The big tobacco companies are always in the crosshairs of regulators. That’s certainly no secret. But new scrutiny has come in the form of worries about deaths related to “vaping,” and the numbers of teens who are using electronic cigarettes in general. As it turns out, this could create an opening for a little-known company that may hold the key to a lot of problems the tobacco industry is facing. I’ll get to that in a moment. But first, some background… The ‘Vaping’ Crisis, Explained #-ad_banner-#If you’re not familiar with vaping, here’s how I described it in a recent article:… Read More

The big tobacco companies are always in the crosshairs of regulators. That’s certainly no secret. But new scrutiny has come in the form of worries about deaths related to “vaping,” and the numbers of teens who are using electronic cigarettes in general. As it turns out, this could create an opening for a little-known company that may hold the key to a lot of problems the tobacco industry is facing. I’ll get to that in a moment. But first, some background… The ‘Vaping’ Crisis, Explained #-ad_banner-#If you’re not familiar with vaping, here’s how I described it in a recent article: … vaping is the use of a small battery-powered device called an electronic pen, or e-cigarette. This e-cigarette heats nicotine (extracted from tobacco), flavorings and other chemicals to create a water vapor that is inhaled. The tobacco itself doesn’t ignite as it does with a traditional cigarette. So, there’s no smoke, just water vapor containing nicotine. Vape pens are also used to smoke marijuana. As I stated in that article, the whole goal of e-cigarettes was to help adult smokers transition away from traditional cigarettes and offer a less toxic alternative. The problem: vaping has also become popular… Read More

As the saying goes, there are three kinds of falsehoods: lies, damned lies, and statistics.  That quote is often attributed to 19th century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. I doubt he was referring to financial matters. But there are few places where numbers are as frequently bent, twisted, adjusted, and dissected as the investment world.  Even when data isn’t being deliberately manipulated, numbers can still paint a misleading picture. Case in point, you might be surprised to hear that nearly 400 large-cap U.S. stocks are in negative territory this year. That sure doesn’t jive with the healthy 22% return of… Read More

As the saying goes, there are three kinds of falsehoods: lies, damned lies, and statistics.  That quote is often attributed to 19th century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. I doubt he was referring to financial matters. But there are few places where numbers are as frequently bent, twisted, adjusted, and dissected as the investment world.  Even when data isn’t being deliberately manipulated, numbers can still paint a misleading picture. Case in point, you might be surprised to hear that nearly 400 large-cap U.S. stocks are in negative territory this year. That sure doesn’t jive with the healthy 22% return of the S&P 500. —Recommended Link— $5 Stock To Rake In $4.6 Million A DAY In 5G Patent Royalties Apple, Samsung, LG, and others will owe one under-the-radar company up to $6.65 billion in 5G licensing fees… potentially sending this $5 stock to Google levels or higher. Early investors could see $5,000 turn into $117,385 in the next 12 months. Stake your claim before this company’s name hits the evening news. Click here for full details. ​ But this market-cap-weighted barometer isn’t representative of the market as a whole. The… Read More

Last month, I hauled the family from Shreveport, Louisiana, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a few days of fun and relaxation at the end of the summer. That’s about a 1,900-mile journey round-trip.  #-ad_banner-#I’m not sure how many interstate exits there are along that particular stretch of road, but I think we must have taken pit stops at about half of them for fuel, snacks, and/or bathroom breaks. Years ago, weary travelers had no clue what amenities could be found at upcoming exits (except whatever tall signs were visible from a distance). Of course, we have a wealth of… Read More

Last month, I hauled the family from Shreveport, Louisiana, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a few days of fun and relaxation at the end of the summer. That’s about a 1,900-mile journey round-trip.  #-ad_banner-#I’m not sure how many interstate exits there are along that particular stretch of road, but I think we must have taken pit stops at about half of them for fuel, snacks, and/or bathroom breaks. Years ago, weary travelers had no clue what amenities could be found at upcoming exits (except whatever tall signs were visible from a distance). Of course, we have a wealth of information at our fingertips these days. GPS-enabled navigation systems not only provide turn-by-turn directions but an alphabetized list of food and lodging options at the push of a button. This amazing technology can even alert drivers to upcoming traffic jams and suggest an alternate course. But even without digital assistance, travelers can still rely on those faithful blue signs along the way. You know… the ones that display the logos of nearby restaurants, hotels and gas stations.  Hungry? One glance and you will know there’s a Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and Subway coming up just a mile or two down… Read More

As you may know, I’ve spent a fair amount of time recently talking about investing in marijuana stocks. This may sound curious, since my background is in trading. But marijuana is a great market. It’s a product with a long history of demand. And that demand is increasing as the supply structure is changing. That’s a great opportunity for traders and investors alike. —Recommended Link— This Amazon trade pays out every year There’s no easier way to make money than trading a stock that makes the same move each year — year after year. Here’s… Read More

As you may know, I’ve spent a fair amount of time recently talking about investing in marijuana stocks. This may sound curious, since my background is in trading. But marijuana is a great market. It’s a product with a long history of demand. And that demand is increasing as the supply structure is changing. That’s a great opportunity for traders and investors alike. —Recommended Link— This Amazon trade pays out every year There’s no easier way to make money than trading a stock that makes the same move each year — year after year. Here’s how we’ve made $1,200 with this secret, each time — and how you can do the same. How Cannabis Is Changing For decades, marijuana has been illegal. It’s been widely distributed and readily available, but it was often only available as dried leaves. Availability in other forms is one of the most exciting changes in the market right now. Researchers have long known that there are hundreds of different compounds in the cannabis plant. In recent years they have learned to isolate some of these compounds to produce specific pharmaceutical and other beneficial effects. This is… Read More

