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Happy New Year!
Because of the New Year's holiday this week, there will not be an Afternoon Edition today or tomorrow. Best wishes for the New Year and see you in 2016! …
Top-Dog Dividend Stocks for 2016
With 2015 ending tonight at the stroke of midnight, it was a lackluster year for stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is on track for a decline of 0.8% this year (as …
Is Social Security on Your 2016 Checklist?
By far, the biggest news this year is that Congress passed legislation on Nov. 2, 2015 ...legislation that substantially changed some popular Social Security strategies that have been available for years. …
The Biggest Blunders Investors Make …
I’m often asked what I think are the most common, most ruinous mistakes that investors make. Unfortunately, there are a lot of them. There are things such as risking too much money …
Weather Works Wonders for Select Investments; Will it Persist?
The weather gave some sectors a boost over recent days. But should you rely on that to determine your investments? Mike takes a look. …
Making Sense of the Past Year
Tech heavyweight Apple (AAPL) is down 9% in December, falling out of a multi-month consolidation range on swirling worries about iPhone demand and sales in China. Shares of its component suppliers — such as Skyworks (SWKS) …
What a Lackluster 2015 Says About Market Prospects for 2016
For Wall Street, it hasn't been much of a year to celebrate. Will 2016 bring better tidings? …
Big Winners and Big Losers
Historians of the future will designate 2015 as the year of The Great Transition … From zero interest rates to higher interest rates. From the fear of inflation to the dread of …
Your Safety … a ‘Fed-Ache’ … and Larry’s Answers
Here’s a summary of stories from this past week of abbreviated trading, with a link to the full articles online. Where in the World Is It Safe from Terror? Which places and …
Happy Holidays
Our Money and Markets team is off today, spending some quality time with family and friends. But we wanted to take a moment to wish you all the best during this holiday …
From My Family to Yours …
The markets are closed. The mall crowds are thinning out. And Santa and his reindeer are getting ready for their busiest night of the year. Regardless of your faith or personal beliefs, …
Three Factors That Could Keep Markets Volatile
Your email inbox, as well as mine, is likely to be chock-full of 2016 investment views in the weeks ahead, because it’s about this time when everyone publishes their fearless-forecasts for the …
Enjoy the Santa Claus Rally … But Keep These “Hidden” Sellers in Mind
Description: Yes, we've seen some big market rallies in recent days. But watch out for one of the biggest "hidden" group of sellers out there. Mike explains. …
Your Most Important Questions, Answered!
First, let me wish you all a very happy and healthy holiday season! I’m always amazed how time flies, so please make the most of the holidays and spend some quality time …
Forget the Dark Side of the Force; Cord Cutters are Disney’s Real Enemy
Turns out the Dark Side of the Force isn’t the biggest threat to Disney. It’s the nation’s cord cutters. …
Setting Us Up for More ‘Fed-Ache’
Investors are disappointed with the central bankers. They are worried that the Federal Reserve’s forecast for four rate hikes in 2016 is too aggressive and want to see that number cut in …
What are Interest Rates Trying to Tell Us?
From the market movement in recent days, it's clear investors are worried the Fed is making a policy mistake. Mike takes a look. …
Where in the World Is It Safe from Terror?
On this train, crossing the Andes while a leftist revolution was raging in Chile in 1970, I learned some important lessons about safety and danger that I want to share with you …
The Horrible Past … Defaults … and The Fed
Here’s a quick, executive summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. Six Horrible Episodes What does history tell us about today’s global concerns? …
Three Central Bank Swings, 3 Misses: Bank of Japan Delivers Latest Flub
Three moves by the world's central banks -- and three failures. What's it all mean? Mike takes a look. …
What a Fed Hike Means to Your Finances
So now that we know the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, what does it mean to your finances? The short answer is “a lot.” But different products will behave differently now … …
So Much for ‘Santa Janet’ — Stocks, Gold, Yields Plunge
We got a rate hike, which was expected but still monumental considering it was the first increase in more than nine years. So as an investor, what's to like in the Fed's wake? …
Consider These Unconventional Bets on Rising Rates
Yesterday the Fed began its long-awaited monetary policy “normalization” at last. The Federal Reserve began its first interest-rate tightening cycle since 2004 with a 0.25% hike in the Fed funds rate. It’s …
Fed Hikes for 1st Time in 9+ Years; What it Means …
After waiting more than nine years, the Federal Reserve voted unanimously to raise short-term interest rates. Mike looks at what it means for you and your investments. …
The Great Deflationary Collapse Continues …
Everything I have been warning you about is unfolding, right on cue. I’m talking about DEFLATION — the D-word no one wanted to hear more than four years ago when I first …
It’s ‘Fed Eve’ — Here’s What to Watch For …
All across Wall Street, traders are on edge tonight. What will the Fed do? Mike takes a look. …
More High-Yield Defaults on the Way?
