Big changes are in the works for health care technology companies. As different stages of the Obamacare legislation become effective, medical groups including physician practices, hospitals and clinics will need to upgrade their technology systems. This is great news for the handful of companies who specialize in systems that help… Read More

Don’t look now but the solar industry is finally showing signs of life! Recent reports from solar panel manufacturers are pointing to a rebound in the industry as demand picks up and a massive supply glut is finally absorbed. For the last several years, the industry has been languishing under… Read More

Base metal miners are in an interesting spot considering the broad macroeconomic forces and the way the individual stocks are trading. During the past several years, base metal miners have been heavily correlated with emerging markets, and specifically to China’s economic growth. This is because China has provided an incredible… Read More

Last week, we saw a massive broader market sell-off that, in part, appeared to be a reaction to stronger economic activity. This included 4% GDP growth in the second quarter and strong labor market data. These reports added to concerns that the Federal Reserve will allow interest rates… Read More

Rail stocks typically generate stable profits as companies in the industry often have well-diversified customer bases. For example, electric power plants are heavily dependent on railroads to deliver the coal necessary to run the plants, thus providing stable income for railroad companies even in difficult economic periods. At the same… Read More

In today’s market, it has become difficult for investors to generate income. Interest rates are at historically low levels, bond portfolios feature high prices and low yields, and it has become hard to find dividend stocks that have generous payments without significant risk. But despite the lack of “traditional” income… Read More

After months of declines, precious metals are finally establishing a support area. It’s been interesting to watch the action as the group has become oversold. There have been a number of key factors in play, including: — Slow economic growth (hampering inflation) — High-profile hedge fund liquidations (massive distribution)… Read More

The covered call strategy has some very strong advantages and a few drawbacks as well. On the positive side of the ledger, this strategy has the ability to generate attractive and reliable returns on a monthly basis. As a general rule, I like to set up trades that can book… Read More

If you take a finance class, or browse through academic papers on investing, you’ll quickly be inundated with the concept that “volatility” is synonymous with “risk.” It’s one of the things that bothered me all the way through graduate school and as I studied for my Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)… Read More

Ready to add a little more firepower to your covered call strategy? The covered call trading approach is a great way to generate between 25% and 35% a year in your investment portfolio. This strategy involves buying stock in 100-share lots, and then selling one call option for every 100… Read More