I couldn’t believe my eyes. But there it was, right in front of me. At first, I felt like an idiot.  “Why didn’t I buy this way back in the day?” But then I realized that I’ve seen a version of this chart a hundred times. At least. And while the gains I’m personally sitting on might not be as astounding as this particular chart, I know full well the power behind it. Then, suddenly, a smirk came across my face. “It’s so stupidly simple,” I told our publisher. “After all these years in the financial publishing industry, I still… Read More

I couldn’t believe my eyes. But there it was, right in front of me. At first, I felt like an idiot.  “Why didn’t I buy this way back in the day?” But then I realized that I’ve seen a version of this chart a hundred times. At least. And while the gains I’m personally sitting on might not be as astounding as this particular chart, I know full well the power behind it. Then, suddenly, a smirk came across my face. “It’s so stupidly simple,” I told our publisher. “After all these years in the financial publishing industry, I still can’t believe more people don’t understand this concept.” —Recommended Link— The lazy way to trade the same stock for repeated profits There’s an Amazon stock move you can trade, over and over again, that pays out 94% of the time you do it. You see, some stocks are highly affected by predictable, recurring events. And taking advantage of these stocks has enabled some investors to grab $1,200 or more—per week—for the past 8 years. Simply click here to see how you can take advantage of this…  You’re Not Going To… Read More

Last week, I wrote about the Federal Reserve and how their plans to buy bonds was a form of quantitative easing that should boost the economy. Since then, some new economic data has shown that this may be just what we need. Retail sales slipped in the latest data release. Sales declined 0.3%, the first drop since February. CNBC reported that this is “raising fears that a slowdown in the American manufacturing sector could be starting to bleed into the consumer side of the economy.” I believe the most important part of the news was how wrong… Read More

Last week, I wrote about the Federal Reserve and how their plans to buy bonds was a form of quantitative easing that should boost the economy. Since then, some new economic data has shown that this may be just what we need. Retail sales slipped in the latest data release. Sales declined 0.3%, the first drop since February. CNBC reported that this is “raising fears that a slowdown in the American manufacturing sector could be starting to bleed into the consumer side of the economy.” I believe the most important part of the news was how wrong analysts were. They had been expecting an increase of 0.3%. Analysts seem to be out of sync with consumers, and that tends to happen at important turning points in the economy. For now, this is news to watch. One bad month for retailers isn’t something the Fed (or investors) should act on. But the Fed should be worried that this weakness comes at the same time as manufacturing is showing cause for concern. —Recommended Link— These 12 words have paid $1,200 a week, for the past 84 weeks Hundreds of baby boomers are quitting their… Read More

It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is right around the corner. And some of us will have just a little bit more to be thankful for this year than others. Why? Because we’re raking in more income. Plain and simple.  As many of you know, each month I update my readers on what companies I think are likely to announce a dividend hike in the coming month. I scan the market for noteworthy special distributions on the horizon, as well as for potential dividend hikes over the next four to six weeks. I give special attention to outsized double-digit increases… Read More

It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is right around the corner. And some of us will have just a little bit more to be thankful for this year than others. Why? Because we’re raking in more income. Plain and simple.  As many of you know, each month I update my readers on what companies I think are likely to announce a dividend hike in the coming month. I scan the market for noteworthy special distributions on the horizon, as well as for potential dividend hikes over the next four to six weeks. I give special attention to outsized double-digit increases and reliable dividend-payers that have been steadily growing payouts for a decade or more. I flag these stocks first for readers of my premium newsletter, High-Yield Investing. Then, I share them with the public.  So without further delay, here are three potential dividend hikes I’m looking at right now… —Recommended Link—   This opportunity is just too big to keep under wraps. Dr. Stephen Leeb has just exposed details of a devastating flaw in next-generation 5G technology. One that could cost the world economy up to $12 trillion if a solution isn’t found. Thankfully. Dr. Leeb has… Read More

Today’s issue of StreetAuthority Daily is a special one.  If you’ve been following along recently, then know we’ve been discussing my colleague Amber Hestla’s unique approach to earning extra income in the market. All told, Amber and her followers are earning about $565 a week on average and making winning trades about 90.5% of the time.  —Recommended Link— “NOBODY Else Takes Income Investing to this Level!” ​ Discover the simple system that could triple your market gains with ease-while sticking to some of the safest stocks in the marketplace. To find out how the “Daily Paycheck” System can help you… Read More

Today’s issue of StreetAuthority Daily is a special one.  If you’ve been following along recently, then know we’ve been discussing my colleague Amber Hestla’s unique approach to earning extra income in the market. All told, Amber and her followers are earning about $565 a week on average and making winning trades about 90.5% of the time.  —Recommended Link— “NOBODY Else Takes Income Investing to this Level!” ​ Discover the simple system that could triple your market gains with ease-while sticking to some of the safest stocks in the marketplace. To find out how the “Daily Paycheck” System can help you enjoy the retirement you’ve always dreamed of… Click here!  We received a lot of feedback from readers, and some have jumped on board with Amber’s strategy. And they’re ALREADY making hundreds — in some cases thousands — in extra income right off the bat. Now let me be clear about something… Many of you know this strategy involves selling put options. I’ve written about this before, but I’ll say it again… that should absolutely not be an issue for any investor who understands how to use them properly. The truth is, it is absolutely possible to both play it safe AND… Read More