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Navigating today's global economy and deciphering investment choices can be an intricate endeavor. The influx of opinions and ever-shifting financial data adds to the challenge. For those committed to success, staying informed through market education and unbiased guidance is paramount.This realization has led an increasing number of individuals to integrate KPP Financial's 'InvestTalk' radio program and podcast into their investment strategies.InvestTalk, a daily program, delves into a range of pertinent investment subjects while addressing listener queries. Powered by KPP Financial in Irvine, California, the show/podcast is hosted by KPP Owner Justin Klein and Portfolio Manager Luke Guerrero.No investment inquiry is off-limits. Are your assets properly diversified? How can you optimize your 401(k) management? What implications do economic shifts have on real estate?Spread the word among your friends and family. They can access timely responses to these and numerous other financial and investment queries in each episode of InvestTalk, airing every weekday. Learn more at InvestTalk.com.
02-21-19: The $22 Trillion U.S. National Debt Is Huge-- Here's What It Really Means
What matters is the debt-to-GDP level, which is not in the danger zone now but threatens to get there before long. Today's Stocks & Topics: JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, PCG - PG&E Corp., TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, 401k, Funds Management, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
31:3422/02/2019
02-20-19: Opinion: Buying Netflix Would Have Been a Costly Mistake for Apple
Apple needs to tackle the issue of slowing iPhone sales, and doubling its services sector revenues may not do the trick. Today's Stocks & Topics: WDC - Western Digital Corp., TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, Financial Freedom, Corporate Debt, GT - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., LTC - LTC Properties Inc., FXF - Invesco Currency Shares Swiss Franc Trust, Reasons to Invest in Stocks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
47:0421/02/2019
02-19-19: Drug Giants Can Save America Billions-- But Will They?
Heart drugs, and other preventative medicines, are keeping down Medicare costs-- but pharma's pricing may hold back advances. Today's Stocks & Topics: ORCL - Oracle Corp., Covered Calls, EWZ - iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, Five Reasons To Always Own Stocks, Economic Numbers, Retail Sales, Interest Rates, AZO - AutoZone Inc., ORLY - O'Reilly Automotive Inc., Short Squeeze, Mortgages, ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
47:0220/02/2019
02-18-19: UPS CEO: U.S. Economy Is Not Slowing Down
America is showing resilience despite headwinds around the globe-- including contraction in China. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing for Beginners, What is an Index?, Nvidia's Earnings, Umbrella Insurance, Options, 401k, How Not to Run Out of Money, Retirement, Financial Advisors, Insider Trading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
47:0218/02/2019
02-15-19: Retail Sales Plunged 1.2 percent in December
The drop raises new concerns about the consumer, which accounts for more than two-thirds of the economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Covered Call, Foreign Markets, The Dollar, Charlie Munger, MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., COUP - Coupa Software Inc., Foreclosure, SOGO - Sogou Inc. ADR, MET - MetLife Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
47:1416/02/2019
02-14-19: Why A Stock-Market Rally Has Taken Hold On Wall Street In February
Market technicians use moving averages to help gauge bullish and bearish long-term and short-term momentum in an asset. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, Warren Buffett, Why You Should Bet On America, XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, KO - Coca-Cola Co., MU - Micron Technology Inc., IPOs, AAL - American Airlines Group Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:2815/02/2019
02-13-19: Professional Investors Took Their Highest Cash Positions In 10 Years During January
About 55 percent of fund managers have indicated worry about global growth and say they are pessimistic about the economy and inflation. Today's Stocks & Topics: Candlestick Chart, iShares, HNNA - Hennessy Advisors Inc., National Debt, Why You Should Bet On America, BILI - Bilibili Inc. ADR, ON - ON Semiconductor Corp., TX - TERNIUM S.A. ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:5214/02/2019
02-12-19: The One Thing Most Likely To Cause Your Financial Ruin
More than two in three bankruptcies are caused by medical problems-- even for people with health insurance. Today's Stocks & Topics: Price Range, Stock Market May Be In For A Rude Awakening As Earnings Growth Hits A Wall, AQN - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., Investing, GRUB - GrubHub Inc., Valuation Reserve, PEGI - Pattern Energy Group Inc., S&P 500.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
47:0113/02/2019
02-11-19: Are the Near Monopolistic Practices of Big Tech Companies Destructive to Capitalism?
