Most Americans don’t realize the world’s largest securities market is not the stock market. According to the World Bank, the global value of all publicly traded stocks is somewhere north of $70 trillion. But that’s more than one-third less than the value of the bond market – worth roughly $110 trillion. More importantly, with the explosion of debt financing, bond markets are growing much faster than global stock markets. For the uninitiated, bonds are a type of loan where companies and governments borrow money from investors. In exchange, investors receive interest payments based on the bond’s coupon (interest) rate. The… Read More

Most Americans don’t realize the world’s largest securities market is not the stock market. According to the World Bank, the global value of all publicly traded stocks is somewhere north of $70 trillion. But that’s more than one-third less than the value of the bond market – worth roughly $110 trillion. More importantly, with the explosion of debt financing, bond markets are growing much faster than global stock markets. For the uninitiated, bonds are a type of loan where companies and governments borrow money from investors. In exchange, investors receive interest payments based on the bond’s coupon (interest) rate. The investor continues receiving interest payments until the bond matures. At maturity, the investor receives the final interest payment as well as a return of the original investment. Should the borrower fail to return the principal at maturity, the borrower faces bankruptcy. Now, while the bond market has been growing rapidly, there’s an underlying problem of liquidity bubbling just beneath the surface. You see, prior to the financial crisis, large banks used their balance sheets to facilitate trading in the bond markets. They did this by purchasing large blocks of debt to hold until they could find a buyer for the… Read More

Last week, I told you about our latest report — The Top Stocks For 2018 — and how our subscribers have found it to be the most consistently profitable piece of annual research we publish. I even gave away one of the picks from this year’s report. (To read the issue, go here.) —Sponsored Link— Who Will Emerge As The Largest Marijuana Grower In Canada? As of July 2018, Marijuana will be fully legal in Canada and cannabis stocks are starting to fire back up as a result. But which will emerge as the giants of… Read More

Last week, I told you about our latest report — The Top Stocks For 2018 — and how our subscribers have found it to be the most consistently profitable piece of annual research we publish. I even gave away one of the picks from this year’s report. (To read the issue, go here.) —Sponsored Link— Who Will Emerge As The Largest Marijuana Grower In Canada? As of July 2018, Marijuana will be fully legal in Canada and cannabis stocks are starting to fire back up as a result. But which will emerge as the giants of industry and which will be flash in the pan stocks that are left behind in the bubble? Read this special report to learn more. I know everyone likes a free stock pick, but I really want to drive home just exactly why we believe this report is so important. Because the truth is, it’s not just about the stock picks.  It’s about the investing principles that lead to the stock picks. #-ad_banner-#To recap, I said that we like to focus on companies with the following three traits: 1) Companies that enjoy huge, long-term, advantages over their… Read More

Second chances are rare in the financial world. Once the whole market knows about a price run, it’s often too late to participate. However, there are a few exceptions to the rule. Right now, there’s a massive bull market taking shape that’s similar to the raging dot-com boom of the turn of the century.  While there are significant differences between the two booms, the differences make the new bull market less risky and longer lasting than the original.  If you missed the internet boom of 1997 to 2001, you are not alone. Believe it or not, many investors failed to… Read More

Second chances are rare in the financial world. Once the whole market knows about a price run, it’s often too late to participate. However, there are a few exceptions to the rule. Right now, there’s a massive bull market taking shape that’s similar to the raging dot-com boom of the turn of the century.  While there are significant differences between the two booms, the differences make the new bull market less risky and longer lasting than the original.  If you missed the internet boom of 1997 to 2001, you are not alone. Believe it or not, many investors failed to participate in the exploding stock market during those heady times.  The good news is it’s not too late to participate in the next booming tech market!  #-ad_banner-#Lessons Of The Dot-Com Bubble I can’t say I blame the majority of those who missed the monster profits of the first internet boom. The Nasdaq soared from 1,000 to 5,100-plus, and stocks like Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM) rocketed nearly 3,000% in value. At the end of the frenzy, the Nasdaq hit an outrageous price-to-earnings ratio of 200.  Rightfully fearful of the extreme valuations and warnings from luminaries like Warren Buffett, the majority of… Read More

