Steve Smith

While it may seem like a faint memory, Q3 2022 began on a somewhat optimistic note. Inflation – especially gasoline prices – appeared to have… Read More »Q3 2022 Recap: A Broken Record Stuck On A Terrible Song

With the broader market turning lower, I want to hit on how I use systems to find value stocks to avoid. On Friday, I wrote… Read More »Bear Market Playbook: One Value Stock To Buy — And One To Avoid

“Gold is no longer a safe haven.” “Gold isn’t an effective hedge against inflation.” “Gold is dead.” You may have heard and read these comments,… Read More »Gold Has Served As An Impressive Store Of Value During The Current “Everything Selloff”

While commodity prices have taken a dip during the summer rally in equities, they’re back on the move higher again, giving consumers no reprieve from… Read More »Commodities Prices Could Stay Elevated, According To World Bank Report

The last few weeks have been all negative for the markets. Through Friday’s close, the S&P 500 is down almost -14.5% from the August relative… Read More »Markets Are Crazy, And Crazy Doesn’t Quit

While the macro environment looks terrible, the electric vehicle (EV) mega trend will continue to expand. EV demand was already growing at a fast clip… Read More »The Surprising Winner Of The Inflation Reduction Act

The financial press is talking about the dreaded inverted yield curve again. And maybe you’re wondering: What the heck is a yield curve?! Here’s everything… Read More »Inverted Yield Curve 101: What It Means And What’s To Come

While growth equities in general may not be the ideal play in 2022 given that inflation and recession fears are forcing investors to play the… Read More »Capitalize On The High Growth Potential Of The Metaverse

Dividend stocks are a popular choice for many stock market investors, and for good reason. They offer the potential for high yields, which can provide… Read More »4 High Yield Dividend Stocks To Watch Amid The FOMC Meeting