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A correction is still possible, but the overall trend of the market is clearly up. I have no rating changes today, although I’m watching U.S. Bancorp (USB) closely after the bank reported mixed results this morning.

Given the generally improving health of the broad market, I’m putting General Motors (GM) and CVS Health (CVS) back on Buy today. We have no other changes to the portfolio.

During my decades of experience advising investors and writing about stocks, I have learned many lessons.

One of our stocks reported third-quarter results that met Wall Street’s estimates, two stocks move from Buy to Hold, and there’s new price action on another.

The evidence in the charts is clear: You should always buy stocks right before major elections. And right now, airline stocks are a good place to start.

With a dovish Federal Reserve, Real Estate Investment Trusts are a good place to invest right now. Here are three perfect REITs to buy now.

Chipmakers and data centers were the first beneficiaries of AI, but stocks like utilities and information management companies are poised to surge as the next AI trade.

The Magic of Compound Interest and how it can increase retirement savings.

This week, we comment on earnings from ESAB (ESAB), Duluth Holdings (DLTH) and preliminary results from Volkswagen AG (VWAGY). Next week, Volkswagen reports its full results – we’ll include more comments as needed. That should wrap up this earnings season. Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is an off-cycle company and reports on March 28.

It might not be too early to bargain hunt very selectively. Companies that are likely to continue to grow earnings and the dividend are likely to recover. There is one such opportunity in the cannabis sector.


The sector has been decimated in this market. The ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ), the largest cannabis ETF, has fallen almost 50%, and 70% from the 2021 high. The selloff has taken the most reliable money maker in the sector down with it, despite continuing success and earnings growth.


In this issue, I highlight this reliable and high-growth stock. It pays a better than 5% yield and the payout is likely to grow, as earnings are expected to grow 37% this year.

The last two years have been phenomenal for the stock market, but the good times aren’t over yet. Here are 3 reasons the bull market will continue in 2025.

During any market drop, you might ask, “Should I sell my stocks?” Here are a few guidelines on when to sell stocks and when to hold them.

Tunisian leader Zine El Abadine Ben Ali was in power for 23 years before widespread protests forced him to retire on January 14. Hosni Mubarak was president of Egypt for 30 years before resigning on February 11. And Muammar al-Gaddafi has been in control of Libya for a staggering 42...

Here are five more top Canadian dividend stocks chosen for their dividend histories, earnings expectations and dividend payout ratios.

One of our stocks reported earnings per share that beat analyst estimates. Revenue came in on target, expenses came in below estimates and operating income came in much higher than expected.

Trade suggestion for Chevron (CVX) shareholders, and additional news and price changes on six other stocks.