Many experts have been dismissive of bond liquidity fears: Vanguard’s global head of fixed income, Greg Davis, said concerns were “a bit overblown” just a few months ago. Friday’s selloff in high-yield …
How to Deal With This Sick Market
The market still remains sick, sick, sick! How to benefit? Mike explains. …
Six Horrible Episodes
As recently as two months ago, few experts in or outside of government had a clue that global terrorism would suddenly bust onto the European and American scene. Fewer still could foresee …
ISIS … Interest Rates … and Santa Claus …
Here’s a quick, executive summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. Urgent: ISIS Expansion Hitting Home! At this very moment, the Islamic State …
Largest Mutual Fund Failure Since 2008 … Here’s What it Means
The junk bond market has been bleeding for more than a year. Now the troubles have claimed a major mutual fund victim. …
Finding Yields That Last Is More Important Than Ever Before
The dividend yield on the giant energy pipeline company Kinder Morgan (KMI) looked so juicy on Tuesday of this week. The combination of its high annual payout of $2.04 cents a share, …
Credit Stress: It Isn’t Just Energy
Many bullish pundits are saying today's credit-market problems are largely bottled up in the energy sector. There's just one problem. It's not true. …
Merry Christmas and Un-Happy New Year?
Tis the season for a stock market rally as year-end is rapidly approaching and with it the possibility of a Santa Claus rally for stocks. But as I pointed out in a …
Corporations Flailing Around, Trying ANYTHING to Boost Shares
New merger-mania: Late-stage/late-cycle behavior by corporate execs and investment bankers who have run out of revolutionary ideas? …
Why You Shouldn’t Fear Rising Interest Rates …
I’ve got to hand it to the majority of pundits out there. They just never learn or think for themselves. They keep dishing out the same nonsense, over and over again. For …
Will China Sink Our Markets Again?
Remember all that talk about China's problems being fixed? Forget about it! Mike explains. …
Investors Missing Full Picture on AMBA
High definition video chip maker Ambarella (AMBA) reported better-than-expected quarterly results late last week as the company tried to separate itself from the fortunes of troubled action-cam maker GoPro (GPRO). Shares initially fell, then rose, then …
Oil Plunge: How Low Can It Go?
How low can oil prices go? To below $30? To $20? Mike takes a look. …
Urgent: ISIS expansion hitting home!
You know this. But you may not be fully aware of the urgency or the full implications: At this very moment, the Islamic State is moving forward rapidly to expand its worldwide …
Deflation, Market Cycles, the Yuan and Draghi
Here’s a quick, executive summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. Deflation: Good, Bad and Ugly Deflation challenges the most brilliant minds at …
Job Growth Strong … But What About Oil and Credit?
Jobs growth is solid. But things couldn't look worse in the energy and credit markets. What's it all mean for the Fed? …
Is the Treasury Yield Curve Sending
Out a Troublesome Message?
Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m a yield-curve junkie. It’s not like ‘fessing up will keep me from sitting at the “cool kid” table since my high school days are long gone, so …
ECB’s Draghi Fails to Deliver Enough Monetary Drugs; What Next for Markets?
Wall Street's financial junkies were waiting with bated breath for the latest hit earlier today. But Mario Draghi failed to deliver. …
Do Stock Buybacks Kill Corporate Innovation, Profits?
In a recent Money and Markets article, I posed the question: “Can the stock market survive an earnings recession?” We may not have the final answer just yet, but third-quarter earnings are …
The Latest on Jobs, Growth as Fed Deadline Looms
It's getting down to crunch time. The Fed's next meeting could bring big changes. Mike looks ahead. …
Yuan Now Official, Yet Dollar Still Soars. Here’s Why …
Monday morning the International Monetary Fund (IMF) admitted the Chinese yuan to its international basket of reserve currencies, which comprises the U.S. dollar, the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and …
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Sales Figures: What They Say About Retail Industry’s Home Stretch
How are Black Friday and Cyber Monday helping to restructure the retail industry? Mike takes a look. …
This Four-Year Cycle Could Spoil a Stock Market Rally
After a sizeable 8.3% rally in October, stocks went nowhere in November, bouncing around in a trading range with the S&P 500 gaining less than 0.5% last month. But we are now …
Gold and Silver: Steps to Take RIGHT NOW!
