As we approach September, investors are keeping a close eye on stocks that are showing potential for a bullish trend. Despite a rocky start to August, the market ended on a positive note with gains across the board. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all saw increases, signaling a possible shift
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In a time where interest rates are on a downward trend, investors are seeking ways to generate additional income with their stock portfolios. One strategy gaining popularity is the use of covered call options, also known as call writing. This approach involves selling call options on stocks that an investor already owns, essentially betting that
John Bollinger, a well-known trading expert famous for inventing the Bollinger Bands, made a bold prediction about the price of Bitcoin over two months ago. His analysis back in June indicated that Bitcoin was poised to continue its upward trajectory. However, as we fast forward to the present day, it’s evident that his prediction did
Inflation continued to show signs of easing in the Federal Reserve’s preferred pricing index, setting the central bank up to cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years next month. The personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, index for July came in at 2.5% over the same point last year, according to
The month of August was filled with ups and downs for investors, with a historic surge in volatility catching many off guard. Despite this, some investors were able to capitalize on a brief buying opportunity that presented itself. As we enter September, the S & P 500 is now less than 1% away from its
The U.S. dollar showed some signs of strength on Friday, ending a five-week losing streak as investors awaited the release of key inflation data. The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, edged 0.1% higher to 101.314 at 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT). This slight uptick came after the dollar reached
The month of August has not been kind to Bitcoin, as the world’s biggest cryptocurrency experienced a steep decline in value. This decline comes at a time when there is caution over an upcoming U.S. inflation reading that is likely to impact the outlook for interest rate cuts. The price of Bitcoin fell 1% to
The recent lawsuit filed by the American Sustainable Business Council against Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and Attorney General Ken Paxton in federal court in Austin sheds light on the controversial nature of a 2021 Texas law targeting financial firms. This law, which penalizes banks and other financial institutions for “boycotting” the fossil fuel industry, has
The municipal bond market has been relatively stable over the past few weeks despite rising U.S. Treasury yields and mixed equity markets. Looking at the recent inflow trends into municipal bond mutual funds, it is evident that investors have been adding significant amounts of capital into these funds, indicating a growing interest in the municipal
The recently concluded special session in the Colorado Legislature had far-reaching implications, particularly with the passage of House Bill 1001 aimed at addressing property tax cut initiatives that caused concern within the state’s municipal bond market. This article will delve into the details of the session and analyze the implications of the bill on various