Category: Investments

Growth stocks are getting the better of their value rivals this year. Still, that doesn’t mean exchange traded funds dedicated to value stocks are delivering losses. Rather, the opposite is true. It’s just that growth stocks are delivered better returns though the first eight months of the year. However, some market observers contend that the...

In his Daily Market Notes report to investors, Louis Navellier wrote: Bonds Leading Stocks Stocks are trying to eke out a gain to the end of the week. Bonds are cooperating, but it’s no major rally. Energy is the one safe haven in September so far. In between earnings season, the market defaults to economic...

Did you know that, back in 2022, the lack of financial literacy cost 15% of Americans at least ten grand? That’s right! While most can find a way to land a dream job that pays well, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea to effectively manage their money. As a matter of fact, many people have...

Key Points Verizon is down, but the analysts see it moving higher soon, aided by improving FCF and dividends.  V.F. Corporation is trading at rock bottom and yields more than 6% after the dividend cut.  PENN Entertainment could rise as much as 20% after its deal to rebrand the digital sportsbook.  5 stocks we like...

Key Points As the calendar turns to September, investors have to wonder if the September effect will be in place.  Optimistic investors will look for value in quality companies with a history of generating strong revenue and earnings.  Several best-in-class companies present opportunities regardless of the economy’s direction.  5 stocks we like better than American...

American Eagle Outfitters Inc (NYSE:AEO) beat its Q2 revenue and earnings estimates. However, it missed its -0.9% SSS estimate with a -2.0% SSS result. Still, the retailer raised its annual outlook and said that “trends through the back-to-school shopping period have been strong with AE positive and Aerie delivering a double-digit comp quarter-to-date.” (Source: AEO...

New Jerseyans are ‘Sleepwalking into a Debt Crisis’: Consolidation No Longer the Safety Net, Expert Warns.  Utilizing personal loans to consolidate credit card debt is no longer viable. New Jerseyans with student loans are most at risk. Deacon Hayes (personal finance expert, speaker, and podcaster) available for interviews. In recent years, debt consolidation via personal loans has been...

Key Points Meta stock has given investors a wild ride during the past twelve months, with the low and high at a wide gap; today’s environment will need to rely on the following fundamentals to find direction. Speaking to the company’s financial strengths, investors can lean on the following factors to remember why this stock...

Key Points The oil price is rising and formed a Golden Crossover on the charts.  The signal is echoed by the Energy Sector ETF and its stocks.  These 5 stocks are in a good position to see revenue and earnings top expectations and drive capital returns for shareholders.  5 stocks we like better than SPDR...

Assets under management (AUM) are assets that an advisor can physically executive trades on because those assets are on the advisors platform. In other words, directly “managed” or handled by the advisor. It can either be discretionary or non-discretionary. AUA are assets that the advisor provides advice on, but does not have any ability to place trades...