Are we there yet? Gold remains weak, right on target with Larry Edelson's cycle forecast. Ditto for silver. So the question is: Are we near a bottom? …
Deflation: Good, bad and ugly …
Martin Weiss with his father, Irving Weiss, studying the causes of deflation in 1980. Deflation challenges the most brilliant minds at the Fed, defies the smartest traders on Wall Street, and threatens …
Shocking Truths, Golden Crosses, Precious Metals
Here’s a quick, executive summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. Four Shocking Truths about ISIS Dr. Martin D. Weiss provides a complete …
Mediocrity Abounds in Today’s Market — Can Stocks Break Free?
“Stuck in perpetual mediocrity.” That’s how a Miami Herald writer characterized my brother’s long-suffering Dolphins in the wake of another loss this past Sunday. But you could just as easily describe the …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, Mike won't have an afternoon column for you today or tomorrow. Wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving. …
A Quick Note of Thanks from Money and Markets …
U.S. markets are closed today, to give investors the opportunity to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with their friends and families. And so, on this day of thanks, we wanted to send you …
Must-Have Info on Miners!
Some mining stocks will thrive, but choosing which ones will be the big challenge. Larry Edelson takes a look at the sector. …
Are you ready?
Last week I told you to keep your eyes glued on gold. I hope you’ve done so. Gold has continued to shed value, right on target with my cycle forecast for a …
Russian Jet Downed by Turkish Forces, Raising Middle East Tensions Dramatically. What to Expect Next …
The latest developments out of Syria are bothering for world markets and world stability. Mike takes a look at the troubling events …
We Like Our Crosses Golden
The Nasdaq 100 has lifted enough out of its mid-summer spill to generate a “golden cross.” This occurs when the 50-day average of an index crosses up and over its 200-day average. …
Uncle Sam Vs. Pfizer: The $160 Billion Battle Over Taxes, Consolidation
The maker of Viagra plans to join the maker of Botox in what will challenge U.S. efforts to end "inversion" deals. It's setting up a $160 billion battle. …
Four Shocking Truths about ISIS
If you think you’ve heard all the worst horrors about the Islamic State, think again. There are other shocking truths that few outside of their controlled territories know about, some of which …
Debt, Deflation, Dangers … and More Bar Visits
Here’s a quick, executive summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. Debt, Deflation and Danger The similarities between the 1920s and now are …
Draghi Express Takes Off … But I’m Watching Credit
Comments from the ECB chief help spark stocks. Should you jump on board the Draghi Express? Mike takes a look. …
Key Reasons Why You Should be Worried Sick About an M&A Bust
Deals, deals, and more deals. Merger-and-acquisition activity has been on fire the last few years, with volume poised to set a record of around $4.6 trillion globally. That would eclipse the credit …
Tugging at Markets: IPO Malaise, New Tax Policy, Sub-$40 Oil …
The market at its lofting heights is vulnerable, but it remains to be seen if and when the big money will wake up to that. …
Could IMF Trigger a Collapse of the Dollar?
In a widely anticipated event, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to soon bless China’s currency, the yuan, with official reserve currency status. This month, the IMF is likely to include …
Major Market Clues Come From Out-of-the-Way Places
The latest minor daily fluctuation in the Dow might lead the evening news. But there's a lot more going on out there. …
Gold, Silver and Other Important Questions You Have!
I hope you’ve been watching gold and silver. They’ve been moving nicely lower, right on target with my cycle forecast for a potential major low later this month. Just in case you …
Will ISIS Squash the Travel Bug? Doubtful
Will the terror attacks in Paris cause a long-term reduction in travel and tourism? Mike has his views. …
Less Stuff, More Bars for Consumers …
Despite rising employment, an improvement in wages and lower gasoline prices, American consumers are doing something that they have rarely done in the past five decades: They are spending less on stuff. …
Terror in Europe and its Broad Impacts
What do the events in France mean from an economic and geopolitical standpoint? Mike has some thoughts. …
Debt, Deflation and Danger
Irving Weiss in his early 20s and his son, Martin Weiss, now 69. In 1928, when my father first went to work on Wall Street, he warned his clients about a new …
Cycles of War … Microsoft … Gold … and the Grinch
Here’s a quick, executive summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. New Cycles of War Nearly three years after first reading Larry Edelson’s …
Retail Rout, Take Two: What the Heck is Going on Here?
