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More Reason to Be Bullish on Gold
The gold bullion prices have taken a hit recently, and some gold bears are taking advantage of it. They are speaking against the yellow metal and claiming that their predictions are precise. Dear...
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The Truth behind Today’s Job Numbers Report
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor released the November job numbers report…and what a report it was! A total of 146,000 jobs were created in November and the “official” unemployment rate in the U.S....
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Never Mind Starbucks: Green Mountain Coffee Is Worth the Beans
Many of us cannot start off the morning without a cup of coffee. I know I can’t. In the equities market, my stock analysis is that Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ/SBUX) is the dominant player on the...
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Overall Market Trending Higher, but Be Careful
There are only a few weeks left in the year, and so far, based on what we’re seeing, there’s a decent chance we could see a Santa Claus rally, especially if a resolution is achieved in the fiscal cliff...
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China’s Economy to Grow in 2013 at Slowest Pace in 20 Years
With leadership changing hands in China, many believe the Chinese economy will see robust growth in the upcoming years. I believe the opposite, for reasons I explain below—reasons that are important to...
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The Fundamental & Technical View: S&P 500 Looking to Break Lower?
After a drop of almost nine percent in the S&P 500 from mid-September to mid-November 2012, the recent stock market bounce has some stock advisors convinced we are going higher with stock prices....
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OPEC Members Bicker: What This Means for Oil Prices in 2013
The shift in oil prices is a common topic on the top of many people’s minds. Oil prices have a large effect on the U.S. economy through both consumers and corporations. Oil prices could hurt the...
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Apple vs. Google: Which Is the Better Investment?
When it comes to technology stocks for the mobile phone sector, there are only two companies with operating systems that are really important: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ/AAPL) and Google Inc. (NASDAQ/GOOG)....
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Why Chipmakers Need to Focus on the Mobile Market
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ/INTC) used to be a “can’t miss” bellwether technology stock, but that was when the personal computer (PC) was king and Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ/MSFT) “Windows”...
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Facebook’s Hot, But Valuation’s Questionable
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ/FB) is steadily edging higher on its chart and just flew above the $30.00 level last Wednesday, with nearly 105 million shares traded, the...
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Market Bias Bullish, but Resistance Won’t Be Easy
It’s amazing how resilient the stock market has been in spite of the concerns toward the U.S. budgetary cuts and debt ceiling, the eurozone’s economic stalling and debt, and the overall earnings risk....
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It’s the Final Out: RIM Better Hit a Home Run
Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ/RIMM; TSX/RIM) appears to be rising from the ashes, as investors dive back into the stock of the once-fabled maker of the “BlackBerry.” For Research In Motion (RIM),...
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Housing Stocks: Are They Hot Again?
The housing market is well on its way to recovery. Following several years of dismal sales, high foreclosures, short sales, and declining home prices, there’s strong optimism now. Remember when your...
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Why Are Yields on U.S. Treasuries Rising All of a Sudden?
Could U.S. debt be reaching a breaking point? In the chart below of the U.S. 10-year Treasury, it looks like yields on U.S. bonds have bottomed out and are rising again. As the chart below shows, in...
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Look Out Groupon: eBay’s Upping Its Game
In just over two months, Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ/GRPN) has more than doubled in value from its 52-week low of $2.60 on November 12, 2012. The company’s business model of providing daily deals on goods...
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The Play You Can Make on Oil Prices
The U.S. and global economies are continuing to show some encouraging signs. The U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the fourth quarter contracted 0.1%, according to the U.S. Department of...
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Why Facebook May Be Ready for Prime Time
Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ/FB) reported promising fourth quarter and 2012 numbers, but the results were not that well received by the investment community. So what went wrong? Based on my stock analysis,...
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Why Nokia Could Be a Moneymaking Investment
I see a speculative investment opportunity in former highflier and cell phone maker Nokia Corporation (NYSE/NOK). The company appears to have resurged in spite of tough competition from the likes of...
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It’s a Screaming Buy for Retailers!
The retail sector showed some strong spending in January, which could bode well for the remainder of the year, given the improved jobs growth, higher home prices and property wealth, and the aversion...
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Why Michael Kors Outdoes Other Luxury Stocks
It’s Valentine’s Day today, and if you’re looking for something amazing for that special someone, then look at some of these luxury brand stocks. As I have said on numerous occasions, Michael Kors...
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