in 1929 during the time of the so-called "Great Depression?"Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Gold and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When the pandemic eventually subsides, the economic impact will be felt unevenly from one part of the country to another.Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, CXW - CoreCivic Inc., GRMN - Garmin Ltd., Travel Stocks, Investing in the Market, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, MKL - Markel Corp., Leverage, SLB - Schlumberger Ltd.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investors who rely on income are already seeing companies reduce or eliminate dividend payouts as the coronavirus spreads.Today's Stocks & Topics: ISM Report for March, Stock Market Recovery, Oil Prices, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., ERI - Eldorado Resorts Inc., COVID-19, KR - Kroger Co., JDST - Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares, AMRN - Amarin Corp. PLC ADR, ZM - Zoom Video Communications Inc., MUR - Murphy Oil Corp., PGR - Progressive Corp., Big Box Stores Stats, NVAX - Novavax Inc., WMT - Walmart Inc., TGT - Target Corp., Preferred Stocks.TRIVIA QUESTION: "What was the ACTUAL price of OIL per barrel in 1870 when John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil of Ohio-- and what would that 1870 price equate to, for example, in 2009 inflation-adjusted dollars?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*Panic selling of stocks has ceased as the economic stimulus takes hold, but coronavirus fears could send the S&P 500 swooning again.*Today's Stocks & Topics: Statistics, Another Stimulus Package, SH - ProShares Short S&P 500, PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., Coronavirus Indicators, TSLA - Tesla Inc., Technical Questions, ETFs, EXC - Exelon Corp., 401k, TWNK - Hostess Brands Inc. Cl A, Mutual Funds, DOCU - DocuSign Inc., Ginnie Mae, The Stock Market.*TRIVIA QUESTION: "What was the U.S. unemployment rate during the 'Great Recession' of 2008 and 2009-- and what was the the U.S. unemployment rate during the 'Great Depression' of 1929 to 1933?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The central bank is greatly increasing the amount of Treasurys and other assets it owns in an effort to keep markets and the economy afloat during the coronavirus crisis.Today's Stocks & Topics: Portfolio Risk, Roth I-R-A, AXP - American Express Co., BKNG - Booking Holdings Inc., EXPE - Expedia Group Inc., MLM - Martin Marietta Materials Inc., MPC - Marathon Petroleum Corp., Dollar Cost Average.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Could the unfolding market shock and the economic crisis caused by coronavirus disruption shape up be a nightmare scenario for the Federal Reserve? Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed & Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, The Bond Market, WORK - Slack Technologies Inc., KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., Roth I-R-A, BA - Boeing Co., Best Time of the Day to Buy, AFL - AFLAC Inc., GBCI - Glacier Bancorp Inc., NRZ - New Residential Investment Corp., WM - Waste Management Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: What is our national debt today--BEFORE the new rescue package debt? And, for comparison, what was our national debt in 1990?" Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Gold and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There has been a fresh bullishness in stocks, but ‘capitulation’ among investors has not yet occurred.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Fed Balance Sheet, EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, D Dominion Energy Inc., MINT - PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF, Bonds, PULS - PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF, Stimulus Package, TZOO – Travelzoo, EXPE - Expedia Group Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The U.S. economy can’t remain virtually shut down forever, so is a fast stock market recovery possible once the worst of the outbreak passes?   Today's Stocks & Topics: Stimulus Package, Insiders Are Buying, Who's Hiring, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Crude Oil, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ULTA - Ulta Beauty Inc., Retirement Distribution, VIAC - ViacomCBS Inc. Cl B, HOG - Harley-Davidson Inc.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "During World War 2, from 1941 to 1945, HOW many aircraft did the United States factories produce compared with other countries?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If banks and the government don’t take prompt action to keep borrowers from defaulting, a “domino effect” of catastrophic economic consequences could occur.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Is this The Bottom of the Market?, China Economy, Bonds, 401(k) Rollover, MKC - McCormick & Co. Inc., TNXP - Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp., Balance Sheet, BAC - Bank of America Corp., UTX - United Technologies Corp., TXRH - Texas Roadhouse Inc., Debt, VGHCX - Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A mortgage firm CEO says lenders must prepare now for a U.S. recession.   Today's Stocks & Topics: F - Ford Motor Co., HAL - Halliburton Co., Tax Day Extension, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Mortgage Refinancing, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corp., Index Funds, Commodities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this historically volatile market, companies experiencing disruption are going to adapt and there should be upside momentum.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Good for the Market, The Fed, The Market, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., MSCI - MSCI Inc., New Inverstor, BGR - BlackRock Energy & Resources Trust, Semiconductor Stocks, GNMA - iShares GNMA Bond ETF, FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., The Economy.