Small Caps and Mid Caps: Timing Your Investments Post-Economic Slowdown

2024-05-27

We are closed Monday (5/27) in honor of those Americans who gave the last, full measure to defend our freedoms. Remember the fallen. We’ll be back Tuesday with market. investing, and economic info for you!
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2024-05-22

Remember the.com crash? Many young investors today never experienced a financial crisis like 2008. It’s important to learn from history to navigate market uncertainties. #financialcrisis #investing

The dot-com crash was a pivotal moment in financial history, but its impact is often forgotten. Join Lance Roberts as he revisits this era and discusses its relevance to today’s market.
– The gradual decline of the dot-com crash
– Opportunities for risk reduction during the crash
– The long duration of the market downturn
– The lack of recession experience among modern investors
– The post-2008 market perception by new traders and writers

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2024-05-16

Markets hit all-time highs with softer CPI: The biggest contributor was decline in Homeowners’ Equivalent Rent. Markets are now anticipating two rate cuts this year. Consumers are showing signs of weakening; hardest hit are Gen-Z & Millennials. Stocks & Bonds rally on weaker CPI; markets are extremely over bought. Look for a re-test of the 50-DMA with market corrective action anticipated. WalMart has decent earnings; consumer spending is what drives the economy. Quality of Employment numbers matter: Full Time vs Part Time Jobs; Why the Government’s Employment formula is bogus. How we calculate Inflation now (also bogus). The Risk is never zero. Answering emails: When will the market crash? Being out of the market; more money is lost trying to avoid a crash than is lost during a crash.

2024-05-08

Are additional fees becoming the norm? Businesses pushing for cashless transactions may result in more costs for consumers. #fees #cashless #businesses

Description: Explore the realities of a cashless society in today’s episode where we unpack the impact of rising fees on consumers. We bring to light the hidden costs and challenges associated with digital transactions.
– Understanding the shift towards a cashless economy
– The reasons businesses are adopting cashless operations
– How going cashless is increasing consumer costs
– The financial burden of additional fees in digital transactions
– Discussing potential consumer responses to rising expenses in a cashless society

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2024-03-26

Baltimore Harbor is closed following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, hit by an out of control freighter. Weaker Regional Economic Surveys are in contrast to economists ratcheting-up growth expectations: No one is expecting a recession. Liquidity continues to boost bullish mood on Wall Street. The market has steadily climbed for past 5-months, creating record deviations; for now, no fear. Valuations are a measure of market psychology: "If everybody has bought, who is left to buy?" – Sam Stovall. When Technicals & Fundamentals align (the problem for most investors is that they’re too slow). All elements are now present for a reversion to the mean; just need a catalyst. What will turn buyers into sellers? The impact of more, earlier retirees on actuarial tables and Larry

2024-03-20

It’s Fed Day: Danny Ratliff provides a preview in Lance’s absence; mortgage rates are pricing-out most buyers. Is your ex- worth more dead than alive? Taking a look at SS survivors’ benefits: There are some caveats. How to incorporate inflation hedging into your portfolio. Making buying choices to better manage inflation in household budgets. Why some are accessing 401-k funds (and what about those who do not have one?) Understanding target date funds; why they’re generally the default for fund managers. Watch for higher fees and internal expenses; not all funds are created equal. Financial Spring Cleaning in 401-k: watch fund compositions.

3:14 – Fed Day preview & Market Commentary
14:40 – Is Your Ex- Worth More Dead than Alive?
30:30 – How to Hedge for Inflation
44:40 – Understanding