3 Regional Bank Stocks to Buy Despite the Banking Crisis

On my StockTwits account on March 27, I wrote, “My view is that the “banking crisis” was a relatively minor situation involving a few troubled banks that the Fed and other central banks could handle relatively easily.” I added that, “The Fed/FDIC system was created to stop banking runs and prevent banking runs from becoming contagious…and the system, …

7 ‘Fallen Angel’ Stocks to Sell Before They Plummet Again

‘Fallen angel’ stocks, or stocks that have fallen far from their past highs, can be tempting as possible contrarian buys. Yet while there are sometimes diamonds in the rough among these names, for the most part, it’s best to consider them stocks to sell. Why? While Mr. Market may not get it right 100% of the …

3 Dividend-Paying Financial Stocks for a Strong Portfolio

The search for top dividend-paying financial stocks is on. Of course, in this market environment, stability matters more than growth. Banks that provide steady dividend income may be considered relatively stable without a financial crisis. Indeed, 2008 shook investors’ confidence in this sector. While it doesn’t appear like we’re on the brink of yet another financial calamity, …

5 Technical Reasons We’re Sprinting Into a New Bull Market

Yesterday, I detailed five fundamental reasons why the stock market is sprinting into a big and powerful new bull market.  Long story short, inflation is crashing, the labor market is cracking, and financial stress measures are spiking – a potent combination which will inevitably force the Fed to end its rate-hike campaign. Whenever the Fed …

Don’t Count on a Comeback for BBBY Stock

When I last wrote about Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) earlier this month, I talked mainly about the struggling retailer’s recent financing transaction with Hudson Bay Capital Management, and what it meant for BBBY stock in the future. In a nutshell, I argued that Hudson Bay was making an asymmetric wager on favorable terms, yet …

7 Stocks About to Soar as Fed Rate Hikes Pause

The Federal Reserve instituted its ninth consecutive rate hike just a few days ago, roiling stocks and markets. The 25 basis point increase was in question, though, as banking turmoil led many to believe that the Fed would not increase. To be sure, Fed rate hikes are not yet expected to pause. However, Fed Chair Jerome …