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "After biotech stocks pulled off a late-year rebound, the stage is set for repeat performance in 2020, can you name 3 promising biotech stocks?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The White House wants to send checks immediately to American households but the Federal Trade Commission is warning people to "on guard".   Today's Stocks & Topics: The Bond Market, Cash is Now King, REITs, KR - Kroger Co., Call Options, FDX - FedEx Corp., Housing Market, T - AT&T Inc., How Much to Invest?, PPLT - Aberdeen Standard Physical Platinum Shares ETF, MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., WOPEY - Woodside Petroleum Ltd. ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Analysis of stock prices for Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Google parent Alphabet reveals potential opportunities.   Today's Stocks & Topics: DIS - Walt Disney Co., WES - Western Midstream Partners L.P., PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., Economic Numbers, Pension Benefits, Coronavirus Impact on Retailers, DIS - Walt Disney Co., Safe Investment, Water and Paper Sales, DBX - Dropbox Inc.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "We have just over 100 Americans dead from the coronavirus-- so far. But back in 1918-- a far larger number of Americans died from the Spanish Flu-- so HOW MANY died-- just in the U.S."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The market’s blistering sell-off over the last month is so bad that investors have already pretty much priced U.S. stocks as if the economy is headed for a recession. Today's Stocks & Topics: Is The Market a Bargain?, Small Business Are The Most Vulnerable, VIAC - ViacomCBS Inc. Cl B, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, Cash Back, HDB - HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR, 529 Plans, MMP - Magellan Midstream Partners L.P., DIV - Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF. TRIVIA QUESTION: "Mr. Trump asked Congress for a $850 billion "stimulus package" today. In 2009, during our last financial crisis, what was the value of the "stimulus package" back then?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

New data from the National Federation of Independent Business shows that the current effects may be limited, but worries are big.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Debt, CVX - Chevron Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Caps, REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., Market Decline, ADS - Alliance Data Systems Corp., The Stock Market, TXT - Textron Inc., STOR - STORE Capital Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The toxic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has collided with the over-leveraged and vulnerable U.S. corporate sector.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Market Damage, Developing a Plan, Coronavirus, Gold, LYB – Lyondell Basell Industries N.V. Cl A, BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, Gold Mining, PFE - Pfizer Inc., USO - United States Oil Fund LP, PCG - PG&E Corp., BGS - B&G Foods Inc.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "During the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 to 1919-- how much of a drop occurred for the S&P 500 Index?"   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Oil, Gasoline, Bitcoin, Gold, Consumer Sentiment and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Risk for the investor requires context, so where you are in your investment life cycle should play a huge role in determining your risk profile.   Today's Stocks & Topics: New Investor, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., OIS - Oil States International Inc., 401k, SPXS - Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares, PFE - Pfizer Inc., Investing Options, PEAK - Healthpeak Properties Inc., Healthcare, T - AT&T Inc., PCK - PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund II.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One analyst says the root of our equity downturn is the response to virus fears and an anticipated earnings hit--not financial conditions.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Should You Stop Flying Because the Coronavirus?, MMM - 3M Co., PLM - Polymet Mining Corp., TLT - iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, BAC - Bank of America Corp., MO - Altria Group Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, AAPL - Apple Inc., BA - Boeing Co., California Bonds, UCO - ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you invested $1,000 in the publicly traded company-- Nordstrom (JWN)-- 10 years ago, how much would that be worth now-- AND how did Nordstrom do compared with the S&P 500 returns in the same time frame?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, IPOs, Stock Investing, Brokers, Gold, 401k, Bonds, Treasury Bonds, ETFs, Companies Buying Back Stocks, Financial Advisors vs. Planners, Trading, Starting a Hedge Fund, Investing, College Savings Plans, Warrants, Dividends, Stock Evaluation, Retirement.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Refinancing can accelerate the slide in Treasury yields in a roundabout way because homeowners are effectively paying off the principal on their loan early.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Lessons from the Dot-Com Bubble, Short Term Lending Market, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., DUK - Duke Energy Corp., Cash Flow, AAPL - Apple Inc., Building a Portfolio, SPHD - Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF, Gold ETFs, RDS.A - Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR Cl A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are signs that some of the world's top economies could slide into recession because the coronavirus outbreak is compounding pre-existing weaknesses.