Monopolies limit competition and lead to abuses of power and there is evidence that the capabilities of the tech industry have outpaced those of U.S. policy makers. Today's Stocks & Topics: MTCH - Match Group Inc., BAC - Bank of America Corp., APHA - Aphria Inc., ATVI - Activision Blizzard Inc., Book Value, 5G, Smart Income Strategies, Robo-Advisors, ORCL - Oracle Corp., Investing Tools.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:5612/02/2019
02-08-19: The Right Way To Tap Your Home Equity For Cash
Home equity line-of-credit loans may look like "found money", but tax law changes and rising interest rates reduce their appeal. Today's Stocks & Topics: HYI - Western Asset High Yield Defined Opportunity Fund Inc., Keep Buying the Dips, Global Economy, San Francisco Fed, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., 5G Industry, ETFC - E*TRADE Financial Corp., Safe Investment, AAPL - Apple Inc., California Income Funds.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:1509/02/2019
02-07-19: Unlike Amazon, Alphabet Doesn’t Get A Pass On Spending, So Does That Make It A Better Investment?
The prevailing wisdom is that Amazon will do better than Alphabet in the long term-- but to some, Amazon poses a greater risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: HRB - H&R Block Inc., Mortgage Rates, The Problem with the FIRE Movement, Tesla's New Roadster, GSK – Glaxo Smith Kline PLC ADR, COF - Capital One Financial Corp., Emerging Markets, VMMSX - Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Investor, PCK - PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund II, RTN - Raytheon Co., Understanding Economic Fundamentals, ETFC - E*TRADE Financial Corp., CATS - Catasys Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:4508/02/2019
02-06-19: Proposed Legislation Would Limit Stock Buybacks-- And It Could Be Bad For The Markets
The trillions spent on share repurchases since the current bull market began have kept a floor under Wall Street during tough times. Today's Stocks & Topics: BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Seniors Are to Blame for Housing Shortage, Disney vs. Netflix, Tesla Model 3, Exchange-Traded Fund, Mutual Funds, MAC - Macerich Co., Preferred Stocks, HSA: Health Savings Account, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Roth I-R-A.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:3707/02/2019
02-05-19: Opinion: Apple Buyout Targets Could Include Netflix and Sonos
Shares of Apple have lost nearly 30 percent from an October record-high, and investors are likely looking for the company to make strategic acquisitions. Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A vs. Brokerage Account, Enough Retirement Savings?, The State of the Union Message, T - AT&T Inc., SHMP – Natural Shrimp Inc., ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., Back-End-Ratio, KEM - Kemet Corp., Charting Tools, Earnings Per Share, The Federal Reserve, TJX - TJX Cos.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:4506/02/2019
02-04-19: Opinion: Whole Foods Isn’t Priming Amazon’s Pump
Amazon expected that its acquisition of Whole Foods Market would grow its retail business, but after the first year-- results are less than anticipated. Today's Stocks & Topics: Options Trading, Infrastructure Spending, First Quarter Profits, Accounts Consolidation, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., BLK - BlackRock Inc., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., GE - General Electric Co., HRB - H&R Block Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
47:3505/02/2019
02-01-19: An Estimated 17 million People May Miss Work On Monday After the Super Bowl
Surveys suggest these planned "sick outs" could cost employers up to $4.4 billion in lost productivity. Today's Stocks & Topics: SMG - Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., U.S. Jobs Report, VLO - Valero Energy Corp., DG - Dollar General Corp., KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., TGT - Target Corp., WMT - Walmart Inc., VYM - Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF, Average 401k Balance.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
47:0602/02/2019
01-31-19: Pending Home Sales Drop in December Despite Much Lower Interest Rates
