Bill Poulos
Bill Poulos has been analyzing the markets and investing since the early 70s. Investing used to be only a much loved hobby of his but in 2001, after retiring from his day job as an automotive executive at GM, he cofounded Profits Run, Inc. He and his son (Greg) now help individuals become smarter investors while properly managing risk.
What Most Analysts Missed About the December Jobs Report
The numbers are in, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. economy added 145,000 jobs in December. That’s 15,000 short of...
America’s Top CFOs Are Predicting a Slowdown – Here’s Why They’re...
The stock market rally; it just won’t end, will it? Even after Iran shot missiles at American military bases, equities kept climbing.
This morning, the...
U.S. Trade Deficit Hits “Trump Low”
Iran’s threatening America with a retaliatory strike after the White House authorized the assassination of Iranian Maj. General Qasem Soleimani. House Democrats impeached Trump....
Market Indifferent to Soleimani’s Death
Major General Qasem Soleimani, Iran’s top military commander, is dead. Killed in a U.S. airstrike, Soleimani served as the face of the Islamic Republic,...
Why the “Dogs of the Dow” Are Slowing Down
Are you tired of winning yet? Even though the market’s finishing out the year with a whimper, bulls are overjoyed.
Or, at least, they should...
3 Oversold Stocks to Buy for 2020
Despite already having had a massive year, the market continues to rise through the holidays. Equities hit new all-time highs this morning as nearly...
Tesla Hits $420 – Here’s How It Happened
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), despite bottoming out at $176.99 in June, hit a high of $422.01 during yesterday’s trading session – exceeding CEO Elon Musk’s...
Wall Street Legend Art Cashin Makes Bold New Predictions for 2020
This time last year, UBS Financial Services managing director Art Cashin doled out his predictions for 2019. He believed that “the Fed will not...
Phase One Trade Deal Disappoints Investors
It’s official:
We have a trade deal.
“Phase one” of the presumably multi-phase negotiation has been completed according to both Chinese officials and President Trump. Yesterday,...
Don’t Listen to the Tariff Rumors
It’s been an odd morning for the market. Stocks sunk at the open but eventually recovered by noon. Several key events – all of...