I needed 0.4 seconds to find out why Nvidia (NVDA) is once again in the spotlight… That’s how long my online search took. And all the results focused on the same topic. This opening sentence from the Barron’s article sums it up perfectly… Nvidia is betting big on the buzziest new technology trend: generative AI. …
How do you know if the Power Gauge works? People ask me that question all the time. And every time, my answer is simple… Just look at the chart. You see, many investors are skeptical. They don’t think anything can help them anticipate the market’s next move – at least not consistently. The mainstream media …
Regular readers know that I’ve worked in finance for more than 50 years… Because of that, I know some of you are on the verge of making a dangerous bet. You see, when the market is experiencing a lot of turbulence, it’s tempting to act like a contrarian. And the news can’t get any worse …
Last November, I shared a major prediction at a special Chaikin Analytics online event… It probably felt like “too much” for many investors. At the time, I said that “a major shift in our financial system… could lead to a run on the banks in 2023.” Now, I didn’t know that this situation would involve …
A lot of folks believe electric-vehicle (“EV”) stocks are the “golden goose”… The world is adding more and more EVs every day. And as this long-term trend plays out, these people think every stock in the industry will grow into a big winner for investors. But as I noted in mid-December… that’s far from the …
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I apologize in advance… I’m tapping into my “geek” side today. I want to talk about something called the Phillips Curve. Some readers might’ve heard this concept mentioned before… The Phillips Curve was a key part of financial markets many decades ago. It fueled a strong narrative involving stock prices, employment, and wages. The Phillips …
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The tech wreck… the tech crash… tech may never be the same… Going back to last year, phrases like that have dominated the mainstream media. Now, we’re in the midst of a banking crisis. And yet, it still connects back to the technology sector. Take a look at this recent headline from Fortune magazine… So …
The Federal Reserve’s war against inflation took a wild turn over the past week… In this war, the Fed has taken an aggressive approach. The central bank has raised its key short-term federal funds rate an unprecedented 460 basis points over the past 12 months. And last Tuesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said more rate …
Folks, the Power Gauge is telling us to rethink the energy sector… When we mention the word “energy,” most investors typically think about oil and gas prices. From there, their focus moves on to oil and gas producers. But the producers don’t act alone. They need a lot of help from other types of companies …
Everybody knows rising interest rates benefit banks… Well, almost everybody. You see, when it comes to banks, the idea of interest can get complicated. That’s because the word itself does double duty for these institutions… When banks loan out money, interest is an important revenue source. And when banks pay depositors, interest is an important …