There are few things that can send a stock soaring like a positive earnings surprise. When a company exceeds expectations, it sends a powerful message to the street that business is booming — or at least improving. High, positive earnings surprises can have a dramatic effect on share price. This effect is on display now, as third-quarter earnings season wraps up. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) delivered one of the best reports of the quarter, with earnings of $0.52 per share blowing past expectations of $0.01. The news sent shares of Amazon soaring 13% in one day, adding a mind-boggling $66 billion… Read More

There are few things that can send a stock soaring like a positive earnings surprise. When a company exceeds expectations, it sends a powerful message to the street that business is booming — or at least improving. High, positive earnings surprises can have a dramatic effect on share price. This effect is on display now, as third-quarter earnings season wraps up. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) delivered one of the best reports of the quarter, with earnings of $0.52 per share blowing past expectations of $0.01. The news sent shares of Amazon soaring 13% in one day, adding a mind-boggling $66 billion to Amazon’s market cap in less than 24 hours. One way to profit from a positive earnings surprise is to predict which companies will beat the Street before it happens. #-ad_banner-#As you can see in the case of Amazon, this can be very profitable. However, it’s also a tricky move to pull off. It’s difficult to predict which companies will beat expectations. After all, you’re going up against the predictions of the world’s most successful and well-informed investment institutions.  Even if you’re right, it’s also difficult to predict how the Street will react to a report. But don’t… Read More

Earlier this year, I profiled one of the best stocks in the perennially un-sexy aftermarket auto parts sector. This stock is still an incredible buy for patient, conservative investors focused on the long haul. After delivering 9% (including dividends) since my recommendation, shares of Genuine Parts Co. (NYSE: GPC) now trade at an attractive 15% discount to their 52-week high. Despite the rise and sudden drop, my original investment thesis is still intact. As I pointed out in the previous article, the U.S. aftermarket auto parts space is still highly fragmented. While the big national players such as… Read More

Earlier this year, I profiled one of the best stocks in the perennially un-sexy aftermarket auto parts sector. This stock is still an incredible buy for patient, conservative investors focused on the long haul. After delivering 9% (including dividends) since my recommendation, shares of Genuine Parts Co. (NYSE: GPC) now trade at an attractive 15% discount to their 52-week high. Despite the rise and sudden drop, my original investment thesis is still intact. As I pointed out in the previous article, the U.S. aftermarket auto parts space is still highly fragmented. While the big national players such as GPC, O’Reilly (Nasdaq: ORLY), and AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) seem to have a gigantic presence, mom and pop operations are still relevant players on a market share basis. However, consolidating within that independent space is GPC’s growth strategy. Recently, the company closed on two acquisitions: Apache Hose and Belting Company and Monroe Motor Products. With these two smart buys, GPC was able to add another $125 million to its current annual revenue number of $15.28 billion. They also help solidify GPC’s automotive and industrial supply footprint. #-ad_banner-#The company also has its sights set overseas growth, as demonstrated by the completion of… Read More

Here at StreetAuthority, we spend a great deal of our research efforts digging through hundreds of investment ideas, SEC filings, earnings reports and analyst reports so we can identify what we believe are the best investment opportunities for our subscribers.  We wouldn’t continually waste our efforts if it didn’t prove fruitful. Over the years our hard work has delivered some incredible gains for our premium readers. And perhaps no single piece of research we do has been more profitable for more people than our annual Top Ten Stocks report for the following year.  —Sponsored Link— This… Read More

