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Why Wall Street’s Earnings Predictions Often Miss the Mark

2024-07-23

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Wall Street's expectations for earnings growth are historically overly optimistic. With the economy slowing down, companies making money now may not make sense. #WallStreet #EarningsGrowth Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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7-23-24 Is the Bull Market Just Getting Started?

2024-07-23

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Since the beginning of this year, the “bad breadth” issue has been a concern for the current bull market rally. Historically speaking, periods of narrow market advances typically precede short-term corrections and bear markets. However, as the Federal Reserve prepares to cut rates for the first time since 2020, there seems to be a change afoot. Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Advisot,...

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The Bull Market – Could It Just Be Getting Started?

2024-07-23

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2024-07-23

We noted last Friday that over the previous few years, a handful of “Mega-Capitalization” (mega-market capitalization) stocks have dominated market returns and driven the bull market. In that article, we questioned whether the dominance of just a handful of stocks can continue to drive the bull market. Furthermore, the breadth of the bull market rally has remained a vital concern of the bulls.

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7-22-24 Analyzing the Potential Impact of a Kamala Harris Presidency

2024-07-22

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Lance discusses the markets' potential reaction to Biden's exit from Presidential race, and whether markets' rotation out of mega-cap stocks is sustainable; a rewind to February market conditions compared to now: A correction is expected before the election. Commentary on keeping market corrections into context; the mega-cap rotation and fewer medium- and small-cap companies from which to choose: 40% of these are unprofitable companies. As...

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Analyzing the Potential Impact of a Kamala Harris Presidency

2024-07-22

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What does the market anticipate with a potential Kamala Harris presidency? 📈💼 #Election2024 #KamalaHarris #MarketTrends Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Raising the Inflation Baseline in a Rapidly Changing World

2024-07-21

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Increasing inflation baseline from 2.5 to 3? Ready to adapt as the world changes. #EconomicInsights #Adaptability Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Temp Work Reduction: A Key Indicator of Economic Recession

2024-07-20

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📉 Keeping an eye on temp hiring! 💼 When companies cut down on temp work, it might be a sign of an approaching recession. #economy #finance #tips Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Why Falling Yields Are Bad News for Small Cap Stocks

2024-07-19

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Interesting findings on small caps and yields! When yields fall, it's not good for small and mid cap stocks due to their dependency on economic growth. 📉💼 #StockMarket #InvestingTips Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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7-19-24 Have Economic Concerns Put Your Retirement Plans on Hold?

2024-07-19

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A recent survey reveals 50+ aged Americans are either delaying their retirement or considering re-entering the workforce. Generation X stands out as particularly anxious about retirement. Concerns about not having enough money (49%), inflation (47%), and the desire for more financial options (42%) were among the top reasons cited for delaying retirement. Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Financial...

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Why You Need a Financial Advisor

2024-07-18

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RIA Advisors' Chief Investment Strategist recounts how you can tell you need a financial advisor, and why the group of advisors at RIA can best fill your needs. ➢ Listen daily on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-investment-show-podcast/id1271435757 ➢ Watch Live Mon-Fri, 6a-7a Central on our Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow ➢ Upcoming personal finance free online events:...

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Relationship Between Fed Rate Cuts and Treasury Yields Explained

2024-07-18

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During a rate cutting environment, treasury bonds tend to do well. Fed funds cuts lead to falling ten year treasury yields due to Fed control over the short end of the curve. #investing #economy Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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7-18-24 Irrational Exuberance Then And Now

2024-07-18

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Walking the tightrope between irrational exuberance and reality is complex. Therefore, appreciate the market for what it is. This bull market has no known expiration date. Active management, using technical and fundamental analysis along with macroeconomic forecasting, is crucial to managing the potential risks and rewards that lie ahead. What if we are experiencing rational exuberance and AI is an economic game changer? What if current valuations...

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Mastering Hurdle Rates: How to Achieve Financial Success

2024-07-17

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Ever wonder about hurdle rates in your financial plan? It's the key return needed for success. Patience is key in investing. No shortcuts! 💰 #FinanceTips Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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7-17-24 Avoiding the Sexy Stock Plays

2024-07-17

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With a slowing economy, what's the best play for investors? The market has been sustained essentially by seven large-cap stocks, but that dynamic appears to be shifting, and the appeal of making big money quickly may blind you to the realities in the market. Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Articles mentioned...

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Irrational Exuberance Then And Now

2024-07-17

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2024-07-17

On December 5, 1996, Chairman of the Fed Alan Greenspan offered that stock prices may be too high, thus risking a correction that could result in an economic fallout. He wondered out loud if the market had reached a state of “irrational exuberance.”

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Knowing When to Get Out: Mastering Market Timing

2024-07-16

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Want to make your cash work for you? Buy back shares at a better price! But the real challenge is knowing when to get out and when to buy the dip. #InvestingTips 💸📈 Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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7-16-24 Fed Rate Cuts – A Signal To Sell Stocks And Buy Bonds?

2024-07-16

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With both economic and inflation data continuing to weaken, expectations of Fed rate cuts are rising. Notably, following the latest consumer price index (CPI) report, which was weaker than expected, the odds of Fed rate cuts by September rose sharply. According to the CME, the odds of a 0.25% cut to the Fed rate are now 90%. Since January 2022, the market has repeatedly rallied on hopes of Fed cuts and a return to increased monetary accommodation....

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Strategies to Sell Investments for Maximum Profit

2024-07-15

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Want to make money selling? Sit above all arguments and debates. Stay realistic, avoid extreme optimism or pessimism. #InvestingTips 💰📈 Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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7-15-24 The “Broken Clock” Fallacy & The Art Of Contrarianism

2024-07-15

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“Bears are like a ‘broken clock,’ they are right twice a day.” While that may seem true during a rising bull market, the reality is that both “bulls” and “bears” are owned by the “broken clock syndrome.” The statement exposes the ignorance or bias of those making such a claim. If you invert the logic, such things become more evident. “If ‘bears’ are right twice a day, then ‘bulls’ must be wrong twice a day.” In the investing game, the timing of...

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Investor dilemma: Hold, buy more, or react emotionally?

2024-07-12

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Investor dilemma: Hold, buy more, or react emotionally? Understand how investments work to navigate the upside. 📈 #InvestingTips #FinancialAdvice Want to learn more? Subscribe to our YouTube channel via our profile link or: https://cstu.io/a76a0b

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