From Day 1, Trump has promised big things for the economy. Though the mechanisms of action have been questionable, the President has managed to spur growth in not just the stock market (with a 20.4% annual gain) but in the broader economy as well. Tax cuts, regulatory reductions, and promises of pro-growth policies all helped push the economy back into very healthy 3% growth territory. Even after the surprise turnaround, Trump still believes there’s much more room to grow, as do many market participants. Trump is even predicting 6% GDP growth — a forecast that defies logic — but as… Read More

From Day 1, Trump has promised big things for the economy. Though the mechanisms of action have been questionable, the President has managed to spur growth in not just the stock market (with a 20.4% annual gain) but in the broader economy as well. Tax cuts, regulatory reductions, and promises of pro-growth policies all helped push the economy back into very healthy 3% growth territory. Even after the surprise turnaround, Trump still believes there’s much more room to grow, as do many market participants. Trump is even predicting 6% GDP growth — a forecast that defies logic — but as long as GDP can hit around 3%-4% and confidence remains high, there are several sectors that still have serious potential.  —Sponsored Link— 18 Predictions For 2018 With so much noise in the market right now, it’s more important than ever to have access to concrete information. So how do you actually cut through the market chatter and put yourself in position to make money in the year ahead? Before you make another investing move, you must read my just-released special report and discover answers to the biggest questions facing the market over the next 6-12 months. Read More

It’s no secret that starting a business is a daunting task. After all, about 50% of new businesses fail within five years. And as you can see from the Bureau of Labor Statistics chart below, that number is expected to grow to more than 80% over the next two decades. Now, let’s be clear. The chart actually shows how many companies were still in business from one year to the next. But that doesn’t mean that all of them failed.  You see, some businesses merged with other companies, while others saw their owners retire… Read More

It’s no secret that starting a business is a daunting task. After all, about 50% of new businesses fail within five years. And as you can see from the Bureau of Labor Statistics chart below, that number is expected to grow to more than 80% over the next two decades. Now, let’s be clear. The chart actually shows how many companies were still in business from one year to the next. But that doesn’t mean that all of them failed.  You see, some businesses merged with other companies, while others saw their owners retire and close the doors. So the numbers are a bit skewed. Still, the odds of starting a successful business for the long term are stacked against entrepreneurs.  What may not be apparent in this BLS chart is that these stats apply equally to all companies — not just mom and pop businesses. In other words, government bureaucrats were following companies with billion dollar capitalizations as well — including the once formidable tech company, Yahoo!  #-ad_banner-#Yahoo started as a list of websites called “Jerry and David’s Guide to the World Wide Web” created by a couple of engineering students at Stanford… Read More

I have no doubt there will be a massive bear market within 15 months from today. After a decade of bullish fever, I expect the coming bear market to be devastating for unprepared investors. —Recommended Link— Larry Claims He Makes $213,000 A Year Using This System On average, a handful of investors quietly make $1,543 a month with this simple, 3-step system. Some, like Larry from Washington, will bank 6-figures this year. To find out what you’re missing, click here NOW… I am not the only one who thinks the bear will soon awaken. Major hedge fund managers like… Read More

I have no doubt there will be a massive bear market within 15 months from today. After a decade of bullish fever, I expect the coming bear market to be devastating for unprepared investors. —Recommended Link— Larry Claims He Makes $213,000 A Year Using This System On average, a handful of investors quietly make $1,543 a month with this simple, 3-step system. Some, like Larry from Washington, will bank 6-figures this year. To find out what you’re missing, click here NOW… I am not the only one who thinks the bear will soon awaken. Major hedge fund managers like Ray Dalio and Tudor Jones are sending out warning missives about the pending bear. #-ad_banner-#Dalio told the Greenwich Economic Forum, “The world, by and large, is leveraged long. When there is a downturn, I don’t think there’s much to protect investors.” At the same conference, Jones theorized that he expects the credit bubble to pop in response to the recent tax cuts. Jones said: “The ratio of debt in the world relative to the gross domestic product is at an all-time high, but the reason no one talks about it or gets alarmed is you could have said that virtually… Read More

2018 is starting off right where 2017 finished, with markets notching new highs on a near-daily basis. And even though we’re early in the year, I believe I’ve come across an important indication of what’s to come. More specifically, I think I’ve found what sector could lead the pack in 2018. I don’t typically make these sorts of proclamations, but two stocks I found within this sector could represent my most lucrative trades of 2018. It’s a bold statement to make this early in the year, but I’ll show you why catching just one big uptrend could easily provide a… Read More

2018 is starting off right where 2017 finished, with markets notching new highs on a near-daily basis. And even though we’re early in the year, I believe I’ve come across an important indication of what’s to come. More specifically, I think I’ve found what sector could lead the pack in 2018. I don’t typically make these sorts of proclamations, but two stocks I found within this sector could represent my most lucrative trades of 2018. It’s a bold statement to make this early in the year, but I’ll show you why catching just one big uptrend could easily provide a windfall of gains in a short amount of time. —Sponsored Link— Top 3 California Pot Stocks To Watch For The Biggest Gains On January 1, California completely legalized cannabis for medical and recreational use — promising to spark a $20.2 BILLION industry in the Golden State alone. By getting in on the ground floor of this exceptional opportunity, you could have the chance to pocket life-changing windfalls thanks to this historic event. And one pot stock expert has his sights set on three stocks he expects to skyrocket following this crucial announcement. Read More

