After years of lackluster performance, financial stocks will be one of the best-performing sectors in 2024. A key reason for this is the Federal Reserve’s desire to lower interest rates. In addition to lowering borrowing costs, lower rates have increased the value of some banks’ investment portfolios. And they could have an even better year … Read more
The trends for 2024 and the outlook for 2025 are a reason for the market to show festive cheer and growth for the rest of the year. Not only that S&P 500 Index NYSEARCA: SPY in an earnings-driven uptrend, but the stage is set for tailwinds to develop next year and continue this trend through … Read more
In many vertical industries, volatility will increase as (and if) oil prices begin to move away from the cyclical lows at which they are currently trading. While some investors may view volatility as potentially dangerous, those who have been in the stock market long enough understand that volatility can make money if the initial idea … Read more