Paul Whitfield
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BYND Stock Has Fast Sales Growth, No Earnings Yet; Should You Invest In Beyond Meat?
Several things work against individual investors willing to accept loss after loss if there is fast sales growth. Let's analyze Beyond Meat and BYND stock. → Read More
Yield Curve Inversion: Does It Always Predict A Future Recession? LPL Sees It This Way
"Inversions at the short end of the yield curve, like we’re seeing now, have had very little consistent predictive power for future recessions," says LPL. → Read More
How To Invest In Growth Stocks: Why Volume Matters In The Stock Market
Volume matters greatly in both the stock indexes and in individual growth stocks. If investors ignore volume, they are risking a nasty surprise. → Read More
The Stock Market Has Seen This Before, And The End Is Not Good| Investor's Business Daily
The stock market performed better after FDR became president and unwound the Hoover tariffs. The Reciprocal Trade Act became a model for future presidents. → Read More
How To Invest In Top Stocks: What Is A Stock Shakeout?
A shakeout involves a rush to the exits by investors who suffered a long price decline in a stock and now can break even or perhaps make a small profit. → Read More
How To Win In Growth Stocks: Why This Type Of Handle Is Bad News For Investors
When selecting the best growth stocks, beware of an upward-tilting handle. It fails to shake out uncommitted holders ahead of a potential strong breakout. → Read More
Smart Chart Reading: High Tight Flag Can Deliver Skyscraper-Sized Gains
The high tight flag is a rare pattern. It's often associated with vibrant companies with new products that can change the world. → Read More
What Is A Blue Chip Stock?
The blue chip stock: In the current stock market, only three stocks in the Dow are outperforming the market. → Read More
How To Trade The Stock Market: Why A Stalling Day Signals Heavy Institutional Selling
Why is it so hard to recognize a stock market that is topping? One reason is that distribution can sometimes wear a disguise, in the form of a stalling day. → Read More
How To Invest In Stocks: Why IBD Rules Make Portfolio Management Intuitive
How to invest in stocks the right way? Use IBD rules. They are intuitive, meaning they allow you to adjust exposure based on changing market conditions. → Read More
What Is A Follow-Through Day?
IBD's method of determining an upturn in the stock market doesn't rely on judgment. It relies on a follow-through day, a device identified by research. → Read More
Stock Market History: Ike Unleashed A Two-Year Bull Market
Stock Market History: President Eisenhower was bold on economics. On March 17, 1953, he put an end to all price controls. The free market was back. → Read More
How To Invest: Tips For Kids And Why You're Never Too Young To Get Rich
If you have $15.26 in your pocket, it takes 16 doublings of your money to reach $1 million. Learn how to invest, not simply to get a job and save. → Read More
How To Invest: An Outlandish, 1-Day Gain Can Spell Trouble During A Bear Market
Investors should not put much trust in a big one-day gain in a bear market. The gain could be a dead-cat bounce, or just something difficult to play. → Read More
How To Get Started In Investing In Stocks
The first decision for rookies investing in stocks is to decide how much time they are willing to put into stock research. Or an index fund might be best. → Read More
Stocks At New Highs: This Market Indicator Can Act Like A Canary In The Coal Mine
A stock market indicator that acts like a canary in the coal mine can help an investor judge market conditions. Tracking new highs is useful in this way. → Read More
What's A Stock Breakout? It's A 'Get Out Of Jail' Card
Resistance levels and support levels may imprison a stock for weeks or even months. A stock breakout is often the start of a strong advance in the price. → Read More
How To Trade Growth Stocks: Why You Should Buy On The Stock Market Follow-Through Day
How to trade growth stocks successfully? The prudent investor will make an effort to buy a high-quality stock breaking out on a follow-through day. → Read More
The M In CAN SLIM: Why Stock Market Direction Is Key To Winning In Growth Stocks
If the M for "market" in CAN SLIM is missing, there's no point in opening new positions in stocks. Keep cash. Wait for better stock market conditions. → Read More
Earnings Per Share: The Number One Influencer On Growth Stocks
Four things to consider when gauging a stock's earnings per share. → Read More