Finance: Page 9
Decoding the Buffett Indicator’s Market Predictions
The stock market is a fascinating, ever-changing beast, with a multitude of factors influencing its performance. One of the most respected metrics used to assess the valuation of stocks is...
Decoding the certified financial planner’s role
As a certified financial planner, I’m often asked, “What’s the best stock to buy?” My answer is always the same: “It depends.” This response may seem vague, but it’s rooted...
3 Consumer Good Stocks to Boost Your Investment Strategy
The consumer goods industry is poised for significant growth amid robust consumer spending and potential interest rate cuts this year. Given this backdrop, quality consumer goods stocks Helen of Troy...
Longevity Risk: How to Prepare Your Finances for a Longer Life Expectancy
When it comes to retirement planning, much of the focus usually rests on the actions you have to take to prepare a nest egg for your golden years. But what...
Stock Q1 Recap & Future Outlook
The first quarter of 2024 brought with it even more impressive gains helping to push the S&P 500 (SPY) to new heights. That is then...this is now. Meaning that there...
Inflation’s impact on financial markets
The financial market is dynamic, constantly shifting, and evolving in response to various economic factors. One of the most significant influences on the market is inflation, a phenomenon particularly persistent...
More billionaires than ever according to Forbes
Forbes’ annual list shows that this year there have been more billionaires than ever before. The “Rich List” is the annual run-down of the biggest bankrolls on the planet and...
Deciphering metaphors of success and ambition
In the realm of success and ambition, certain phrases echo with the spirit of achievement. One such phrase is “I got the slam, proud of them, shorty have them drip,...
Embracing self-discovery and inner peace
The journey to self-discovery and inner peace is a complex and often challenging process. It requires a deep understanding of oneself, including the acceptance of both the light and the...
Healthcare stocks take a hit after trepidation in the market continues
The United States stock market opened today to a cautious post-Easter floor as healthcare systems see the brunt of trepidation. The U.S. stock market has seen a boom in the...
An Innovative Financing Technique is Gaining Traction — And It's a Big Factor in the Potential $9.5 Billion Subway Acquisition
Roark Capital's proposed acquisition of Subway introduces a significant pivot. This strategy shift towards a substantial debt model underlines the evolving dynamics of franchise growth and capital structure, spotlighting the broader acceptance of whole business securitization as a cornerstone in franchise financing.
Plug Power (PLUG) vs. Hitachi (HTHIY): Comparing Industrial Giants for Dividend Stability
The industrial sector is thriving due to growing commercial and residential infrastructure development and technological advancements in manufacturing processes. Thus, industrial stocks Plug Power (PLUG) and Hitachi (HTHIY) are poised...
Should Investors Buy Apple (AAPL) in April?
Weak iPhone sales, heightened competition in China, an antitrust lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice, and fines over anticompetitive app store policies in Europe have pressured Apple (AAPL) shares....
How To Rebuild Credit After a Financial Crisis
Economic cycles govern our personal and financial lives. Life’s uncertainties—job loss, emergencies, foreclosures, bankruptcies—can severely damage credit. While financial crises can be daunting, they are not the end of the...
Decoding the S&P 500’s first quarter surge
The first quarter of 2024 has just concluded, and the S&P 500 has recorded an impressive 10% gain. This significant increase has sparked a flurry of media commentary, with many...