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As many parts of the country look to partially reopen after May 1, the opportunity appears to be filtering down to the retail space that has been hit hard. Since April 3, 2020, the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) has underperformed the S&P 500 by nearly 15%.  That certainly makes sense given the fact that many stores are closed and may see earnings get hit hard if we enter a major recession. However, like many stocks, the market ...
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With the new year comes new trading opportunities. One method traders use to take advantage of the new year is to screen for companies that underperformed in the prior year. Buying these “dogs” tends to make for a market-beating year, on average. Trading Tips’ Andrew Packer explains in our latest video ...
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As you look at the major market indices, the movement is being dominated by a handful of stocks. You can probably reel off their names by heart because you probably use their devices, software, shopping platform or social media app. These behemoths are the market, and so when the market goes down, these stocks will likely lead it lower. As a result, trying to look behind the scenes at companies that don’t drive the market can be significant. Since indices typically ...
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With the new year comes new trading opportunities. One method traders use to take advantage of the new year is to screen for companies that underperformed in the prior year. Buying these “dogs” tends to make for a market-beating year, on average. Trading Tips’ Andrew Packer explains in our latest video ...
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A real estate investment trust is a company that owns, operates or finances real estate. The corporate structure is a pass-through entity for tax purposes as investors pay taxes and not the company. One requirement of the REIT to keep this status is that they have to pass through 90% of the company’s taxable income as dividends. This feature is attractive for investors seeking current income and it helps the REIT attract capital for investment in real estate projects or ...
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On Saturday, President Trump continued to tout a potential treatment to combat COVID-19. He said, “HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE & AZITHROMYCIN, taken together, have a real chance to be one of the biggest game changers in the history of medicine. The FDA has moved mountains – Thank You!” That statement followed statements he made earlier in the week that this drug was being tested as a treatment for COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)  is a drug that is used for prevention and treatment of ...
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  American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) is an Agoura Hills, CA residential REIT that is the leader in the single-family home rental industry. They acquire, develop, renovate, lease and operate single-family homes as rental properties. AMH announced their earnings on February 27, 2020. The initial reaction was to move lower but finished higher on the session and then retested it’s prior high near $30 within a few days. The price has retreated slightly from its high and looks poised to retest it ...
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These companies should be able to hold their own and even thrive. The market has flipped from greed to fear as concerns over the coronavirus outbreak spreads. In the span of a week, stocks sold off over 10 percent. That’s only the sixth time since the financial crisis that a drop has been that steep. There could still be some downside, but a combination of solid growth plays and pre-coronavirus laggard companies could do well for investors here. That’s because, in time, fears will ...
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