Mike Dickson, Ph.D.

Buyers need lower rates to get back in the game.  In anticipation of the Fed’s rate cut last month, more would-be homebuyers applied for mortgages.

Consumer spending, corporate earnings, and the overall economy remain robust. Investors will examine one of the last snapshots of the economy’s health before election day—and

Successful investing doesn’t have to be a thrill ride. Anyone who has driven California’s Pacific Coast Highway or North Carolina and Tennessee’s Tail of the

Thanks to AI, it seems a bunch of people want Nvidia’s semiconductors. Is it Nvidia’s world and we’re just living in it? At least, that’s

Are U.S. consumers ready to go more rounds? “When will the consumer finally crack?” is a question that seems to be on more investors’ minds

It’s a big week for news from corporate America. Earnings season is in full bloom, with roughly half of the companies in the S&P 500

Can economic growth tailwinds outweigh higher interest rates? Month-over-month retail sales for March topped economist expectations at 0.7%, with February figures revised higher to 0.9%

Can company profits exceed rising expectations? First quarter 2024 earnings season kicks off this week, on the heels of reports showing both a robust jobs

First-quarter returns suggest the market may have more to give. Stocks went out like a lion in March, with the S&P 500 hitting its 22nd

Derivatives can be effective when you know what you’re buying or selling. Covered call option strategies can be an innovative and potentially impactful way to

Do shares of non-U.S. companies deserve a place in your portfolio? With soaring U.S. stocks—and domestic tech stocks in particular—capturing the headlines these days, it’s

Some crucial context on Americans’ “out of control” debt levels. “Credit Card Debt Crisis” “Credit Card Debt Hits New Record” “Americans Are Drowning in Credit-Card