by Ian Cooper Some of the best opportunities can be found in beaten-down oversold stocks. Especially when there’s still a good amount of fear. Remember, crises often create opportunities, as we’ve learned from some of the richest investors. Warren Buffett, for...
Over the last few days, the US FDA said it was phasing out animal testing. Instead, the agency will push for the “development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs with more effective, human-relevant methods. The new approach is designed to improve drug...
On Thursday, UnitedHealth (UNH) plunged 22%, or by about $131 a share. It’s a big part of why the Dow Jones lost about 500 points that day, too. All after the company missed earnings and cut guidance. In fact, its EPS of $7.20 missed by nine cents. Revenue...
It’s always a good idea to pay attention to 13F filings. Or, the reports filed by institutions within 45 days of the end of a quarter. These filings, required from firms with more than $100 million in assets under management, disclose new holdings and sales of...
With an expense ratio of 0.56% and a yield of 2.03%, the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (SYM: REMX) is an exchange-traded fund launched and managed by VanEck Associates Corporation. It invests in stocks of companies operating in...
by Ian Cooper With the US dollar collapsing, the value of Bitcoin is exploding. In fact, according to Forbes.com, “The bitcoin price is braced for a dollar ‘confidence crisis’ as the ICE U.S. dollar index plummets to its worst day since 2022.” "Like a rising tide, the...
It finally happened. After years of threatening to cut off rare earth supply to the U.S., that’s exactly what they just did. Unfortunately, it could have devastating consequences for us considering China controls about 90% of the rare earth market. As noted...
It’s always a good idea to track analyst upgrades. Often, upgrades and price revisions are influenced by 1) company fundamentals, such as financial health, future growth, and even meetings with management; 2) industry and market trends, including specific market...
With trade war volatility off the charts, investors are hunting for safety in safe dividend stocks. That’s because dividend stocks can help smooth out the ride when markets drop. Plus, companies that consistently pay dividends tend to be safer, high-quality businesses...
We’re sitting ducks. After all these years, we’re still not ready for cyberattacks. Our own government isn’t ready for more. Most recently, “the US Coast Guard has been urged to improve the cybersecurity infrastructure of the Maritime Transportation System (MTS),...