Bank officials and their shareholders are holding their breaths as they wait to see how they fared under the Federal Reserve’s stress tests. They are also readying for even more stringent capital requirements that the Fed is putting in place for them for future stress tests. These measures are mainly meant to make sure that Continue reading →
Making 45% Annually Trading Options Against Dividend Growth Stocks
Unprecedented FCC Change Helps Wireless Companies Obtain More Spectrum
Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and even Dish are thought to be among the companies that are bidding on wireless spectrum that is being auctioned off by the Federal Communications Commission. These players are hoping to benefit from a first-of-its kind method being used by the FCC to allow wireless providers to bid for spectrum These Continue reading →
Medtronic Brain Therapies Make its Stock Attractive
Medical device maker Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) is tapping into the brain with its cutting-edge technology, and the strides it is making can help conditions that include Parkinson’s disease and aneurysms. Medtronic has invested a considerable amount of money in the treatment of these brain conditions, including its $50 billion acquisition of Covidien in 2015. In Continue reading →
Internet of Things Spurs All Sorts of Investment Opportunities
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to evolve as businesses in all sectors are taking advantage of the solutions and applications that can make their operations run more smoothly. From the birth of IoT is IoMT, which is the Internet of Medical Things. Over the past few years, there has been a surge in the Continue reading →
Hot Housing, Food Services IPOs Shed Light On Economy’s State
You may have heard by now that the initial public offering market got a boost last week, with several solid companies bringing their deals to the market. Let’s look at two of them that are considered to be staples of the food and housing spaces as their performance can shed some light on how much Continue reading →
Jump On Board These Cruise Names; Space is Ripe for Growth
Despite several negative news events over the past few years, the cruise line industry is proving to be quite resilient. Cruise lines continue to attract a record number of passengers each year, who seem to have deep pockets when it comes to spending on activities while on board. For these reasons, and others, you should Continue reading →
These Retailers Should Be Avoided
Earnings season is coming to an end, but there is a sector that has a few companies that are still reporting and their numbers are very important because they show how consumers feel about spending. The sector is retail. A handful of retailers reported this week, and of those, there are two that investors should Continue reading →
Ride Sharing Companies Are Needed Disruptors for Auto Industry
They may not be publicly traded – yet – but they seem to be all the rage these days. I’m speaking of Uber and Lyft, which are garnering considerable attention from leading automakers looking to capitalize on their booming ridesharing services. On Tuesday, the market learned that Toyota and Uber were collaborating. The reports noted Continue reading →
Newspaper Industry is Not Dying; Just Not Investable?
The newspaper industry has experienced steep declines in sales over the past few decades, causing them to be less attractive in the eyes of investors. Many newspapers have merged, or have been acquired, while others have simply gone out of business. I took a look at a few of the larger companies, and came away Continue reading →
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