Align Technology’s (NASDAQ: algn) most recent quarterly results were spectacular. Indeed, when profits start to roll in the stock price rises. Not to mention, profits are up 50% year-over-year. But, Wall Street analysts fail to see the potential of Invisalign. At first glance, invisible orthodontics seem boring. However, behind the scenes Align has managed to […]
Zero interest rates are a hot topic on Wall Street these days. But, are zero interest rates good for your investment portfolio? Although this question is hard to answer, I’ll do my best. More importantly, I’ll keep it simple. To start off let’s break the world of investing into two categories: stocks and bonds. Of […]
Christmas came early for investors and Salesforce stock is on sale. Why is the stock on sale? Well, it comes down to how Wall Street operates. According to MarketWatch, Citi analyst Walther Pritchard downgraded the stock to “neutral”. Not surprisingly, traders jumped on the opportunity to hammer the stock. In reality, the selling pressure is […]
OPEC oil production jumps unexpectedly during November. No doubt tensions are sure to rise. The Reuters monthly survey showed production continues to climb past the cartels limits. In view of rising production, cartel members are sure to disagree about the future. Who should produce more? Who should produce less? One thing is for sure, cheating […]
Today news leaked that salesforce.com (NASDAQ: CRM) wants to buy Slack Technologies Inc (NYSE: WORK). Why this big acquisition? Well, do you ever have to sort through an email tread a mile long? I do. And I hate it! Well, the business world is working to solve this problem. The basic idea is to work […]
As COVID-19 cases surge in the developed world, stock markets continue to rise. Not surprisingly, financial TV is spinning the worry wheel again. That’s what mainstream media does. After all, the old saying goes, “If it bleeds it leads.” So, if you are looking for solid information about COVID-19 check out the world sick map. […]
Absent from Financial TV is the fact stocks stage bullish breakout as the US election results linger. Skeptical that stocks can rise further has left investors stuck on the sidelines. That’s a recipe for disaster! The market does not care what investors “think” about the direction of prices. In the end, the stock market is […]
Gold and silver streaming companies are not on investor’s radars at the moment. For this reason, they deserve a closer look. But what are gold and silver streaming companies? Simply put, a streaming company provides funding to a mining company in exchange for either: Partial ownership of the mine, or An agreement to buy a […]
Anyone who invests in gold mining stocks must have a high risk tolerance. Or be completely crazy! Gold mining might be the most difficult business to operate. For one thing, expensive exploration and infrastructure builds must be undertaken first. Only then can profits roll in. Given the high risk, why are investors fascinated with gold? […]
Is it safe to buy stocks right now? Did you feel markets might freak out over the US election? Most of us felt some unease. As a result, a lot of nervous cash is sitting on the sidelines. But not for long. More importantly, control of the Senate and future stimulus plans fuel investor anxiety. […]
