Louis' Blog Archive
FAANG Stocks Lose Their Bite – But These Two Stocks Are Exploding
November 2, 2019
Earnings came in fast and furious this past week, with more than 50 companies reporting. Of those 50+ reports were Facebook (FB), Apple (AAPL) and Google (GOOGL). So, all of the FAANG stocks have officially released their results. (Netflix (NFLX) and Amazon (AMZN) posted their most-recent results earlier in October.)
The “Boring” Sector That’s Beating Other Stocks Like a Drum
November 1, 2019
Semiconductors might not sound like the most “exciting” group of stocks. But when you remember that these companies make the chips that power every computerized device – from the smartphone in your pocket, to the biggest supercomputers in the world – then you start to see the massive potential here.
BUD Stock Offers Little Buzz – Consider This Better Play Instead
October 31, 2019
It’s funny how, if you stick around long enough, eventually the “conventional wisdom” gets proven wrong.
One thing the “conventional wisdom” tells us that, in times of turmoil and uncertainty, an investor’s best bet is to stick with safety stocks like the Consumer Staples sector.
The Stock Market Treats Investors With New Highs, But Are There More Tricks Ahead?
October 29, 2019
Well, if the stock market decided to play “trick or treat” with investors this year, it sure looks like it picked treat! The S&P 500 closed at a new all-time high yesterday and then treated investors with another record high today.
Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades
October 28, 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 111 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.
Should Investors “Buy the Dip” in AMZN Stock?
October 26, 2019
This year, Amazon.com (AMZN) had some good news for customers: one-day shipping is now standard for Amazon Prime orders. But in Thursday’s quarterly report, this translated into bad news for investors.
The Market’s EKG Results Are In – No Heart Attack In Sight!
October 25, 2019
In the financial media, everyone’s starting to ask, “What will the Fed decide at their policy meeting next week?” But the question WE need to be asking is… “What will it mean for us, as investors?”
How Will the Fed’s Next Move Impact Stocks?
October 24, 2019
In the financial media, everyone’s starting to ask, “What will the Fed decide at their policy meeting next week?” But the question WE need to be asking is… “What will it mean for us, as investors?”
Why Only One in Three 5G Stocks is a Buy Now
October 23, 2019
This time last year, most people would have said: “What’s the big deal about 5G? 4G works just fine for me.” That’s if they’d even heard about the 5G wireless upgrade in its early stages. In its 2018 survey, “The promise of 5G,” PricewaterhouseCoopers found that only 46% of Americans knew about it.
Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades
October 21, 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 102 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.