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Why REITs Tend to Offer High Dividend Yields
REITs (IYR)(VNQ) are known for their high dividend yields, outclassing almost all other broad market indices.
Where Is the Market Headed: Double Bottom? Triple Top?
Double bottom? From a technical standpoint, the current environment may have been viewed as either bullish or bearish. Those on the bull side of the equation took heart in a technical indicator known as the double bottom. The double bottom reversal is a bullish reversal pattern that traders use to anticipate possible upside movements. As its […]
International Diversification: Stepping outside the Comfort Zone
Some say investors should step step away from domestic markets to benefit from international diversification. The world has changed, and global financial markets are more interconnected.
How Are Inflation and Interest Rates Related?
If inflation rises more quickly than the Fed’s estimate, the Fed could be forced to hike rates, which could stifle the economy and the Markets.
What the World Bank Thinks Now about US Economic Growth
The World Bank expects the pace of US economic growth to be 1.9% this year—a sharp correction from the 2.7% pace the bank projected in January 2016.
4 Ways an Economy Can Deleverage: Ray Dalio Explains
In his “Economic Principles at Work” template, Ray Dalio identifies four ways any world (ACWI)(VTI)(VEU) economy can deleverage. Find out why this matters.
An Investor’s Guide to Tesla Motors
Tesla Motors (TSLA) was trading at $255 per share on August 20. The share price has been quite volatile over the last few trading sessions.
Harley-Davidson’s 5 Objectives: Investor Takeaways
In its 3Q15 earnings conference call, Harley-Davidson outlined five objectives for the company, including growing sales and outperforming the S&P 500 Index.
Making Sense of the ‘September Effect’ on Equities
The dreaded September effect is not limited to US stocks (SPY). It’s relevant to markets around the globe (ACWI).
U.S. Steel Sees 2Q15 Steel Shipments, Capacity Use Falter
Fewer 2Q15 shipments from U.S. Steel are attributable to its high exposure to the energy sector. The company’s steel product shipments fell steeply in 2Q15.
Rate Hikes Historically Lead to Muted Stock Returns
The last three rate hikes have seen negative three-month returns following the initial tightening period. Yet in the subsequent months, the S&P 500 Index rebounded.
Christie’s Maintains Lead over Sotheby’s
While Sotheby’s was facing Daniel Loeb’s activist pressure, the new management team at Christie’s was implementing a global strategy.Healthcare Must-know: 3 key risks in stock market investing
Know the market and know your own appetite for risk before investing. You can’t eliminate market risk, also called systematic risk, through diversification. You can, however, hedge against market risk.