Archive for March, 2018
How to Invest in the S&P 500

The S&P 500 contains the stocks of 500 of the largest and most influential companies and serves as the barometer for the U.S. equity market. Discover how the S&P 500 works plus a look into the sectors and top 10 Stocks that drive the S&P 500.
Bank of America: The Canary in the Coal Mine for the Stock Market
The uncertainty surrounding tariffs, their impact on the economy and Fed policy will undoubtedly whip stocks around for months to come. Bank stocks are a great indicator of the stock market, as they’re tied to consumer spending, business investment, and market activity.
Investing: How Do Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Differ?

“Cash flow” and “free cash flow” are financial metrics to determine a company’s liquidity. However, there are distinct differences between the two that allow investors to see how a company generates cash and how it spends it.
Mortgages: Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance (PITI)

Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance (PITI) are the components of a mortgage payment. Specifically, they are the principal amount, loan interest, property tax, homeowners’ insurance, and private mortgage insurance premiums.
Investing: What Is the Rule of 70?

The rule of 70 calculates the number of years it takes for an investment to double in value. It is calculated by dividing the number 70 by the investment’s growth rate to compare investments with different annual interest rates.
How The Fed Can Push The S&P 500 Into A Correction

The S&P 500 is currently overvalued, making it vulnerable to a 7%-10% correction in the coming months. Market risks include a drop-off in consumer spending, sluggish economic growth, and delays in Fed rate cuts.
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Reasons To Be Bullish Bank Stocks In 2018

In this analysis, we review the economic and financial backdrop that supports bank stocks in 2018. Originally published on SeekingAlpha.com. Please click on the image or the title link: Don’t forget to sign up for email alerts to have my free articles emailed to you. (see sidebar) Reasons To Be Bullish Bank Stocks In 2018 […]
Creating Images From Excel Tables

If you need to create an image from a table or set of data in Excel, here’s a quick way of getting around printing the whole file in preview which can often be cumbersome and slow your computer. In Excel, highlight the cells of the table you want as an image. Click File; Select Print […]
The Treasury Yield Values That Could Push Bank Of America To $35

With the recent fall in yields, banks have retraced somewhat in the short-term. Historically, yields have translated to higher bank stock prices against a backdrop of solid economic growth. In this article, we’ll show where yields have typically traded as compared to Bank of America’s stock price and that the long-term prospects look good. For […]
Bank Of America: Why You Can Bank On $29

Bank of America has rallied in September, and bullish momentum is building in the stock. The long-term charts show that BofA might be following a similar trading pattern that played out in Q4 of last year. By analyzing the long-term charts, we can get a better sense of the trend and whether there’s sustaining momentum […]
Wells Fargo: CEO Fires Warning Shots

The Wells Fargo sales scandal lingers on and is likely to be a drag on the stock price in the coming months. CEO, Tim Sloan warned of three areas that might impact Q3 earnings. The stock price has been helped by a hawkish Fed, but whether that’ll continue to prop up the stock is yet […]