New York’s Proposed Cap on Uber and Lyft Drivers is an attack on Free Markets and Social Equity
Written by Jeff SiegelPosted July 31, 2018Proposed caps on Uber and Lyft drivers in New York could result in job loss and a strengthening of social inequities.
Massive Gains and Great Calls: Past Predictions Postscript
Written by Christian DeHaemerPosted July 31, 2018Energy and Capital editor Christian DeHaemer recounts past predictions on cloud stocks, cryptocurrencies, and the S&P 500. Here's how those predictions performed and where readers made the most money...
The Gold Hate is a Reason to Buy
Written by Luke BurgessPosted July 30, 2018Back in 2009 and 2010, everyone wanted to be in gold and the market. The sentiment has changed since then, but that could be a good thing. Energy and Capital editor Luke Burgess explains why it's a good time to enter the gold market among all the negative sentiment...
The People vs. Elon Musk
Written by Luke BurgessPosted July 27, 2018Everyone is hating on Elon Musk right now for one reason or another. But throughout all of this there's one thing important to remember: Elon Musk is only one guy. There's a much larger battery revolution taking place that's surrounding the man.
Making Money While You Sleep
Written by Jeff SiegelPosted July 26, 2018it was Warren Buffett who once said: "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." Wise words from a wise and incredibly rich man. A government employee has uncovered the secret to making money while you sleep...
Oil's Big Year Hasn't Even Started
Written by Keith KohlPosted July 25, 2018We knew 2018 was going to be a good year, didn’t we? Since last July, the cost for a barrel Texas Tea has marched more than 42% higher. Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a look ahead at which direction oil prices will head during the second half of 2018...
How to Make a Million Without Really Trying
Written by Christian DeHaemerPosted July 24, 2018Energy and Capital editor Christian DeHaemer indulges a Twitter argument about what stock you would buy if you had to hold it for 25 years. None the top companies from 25 years ago, with the exception of Boeing, would make the cut. He tells you to buy Visa, Broadcom, and this 25-year stock...
Investors Should Look to Commodities on Sale
Written by Luke BurgessPosted July 23, 2018Investors should be looking toward commodities as tensions with Iran and other nations heat up. Both gold and oil are on sale. Energy and Capital editor Luke Burgess explains why they're so cheap and how investors can take advantage of certain commodity prices...
How to Profit from Socialism
Written by Luke BurgessPosted July 20, 2018The political tides are turning. And the next president after Trump could very well be a Democratic Socialist. But don't freak out just yet. Because even under a Democratic Socialist administration, there will be opportunities to profit. Opportunities like these...
Investing in New York Cannabis
Written by Jeff SiegelPosted July 19, 2018Politicians typically change their minds on issues when one of two things happens: they realize their opposition to a particular issue could cost them their jobs, or they realize it is keeping their state from making a lot of money. Both of these reasons are why cannabis legalization is coming to New York.
Oil, Oil, Everywhere
Written by Keith KohlPosted July 18, 2018The latest reports showed that Venezuelan output fell to just 1.3 million barrels per day in June. For the record, that’s a month-over-month decline of about 48,000 barrels per day. Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a hard look at the reality behind Venezuela's collapsing oil industry...
Investors Should Not Sleep on the New Jersey Cannabis Market
Written by Jeff SiegelPosted July 17, 2018New Jersey has yet to legalize adult-use cannabis, but there are still opportunities for investors.
Houses for Sale Are Popping Up
Written by Christian DeHaemerPosted July 17, 2018Energy and Capital editor Christian DeHaemer talks turkey on real estate and money tightening, plus chicken wings. People are selling their homes finally because prices are back to 2007 levels. Are we at the point of a robust and liquid housing market?
Sell the Love. Buy the Hate.
Written by Luke BurgessPosted July 16, 2018Right now there are several companies dealing with public relations issues. One that comes to mind is Papa John's. Public relations disasters pulling down share prices can be great buying opportunities. Don't follow the crowd. Keep your mind on the long-term...
Investing vs. Speculating
Written by Luke BurgessPosted July 13, 2018What's the difference between speculating and investing? We often use these words interchangeably. But there are significant differences. And confusing the two can be a costly mistake. Energy and Capital editor Luke Burgess breaks down the differences...