Louis' Blog Archive
Five Reasons to Buy Stocks on Any Dips
August 3, 2020
On Wednesday at the Dow vs. Bitcoin: The Race to 40K debate, I’m sure my colleague Matt McCall will make a strong case for cryptocurrency investing. I’ve gotten a peek at his research myself. But I can already tell you: There’s every reason to expect the Dow stocks to win the Race to 40K. In fact, I can give you five reasons here today!
Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades
August 3, 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 89 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.
Why I’m Going to Win My Bet Bitcoin Reaches $40,000 in a Year
August 2, 2020
I’ve made it very clear how bullish I am on stocks. So much so that I bet my friend and InvestorPlace colleague, Matt McCall, that the Dow stocks will hit 40,000 – whereas he thinks bitcoin will get there first! But for now, I’m going to let Matt present his side of the story. That’s what you’ll hear in the article below. I’ll be back with more of the reasoning behind my forecast tomorrow.
8 Critical Tests a Stock Must Pass Even in an Explosive Bull Market
August 1, 2020
Hello, folks. If you’ve been following along this week, then you know about Dow vs. Bitcoin: The Race to 40K, a live event that I am hosting with my fellow Investorplace analyst Matt McCall next Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. But if you haven’t seen any updates, allow me to fill you in: Matt and I both see the market rallying over the next year; however, I expect Dow will reach 40,000 first while Matt looks for bitcoin to hit the 40,000 mark first. (Click here to RSVP, if you haven’t already; the event is free to attend.)
Stocks May be One of the “Best Games in Town”… But My Pick in this Race is Even Better
July 31, 2020
I’ve made it very clear how bullish I am on stocks. So much so that I bet my friend and InvestorPlace colleague, Matt McCall, that the Dow stocks will hit 40,000 – whereas he thinks bitcoin will get there first! But for now, I’m going to let Matt present his side of the story. That’s what you’ll hear in the article below.I’ll be back with more of the reasoning behind my forecast tomorrow.
Why Explosive Gains for Stocks are “Baked In” to the Economic Recovery
July 30, 2020
I believe stocks are the best game in town. I’ve been saying that for years now – but I wouldn’t keep saying it if it weren’t true. Commodities? Forget it. One minute, you’re up at $100 per barrel oil. The next minute, someone like Saudi Arabia decides to start a price war, and prices crash back down again to $20. (In fact, as we learned this spring, it can get even worse than that. When COVID-19 struck worldwide, oil prices crashed all the way into negative territory.)
I’ll Put My Most Daring Prediction Up Against Any Others
July 29, 2020
I’m a numbers guy. So, I never place a bet unless (and until) the numbers are in my favor.And right now, I’m making one of my most daring forecasts ever: Dow 40,000. I’ll tell it to anyone who will listen, and I’m happy to explain exactly why. In fact, that’s what I’ll be doing on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the free webinar Dow vs. Bitcoin: The Race to 40K.
Don’t Fly Anywhere Near These Airliners
July 28, 2020
Earnings season is flying by, and it’s been significantly better than analysts initially anticipated. Given the coronavirus pandemic, analysts’ estimates have been overly pessimistic for the second quarter. As a result, companies have been able to easily exceed these low-bar expectations. FactSet even reported on Friday that, of the S&P 500 companies that have reported results so far, 81% have posted a positive earnings surprise.
Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades
July 27, 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 66 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.
Consistent Earnings Beats Hidden in Plain Sight
July 25, 2020
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) has grown by such leaps and bounds over these past few years that it’s at the point where it can literally learn at the speed of light! Researchers from George Washington University published findings this week that using light instead of electricity can improve both speed and efficiency of machine learning. This discovery could “save a tremendous amount of energy, improve response time and reduce data center traffic,” according to one of the GWU researchers.
