Stock Market Forecast The S&P, NASDAQ, Russell 2000 and the Dow Jones rocketed this morning following the announcement of temporary 90 day suspension of tariffs between China and the US. The move reignites trade and opens supply chains across the economy. The Dow surged more than 1,000 points in early morning trading and the NASDAQ…
Stock Market Forecast for the Next 5 Years Last week saw big funds, banks and billionaires move their money out of the US to tax havens and Europe and it had a material effect on stock prices. Recent market volatility won’t hamper the US’s economic recovery over the next 5 years. Investors may find some…
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…
3 Month Stock Market Outlook Today, March 31st, 2025, investors are waiting with trepidation as in only 2 days, the reciprocal tariffs on US imports kick in. The stock market is going to be exciting this week. Some may win big and others could lose badly. This week, experts believe will be volatile and slightly…
US Real Estate & Housing Market The US housing market forecast has a wide variety of information and views depending on the interest of readers such as buyers, sellers, Realtors, mortgage agents, home flippers, builders, politicians, and more. Although the newly elected Trump government is a boost for the US economic outlook, its first year…
Toronto Housing Market Bubble Torontonians have that sinking feeling, with highly indebted home owners and credit leveraged consumers facing something truly unpleasant. If the regular challenges of homeowners aren’t enough, the Trump tariffs starting today, deliver big implications for Toronto’s housing scene. Any retaliation from Premier Ford and Justin Trudeau, sends the damage into overdrive….
Toronto Housing Market Report 2024 was a slow year again for Toronto Realtors, sometimes agonizingly so, yet sales did increase by 2.6% vs 2023. It was a year of the fear of higher for longer interest rates and rising long-term bond yields which gaves little hope for homebuyers hoping to buy a property in one…
Florida Real Estate Market The Florida housing market is one of the most desirable to Americans and foreign buyers, but of late, it’s lost some its glitter. But is a home in Florida ever a bad idea? Notwithstanding the US cost of living and affordability challenges which plague Florida too, this state typically thrives as…
Zillow Real Estate Company Zillow has established itself as the most significant and successful real estate marketplace on the Internet. It’s a key source of buyer and seller leads for real estate agents across the country from Massachusetts to Florida to Texas and California. For prospective home buyers, its website provides accessible, easy-to-use real estate…
Dow Forecast DJIA 2025 Institutional and retail investors across the Globe are watching US industrial companies, as the US economy emerges from the oppressive weight of high interest rates. And as America’s mighty industries reawaken, flush with stimulus spending and growing demand for housing, new factories, and AI technology, they may offer high earnings potential….
Best Cities to Buy Real Estate in 2024 We’re nearing 2025 with a new incoming, pro-business, deregulating, lower-tax President and it’s going to have millions of Americans thinking about a move — either across town or to another metro area where life is more affordable and enjoyable. While jobs and personal economics rule, buyers are…
US Economic Outlook Investors await the FED’s next rate announcement next week, making it the ideal time to discuss the US economic outlook. There experts who don’t like the 6 month forecast believing the lagging effects of the high rates are now kicking in and will persist. Whether that weighs on the stock market or…
Sales Growth in the California Housing Market When home supply dips below 5 months inventory, it’s said to be a sellers market. In California in July, home inventory hit 2.9 months supply, up from 2.5 months last July, making the Golden State clearly a long way from being a buyer’s market. Despite intense demand, unsold…
US Home Foreclosures Take an Upturn in July Tens of millions of Americans financed or refinanced their homes during the Covid Pandemic downturn. And this year and next, they’ll be forced to renew at much higher lending rates. It’s expected to be only a small factor in the 5 year housing market outlook, and likely…
Mississauga Housing Market A quick look at home prices in Mississauga should raise some homeowner’s eyebrows. It would appear a trend away from Mississauga is underway. This might be a reflection of the slowdown in the Ontario economy, particularly manufacturing where Mississauga is so strong. In July, however the slowdown appeared to be significant. It’s…
Is the US Headed for a Recession? Recession Watch 2024: It’s time to revisit the matter of the recession threat. There are plenty of factors that might conspired to send the stock market, housing market and whole economy spiraling downward to rough landing. Yes, you’re wondering about the possibility as many others are. The general…
Stock Market News The story of the month might well be volatility, and we might expect more ups and downs for day traders to enjoy and retail investors to fear. Stock market analysts are talking about a rotation out of tech and into small caps, but the real story is about timing. Because Russell 2000…
Dreaming of a Housing Market Crash? Both buyers and sellers in the real estate market are sensitive to market crash indicators and hype in the media. And when we hear commercial real estate is at risk of a market crash, buyer’s are on the alert. The exodus from urban areas, remote work, rising taxes in…
Google Finance: A Great Investment Tool Google Finance is a great place to see real time stock prices, conduct thorough research, and gain insight into stock portfolio performance to help you build better investment strategies. In this post, we take a closer look at why Google Finance should be an active and quick reference tool…
Best Travel Destinations for 2025 The 2024 travel season wasn’t so bad and now, in the midst of a changing travel market, we move forward to capitalize on the next travel market opportunities. These most popular and intensely rewarding destinations are important because they’re foremost in traveler’s travel vision. Revenge travel isn’t over, but the…