What's ailing retail? Mike Larson digs deep into the latest earnings reports to find an answer. …
When High-Risk Loans Blow Up
Ever heard of the S&P/LSTA U.S. Leveraged Loan 100 Index? Probably not. But as an investor who cares about building or preserving wealth, you should definitely pay attention to the message it’s …
New Lows are Popping Up Everywhere in Commodities … Should You Worry?
The crash in commodity prices suggests we face very serious growth problems, despite years of easy money and artificial puffery in assets. …
The Demise of the BRICs?
It’s the end of an era … and perhaps a sign of the times. Fourteen years ago, Goldman Sachs coined the acronym BRIC to label the fastest-growing emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, …
A Warning Sign for the Markets?
Is the "stock market" up this year? That depends on WHICH market you mean. Mike explains. …
Must see chart: ALL eyes on gold now!
Here’s a forecast chart I’ve been showing to members of my Real Wealth Report and Supercycle Trader this year. It is a must-see chart. It’s a form of artificial intelligence, called a …
Why the Grinch is Paying Retailers an Early Visit
Why the heck are retailers so weak when consumers supposedly have more money to spend? Mike takes a look. …
Microsoft and its Peers
In the last week of December 1999, Microsoft (MSFT) crested after a magnificent decade. It was the largest company in the world as the dot-com boom raged. Its performance that year helped …
A $1.2 TRILLION Problem!
The world's banks could be facing a $1.2 trillion problem. Mike takes a look. …
New Cycles of War
I first read Larry Edelson’s treatise on the Cycles of War more than a quarter-century ago, when his daughter and my son were attending our K-8 Weiss School here in Palm Beach …
Manufacturing Maladies … And Sickly Internals
Here’s a quick, executive summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. Bigger than Apple, Amazon and Priceline combined The Internet of Things is …
Uncle Sam Delivers a True Jobs Surprise
Color me surprised. After several weeks of deteriorating or weakening data, and a relatively tepid ADP employment report, the Labor Department weighed in with a true jobs surprise this morning. It showed …
The Most Important Question for Today’s Investors …
Run with the crowd … or lean against it? That’s the key question investors are facing in today’s market. I say that because everyone and his sister is now saying that a …
A Sector Shows its FANGs
A group of high-flying stocks have gotten so popular with investors that they've earned their own pithy acronym. …
The ETF Money Flow Highlights
Potentially Profitable Trends
Last month, stocks shrugged off plenty of pessimistic data and profit reports to surge higher — with the S&P 500 Index climbing 8.3% in October — the best monthly gain in four …
Where the Jobs Are … and Aren’t
The burden of a slower world economy and a weak energy sector, among other threats, is causing job growth to decelerate. …
Sickly stock market internals, plus gold update …
If you’re like most investors, traders and analysts, then you’re enamored with the strength in the Dow Industrials, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq and you expect them to simply keep on …
Bill Gross: Low/Zero/Negative Rates Hurting More Than Helping
Low or zero or negative interest rates -- not to mention, QE -- just aren't cutting the mustard. Mike takes a look at what one big investor thinks. …
Manufacturing Maladies
Last week brought a frightful Dallas Fed Manufacturing report, which showed manufacturing activity in the region contracting for the 10th straight month. Now, I want to point out that manufacturing activity has …
Stocks Strong, But So Are the Red Flags
The stock market is surging -- and so are the red flags. Mike Burnick takes a look. …
Bigger than Apple, Amazon and Priceline Combined
I was so impressed with Jon Markman’s research on the Internet of Things presented here last week, I decided to scan the field myself. And I promptly discovered three things: Number one: …
The Next Internet Shockwave and Why
Competition is in Danger
Here’s a quick, executive summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. $19 Trillion Internet Shockwave What’s the industry that’s poised to radically change …
Can Big-Name Tech Continue its Roll?
(Mike Larson, editor of the Safe Money Report, is on assignment in Europe. Jon Markman, editor of the Tech Trend Trader, steps in to examine the latest trends in technology.) Big gains …
The Greatest Disconnects EVER?
Nothing ever goes exactly according to plan in the capital markets. I’ve seen minor divergences, disconnects, and dichotomies from time to time in the almost two decades I’ve been in the investment …
Amazon Set to Dominate Internet of Things
Amazon (AMZN) has been on a roll all year. What's the future for the amazing company? …
The Odds Against Higher Interest Rates
This week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting was yet another nonevent as expected. In fact, recent economic data has taken a definite turn for the worse including: A surprisingly weak September jobs report, …
Is Competition in Danger?
Is the idea of competition, and the benefits it brings to consumers, in danger of becoming a dying theme in America? …
