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Why the Rising Pandemic Is a Net Positive for McDonald’s Stock

With rising coronavirus cases, MCD stock doesn’t seem an appropriate investment. However, the underlying company’s investments in alternative payment and delivery services could pay off in a big way down the road.

This Investment is on Fire Right Now

When we made the turn into the second half of the year, I had a little fun and went back to look at my predictions for 2020. I confess that a global pandemic was not on the list, so I cringed a bit when I opened the list. I didn’t need to. I must say, they were pretty darned good for the halfway point of a crazy year. We’ll talk more about all of them another time, but the one I want to highlight today was prediction #6. The 2020 IPO market will be both a boom and a bust. Correct. But you might not be hearing as much about IPOs as you are about SPACs, which are a kind of IPO. SPACS are on fire right now. I suspect you’re not be as familiar with them, so let’s talk about what they are and what you need to know… If I asked you to name the hottest investments in the stock market right now, you would probably say biotechnology, 5G, or artificial intelligence.

The Decade of Biotech is Proving Strong – and We’re Only Six Months In

It’s a perfect time to get in touch with the latest episode of MoneyLine, as a mixed market this week has opened up a slew of investment opportunities. The tech-heavy Nasdaq pulled back slightly, even after hitting a new all-time high on Monday. On the other hand, the Dow and S&P 500 closed out the week’s trading with gains. So in today’s podcast, I break down what we’re seeing in the market and talk about some specific stocks that have dipped in the action. There is a clear pattern forming for several high-flying tech stocks. We’re seeing some weakness that pushed these companies to “screaming buy” levels. And for those of you wondering… YES, I name names! Before we get to that, I provide a quick update on the COVID-19 vaccine race.

Is Netflix Stock a Buy After Earnings Miss?

Netflix stock is getting hit despite another strong quarter of subscriber growth. That will likely end up being an opportunity for investors.

Buy Costco Stock With Both Hands

Even though COST stock has risen to new highs, investors should consider starting to build a position to pad their long-term portfolio.