How to trade the key earnings of the week from NYSE insider Jay Woods
(PRO Views are exclusive to PRO subscribers, giving them insight on the news of the day direct from a real investing pro. See the full discussion above.) While traders are set to continue focusing on the U.S.-Iran war, New York Stock Exchange insider Jay Woods is watching two key companies reporting earnings on Wednesday. Delta […]
How to navigate rising gas prices, according to financial advisors
Gas prices have spiked more than 30% since Feb. 28, when the U.S. and Israel started the war with Iran. The national average price per gallon is over $4 as of March 31, according to AAA. The Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively controlled by Iran, is one of the world’s most important oil passageways, […]
How To Get Cheap Gas at Wholesale Clubs
Costco, the mammoth wholesale retailer known for its affordable gold and $1.50 hot dogs, is set to open its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California. Costco has been a competitor in the fueling space since 1995, but its gas stations have always been built alongside its warehouse stores. Now, the company is expanding […]
The Fed will give its latest monetary policy decision Wednesday. How to trade it
No rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting is the consensus, but the tone of Chair Jerome Powell’s news conference after the decision on Wednesday is an unknown factor and could have major market implications. “If Powell starts to emphasize that inflation is a risk or any sort of mention of that could have […]
Iran War Increases Mortgage Rates. How To Find Low Rates
Just as mortgage rates fell below 6% at the end of February — a drop homebuyers awaited for four years — the war in Iran has pushed them back up again. Economists predict rates could fluctuate throughout the year if the fighting continues. Mortgage rates and the 10-year Treasury yield rose in lockstep with oil […]
What Is It and How Can It Save You Money?
Do you soothe your financial anxieties by watching money grow in a traditional savings account? So much so that you avoid putting that money anywhere else out of fear of making mistakes or poor investments? You’re not alone. Shane Walker, CEO of the banking app Qube Money, says he often hears this sentiment from clients. […]
How to profit from oil’s decline after its historic spike
Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the Iran conflict, oil has spiked to historic levels. While extreme vertical moves like this are prime candidates for a short position, war-driven oil spikes have a habit of taking their sweet time coming back down to earth. Because of this, I have to adopt a different layering approach when structuring […]
How to bet on a comeback in energy stocks while getting paid to wait
Blue-chip energy names like Exxon Mobil and Chevron have been in a sticky situation lately as WTI Crude oil prices have tumbled since trading nearly $95 in late September, recently tucking under $70 this week. Like the over exaggerated moves in the U.S. Treasury complex as of late, I believe that oil futures and energy […]