In December, "house hunters" signed about 2 percent fewer contracts for existing homes, and realtors blame stock market volatility and weak affordability. Today's Stocks & Topics: Target Date Funds, BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., GRUB - GrubHub Inc., Mutual Funds or ETFs, Online Brokerage, Economy of Europe, UNFI - United Natural Foods Inc., 401k, Gold, TSLA - Tesla Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:0901/02/2019
01-30-19: Amazon Plans To Launch A New Middle East Marketplace
01-30-19: Amazon Plans To Launch A New Middle East Marketplace The move will bring a unified brand and 'back-end system' for Amazon, while helping more U.S.-based sellers expand in the region. Today's Stocks & Topics: Emerging Markets, T - AT&T Inc., NVAX - Novavax Inc., ORNYX - Oppenheimer Rochester High Yield Municipal Fund, PAGS - PagSeguro Digital Ltd. Cl A, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Foxconn Technology Co Ltd, RIG - Transocean Ltd., AOS - A.O. Smith Corp., CapEx: Capital Expenditure.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:0931/01/2019
01-29-19: Investors Remain On Edge Even After Big January Comeback
Was the market's fourth quarter volatility a passing scare, a reaction to a possible Fed mistake, or the real thing? Today's Stocks & Topics: Financial Books, Beware of the IRS, Global Trade, Home Prices, AAPL - Apple Inc., GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., FNMA - Fannie Mae, IDE - Voya Infrastructure, Industrials & Materials Fund, QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, XLK - Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF, VIV - Telefonica Brasil S.A. ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:5530/01/2019
01-28-19: UPS CEO: U.S. Economy Is Not Slowing Down
America is showing resilience despite headwinds around the globe-- including contraction in China. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing for Beginners, What is an Index?, Nvidia's Earnings, Umbrella Insurance, UNH - UnitedHealth Group Inc., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., DE - Deere & Co., Options.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:2929/01/2019
01-25-19: YouTube Is Betting Against Big Cable With A Nationwide Expansion
The "YouTube TV" product will soon cover 98 percent of US households. Today's Stocks & Topics: Pension Plans, WDC - Western Digital Corp., Artificial Intelligent, Economic Reports, MO - Altria Group Inc., ADNT - Adient PLC, ADNT - Adient PLC, JCI - Johnson Controls International PLC, AIF - Apollo Tactical Income Fund Inc., Re-balance, C - Citigroup Inc., TDC - Teradata Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:3326/01/2019
01-24-19: China Expected To Overtake The U.S. As World's No. 1 Retail Market In 2019
Rising incomes have catapulted millions into China's new middle class, and it is already the world’s leader in e-commerce sales. Today's Stocks & Topics: CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Credit Cycle, Junk Bond Market, New Investor, PCG - PG&E Corp., STWD - Starwood Property Trust Inc., CAG - Conagra Brands Inc., NPSNY - Naspers Ltd. ADR.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
47:2825/01/2019
01-23-19: Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Issues Dire Warning On Global Economy
A sobering letter cautions investors about the economic impact of global tension, rising debt, and the pervasive political divide. Today's Stocks & Topics: SYF - Synchrony Financial, Americans Too Confident About Retirement Planning, Government Shutdown & The Economy, Trade Fees, CXW - CoreCivic Inc., EIX - Edison International, ILMN - Illumina Inc., KLAC - KLA-Tencor Corp., Semiconductor Industry.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:2924/01/2019
01-22-19: Are Tech Companies Ready To Respond To Wall Street’s Doubts?
After the tech stock bloodletting, financial analysts expect mixed results this quarter. Today's Stocks & Topics: Master Limited Partnership, China's Growth Rate, MNST - Monster Beverage Corp., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, CGC - Canopy Growth Corp., Valuation Reserve, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp. CXW - CoreCivic Inc., Mutual Funds, MGM - MGM Resorts International, Home Sales.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:3123/01/2019
01-21-19: Are Markets Overestimating the Risk of Recession in the U.S.?
