Big gains in FOXF and AON highlight an active month. I’m happy about that, but I am also concerned that if Congress cannot pass a tax bill then we will probably see greater volatility in stocks that stand to benefit from the proposed tax cut. Read More
Jim Pearce is the Chief Investment Strategist of Personal Finance, our flagship publication, and manages two trading services, PF Pro and Mayhem Trader. He began his career as a stockbroker in 1983 and over the years has managed client investment portfolios for major banks, brokerage firms, and investment advisors. Jim earned a BA from The College of William & Mary and the CFP designation from the College of Financial Planning.
Analyst Articles
Funko IPO spells trouble for unwary investors. The fact the company will derive virtually no working capital from the deal makes it particularly hazardous. Read More
I don’t see the point in extending this trade, so we’ll eat our small loss and find bigger fish to fry. Read More
As long as Amazon is perceived as infallible, any company viewed as being in its path is at risk of being stampeded. Just ask Walgreens, which dropped nearly 15% last month after rumors surfaced that Amazon is taking a hard look at getting into the online drug business. Read More
I am excited to announce that we are merging The Energy Strategist with Real World Investing so we can provide you with comprehensive coverage of the global commodity markets. Read More
This looks like a case of man versus the machine and I think this time the machine has it wrong. Read More
BK is still a solid holding from a long-term perspective, but it’s lost its share price momentum so I don’t see much upside potential in the short run. Read More
If China can’t afford to buy Saudi Arabia’s oil then the economies of both countries could crumble, which explains why each of them are conducting an aggressive media campaigns against bitcoin. Read More
With the stock now back up to $47 it’s time to close out this position at a modest profit. Read More
Don’t get sucked into the Trump Trade trap. Own stocks that don’t require reflation to grow and you should do very well. Read More