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Oil, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., YEXT - Yext Inc., Germany, Mortgage Rates, Careers at Risk, Young Investor, F - Ford Motor Co., HYG - iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "In 2020, the Dow has already registered swings of 3% or greater on five occasions-- so, HOW does this volatility compare with, for example, 2008 or 2016?"   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This special InvestTalk “Rapid Fire Hour” features brisk-paced answers to 28 listener questions.   Today's Stocks & Topics: DEAC - Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. Cl A, MRO - Marathon Oil Corp., First I-R-A, USO - United States Oil Fund LP, UWT - Velocity-shares 3x Long Crude Oil ETNs linked to the S&P GSCI Crude Oil Index ER, DWT - Velocity-shares 3x Inverse Crude Oil ETNs linked to the S&P GSCI Crude Oil Index ER, Conference Calls, FOCPX - Fidelity OTC Portfolio, TRU – TransUnion, Asset Allocation, SBOW - SilverBow Resources Inc., SBRA - Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc., Gold Stocks, AEF - Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Inc., F - Ford Motor Co., VIAC - ViacomCBS Inc. Cl B, AU - AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. ADR, FMCC - Freddie Mac, FNMA - Fannie Mae, Options, DD - DuPont de Nemours Inc., Commodities, CPE - Callon Petroleum Co., WWE - World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Cl A, DEAC - Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. Cl A, 401k & The Stock Market, PTR - PetroChina Co. Ltd. ADR, NCMGY - Newcrest Mining Ltd. ADR, International Exposure, UBER - Uber Technologies Inc., EXEL - Exelixis Inc., Gold ETFs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taking out a new home loan could cost you thousands of dollars in fees and making the wrong choices can significantly reduce your potential savings.   Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, Interest Rates, Brands, Home Builders, FZROX - Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund, XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Companies That Benefit From Coronavirus, GM - General Motors Co., DUK - Duke Energy Corp., BKNG - Booking Holdings Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., CVI - CVR Energy Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Goldman Sachs’ chief economist says more weakness from China, or a pullback in consumer activity, might bring us close to recession.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Consumer Spending, Super Tuesday, Million Dollars for Retirement, WYNN - Wynn Resorts Ltd., ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., Investing Strategies, Car Payments or Invest, Shorting the S&P, CMCSA - Comcast Corp. Cl A, Economics Student, Day Trader.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "The development of the modern pharmaceutical industry can be traced back to the 1800s... BUT what world event led to an explosion of new drug discoveries in the 1900s? ... AND--what is the name of the world's largest pharmaceutical company today?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some analysts are predicting the downside-risk scenario will be sharper and more prolonged.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Diversification, TSLA - Tesla Inc., QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Interest Rates, Research Platform, VWAHX - Vanguard High-Yield Tax-Exempt Fund Investor, Market Hedges, SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., I-R-A Accounts, V - Visa Inc. Cl A, TTD - Trade Desk Inc. Cl A.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "Historically speaking, following market SELL OFFS, when does the market show positive returns? How soon?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With the markets down sharply year-to-date, market watchers have mixed opinions on just how to play the decline.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Robin Hood App, Co-Working Spaces, New Portfolio, OXLC - Oxford Lane Capital Corp., IBM - International Business Machines Corp., AAL - American Airlines Group Inc., VLO - Valero Energy Corp., Oil, DIV - Global X Super Dividend U.S. ETF, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Attempting to time the market can be dangerous, but there are certain signals that the professionals look for when trying to gauge future risk in stocks.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Falling Market Continues, Economic News, Stocks Going Up This Week, CVX - Chevron Corp., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., ARGGY - Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC ADR, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Investing in the Market, Oil Stocks, CCL - Carnival Corp., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., VTI - Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "WHAT is a simple definition of the “Treasury Yield”-- AND while the 10-year yield is very low today... HOW HIGH did the 10-Year treasury rate get back in 1981-- and WHY?"   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Consumer Confidence and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Could housing market strength, which accounts for about 3.1% of GDP, help keep the economic expansion on track?     Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Evaluation, HRB - H&R Block Inc., The Economy, Energy Stocks, TOL - Toll Brothers Inc., Gold, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, New Investor, UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Companies Fighting the Corona-virus, Banks, DIS - Walt Disney Co., OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., T - AT&T Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wall Street volatility damage has been widespread and some buyers are reallocating their holdings to buffer against further downside.