The year: 1993. The Cold War is over.  Just a few short years after President Reagan cried at the Brandenburg Gate, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” a new era had dawned in the world order.  After fighting proxy wars around the globe and decades of saber-rattling, the United States and the former Soviet Union had managed to avoid self-destruction. But what if I was to tell you that by 1993, a little-known agreement between Russia and the U.S. was signed that would have major consequences for the U.S. energy supply for the next 20 years? —Sponsored Link—… Read More

The year: 1993. The Cold War is over.  Just a few short years after President Reagan cried at the Brandenburg Gate, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” a new era had dawned in the world order.  After fighting proxy wars around the globe and decades of saber-rattling, the United States and the former Soviet Union had managed to avoid self-destruction. But what if I was to tell you that by 1993, a little-known agreement between Russia and the U.S. was signed that would have major consequences for the U.S. energy supply for the next 20 years? —Sponsored Link— These 7 Stocks Are Set To Double… And Pay You 10 Percent Income! If you’re worried about a toppy market, North Korea, or the latest news out of Europe, you’ll want to check out this new special report. It reveals a time-tested strategy for securing safe, rising dividends and huge profits in the months and years ahead… no matter what happens next. Get the details here, along with the names of seven great buys for 100% gains and double-digit dividends — FREE! Its purpose: convert 500 tons of Soviet-era warheads into uranium for… Read More

The market has been intensely concentrated all year on the Federal Reserve’s plan to increase interest rates. That focus has weighed on rate-sensitive sectors and threatened to drive investors back into bonds for income. We are quickly approaching the September 19 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), one of the last three meetings of the year.  While investors aren’t expecting the Fed to raise rates at the coming meeting, they’ll be watching intently for any clues on future policy. Much of the market has been expecting the Fed to make good on its forecast of three rate hikes… Read More

The market has been intensely concentrated all year on the Federal Reserve’s plan to increase interest rates. That focus has weighed on rate-sensitive sectors and threatened to drive investors back into bonds for income. We are quickly approaching the September 19 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), one of the last three meetings of the year.  While investors aren’t expecting the Fed to raise rates at the coming meeting, they’ll be watching intently for any clues on future policy. Much of the market has been expecting the Fed to make good on its forecast of three rate hikes this year by raising rates in December.   However, there’s mounting evidence though that could lead the Fed to hold off on its path to higher rates. This economic evidence could be called out in the September press conference. Dovish language from Chair Janet Yellen about future rate hikes could mean a surprise boon for rate-sensitive sectors and stocks. Higher Rates Face Headwinds From Hurricanes, Fed Vacancies, And Inflation The market is estimating a 32% chance the Federal Reserve raises its benchmark target rate in December, according to the FedWatch Tool by CME Group. That’s… Read More

It’s a common tale in the commodities world. Every time it happens, investors who position themselves on the right side of the trend walk away with rich triple-digit gains, sometimes even more. And the plot unfolding around a certain base metal is playing out perfectly according to the script. It always starts with a downtrodden commodity that has lost its luster. In this case, producers could hardly give the stuff away just a few years ago. In January 2016, prices bottomed out near $0.70 per pound — 66% below their previous peak. At that level, mines that were once marginally… Read More

It’s a common tale in the commodities world. Every time it happens, investors who position themselves on the right side of the trend walk away with rich triple-digit gains, sometimes even more. And the plot unfolding around a certain base metal is playing out perfectly according to the script. It always starts with a downtrodden commodity that has lost its luster. In this case, producers could hardly give the stuff away just a few years ago. In January 2016, prices bottomed out near $0.70 per pound — 66% below their previous peak. At that level, mines that were once marginally profitable became money pits. Naturally, producers abandoned them, taking a large bite out of global output.  When you turn down the production spigot, supply eventually starts to come back in balance with demand. Sure enough, what was once a million-ton surplus has all but disappeared, shrinking to a decade-low of less than 200,000 tons in recent months. And that’s when it happens… Almost overnight, the social outcast becomes the class favorite — and early investors make out like bandits in the process.  —Sponsored Link— Rare ‘Superfuel’ Could Lead To Complete Energy Independence A revolutionary new fuel… Read More

Anthony Scaramucci, Lloyd Blankfein, David Tepper, Steve Cohen and countless other Wall Street elites love the game. Off the street, it’s similarly well known as the sport of the rich and powerful. But that’s not to say they’re the only ones playing it. #-ad_banner-#Despite rumors of its demise, golf is still embraced by players of all incomes. There are over 14,000 playing courses in the United States alone, and the game creates nearly $70 billion in annual revenue. Two million U.S. jobs in the industry support the country’s 25 million active players. Make no mistake, participation rates have declined since… Read More

Anthony Scaramucci, Lloyd Blankfein, David Tepper, Steve Cohen and countless other Wall Street elites love the game. Off the street, it’s similarly well known as the sport of the rich and powerful. But that’s not to say they’re the only ones playing it. #-ad_banner-#Despite rumors of its demise, golf is still embraced by players of all incomes. There are over 14,000 playing courses in the United States alone, and the game creates nearly $70 billion in annual revenue. Two million U.S. jobs in the industry support the country’s 25 million active players. Make no mistake, participation rates have declined since its heyday.  However, domestic numbers are steadying and could be headed for another boom in the years to come as more baby boomers reach retirement age.  These new retirees will enter their golden years seeking to spend more time and money on their pastimes. With golf already an established game across the spectrum of society, it will be the beneficiary of this demographic shift.  2 Ways To Play’s Golf’s Resurgence 1. Callaway Golf (NYSE: ELY) The only pure golf play on the list, Callaway is in the midst of a comeback, creating an ideal investment opportunity. With a market… Read More

I want to let you in on a secret… Wall Street doesn’t make most of its money from the stock market. While trading equities constitutes a large part of “big banking,” if you were to add the value of all the stocks in the world it would only come out $36.6 trillion. Don’t get me wrong, that’s a big number. It’s also one reason brokerage commissions have been the bread and butter of Wall Street firms since the New York Stock Exchange was founded in 1817. But the truth is there’s a much bigger market out there. This market, which… Read More

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Record sales since the recession are starting to weigh on the automotive industry, signaling that the group may be entering a deep cyclical crisis. Prices on used cars and new trade-ins are plunging and new car sales are down nearly 8% this year. It’s a price the industry is paying for its runaway success over last eight years. After jumping post-recession on “clash for clunkers” and low interest rates, the First Trust Nasdaq Global Auto ETF (Nasdaq: CARZ) is up just 7.6% over the last two years versus a gain of 26% in the S&P 500. #-ad_banner-#And the pain may… Read More

Record sales since the recession are starting to weigh on the automotive industry, signaling that the group may be entering a deep cyclical crisis. Prices on used cars and new trade-ins are plunging and new car sales are down nearly 8% this year. It’s a price the industry is paying for its runaway success over last eight years. After jumping post-recession on “clash for clunkers” and low interest rates, the First Trust Nasdaq Global Auto ETF (Nasdaq: CARZ) is up just 7.6% over the last two years versus a gain of 26% in the S&P 500. #-ad_banner-#And the pain may just be getting started as a record number of auto leases signed over the last several years expire, further depressing prices for new and used cars alike. It could be an industry drought like we haven’t seen since the early 80s, when back-to-back economic recessions and foreign competition nearly destroyed U.S. carmakers. There will be one segment of the market that could survive, and even thrive, in the evolving scenario. In fact, this segment may be about to book a revenue bonanza as the new cars sold over the last few years come back to the shop for repairs. It’s… Read More