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

Gold Mining Stocks Are Stupid Cheap as Gold Prices Hit Record Highs

By Michael A. Gayed

Gold mining stocks stand out as a smart way to play record-high gold prices. Here's why they may be your best bet.

Unpopular Opinion: GDP Doesn’t Matter

By Michael A. Gayed

Q4 GDP was upwardly revised to 3.4%, but investors should ignore the hype. The story beneath the surface is much more important.

Gap Isn’t an AI Stock, But It Has Years of Upside Surprises Ahead

By Michael A. Gayed

Gap stock has surged over the last year as a new CEO transforms strategy and advertising. GPS could stay hot in years ahead, too.

The Uranium Bull Market Is Just Getting Started

By Michael A. Gayed

Uranium prices are set to heat up, creating a bull market. This will lift stocks like Cameco as we switch to cleaner fuels.

Is Boeing (BA) Stock Set to Finally Soar?

By Michael A. Gayed

Boeing stock has suffered following 737 Max fallout. However, with the CEO stepping down, it could be a good time to buy.

Tesla Stock Plunge: Is TSLA Heading for a Complete Reversal of Its 2023 Gains?

By Michael A. Gayed

TSLA stock is down Friday after Tesla cut back on production in China. This is only one of many problems facing the EV maker.

Micron’s Multi-Bagger Potential Could Give Nvidia Stock a Run for Its AI Money

By Michael A. Gayed

Micron is surging after beating earnings, suggesting that the AI frenzy could shift in focus from NVDA to MU stock.

China’s Economy Is Bottoming. When Do Chinese Stocks and Commodities Become Buys?

By Michael A. Gayed

It looks like China may have finally hit an economic bottom. How should you trade this new momentum in Chinese stocks and commodities?

This Time It’s Gold, Not Bitcoin, That Will Diverge

By Michael A. Gayed

With both Bitcoin and gold prices heating up, it may be hard to know where to look. However, my research suggests gold is the real play right now.

Bitcoin Isn’t a Store of Value. Neither Is Gold. Here’s Why.

By Michael A. Gayed

Don't be fooled into thinking Bitcoin is safe just because people call it a store of value. That term is beyond misleading.

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