Louis' Blog Archive
The Great News Investors AREN’T Hearing About on TV
January 23, 2020
Well, the mainstream media must be loving all this negativity lately. Between the impeachment trial and the new respiratory virus out of China, coronavirus, it must be great for their ratings…
However, the big picture is much different. Yesterday’s new highs in the S&P 500 have plenty of support in terms of the economic data.
Lessons from Three of My Best Stock Picks
January 22, 2020
I made some bold claims during the Early Warning Summit 2020, my joint presentation with Matt McCall, but that’s nothing new. Even before that I’ve been predicting a future run to Dow 40,000.
We’re off to a good start already – with new highs in the Dow just last week…and new highs in the S&P 500 today! That said, I know this prediction has raised some eyebrows. So, I want you to know: I don’t say that lightly.
The Outlook for Chinese Stocks Just Changed Dramatically
January 21, 2020
I’ve been asked a lot recently if it is now time to start investing in Chinese companies, given the country’s improved relations with the United States. Bargain hunters may also appreciate the dip Chinese stocks have taken after the emergence of coronavirus, the latest bug to complicate everyone’s air travel experience.
Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades
January 21, 2020
During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today’s blog post should be a great place to start. After taking a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company’s fundamental health, I decided to revise my Portfolio Grader recommendations for 51 big blue chips. Chances are that you have at least one of these stocks in your portfolio, so you may want to give this list a skim and act accordingly.
Where Should You Stash Your Money in 2020?
January 18, 2020
In times of rising geopolitical tensions, like what we’ve seen between the U.S. and Iran over the past few weeks, it’s not unusual for me to receive questions if now is the time to invest in gold. That’s because gold is often viewed as a safe haven during times of uncertainty.
An Exciting Dividend Phenomenon
January 17, 2020
There’s a very exciting phenomenon going on right now – and no, I’m not talking about all the “UFO” sightings in California, Florida and Washington state. I’m talking about a new record that directly benefits investors in dividend-paying stocks.
How to “Look Under the Hood” Of a Dividend Stock
January 16, 2020
I’m a car guy, so I know firsthand how much goes into buying one. And let me tell you, it is a much more exhausting process than say, picking a snack from a vending machine. Well, technically nowadays you can get a car from a vending machine, too, but a lot of homework goes into it before you press A1.
This Stock Practically Doubled When No One Was Looking
January 14, 2020
“Retail is dead,” or so they say. At least, the future of retail is not likely in companies like Macy’s (M) or Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY). Some folks will have you believe that Amazon (AMZN) – up a nice 23% in 2019 – will soon be all that’s left.
So why was Lululemon (LULU) up 90% in 2019 – and hit more new highs this week?
Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades
January 13, 2020
During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today’s blog post should be a great place to start. After taking a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company’s fundamental health, I decided to revise my Portfolio Grader recommendations for 53 big blue chips. Chances are that you have at least one of these stocks in your portfolio, so you may want to give this list a skim and act accordingly.
The Stocks Set for Major Gains In 2020
January 11, 2020
Your best bet for a prosperous 2020 is in those stocks that have strong fundamentals, earnings and sales growth to keep them driving higher throughout the year. This is especially important now that the fourth-quarter earnings announcement season is less than a week away. I expect those stocks with superior fundamentals to be the leaders.