Most of us have a pretty linear definition of what makes a “good” company — useful products, strong sales, high profits. But when it comes to investing in a company’s stock, potential shareholders look for a high rate of return on their capital. And that’s not always exclusively related to the basic service a company provides…
DetailsMan… Can you believe a new year is already upon on? It seems like yesterday we were ringing in the worst year on record – and here we are – 365 days later and it all seems to have happened in a blink of an eye. We don’t need to rehash the dumpster fire that…
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Getting into the stock market is easier today than it’s ever been. So why do only half of Americans invest in it? Having a limited budget is a fully understandable reason. Not knowing where to begin is another. But to us, fear of the unknown may be the strongest factor keeping beginning investors from taking the…
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Online services have transformed every sector of commerce and services, and stock trading is no exception. With a vast number of online brokerages, stock screeners, software packages, and other financial tools available to anyone with a web browser, it’s never been easier for the general population to enter the stock market. Stock software comes in many…
DetailsOne of the most attractive things about getting into the market… Is that there are many ways to profit. So many different industries and niches – that one of them is bound to offer some kind of opportunity for those that are willing to think outside the box… And brave enough to take a chance.…
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Most college students, we’re willing to bet, put off “adulting” until they’re finished with their studies and their degrees are in hand. That’s understandable. A college education takes an enormous chunk of time and energy over multiple years. Setting up a financial structure seems like something that can wait until one gets their first 40-hour paycheck…
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“Seek advice on risk from the wealthy who still take risks, not friends who dare nothing more than a football bet.” – J. Paul Getty You can’t blame an everyday person for being skeptical about online investment advisors. When it comes to money, most of us are preconditioned to be protective about what we have…
DetailsState of the Stock Market Analysis for the Week Ending on December 26th Stocks Ready to Continue the Bull Market in 2021 | State of the Stock Market 12-26-20 While the week began in an unusually volatile fashion ahead of the Christmas break, the major indices settled down, later trading in relatively narrow ranges. The…
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Just more than half of all Americans invest in the stock market. It’s a platform for both personal and business economic growth that’s maintained a steady presence since the late 1700s. With the proliferation of electronic tools that make trading far easier than before, more people are considering jumping into the stock market for the first time.…
DetailsNo, this isn’t a lesson in gravity… It’s not even a lesson in trading… It’s a lesson in the popularity of certain industries at certain times – and why no trend, no matter how strong it seems – can last forever. The pandemic may have forever changed the landscape of the markets – it’s showed…
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