Louis' Blog Archive
105 Upgrades and Downgrades for the Week
January 22, 2019
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 109 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 Big Impacts of ETFs on the Stock Market
January 16, 2019
I’ve been asked a lot about ETFs recently since I’ve called them out as one of the main reasons why the stock market experienced big selloffs leading into the new year. So, today, I want to talk more in-depth about how they work and the impact they can have on the market.
109 Upgrades and Downgrades for the Week
January 14, 2019
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 109 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.
My Top 9 Energy Stocks for Earnings Season
January 9, 2019
The fourth-quarter earnings season is about to get underway, so very soon the real winners and losers will be revealed. Personally, I expect stocks with the strongest sales and earnings momentum to emerge as market leaders. And one bucket of stocks that should come out on top is energy. The energy sector is forecast to report more than 90% annual earnings growth for the fourth quarter. That’s stunning, especially when you consider that the S&P 500 is only expected to post fourth-quarter earnings growth of 17.4%, down from the 28.2% annual earnings growth reported in the third quarter.
78 Upgrades and Downgrades for the Week
January 7, 2019
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 78 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.
81 Upgrades and Downgrades for the Week
December 31, 2018
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 81 big […]
9 Dividend Plays for the New Year
December 27, 2018
As you know, the Federal Reserve ignited high-volume, panic selling last week by issuing a shocking Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement. Clearly, the December FOMC statement was not dovish enough for Wall Street. As expected, the Fed voted unanimously to raise key interest rates by 25 basis points. What was surprising was that the […]
FOMC Statement Knocks Down the Market
December 20, 2018
All eyes were on the Federal Reserve yesterday, and boy, did Wall Street knee-jerk react to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement. As expected, the FOMC unanimously voted to raise key interest rates by 25 basis points. The Fed funds rate is now at 2.25% to 2.50%, which is the highest level since 2008. […]
111 Upgrades and Downgrades for the Week
December 17, 2018
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 111 big […]
Don’t Buy the Big Banks – Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks Instead
December 12, 2018
With a potential interest rate increase around the corner, investors are creeping back into banking stocks. That’s not too surprising, given that banks are big beneficiaries of higher rates. Rising interest rates equals rising profits for many financial institutions. Personally, though, I’m not a fan. As my long-time readers know, I used to be a […]