How to spend €14.1B windfall from Apple – POLITICO
And finally in 2021, as the administration of Joe Biden and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development jointly pushed to force low-tax jurisdictions such as Ireland to raise their rates closer to international norms in the mid-20s, the Irish held out until they won a commitment to cap that increase at 15 percent. That […]
Will gold outshine markets in 2024? Experts weigh in on how to adjust your portfolios
Gold and equities each have distinct characteristics, and the decision between the two is not about choosing one over the other but rather about strategically allocating to both to mitigate risk. Historically, both asset classes have delivered returns, but their performance cycles often vary, underscoring the importance of diversification for a balanced risk-return profile. Data […]
How to invest for a lower interest rate environment
It could be time to rethink popular portfolio strategies for a lower interest rate environment. The Federal Reserve’s half-percent rate cut on Wednesday marked the first time in more than four years it moved to lower the benchmark interest rate. According to VanEck CEO Jan van Eck, investors should start thinking about how the changing […]
How to invest for next decade with New York Life’s Lauren Goodwin
Longer-term investors should ignore the daily racket surrounding interest rates and focus on generating income over the next 10 years, according to New York Life economist and chief market strategist Lauren Goodwin. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day fodder, especially during a week like this one, according to Goodwin, who spoke to […]
Gold keeps rising to record after record. How to play it from here with options
Gold is at a new record around $2,610 per ounce — more than ten times the low of just over $253 per ounce in 1999. For 2024, the U.S. government is set to spend a record $1.2 trillion on interest payments, surpassing military spending for the first time. These developments are likely related. Here’s how […]
Small caps are outperforming large caps. How to use charts to find buy candidates in the group
There has been a lot of discussion about the recent outperformance of the Russell 2000 Index , the small-cap benchmark, to the broader market Let’s take a look back at what the Russell 2000 has actually done and what specific areas of the index to look for opportunities. The outperformance of the iShares Russell 2000 […]
How to trade Adobe’s upcoming earnings using options
There’s a software stock bucking the tech sell-off that reports earnings this week. I’ll break down various option trade scenarios into the earnings, focusing on one that will benefit from a big move in any direction. Adobe (ADBE) , which reports Thursday, is a global leader in digital media, marketing, and document management solutions. Its […]
Why Broadcom is tumbling after an earnings beat — and how to play dip
Broadcom reported an earnings beat Thursday, driven by strong sales of its AI products and VMware software. But management’s guidance for the current quarter disappointed investors, sending shares of the chipmaker down nearly 7% in the after market. This is too harsh of a reaction to an otherwise solid print. Revenue increased 47% year over […]
Chip sector comeback is running out of steam. How to bet on a downturn
September has arrived, a month historically associated with significant market corrections. In four of the past five years, the S & P 500 has experienced pullbacks ranging from 4% to 5% during this time. With major earnings reports behind us and no significant catalysts like Nvidia earnings to drive the market, I’m considering taking a […]
How to make a longshot bet on this beat-up tech stock about to report
Within each sector there will be winners and losers…even technology this year. I’ll review a speculative options trade on one of those losers. Semiconductor companies such as Marvell, Broadcom, and Nvidia have been on a tear this year. However, some software and IT services companies could have done better. MongoDB Inc (MDB) is a perfect […]