The Economist has called Gregor MacGregor one of the greatest “confidence” men of all time. His name runs alongside Bernie Madoff and Frank Abagnale (made famous from the movie “Catch Me If You Can.”) Think you’re immune to such a con? It turns out that there are plenty of Gregor MacGregors out there.
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Today, I want to show you how investors can tap into the profit streams of significant international companies, even if they aren’t listed on U.S. exchanges.
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Historically, the average bear market for the S&P 500 lasts a little less than 13 months and occurs about every six years. But the ensuing rally to record highs over the past 15 months has put many investors on edge. Conditions appear ripe for another bear market.
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In April, roughly 649,000 people in the retail sector quit their job. That’s the largest single-month departure of Americans from retail jobs since the U.S. government started tracking worker movement more than two decades ago. What’s happening with the labor force requires more profound reflection.
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There’s another option you should consider when you get a dividend payout. It’s a process known as “dividend reinvestment.” I'll explain what it is, how it works, and help you decide if it’s the right strategy for you.
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One of the most important stories I've been following centers around China. While COVID has been the major theme for more than a year, there's another underlying current that could shock the markets very soon.
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Yesterday, I made a definitive statement that the most critical factor in any position is your exit strategy. But how you buy a stock is also extremely important. So, before you dive into a new position, give me a few more minutes of your time to discuss two of my favorite ways to buy into a stock.
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Recently, I watched a trading and investment video where one of the world’s most renowned options traders was training two novices. Despite all his experience, I think he broke a cardinal rule of investing by asking his students how they wanted to enter desired positions. The most important part of a trade is always the exit.
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Today, the Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day meeting on interest rate and other policy matters. The meeting will be critical to investors’…
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While the latest G7 pact generated headlines, I want to discuss another Biden proposal that would dramatically impact the U.S. energy sector. This could shake up the midstream energy sector that we discussed at length last week. But it stands to favor a few select companies that operate in the pipeline business.
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