😇Travel Angel Investing: A Goldmine if you Choose Well Like the rest of the globe, US travel is changing dramatically, drawn back to a domestic focus which I explored in the US domestic travel market report. As an angel investor, you have plenty of industries to invest in, however, as mentioned in the travel startup…
Today’s Stock Market Update Thursday April 10, 2025: Markets are Down Today After all the drama of putting the global reciprocal tariffs into effect, President Trump announced a 90 pause on them, with the exception of China which will suffer a 125% tariff. That change likely came on the heels of China announcing an 84%…
S&P 500 Forecast for 2025 As the implications of the new Trump tariffs set in, and world leaders react to Wednesday’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs on country’s dependent on US consumers, this week should be a volatile one for the S&P 500. After a remarkable bull run in 2024, the S&P 500 has given back…
Trump’s Tariffs in Effect Yesterday, President Trump announced his promised, sweeping tariffs on foreign imports into the US, and the world looks very different. He lamented that this is the end of taking advantage of the US and it will be a boom economic period in the US. Today, investors dumped their favorite stocks of…
New Market Forecasts for 2025 by Major Analysts A growing pessimism is taking hold on Wall Street, as President Trump sticks to his pro-US agenda, putting the brakes on foreign imports, and bringing business back to America. It’s a tough line of work for economists and stock market analysts in 2025. For perhaps the first…
How to Identify Quality Stocks During a Market Pullback Market downturns as discussed in the stock market next week post are a little depressing, making investors believe there are no opportunities. But when the dust settles by 2026, some stocks will have enjoyed massive gains. Sure, stock market experts are calling the bottom right now,…
Gold Price Forecast: $3000 and Climbing? Should you be investing in gold stocks? Are they the best stocks to buy right now? With the price rising above an astonishing $3000 an ounce, are we seeing retail speculators jumping onto the gold train hoping to make their fortune? Before you take that leap, during these troubling…
The Path Forward for Stock Investors The recent plunge of stocks amidst crazy volatility is causing more angst than usual for retail and institutional investors. Investors are tired, worried, unclear of short vs long term objectives, and uncertain of which are the best stocks to buy right now, if any. With the implementation of the…
US Launches Trade War with the World While most Americans quietly enjoy their daily lives, President Trump is creating a big surprise for 2025 – a global trade war. The news media is picking up in the weight of the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and how Trump is threatening a severe response to…
US Inflation Forecast 2025 & Next 5 Years As President Trump readies for his Presidential inauguration in one week, is there a problem lurking that could undermine his agenda for reviving America? Americans are enjoying a strong economy, great jobs market, and many are looking forward to the next 5 years as a golden era…
Unlocking Value: 20 Stocks With Strong Earnings Potential In the complex world of investing, the importance of earnings cannot be overstated. While market trends, investor sentiment, political events and market cycles may come and go, earnings remain the bedrock of stock valuation. Companies with strong earnings and revenue growth often stand the test of time,…
Is Investor’s Wall of Worry Dead? All through the bull market for the past 2 years, there always seems to be some concern that pops up that might ruin stock prices and send the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and NASDAQ indexes plummeting. Just as the market gains moment, some news, political decision, FED rate decision,…
Bull Market Continues, with a Santa Claus Rally! Last year, Tom Lee predicted a late year Santa Claus Rally that would lift the S&P to its final height in 2024 of 4750 points. He nailed it and solidified himself as an elite forecaster. And guess what? Another Santa Claus rally is predicted for this Xmas…
Tips for Beginner Investors Investing in stocks isn’t a game anymore for millions of retail investors who open accounts in stock brokerages or individual retail investing websites. Self-directed investing is all the rage but many investors learn their is perils for those who don’t create a successful strategy. Trades are low cost now allowing higher…
The Fundamentals of Self-Directed Investing Tens of millions of people have no investment accounts and that’s a shame because it’s vital to have money set aside for retirement or for emergencies. Times will not always be booming and given how our governments manage our economy, there is sure to be pain inflicted on the general…
Buy and Sell Bitcoin Volatility I watched a video news report about a guy who was broke and then made $5 million on Bitcoin and Crypto. He started with $90 and then went on to buy and sell on Bitcoin volatility (buy low, sell higher) until he amassed his fortune. He’s all smiles. Why is…
Buy House or Invest in Stocks? Where can you better build a fortune, or at least ensure you have the best long term investment? Is it stocks or real estate? Are you reviewing the buy a home vs buy hot stocks as a better decision? It shows you’re on the ball. You’ve got a lot…
USD CAD Exchange Rate Predictions The US dollar is trending much higher against a basket of global currencies. Against the Canadian dollar, it is soaring. The USD CAD exchange rate is now at $1.43 USD. The key factor driving the CAD lower is lower oil prices, which today are falling below $26 a barrel. The US stock…
Solving the Student Housing Crunch If you went to college 10 to 30 years ago, you might be a little envious of the luxury accommodations today’s generations might enjoy — if they can afford it. The college dorms of the past are aging, and post secondary institutions don’t necessarily see a profitable future for themselves in…
OMG: US Debt with China: $1 Trillion + $360 Billion Per Year Active Trade Deficit! That was my headline back in 2016, and of course, things are much worse now. The task for President Trump was more difficult than he realized. It’s not just dependence on China nor Asian trade supply channels. It’s the stubbornness…
Search Homes for Sale By Zip Codes Real estate investors and home buyers alike are becoming a little more savvy about searching for good stocks, investments and properties in the best cities. Searching for properties via zip codes adds variety and a new perspective to your home search or pursuit of that great income investment…
Investing in Student Housing is Hot! A few months ago, the Canada Pension Plan’s Investment Board bought $2.1 Billion worth of student housing properties in the United States. The joint venture, with partners in Singapore and Chicago now owns 48 student housing communities with a total of nearly 32,200 beds. That mega-investment gives you a…
The Top 12 Best Investments What and where are the best ways to invest in the years ahead? Here’s 12 brilliant investment opportunities to research. Please bookmark this page, because I’ll be adding a number of new ones soon! Real Estate, Technology Apps, Water Filtration, Solar Power Generation & Rental Property investment have extremely bright futures….
Student Housing Investment Opportunities Education is big business in Canada, to the tune of $2 Billion each year. Tens of thousands of foreign students arrive to study in places such as Vancouver and Toronto annually. With this influx comes a corresponding demand for student housing which puts pressure on an already undersupplied market. A big…
Real Estate Investments with the Highest Returns Looking for the best cities to buy real estate with the highest return on investment? How about one with an ROI of 30% to 40%? Yes, those numbers are possible when you consider how real property delivers multiple streams of income, including tax savings, and a higher resale value…
CIBT Education Group Inc. There aren’t many organizations that focus on the student housing investment market and a lucrative area of this sector is student hotel housing. CIBT is one of the best and biggest, and they have assets and opportunities in Vancouver. CIBT Education Group Inc. is one of the largest education and student…
The Net Benefit of Real Estate Investors – $9 Billion! A joint survey by Bigger Pockets and Memphis Invest revealed some fascinating insight into the attitudes of real estate investors and the impact of real estate economics on the well being of the US economy. They concluded in their 2014 report, that 28 million real estate…
Record Investment in Student Housing 2016 was a record year for student housing in the US. $10 billion was poured into investment grade student housing projects in the US. It was a 64% increase over 2015 investment numbers. One report suggest 2017 totals will equal 2016’s torrid levels. There is more gas in the tank…