by Lance Roberts | Jan 2, 2024 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
With 2023 behind us, what does a stellar “Santa Claus” rally tell us about what to expect? What about this year being a Presidential election year? These questions make it an excellent time to review our “investor resolutions.” However, before we commit to our...
by Lance Roberts | Dec 22, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you, your family, and your loved ones a very merry and joyful Christmas. I also want to say “Thank You” for all of your support, loyal readership, and the friends I have made through sharing ideas over the last...
by Bloomberg.com | Dec 15, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
What is the “wealth effect,” and why is it important? It is a great question and reminded me of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Colosseum.“ The hysterical play by Craig Sodaro features a naive Swiss farmer heading for Rome. His dream is to become a stand-up...
by Lance Roberts | Dec 8, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
The “American Dream” is dead. It would certainly seem to be the case if you believe surveys like Gallup that showed nearly 50% of the younger generation favor socialism over capitalism. To wit: “Since 2010, young adults’ positive ratings of socialism have hovered near...
by Lance Roberts | Dec 5, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
It’s that time of the year where Wall Street polishes up their crystal balls and pin targets on the S&P index for the upcoming year. As is often the case, while Wall Street is always optimistic, the forecasts prove pretty wrong. For example, on December 7th, 2021,...
by Lance Roberts | Dec 1, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
I previously discussed a slate of recessionary indicators with high correlations to recessionary onsets. However, as we head into 2024, many Wall Street economists predict a “soft landing” or “no recession” outcome for the economy. Are these recessionary indicators...
