Louis' Blog Archive
Amazon vs. Etsy – Which Is the Better Buy?
February 19, 2021
The pandemic has forced many of us to change the way we shop these days, bringing more and more folks online to carry out their purchases. The situation has benefitted some of the leading e-commerce players, like the internet giant Amazon and one of its much smaller yet up and coming rivals, Etsy, Inc.
Wall Street Climbs a Wall of Worry
February 18, 2021
The truth of the matter is Wall Street loves to climb a wall of worry, and it has plenty to worry about right now. Personally, I’m not concerned, as money is not leaving the market. This consolidation period shouldn’t last more than a couple of weeks, and once the stock market regains momentum, it should grow more narrow and fundamentally focused.
My Favorite E-Commerce Play Right Now
February 16, 2021
The rising e-commerce platform created by Shopify, Inc. has been firing on all cylinders lately, and for good reason. Online buying and selling has accelerated through the pandemic as folks are forced to handle more of their shopping and small business needs online.
Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades
February 16, 2021
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 97 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.
14 AI-Related Stocks to Stay Away From
February 13, 2021
Artificial intelligence (AI) sounds vague, but the reality is it is just a computer that mimics human cognition. This allows it to be used in areas like robotics, machine learning, linguistics, and even psychology and philosophy! It’s also is why AI is for more than a tool for just the tech sector.
The Best Way to Play the Auto Industry’s Chip Shortage
February 12, 2021
Sales of automobiles are exploding in China a year after the pandemic forced manufacturers to temporarily shutter their plants. The industry has had a nice start to the year, particularly in China. However, these car makers are contending with an issue that could put a damper on those great sales figures in upcoming months.
Why This Solar Stock Hit a New 52-Week High Yesterday
February 11, 2021
Even with the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 was still a strong year for renewable energy. In the first quarter of 2020, renewable energy increased 1.5% from the same quarter a year ago. The rise was thanks in part to a 3% bump in renewable electricity generation and more wind availability in the U.S. and Europe. And it doesn’t look like the renewable energy sector will be slowing down anytime soon.
Why I Still Like Stocks More Than Bitcoin
February 9, 2021
Bitcoin soared to a new all-time high of $48,003 this morning as electric vehicle maker Tesla told regulators it bought $1.5 billion worth of the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Yes, bitcoin is rocking and rolling right now, but I firmly believe that high-quality stocks with outstanding earnings and revenue growth will perform well, too. Here’s why…
Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades
February 8, 2021
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 71 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.
Choosing The Pandemic’s Super-Performing Winners
February 6, 2021
Several of my pandemic plays trekked higher in recent days as the world greets more good news about COVID-19 vaccines. Exciting companies are benefitting from the unparalleled need to test, trace and treat COVID-19. A few examples are among the crème de la crème I recommend to my Accelerated Profits subscribers.