Mar 12, 2017 | Investments
In every decade, there are handful of stocks that get a cult following. The company’s earnings, strategy and vision do not support the high valuations and stock prices but yet, these stocks continue to defy gravity. In this report, we examine three companies that had...
Mar 4, 2017 | Investments, Wealth Management
As the financial markets continue to roar with boundless optimism, a look back 30 years ago to a similar bull run paints a much more sobering view. 1987 had been a strong year for the stock market, as it continued the bull market that began in 1982. However, there...
Feb 25, 2017 | Investments
With the stock markets in the US hitting all time highs almost every day, the question on everyone’s mind is when will the rally end and where else to invest to reduce risk in one’s portfolio. Here is a recap of US economic data. All the signs point to improving...
Feb 19, 2017 | Investments, Wealth Management
Or Sears or KMart? It is widely known that Sears Holdings is closing 150 of its Kmart and Sears stores this year and Macy’s is shuttering 68 of 100 locations. JC Penney has closed 90 stores in the last four years and expects to close 300 more stores as it...
Feb 11, 2017 | Investments, Wealth Management
As the earnings season comes to end with most of the major US companies having reported Q4:16 results, a look at fourth quarter corporate profits reflects an increase of 4.6 percent, with 2017 forecasted to show earnings growth of 11.1 percent on a 5.8 percent...
Feb 4, 2017 | Financial Planning, Investments
Trump’s first week has given everyone a sign of things to come for the next four years. He has imposed a massive travel ban preventing tourists from 7 countries to enter the US, blasted the Mexican President, hung up on the call with Australian PM and prayed for...