Here at StreetAuthority, we spend a great deal of our research efforts digging through hundreds of investment ideas, SEC filings, earnings reports and analyst reports so we can identify what we believe are the best investment opportunities for our subscribers.  We wouldn’t continually waste our efforts if it didn’t prove fruitful. Over the years our hard work has delivered some incredible gains for our premium readers. And perhaps no single piece of research we do has been more profitable for more people than our annual Top Ten Stocks report for the following year.  —Sponsored Link— This New Oil Crisis Could Set The Middle East On Fire Right now, tensions and conflict in Venezuela, the South China Sea, Libya, and Nigeria are all pushing oil prices up. But another crisis in South America is the single biggest crossover between geopolitics and energy. And it could set the whole Middle East on fire… Here’s how… This report, which is produced by the Top Stock Advisor research team, has proven to be one our most anticipated pieces of research we produce each year. When we first started this ambitious project in 2003, our stocks… Read More

Many investors avoid micro-cap stocks. Known for huge gains, crushing losses, and all-around high volatility, micro-cap investing isn’t for everyone. At the same time, the opportunities in the category are legendary.  While it’s easy to believe that micro-caps are all sketchy pink-sheet penny stocks, nothing could be further from the truth. Micro-caps are simply companies that have market capitalizations between $50 and roughly $300 million, and trade on an official exchange like the Nasdaq or NYSE.  Now, it is true that the enormous potential gains are balanced by equally high risk. But if you’re willing to accept that, here are… Read More

Many investors avoid micro-cap stocks. Known for huge gains, crushing losses, and all-around high volatility, micro-cap investing isn’t for everyone. At the same time, the opportunities in the category are legendary.  While it’s easy to believe that micro-caps are all sketchy pink-sheet penny stocks, nothing could be further from the truth. Micro-caps are simply companies that have market capitalizations between $50 and roughly $300 million, and trade on an official exchange like the Nasdaq or NYSE.  Now, it is true that the enormous potential gains are balanced by equally high risk. But if you’re willing to accept that, here are a few of my favorite micro-caps for you to consider. 1. Sorl Auto Parts (Nasdaq: SORL) Shares of this Chinese automobile brake and safety equipment maker are setting up to be an ideal breakout candidate. Sorl supplies automobile brakes and safety equipment to over 75 original equipment manufacturers, most of them in China.  #-ad_banner-#The stock has soared over 90% this year, thanks to improved fundamentals for first six months of 2017. Net sales increased 29% to $164 million, compared with $127 million in the first six months of 2016. At the same time, operating income increased 110% to $18… Read More

Renovations and home flipping are no longer a rare hobby only available to deep-pocketed “house flippers.”  In fact, as interest rates, economic activity and population densities grow, affordable housing is becoming less common. These trends have led more and more people to buy fixer-uppers (even if consumers have no idea how to fix them up).  —Sponsored Link— 1,606 Percent From Bitcoin — WITHOUT Buying Bitcoin — Using ANY Trading Account Bitcoin has soared 797% this year. But by using one elite strategy, you’d be up 1,606% on bitcoin-related trades. All without owning a single coin. Read More

Renovations and home flipping are no longer a rare hobby only available to deep-pocketed “house flippers.”  In fact, as interest rates, economic activity and population densities grow, affordable housing is becoming less common. These trends have led more and more people to buy fixer-uppers (even if consumers have no idea how to fix them up).  —Sponsored Link— 1,606 Percent From Bitcoin — WITHOUT Buying Bitcoin — Using ANY Trading Account Bitcoin has soared 797% this year. But by using one elite strategy, you’d be up 1,606% on bitcoin-related trades. All without owning a single coin. Gains locked in and risk bolted down — even if bitcoin tanks. Join legendary money manager Chris Rowe for a FREE online event. Sign up here! The current rise in “flipping” isn’t like the Wild West days of 2004-2007. Most house flippers learned their lessons during that time and are now more conservative with their borrowing and expectations. And thanks to growing interest and coverage of the topic from the likes of HGTV and many more media outlets, Americans are better prepared. If done correctly, flipping houses can make for a decent living. Of course, Home… Read More