The pain in her legs was so unbearable that she couldn’t muster one more step… let alone the dozen or so needed to make it to her sorority just down the street. She had to call a friend to pick her up. Nicole Labonte didn’t know what was happening. But… Read More

The pain in her legs was so unbearable that she couldn’t muster one more step… let alone the dozen or so needed to make it to her sorority just down the street. She had to call a friend to pick her up. Nicole Labonte didn’t know what was happening. But… Read More

I’ll admit I am getting apprehensive about the stock market. I’ve long been a super-bull, but the last several weeks have started to change my long-term bias. I do not like what I am witnessing on a day-to-day basis in the stock market. Stocks are definitely showing signs of topping… Read More

I’ll admit I am getting apprehensive about the stock market. I’ve long been a super-bull, but the last several weeks have started to change my long-term bias. I do not like what I am witnessing on a day-to-day basis in the stock market. Stocks are definitely showing signs of topping… Read More

A diversified portfolio is essential to long-term investment success. That’s because a well-thought-out strategy helps investors earn consistent returns. And it reduces overall portfolio risk. But there’s more to diversification than adding different asset classes to a portfolio. Investors need a balanced approach to diversification. And this need goes well… Read More

Last year, I wrote a somewhat bearish article on the long-term price of oil. While I am sticking to my guns long-term, a recent research piece published by Confluence Investment Management’s Bill O’Grady (one of the best energy analysts) sets a near-term bullish tone for the price of crude and… Read More

Legal cannabis is already the fastest growing industry in North America. North American cannabis sales jumped 30% in 2017, a repeat of 2016’s stunning gain. #-ad_banner-# While that’s impressive on its own, the pace of growth is about to accelerate… Read More

The February stock market rout created a tremendous opportunity for long-term investors. Everyone is asking which stocks make sense for the rest of 2018 and beyond. The following five stocks are my favorite large-cap names to incorporate into the buy-and-hold segment of your portfolio. 1. United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS)… Read More

The place was St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. It was a hot, humid day in August 1984. I was very young. I sat under fluorescent light on a padded exam table covered with crisp white paper. My mother was by me, holding my hand for both our sakes. My… Read More

A recent report by Accenture highlights an amazing statistic. Its research shows that just 15 public, digital-ecosystem companies have a market capitalization totaling nearly $3 trillion. That’s an average size of roughly $200 billion each.  Even more amazing is the idea that the industry is… Read More

A recent report by Accenture highlights an amazing statistic. Its research shows that just 15 public, digital-ecosystem companies have a market capitalization totaling nearly $3 trillion. That’s an average size of roughly $200 billion each.  Even more amazing is the idea that the industry is… Read More

Back in November of last year, my colleague Jimmy Butts told readers about the release of our flagship investment report: The Top Stocks For 2018. (He also gave away one of the top 10 picks — technology giant Cisco — which is up more than 17% since the reveal.) This… Read More

We’re only three weeks into 2018 and it’s already been a particularly wild year for cryptocurrency investors. And that’s saying something for a market where 15% moves are brushed off as daily trading swings. The euphoric first week of January, when a number of coins achieved all-time highs and bitcoin… Read More