We live in a data-dependent world. We also live in a world vulnerable to cybercrime, which can cut our access to technologies we rely on… Read More »Cyber Crime, Big Data, And A Double-Digit Yield

It’s impossible to keep up with everything going on in financial markets and the economy these days. That’s where The 5, a new feature for… Read More »The Fed’s “Inflation Gauge” Just Hit A 3-Year Low

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business… Read More »Moving Averages: S&P Finishes June 2024 Up 3.5%

It’s almost time to buy big oil. In fact, traders who were looking to buy into the energy sector two months ago have a much… Read More »Oil Is Heading Toward A Bottom

It’s midyear outlook season. As we approach the end of June and wrap up the first half of 2024, asset managers, macro experts, and advisors alike… Read More »Midyear ETF Opportunities

Warren Buffett began investing in Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD back in 2008. He held the position through 2022 when he began gradually selling… Read More »The Rocky Road For EV Sales Is Being Paved

On Wall Street, small-cap stocks often present unique opportunities for significant growth. These under-the-radar companies are typically not as well-known or widely covered by analysts… Read More »3 Small-Cap Stocks Ready To Deliver Jumbo-Sized Returns

Right now, index funds account for 53% of the mutual fund market. These passive funds also control nearly 20% of the stock market. That’s a… Read More »The “Dark Side” Of The Magnificent Seven…

I talk about REITs all the time because they are passthrough entities you can use to easily invest in real estate. They were created under… Read More »Real Estate That Should Be On Your Radar Right Now

Stock valuation is a skill every successful investor must master. It involves calculating a stock’s intrinsic value, which is believed to be different from the… Read More »4 Of The Best Stock Valuation Methods