I’ll be the first to admit it — I don’t understand bitcoin. I don’t have a clue about what blockchain technology entails. What I do understand is that when EVERYONE is talking about an investment from the man on the street to the nightly news, something’s up.  Anecdotal evidence: One of my sons rode two hours to a friend’s hunting camp over the holidays. His friend’s dad, a smart but regular guy who doesn’t invest outside of the mutual funds in his 401(k), talked about nothing but the urgency to buy bitcoin.  Cue the railroad-crossing warning lights and bells. #-ad_banner-#As… Read More

I’ll be the first to admit it — I don’t understand bitcoin. I don’t have a clue about what blockchain technology entails. What I do understand is that when EVERYONE is talking about an investment from the man on the street to the nightly news, something’s up.  Anecdotal evidence: One of my sons rode two hours to a friend’s hunting camp over the holidays. His friend’s dad, a smart but regular guy who doesn’t invest outside of the mutual funds in his 401(k), talked about nothing but the urgency to buy bitcoin.  Cue the railroad-crossing warning lights and bells. #-ad_banner-#As a greenhorn, I remember the same kind of frenzy, albeit on a much larger scale, surrounding tech stocks. At neighborhood barbecues, chamber of commerce functions, and even your dentist appointment, everything was tech stocks and tech stocks were everything.  However, few people had a real grasp on this wondrous new technology, let alone how to discern winners from losers. This resulted in bad investment choices and squandered money. With stock markets grinding to record highs and seemingly incessant cryptocurrency get-rich-quick noise, it’s easy to forget what truly works over the long haul. So, now’s probably a great opportunity to revisit… Read More

Folks, I want to address something as we look at the market so far at the beginning this year.  You may be asking yourself whether you should be weary of the continuous run-up in stock prices. After all, bull markets can’t last forever — and this one is the second-longest on record. —Sponsored Link— The Only 5 Stocks To Buy And Hold For 2018 It may be one of the most controversial stories gripping the U.S. at the moment. But it’s already turned smart investors into millionaires. The best part — stocks that once returned… Read More

Folks, I want to address something as we look at the market so far at the beginning this year.  You may be asking yourself whether you should be weary of the continuous run-up in stock prices. After all, bull markets can’t last forever — and this one is the second-longest on record. —Sponsored Link— The Only 5 Stocks To Buy And Hold For 2018 It may be one of the most controversial stories gripping the U.S. at the moment. But it’s already turned smart investors into millionaires. The best part — stocks that once returned 200%, 300%, even 500% are offering us another ground floor opportunity to double, if not triple our returns this year. To learn more about these stocks, check out the full story here. On the other hand, you may be experiencing FOMO — that is, fear of missing out. And that may be leading to you questioning whether you should be actively putting new money to work right now. And while I don’t know your specific situation, generally speaking, my answer to both questions would be “yes” — you should be weary, but you should probably be putting money to… Read More

We are standing on the precipice of an entirely new world. In almost all recorded history only the elite have been able to participate and benefit from the major economic changes.  Today, things are radically different. The internet has created a democratization of those who can capture the upside of economic shifts. Nowhere is this fact more evident than in the volatile arena of cryptocurrencies. Nearly everyone, regardless of economic status, family pedigree, or connections, can take advantage of the opportunities in this nascent field.  Not only has the concept of money started to change, but we are also seeing… Read More

We are standing on the precipice of an entirely new world. In almost all recorded history only the elite have been able to participate and benefit from the major economic changes.  Today, things are radically different. The internet has created a democratization of those who can capture the upside of economic shifts. Nowhere is this fact more evident than in the volatile arena of cryptocurrencies. Nearly everyone, regardless of economic status, family pedigree, or connections, can take advantage of the opportunities in this nascent field.  Not only has the concept of money started to change, but we are also seeing the first steps of a completely new way of carrying out transactions and contracts.  A Brief History Of Monetary Change The first major shift in the history of human transaction was from the physical trading of commodities and services to the use of commodities (precious metals or other valuable items) to represent and exchange value from one person to another.  #-ad_banner-#Next, coins and paper money, backed by precious metals, made it easier to transfer value back and forth among users.  Fiat currency, money that is not backed by precious metals — but only by faith in government, soon arose,… Read More

Mid-term elections may be a non-event for many Americans, but this year’s could be a major market-mover. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for election and 33 of the 100 Senate seats will be in play.  As politics have become more partisan, it seems the effect of legislative control has increased on specific sectors and industries. As party policies and agenda have aligned with particular industries, companies in those industries benefit from improvement in investor sentiment when the current of control changes in Washington. And if history is any guide, the change in Washington may not… Read More

Mid-term elections may be a non-event for many Americans, but this year’s could be a major market-mover. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for election and 33 of the 100 Senate seats will be in play.  As politics have become more partisan, it seems the effect of legislative control has increased on specific sectors and industries. As party policies and agenda have aligned with particular industries, companies in those industries benefit from improvement in investor sentiment when the current of control changes in Washington. And if history is any guide, the change in Washington may not be a change in the current but a massive tidal wave. #-ad_banner-#​History Has Not Been Kind To The Controlling Party Mid-term elections almost always go badly for the party that holds White House, especially when it controls Congress as well.  In the last 18 midterm elections since World War II, the party that held the White House lost an average of 25 House seats and 4 Senate seats. Losses tend to increase when the same party controls Congress and the Presidency, with an average loss of 33 House seats and 5 Senate seats. Public mistrust… Read More