For the past ten years, hot growth stocks have been the better bet, providing average returns during the period of 15.35%, as compared to 7.61% for value investing portfolios.  But now there are a multitude of experts proclaiming that value stocks will be en vogue in 2021...
After yet another choppy week for U.S. equity markets that brought new record highs for the DJIA and the S&P 500, investors can look forward to key economic reports on inflation, retail sales for April, and to the tail end of earnings season.  Nearly 800 companies will...
Following a tumultuous and turbulent year in 2020, the US economy appears to be on track for a strong turnaround in 2021.  Many investors are once again willing to take bets on small-cap stocks during the early stages of economic growth cycles.  The Russell 2000 has gained...
The events and developments of 2020, including  the global Covid-19 pandemic, a strong Black Lives Matter movement, and unusual weather events, have fast-forwarded consideration of the concepts involved and widespread acceptance of ESG (Environmental Social Governance). Boards and C-suites are taking notice.  Most S&P...
The world is in desperate need for rare earth supply outside of China. Not only is the U.S. trying to new supply, Europe is in desperate need, too. In fact, according to the South China Morning Post, “In a speech touting the bloc’s ‘industry strategy’ this week,...