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The Strength of Early-Stage Companies
By Adam Sharp on January 5, 2021
We live in a remarkably disruptive time. New technologies are changing the way almost every industry operates. There’s a lot of opportunity for innovative companies to make a big impact. But we also live in a very unique time when it comes to finance and monetary policy. Interest rates have never been anywhere close to this low for this long. Money-savers are punished while those who take on debt — and risk — are rewarded. …
Bitcoin Soars Over $15k
By Adam Sharp on November 6, 2020
It’s been an amazing few weeks for bitcoin, ethereum and other coins. Interest in these alternative assets is absolutely soaring. What’s driving all of this? I believe the world’s troubling financial situation is beginning to register with the average investor (you, of course, have known about…
Protect Your Portfolio While You Can
By Adam Sharp on July 10, 2020
It’s a strange world out there for investors today. Stocks in the U.S. are very expensive — despite the fact that S&P 500 earnings may drop 40% in the second quarter. Investment grade bonds yield tiny amounts that amount to basically…
Negative Interest Rates in America?
By Adam Sharp on May 8, 2020
Back in October, I wrote an article titled “How Will We Deal With All The Debt?” Here’s an excerpt (emphasis mine): The federal government’s deficit for 2019 should come in around $1 trillion. That’s the equivalent of about…
The Fed Is Not Invincible
By Adam Sharp on January 24, 2020
“Don’t fight the Fed” has been solid advice for the past 10 years. But the current bull market won’t last forever. And investors need to prepare accordingly.
Are Stocks Divorced From Fundamentals?
By Adam Sharp on January 10, 2020
Stock prices have been ignoring stagnant corporate profits, surging higher. Is it sustainable?
The Fed Fesses Up
By Adam Sharp on November 15, 2019
The Federal Reserve is finally beginning to acknowledge the country’s massive debt problem. That’s an important step toward resolving it.
A Perfect Storm for Bitcoin
By Adam Sharp on October 4, 2019
Bitcoin is in position to keep rising over the next few years - even to as high as $50,000 in 2020. Here’s why.
Mailbag: Don’t Take This Wall Street Investing Maxim as Gospel
By Early Investing on September 8, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team explores investing in new sectors and understanding why the Fed is lowering interest rates.
How the Fed Has Given Up
By Adam Sharp on August 1, 2019
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in 11 years this week. Here’s how investors should handle it.
Stuck in a Bubble Again
By Adam Sharp on May 10, 2019
If the economy is so great, why can’t the Federal Reserve raise interest rates? Debt has something to do with it.
Global Debt Balloons Higher Than $200 Trillion
By Allison Brickell on April 8, 2019
Global debt is growing frighteningly large. And it’s painting a bleak picture.
Mailbag: Understanding Valuations, Fed Trends
By Early Investing on March 24, 2019
In today’s Mailbag, Early Investing’s Andy Gordon explains startup valuations and Adam Sharp breaks down the latest Fed news.
Will the Fed Turn Us Into Japan?
By Adam Sharp on March 22, 2019
Are we stuck in a low interest rate environment indefinitely? Possibly.
Where the Fed Points, Markets Follow
By Adam Sharp on January 11, 2019
Adam explains how the Federal Reserve has been setting the market’s course for decades.
Mailbag: Steering Clear of Small Caps, Finding Cannabis Stocks
By Early Investing on December 23, 2018
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team tackles questions about dipping into small caps and finding cannabis investments.