Many experts have scaled down 2019 growth estimates to 2%-- and this cannot be considered recessionary. Today's Stocks & Topics: Risk Tolerance, Retirement, Foreign Markets In 2018, ECRI Weekly Leading Index, Bankruptcy Courts, New Investor, Diversification, Emerging Markets, Preferred Stocks, Retirement Needs, Technical Analysis, Stock Evaluation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:5021/01/2019
01-18-19: The Worst Things You Can Say When Shopping For A Car
Sales agents are trained to evaluate potential customers, and what you reveal could harm you at the bargaining table. Today's Stocks & Topics: Share vs. Position, China Trade, Consumer Sentiment, IAG - IAMGOLD Corp., Shorting Canadian Banks, ACCO - ACCO Brands Corp., PCG - PG&E Corp., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., D - Dominion Energy Inc., SO - Southern Co., UWN - Nevada Gold & Casinos Ltd.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:4119/01/2019
01-17-19: Opinion: Great Things Are Expected For (Most) 'FAANG' Stocks In 2019
The recent price declines, and expected growth ahead, might create big opportunities. Today's Stocks & Topics: Streaming Wars, AGN - Allergan PLC, A Theme for Investing, Housing Market, The Government Shutdown, Roth I-R-A, VTABX - Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral, VWILX - Vanguard International Growth Fund Admiral, Monetary Policies, PCG - PG&E Corp., USL - United States 12 Month Oil Fund LP, Index Funds, BE - Bloom Energy Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
47:1518/01/2019
01-16-19: Opinion: Markets Will Be Directed by the Dollar and China
Things are likely to get worse before they get better, but the greenback and the Asian nation’s economy are good leading indicators. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dogs of the Dow, DOD - ELEMENTS ETN-Dow Jones High Yield Select 10 Total Return Index, WDC - Western Digital Corp., STX - Seagate Technology PLC, DOG - ProShares Short Dow30, IONS - Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc., Market Returns, SKYY - First Trust Cloud Computing ETF, SNP 500 Earnings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
47:3617/01/2019
01-15-19: 5 Money Mistakes That Keep You From Getting Rich
Anyone can suffer from financial and investing errors, yet there are a few money blunders that the ‘super-rich’ generally don’t make. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stocks & Taxes, Mortgage Lending, Next Year Earnings, Inflation Rate, Producer Price Index (PPI), FMS - Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA ADR, MAXR - Maxar Technologies Inc., Dividends, VXX - Barclays Bank PLC iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN, SLB - Schlumberger Ltd., CAG - Conagra Brands Inc., GE - General Electric Co., F - Ford Motor Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:4216/01/2019
01-14-19: Opinion: Some Technical Signals In The Stock Market Are As Extreme As During The Financial Crisis
Big market corrections often see the failure of an initially strong counter-rally, and then produce a retest with new lows. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, WDC - Western Digital Corp., Brexit, China Trade, PCG - PG&E Corp., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., MKL - Markel Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:4015/01/2019
01-10-19: Weakest Treasuries Demand Since 2008-- A Bond-Market Warning?