Mountain Bike Manufacturer Marketing The global phenomenon of mountain biking is still in gear. And while some speak of industry slowdowns, there is huge demographic of 12 to 72 year old’s participating in the sport. And a core segment of 12 to 42 year olds is driving sales of bikes, e bikes, equipment, clothing and…
Weather Forecast for the State of Texas Texas is a large land area with a diverse geography that gives its many cities a pleasant variety in temperature, rainfall, and other weather events. Millions of vacationers are travelling to Texas cities and it’s amazing Gulf Cost beaches. Check out the typical weather for cities in Texas…
Los Angeles Weather Forecast Beautiful, sunny Los Angeles, California, experiences a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. That climate has drawn millions to the city in the last 100 hundred years, to enjoy its beaches, hillside communities, theme parks, restaurants, and thriving business sector. Millions travel to LA every year…
Is Revenge Travel Done? If you missed out on the phenomena of “revenge travel” then don’t fret. It looks like it’s going to continue for a few more years. And travel prices are dropping. This labor weekend is proof that far from over, revenge travel is putting it in gear for an extended period of…
The Special Needs of Silicon Valley Companies Silicon Valley is that region in southwest San Francisco Bay where thousands of tech-related companies have established their primary business location. Entrepreneurs, financiers, and talent all come here to experience this haven for entrepreneurs. Yet the days of easy money are behind us. Yes, investment in AI and…
Essential Property Management Services to Fuel Growth Professional property managers do much more than manage properties. They build value and revenue performance continuously to meet the ever-rising expectations of owners. There are many services you provide as we discuss here, but one service provides the most lasting business boost for property owners. In fact, as…
Forecast for the 2024 Stock Market 2023 was a choppy uncertain year for the markets making investors and business managers nervous about the road ahead. Their courage and optimism is about to be paid off handsomely in 2024. Many analysts are down on 2024, burdened by the higher for longer them by the FED. They…
Los Angeles Housing Market June’s sales data for the Los Angeles housing market doesn’t really tell us anything new, however prices jumped in June which may lead us to believe the market has some health. The exodus of people and businesses have hurt the LA economy, yet as interest rates drop, that trend may stop…
Are People Still Leaving California? It sounds inconceivable to many of us who grew up with powerful images of the state of California with its wealth, beaches, mountains, and beautiful climate, that everyone there might want to get out. Yes, more polls suggest Californians are fed up with how their society and government are run…
Bitcoin Still on Many Investors Radar Are you considering buying Bitcoin this year, during the coming dip? You might want to investigate now given investors have gained the scent. Some analysts believe it’s headed for $200,000 or perhaps $500,000. Is that likely? If there is an economic recovery and bull markets, and if money market…
Rosy Forecast for Apple Stock Gene Munster of Deep Water Asset Management believes Apple is headed for a $4 Trillion valuation. And so far in 2023, Apple’s stock price is up 15%. He believes Apple is set to soar further another 10% consistently over the next 5 years. Tech (NASDAQ & S&P tech) has soared…
Will the Stock Market Soar in 2024? Now in mid 2023, many investors are anticipating the reversal of the FED lending rate which would send mortgage payments back down to aid in affordability for hungry home buyers. And with financing cheap again, investment in tech would likely roll on again too. Lots of positives when…
2024 Weather Forecast: Warmth on the Way What an interesting time it is for weather across North America, with some changes taking place that will take many people off guard — challenging popular beliefs about our climate. It looks like a great summer is in store for us across the US and Canada with some…
Zillow’s Hottest Cities List According to Zillow’s latest report on home prices, cities in the upper midwest accounted for 6 of the 7 cities with the largest home price gains in May. They found that Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit, Richmond and Milwaukee saw the highest price gains. West Coast cities bucked their losing trend in home…
Growing Market Supply is the Economic Boost we Need The United States economic output and spending volume isn’t impacting the world like it did in the past. And you can’t spend your way out of a recession. That’s been proven. Instead, only supply side growth economics can generate the turnaround desired for the US economy….
Tesla Stock Tesla is the world’s premier AI company and electric powered automobile manufacturer. As you’ll see below, the EV market is growing in 2023, and investors wonder if TSLA is the stock to buy as we head to the recovery in 2024. It’s built a stellar brand reputation among auto buyers who prefer a…
Austin TX Real Estate Austin Texas with its amazing climate, interesting culture and low taxes and cost of living has been drawing hoards of new residents for several years now. It’s driven prices up and made listings scarce, but while prices have stayed elevated, new listings and total homes listed for sale has rocketed. Homes…
Exxon: The World Leader in Oil Production Exxon, (formerly ExxonMobil), is a renowned multinational energy corporation which has established itself as the icon of the oil industry. As one of the most widely purchased and powerful energy stocks, perhaps trading up 20% forecasted value, it’s a staple in most large fund manager’s portfolio’s. If you…
Luxury Living & The Rise of Roof Top Swimming Pools Life in a high rise building is very different from ground level dwellings. And it’s not always easy for condo developers to sell new tower condos or get them leased. And construction is expensive so it might as well be worth it. Developers know they…