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Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades

During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today's blog post should be a great place to start. After taking a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company's fundamental health, I decided to revise my Portfolio Grader recommendations for 98 big blue chips. Chances are that you have at least one of these stocks in your portfolio, so you may want to give this list a skim and act accordingly.

3 Financial Resolutions to Make in 2023

It’s a new year, and new threats and opportunities will arise. And in order to make this year successful, I have three “resolutions” I suggest making as we tread carefully into 2023…

The 7 Biggest Financial Risks Facing Investors in 2023

Many of the issues that affected markets in 2022 remain. This article touches on seven of the biggest financial risks facing investors

Small-Cap Stocks Will Crush Large Caps in 2023

Once the tide turns in 2023, investors will ditch large caps to play offense with small caps. And that will cause small-cap stocks to win big.

Quant Ratings Updated on 59 Stocks

I decided to revise my Portfolio Grader recommendations for 59 blue chip stocks. Chances are you have at least one of these stocks in your portfolio, so you may want to give this list a skim accordingly.

Is 2023 the Year for Tech?

2022 was a tough year for tech stocks, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ ending the year down a whopping 33.1%. Unfortunately, 2023 doesn’t look much better, as the NASDAQ continues to lag the S&P 500 and Dow.

Why We’re Hopeful for the Market in 2023

Right now, we’re looking at a 0.15% gain on the week for the S&P 500. There are still 14 trading days left in the month, so a lot could go wrong… or right.

The 7 Most Promising Industries to Invest in for a Profitable 2023

With fears about a deep recession rapidly diminishing, stocks within these most promising industries should be off to the races soon.

The Top 5 Risks to Your Investment Portfolio in 2023

The calendar might have changed, but the environment hasn't. Let's look at a few investment risks that still exist here in 2023.

Get Ready for a Commodities Comeback

Gold keeps heading higher … watch for the commodities supercycle to continue resume in 2023 … Eric Fry’s commodity rec … Alan Greenspan doesn’t see…

Earnings Will Drive Stocks Higher

It’s easy to be negative after a rough 12 months for the stock market. But as always, I encourage you to tune out the fear-mongering media and stay positive. Earnings season kicks off in earnest next week, with the big banks first to report. And we already are seeing evidence that earnings are working…

5 More Big Reasons the Stock Market Will Boom in 2023

There is a growing mountain of evidence suggesting record gains are on the way. 2023 could be the year of a great stock market boom.

The Time Has Come to Bet Big on the Automation Economy

The ubiquitous adoption of automation technologies is the only way we permanently suppress inflation. And those stocks are ready to rocket.

Stock Market Predictions: My No. 1 Stock to Buy for 2023

My stock market predictions include a bet that Hanesbrands (HBI) will be the best stock of 2023. Here's why.

EV Charging Stocks Will Power Your Portfolio to New Highs

The electric car megatrend won’t materialize unless an equally large growth spurt happens in EV charging infrastructure.

Did Tech Stocks Bottom?

Recent price action in tech stocks implies they've bottomed and are preparing to soar. And the incoming Fed pause will act as a catapult.

Stock Market Predictions 2023: The One Word Investors Should Fear

At the top of my stock market predictions list is a scary word for investors... unemployment. Here's why Wall Street should be afraid.

The 3 Best Books on Investing to Read in 2023

The best books on investing for 2023 will arm any investor with practical knowledge that will serve them for a lifetime.

7 Top Investment Strategies for the New Year

Investors will likely face a "stock pickers'" market this year, making the use of top investment strategies very important.