Dividend Digest
REITs & Utilities Still Provide Great Value & Defense
august 21, 2019
Two of the most dependable market segments during the past year have been real estate investment trusts (REITs) and utilities.
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The New Risk to US Markets
august 20, 2019
August can be a challenging time for US stock and bond markets. Trading desks get thinner as folks squeeze in their last holiday vacations of the season. Hedge funds put things on autopilot. And even private equity folks make bets that carried interest will keep their ship afloat for the final weeks of vacation.
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August 2019 Issue
july 25, 2019
Right now, the US economy looks strong. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is positive, with good consumer participation bringing business enthusiasm for further positive activity. The employment market has higher participation rates, historic low unemployment and wage growth, which is trouncing underlying core inflation numbers.
In your August issue, I’ll explain how lower inflation and lower interest rates are driving specific segments of the markets today. I'll also discuss which parts of the bond markets are providing high yields now and further gains in the future as well as how you can profit from this trend.
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I am trying to buy or research a stock you discussed, but the ticker symbol you mentioned in Profitable Investing doesn't work. How can I find the right ticker symbol?
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