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A Major Marijuana Domino Is Tipping

We're closer than ever to banking reform related to the cannabis industry Regular Digest readers know that we believe legal marijuana is one of the biggest investment…

Why the Dow Jones Almost Certainly Will Continue to Underperform

The venerable Dow Jones Index might not the best place for investors to put capital or the best index to use as a benchmark.

As Multinationals Flounder, Two Small Caps Can Bring Big Gains

Multinational firms have underperformed this earnings season. Investors can look to domestic-centered small- and mid-cap stocks for relief!

Is Aurora Cannabis Stock Worth a Buy on Stratospheric Sales?

Aurora Cannabis stock investors had mixed reactions to ACB's fiscal quarter results. Here's what you need to know about the company's results.

New Tailwinds for the Driverless Car Trend

More traction for automated vehicles, and the key issue that will determine how soon they affect our daily lives Last Thursday, Amazon announced it invested in the…

Buy These 5 Stocks to Play the Megatrend of the Century

The coordinated economy is the biggest thing you've never heard about, and understanding it will help you pick out tomorrow's biggest winners.

The Easy Gains for General Electric Stock May Be Over

GE stock has had a nice move on the upside this year, but investors should be cautious in General Electric. There remain tough challenges.

Will Baillie Gifford’s Bet on Tesla Stock Pay Off?

Investment firm Baillie Gifford ramped up its stake in Tesla stock, but the longer-term benefits for this move are questionable.

#Failing? New York Times Stock Gains On Surprisingly Good News For Holders

The New York Times has emerged as a winner in the transformation to digital. Even so, NYT stock is no bargain.

How AVs Can Make You Rich Even if People Don’t Buy Them

Self-driving cars are going to be everywhere just because people will always want rides.

Looking backward to see the future

After the worst December since the Depression, the market had its best January since 1987! What can earnings season tell us about what to expect in 2019.

How to Invest in the Stock Market: Understanding Investor Psychology

Investors tend not to buy low and sell high, but employing other profit strategies could make following this advice much easier.

The U.S. Is Losing This Key Battle

Billions of dollars in GDP are on the line as the U.S. and China battle for 5G supremacy -- and how Huawei may affect the…

One Super Bowl Stat Every Investor Should Know

After the first Super Bowl since the Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting, what were the results?

4 Reasons to Keep Buying Pot Stocks in 2019

Marijuana stocks will perform well in 2019, and they will perform well with significantly less volatility than in 2018.

7 Semiconductor Stocks to Watch

After a plunge in December, these semiconductor stocks are perking up again and worth watching as they break out.

Did I Miss the Boat in Marijuana?

More Tailwinds for Legalized Marijuana, Including How It Will Play a Role in the Next Presidential Race "The gains are already huge -- is it…

The Oil Majors Are the Only Oil Stocks to Consider Now

Oil majors are winning the war among oil stocks right now with infrastructure that lets them bypass bottlenecks in transport and government policy.

Did You Miss These Two Dividend Stock Standouts?

Two of our advisers' picks recently hit 52-week highs. Make sure you don't miss the next one!