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Portfolio Concentration, Home Prices, Smoking Too Much Pot, PSX - Phillips 66, BHP - BHP Group Ltd. ADR, Greed, Long Term Portfolio, PFE - Pfizer Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., Saving to Buy a House, Long Term Care, ENDP - Endo International PLC, MOMO - Momo Inc. ADR.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "If you happen to be a citizen of Wuhan, China-- the most heavily affected province-- and your family suffers a coronavirus DEATH-- what will the Chinese government give you... in terms of FINANCIAL compensation?"   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline, Home Prices and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are signs that some of the world's top economies could slide into recession because the coronavirus outbreak compounds pre-existing weaknesses.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Top Medicine Technologies, Age Discrimination, Coronavirus Out of Control?, Side Jobs in Retirement, INTC - Intel Corp., F - Ford Motor Co., RIG - Transocean Ltd., Dollar Cost Average, VNQ - Vanguard Real Estate ETF, UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., MNK - Mallinckrodt PLC, Low Risk Program, KO - Coca-Cola Co., CAKE - Cheesecake Factory Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "Companies across the globe are putting their planned initial public offerings on ice-- YEAR TO DATE--what is the percentage of drop offs in IPO activity--compared with last year?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

President Trump’s top economic adviser says the recent decline in U.S. bond yields demonstrates a flight to safer assets in the wake of the coronavirus. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tax Season, Bernie Sanders, The Economy, IFN - India Fund Inc., ETFs, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., Short vs. Long Term, RDSA - Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR Cl A, AMT - American Tower REIT.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The coronavirus may significantly weaken a global economy that is already in a precarious position.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Morgan Stanley Buys E-Trade, L Brands Sells Victoria Secret, Part-Time Jobs in Retirement, APPN - Appian Corp. Cl A, Corona-virus & The Market, EROS - Eros International PLC A, Gold, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, GLD - SPDR Gold Shares (ETF), Investing Books.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "What credit score rating RANGE is used to classify EXCELLENT credit users, and thereby SAVE THEM MONEY-- and can a "healthy" credit score improve your romantic possibilities?"   Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Gold, Oil, Gasoline and Treasury Yields.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the record bull market stretches on, and as the coronavirus outbreak incites fears of a potential slowdown in global growth, could gold be a way for investors to hedge risks to the downside?   Today's Stocks & Topics: SWM - Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., RMNI - Rimini Street Inc., EA - Electronic Arts Inc., Options, Cash Flow, Dividend Yields, VOD - Vodafone Group PLC ADR, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Refinance demand drove volume, rising a remarkable 207% compared with the same week one year ago.   Today's Stocks & Topics: HNP - Huaneng Power International Inc. ADR, ORI - Old Republic International Corp., MNK - Mallinckrodt PLC, T - AT&T Inc., ALLY - Ally Financial Inc., Dividend Investment Rules, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, INSG - Inseego Corp., CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., Where to Find New Companies, OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., Financial Independence, CRC - California Resources Corp., Europe's Digital Strategy, NUGT - Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3x Shares (ETF).   TRIVIA QUESTION: "As big PHARMA rushes to develop a coronavirus vaccine today, looking back in our medical history, WHAT was the 'essential' world health vaccine that was first developed for, and then successfully tested on, ONE MILLION children--- in 1954?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Investment professionals now see China’s $12.2 trillion economy rising an average of only 5.2% over the next three years.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Americans are Saving More Money, Trump's Tax Cuts Benefits, Tesla in Germany, MU - Micron Technology Inc., CVX - Chevron Corp., AEM - Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, REITs, Recession Signals, SRNE - Sorrento Therapeutics Inc., CBL - CBL & Associates Properties Inc.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "In America, WHAT is the LEAST 'tax-friendly' state-- and WHAT is the MOST 'tax-friendly' state?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-As, Roth, Dollar Cost Average, 401k, Variable Annuities, Stock Split, Stock Value, Trust Deeds, Portfolio Management, New Investor, How To Get Into The Stock Market, Close End Funds, Mutual Funds, International Markets, Day Trading, Bond Funds, Investing.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The parts could be worth more than the whole and recent revenue reports shed light on the financial implications of asset spin-offs.   Today's Stocks & Topics: Next Home Buyers, Work Part Time in Retirement, HAS - Hasbro Inc., Coronavirus Update, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., BIG - Big Lots Inc., NTR - Nutrien Ltd., CCL - Carnival Corp., LYG - Lloyds Banking Group PLC ADR.   TRIVIA QUESTION: "In America, what is the largest source of RETIREMENT income for MOST retirees-- and what is the average dollar figure for the monthly value of this revenue?" You might be surprised.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy