Investment strategy
Recession is ‘likely,’ former SEC chief economist says. Here’s his advice for how to prepare
Larry Harris Source: Larry Harris To tame the recent inflationary spike, the Federal Reserve signaled it will continue to raise interest rates. When rates are high, consumers get a better return on the money they stash in a bank account and must shell out more to get a loan, which can trigger them to borrow […]
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The Fed doesn’t care about your stock portfolio — at least until inflation calms down
The Federal Reserve and the stock market may not be getting a divorce, but they’re at least on a trial separation that could last a while. Long a major support system for Wall Street, the Fed is going its own way these days, taking on an inflation fight its leading officials say is pivotal for […]
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These are the cheapest stocks in the S&P 500 that could be buying opportunities
The last two months have been chaotic for Wall Street as big technology giants like Alphabet and Netflix stretch further into bear market territory and the S & P 500 enters a bear market of its own. While the short-term selling could be far from over, the current market conditions may mark an opportune time […]
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Who’s finding value in Apple at these levels? Maybe Warren Buffett
Apple shares have fallen to their lowest level in a year during the latest market turmoil. Are they cheap enough yet for Warren Buffett, the tech giant’s second biggest investor, to buy more? Shares of the iPhone maker have dropped more than 20% this year. At its lowest level this week, the megacap stock fell […]
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The CEO of the world’s second-largest alternatives firm is optimistic about a light recession
(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) For the last two decades, Bruce Flatt has been the CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, growing it to become the second-largest alternatives firm in the world. He oversees more than $725 billion in assets spanning a diverse portfolio comprised of real estate, private equity, infrastructure, energy transition, credit, […]
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These 10 companies help pay for their employees’ vacations
Michelle and Jeremy Warren’s recent trip to the Galapagos Islands was paid for, in part, by her company, FullContact. Michelle Warren When Michelle Warren traveled to the Galapagos Islands for 10 days this spring, her bosses helped foot the bill. It’s one of the many benefits offered by her employer, Denver-based tech company FullContact. Warren’s […]
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Strategists reveal how they’re trading tech stocks — and the same names keep coming up
Investors and strategists have revealed how they’re playing the beaten-down tech sector, naming several stock opportunities in a market they say could be nearing the bottom. Lee Baker, owner and president at Apex Financial Services, described Apple and Microsoft as “good solid companies” for investors to consider right now. Speaking to CNBC’s Squawk Box Europe […]
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Traders are lining up to short the British pound with a possible recession on the horizon
British Union flag, also known as a Union Jack, and an American flag at ETX Capital, a broker of contracts-for-difference. The pound has fallen more than 8% against the dollar, and is attracting short bets from traders as the British economy faces soaring inflation and a cost-of-living crisis. Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg | Getty Images […]
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Stephen Roach calls stagflation his base case, warns market is unprepared for the consequences
Stagflation is making a comeback, according to former Morgan Stanley Asia chairman Stephen Roach. He warns the U.S. is on a dangerous path that leads to higher prices coupled with slower growth. “This inflation problem is widespread, it’s persistent and likely to be protracted,” Roach told CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Thursday. “The markets are not […]
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Jim Cramer predicts these 5 Charitable Trust holdings will rebound ‘after the smoke clears’
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday told investors that he’s optimistic that stocks of “amazing businesses“ will make a comeback once the stock market faces better conditions, highlighting five names in particular. “Over the long haul, I think the best way to make money is by believing, not disbelieving, by owning, not renting, by taking the […]
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