To some Wall Street observers, the drop in bid-to-cover ratios is merely a mathematical necessity rather than a cause for alarm. Today's Stocks & Topics: Index Universal Life, Is This Rally Sustainable?, DPZ - Domino's Pizza Inc., What Self-Made Millionaires Have In Common?, The National Debt, Online Brokers For Stock Trading, BIDU - Baidu Inc. ADR, Junk Bond Market, AMRN - Amarin Corp. PLC ADR., WVVI - Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:0811/01/2019
01-09-19: How Amazon Became The World’s Most Valuable Public Company
Cloud data services, technological innovation, and dominance of e-commerce are three areas that excite Amazon investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: SBRA - Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc., Attractive Cheap Stocks, Invest in a Roth I-R-A Now, LRCX - Lam Research Corp., Stock Information, Investing in Professional Sports Teams, PCG Book Value, APLE - Apple Hospitality REIT Inc., BT - BT Group PLC ADR, Sectors, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:1910/01/2019
01-08-19: Opinion: Why The Housing And Mortgage Crisis Is Far From Over
The delinquency rate for major metro areas that suffered a significant housing collapse is almost certainly much higher than widely believed. Today's Stocks & Topics: Caps, TSLA - Tesla Inc., Five Days of January Indicators, Investors Ugly Truth, Why 2019 Could Be A Good Year, CVS - CVS Health Corp., Portfolio, HMC - Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ADR, Market Performance, HBAN - Huntington Bancshares Inc., Market Correction.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:5109/01/2019
01-07-19: Are Markets Overestimating the Risk of Recession in the U.S.?
Many experts have scaled down 2019 growth estimates to 2%-- and this cannot be considered recessionary. Today's Stocks & Topics: STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, WDC - Western Digital Corp., Risk Tolerance, COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., Retirement, TJX - TJX Cos., Foreign Markets In 2018.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:4408/01/2019
01-04-19: Manufacturing Activity Survey Shows Biggest Drop Since 2008--Bad Economic Sign?
The last time the ISM index fell more steeply was at the height of the U.S. financial crisis. Today's Stocks & Topics: Sectors & Interest Rates, CVX - Chevron Corp., Jobs Report, Options, XLV - Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF, Quan Funds, CELG - Celgene Corp., CAT - Caterpillar Inc., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Financial Planning for the New Year.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:1905/01/2019
01-03-19: U.S. Trade Rep. Thinks More Tariffs Could Be Needed To Get Meaningful China Concessions
America has been trying to get China to agree to trade terms that are fair to both countries. Today's Stocks & Topics: Inflation, C - Citigroup Inc., XBI - SPDR S&P Biotech ETF, Auto Insurance, BMO - Bank of Montreal, BNS - Bank of Nova Scotia, 401k, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:2704/01/2019
01-02-19: Opinion: The Federal Reserve Is Losing Its Ability To Control Interest Rates
The Fed may be risking a 'money supply explosion' by concurrently raising interest rates and reducing bonds on its balance sheet. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Account Re-balance, Best Performing Sector Last Year, Manufacturing Sector, TVTY - Tivity Health Inc., Stock Evaluation, AAPL - Apple Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:2503/01/2019
01-01-19: Opinion: With Economy Fears Exaggerated, the Stock Market Is Overreacting
One expert predicts the U.S. economy will gradually slow in 2019, but GDP growth will not drop below 2%. Today's Stocks & Topics: Traditional PFP Rollover, Oil, Stress, American Association of Retired People, Pro-Funds, Redemption Fees, 401k, I-R-As, Buy & Rebalance, Life Insurance, Trading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
47:3401/01/2019
12-31-18: 4 Things to Know About the Future of American Energy
Surpassing Russia and Saudi Arabia, the United States is now the world's largest energy producer. Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Report, IMF President, Uber & Lyft IPO, Limited Partnership, Buying Foreclosures, Retirement, Retirement Contributions, Roth I-R-A, Investing.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:3931/12/2018
12-28-18: Talk of Trade War Has Brought an Unexpected Bonus: More Trade
West Coast ports are busy as retailers push to beat tariffs, but concerns are that trade will slow once the rush ends. Today's Stocks & Topics: Student Loan Debts, Bear Trap, Earnings Report, What to Buy and Not to Buy After Christmas, LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., Bonds & Interest Rates, NVAX - Novavax Inc., TGT - Target Corp., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Earnings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:3029/12/2018
12-27-18: Opinion: China Is Counting On Its Trade Surplus In Its Battle For Supremacy
China’s bilateral trade surplus is at the epicenter of its efforts to achieve parity or surpass the United States as the pre-eminent global superpower. Today's Stocks & Topics: ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., NGG - National Grid PLC ADR, SIVR - Aberdeen Standard Physical Silver Shares ETF, SO - Southern Co., Capital Gains & Losses, Investing, RDFN - Redfin Corp., The Wash Rule, EWZ - iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, 401k, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:3628/12/2018
12-26-18: Is The Biggest Threat To The Stock Market In 2019 A 'Profit Slowdown'?
