We are moving Western Union into our Income Portfolio after the company revises its guidance for sales downward and profits upward. Read More
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The reaction to this week's CPI report suggests that the financial markets believe the odds of a protracted economic recession have diminished. Read More
United Parcel Service and Iron Mountain are thriving despite global macroeconomic headwinds that are bedeviling other businesses. Read More
I am more encouraged than discouraged by this morning’s hotter-than-expected jobs report since it is indicative of an expanding economy. Read More
This month’s Personal Finance options recommendation includes two strategies, selling a covered call and selling a naked put on American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) as described below. If you already own shares of American Electric Power, then you should consider selling a covered call against that stock position, but if… Read More
For the stock market to climb higher from here, Wall Street must find a way to reconcile this unwelcome inflation data with its expectations for corporate earnings. Read More
We’re removing the pharmacy chain from our Growth Portfolio due to its decision to retain its overseas operations. Read More
I do not expect the stock market to rebound strongly over the remainder of this year. Instead, I expect a slow and steady recovery that still leaves the major stock market indices at a loss for the year. Read More
The company is delivering on its promise to grow revenue, but the strong dollar has become a headwind to profitability. Read More
Thus far, I have seen nothing to dissuade me from my belief that the stock market bottomed out a month ago. Read More