Michael A. Gayed

Michael A. Gayed

Michael A. Gayed is the Publisher of The Lead-Lag Report, an award winning market research service that provides risk signals, high yield ideas, macro observations, and more. He is the author of five award-winning research papers on market anomalies and investing. Michael was an active contributor to MarketWatch for a number of years and has been interviewed on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business, as well as the Wall Street Journal Live for his unique approach to interpreting market movements.

Michael earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree with a double major in Finance & Management at NYU Stern School of Business. Michael became a CFA Charterholder in 2008.

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Recent Articles

Don’t Let the Nvidia Stock Hype Distract You From the Looming Market Crash

By Michael A. Gayed

NVDA stock is revving up after reporting its quarterly results, but don't let that distract you from a looming credit event.

IonQ Stock Is a Promising-But-Risky Long-Term Bet

By Michael A. Gayed

IonQ stock has captivated investors thanks to the rise of quantum computing, but it may still be too risky. Stay cautious with IONQ.

Rising Mortgage Rates Send a BIG Warning for the Stock and Housing Market

By Michael A. Gayed

Investors won't be able to ignore a spike in mortgage rates forever... especially with threats to the stock market brewing.

6 Reasons It’s Time to Get Bearish on Homebuilder Stocks

By Michael A. Gayed

Homebuilder stocks have been strong in recent months but things are changing. Investors now have six reasons to stay away.

Gold Price Predictions 2023: It’s Time for Gold Prices to Shine

By Michael A. Gayed

The stage is set for gold prices to shine in 2023, making gold an extra attractive investment ahead of a potential credit event.

CSCO Stock: Cisco Is a Powerhouse ‘Buy and Hold’ With Strong Fundamentals

By Michael A. Gayed

CSCO stock is a compelling "hold" after reporting earnings. Here's why this blue-chip company is worth a look here.

There Is No New Bull Market in Retail Stocks, And Target (TGT) Stock Proves It

By Michael A. Gayed

TGT stock may be up on Q2 earnings, but Target just waved a major red flag for retail stocks and the broader stock market. Be warned.

Stock Market Crash Alert: Could China Spark the Credit Event?

By Michael A. Gayed

China could trigger a credit event and spark a stock market crash as the country struggles with debt, its property market, and deflation.

The Dollar Is About to Have the Greatest Comeback Since Lazarus

By Michael A. Gayed

I always make it a point to stress that there are four “risk-off” trades: Treasuries Gold Utilities The Dollar Everyone seemingly has been screaming about…

Buy Merck (MRK) Stock Now to Ride a Wave Higher in Healthcare

By Michael A. Gayed

Healthcare stocks are starting to shine in 2023 after bottoming out and MRK stock is particularly appealing. Here's why.

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