Notwithstanding Fed interest-rate anxiety and a potential trade war, Wall Street analysts are already slashing their earnings growth estimates. Today's Stocks & Topics: NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., The Dow, Retail Sales, Early Retirement, BX - Blackstone Group L.P., The Wash-Sale Rule, CVS - CVS Health Corp., New Investor, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., SPHS - Sophiris Bio Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:5227/12/2018
12-25-18: How HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) Offer A Triple Tax Benefit
An HSA might make sense for you--especially if you are a high-income earner. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bonds, Goldman Sacks, Credit Card Debt, Yield Curve, Regulation Fees, HSAs, Undateable, 401K and Mortgage, Personal Finance, 529 Plan, Stock Evaluation, Pullback, Short Ratio, Mortgage, 401k.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:3725/12/2018
12-24-18: The 4 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Home-buyers Make
A difficult, confusing, and expensive process can be more beneficial if you begin with bargaining power. Today's Stocks & Topics: Smart Phone Recession, Bitcoin, Options, Put Options, Stock Value, Bond Funds vs. Individual Bonds, Level 2 Stocks, Mutual Funds, Life Insurance, Stock Market vs. Real Estate.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:2324/12/2018
12-21-18: What The Fed’s Rate Hike Will Mean For America’s Wavering Housing Market
As millions of Americans continue to wait on the sidelines, the country’s housing market may have hit its peak. Today's Stocks & Topics: Biting the Bullet, Dividend Yield, Growth and Operating Earnings for 2019, Stock Market Retreats and Recoveries, VGR - Vector Group Ltd., Interest Rates, LB - L Brands Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:3522/12/2018
12-20-18:Dow Jones Industrial Average On Track For Its Worst December Since 1931
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has weighed and measured the recent destruction and he thinks there’s a simple reason. Today's Stocks & Topics: Books, Housing Market, Stock Losers to Buy Today, Money Back from Offshore, The Stock Market, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., Managed Futures, T - AT&T Inc., Trading, The Wash Rule, Benefit Pension Plan, 401k & Taxes, Target Date Fund.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
46:4021/12/2018
12-19-18: 5 Countries Now Suffering in Bear Markets, Is the U.S. Next?
In an interconnected global economic and financial system, there is a fear that bear markets overseas could eventually infect U.S. markets and securities. Today's Stocks & Topics: Interest Rates, Home Sales, The Dow, GOV - Government Properties Income Trust, F - Ford Motor Co., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., The Stock Market, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Penny Stocks, Facebook's Troubles.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:5120/12/2018
12-18-18: Apple Shares Could Fall Another 10 Percent Before Stabilizing, Technician Says
Tracking for its fourth straight month in the red, Apple has lost nearly one-third of its value since October 2018 highs. Today's Stocks & Topics: Inherited I-R-A, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, BTG - B2Gold Corp., Bond Funds, VGR - Vector Group Ltd., Bonds vs. Treasury Bonds, Robin Hood App.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
45:1819/12/2018
12-17-18: How Well Do You Understand Your 401(k) Plan?
Social Security likely won’t pay enough to cover your retirement expenses, so a well-managed 401(k) should be on your to do list. Today's Stocks & Topics: URI - United Rentals Inc., PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., Interest Rates, The Robin Hood App, Housing Market, TVIX – Velocity Shares Daily 2x VIX Short Term ETN, I-R-A & Taxes, UNH – United Health Group Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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12-14-18: Why Microsoft Is Fighting To Stop A Coming 'Cyber World War'
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