Paramount Global – $PARA – Private?

Paramount Global ($PARA) has been a whirlwind stock, since the 2023 earning seasons. There has also been a lot of talk about what to do with streaming platform. Sell to another streamer to consolidate? Increase services and content for the streaming platform? And now, take the streamer private? Very interesting, and something I have notContinue reading “Paramount Global – $PARA – Private?”

Will 2024 Pick A Direction?

If you’ve been watching the market so far this year, which if you’re reading this, then I’m guessing you have been, the market has been a bit of a seesaw. One day we’re soaring in the sky, setting new highs, and then the next day, giving up those gains. It’s been a rinse and repeatContinue reading “Will 2024 Pick A Direction?”

New Year

Hello everyone and Happy New Year! I know this is delayed, being Jan. 23rd, but I didn’t have a plan until now. I’ve been struggling, maybe it’s the Winter Blues, but I haven’t been posting as much as I would like. I know I’ve said I would post more in the past, and we seeContinue reading “New Year”

Nearing The End of 2023

As we near the end of 2023 and get into the holiday spirit, a thought popped into my mind. Sometimes in life we choose to focus on the negative side of things. This is especially true when we are dealing with the stock market. Any time you’re dealing with money, you’re dealing with stress, andContinue reading “Nearing The End of 2023”

What Is With All Of The Fear?

September has not bode well for any of the indexes. Nor for stocks in general. If you play with Bonds, I am sure you are seeking a decent reward, but stocks have been a tough game. We know it, we see it, we hear it. All day, especially if you are paying attention to aContinue reading “What Is With All Of The Fear?”

Individual Stocks, Index Funds, or ETFs?

In the market these days, there are so many options to place your money in. I am curious, what do you typically invest in, day after day, week after week, month after month? I spread it around, look at my highest convictions, average down if needed, any thing left over, gets put right into SPYContinue reading “Individual Stocks, Index Funds, or ETFs?”

10 Ways to Be a Thrifty Investor in 2023

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, being a thrifty investor is not only a smart financial move but also a necessary one. With economic uncertainties and market volatility, finding ways to save money while building a solid investment portfolio is paramount. In 2023, the key to financial success lies in prudent decision-making, resourcefulness, and a thriftyContinue reading “10 Ways to Be a Thrifty Investor in 2023”

CPI Data – Inflation – What To Do

This morning had some interesting information released about CPI. The fact is, it’s higher than what we expected, and it seems like oil prices are partly to blame. With this news in the forefront today, I expect at least for the morning, the market to be red. Why? Because it means the Fed is notContinue reading “CPI Data – Inflation – What To Do”

Thrifty Investing!

What is thrifty investing to me? I would say it’s finding deals and yields worth your risk tolerance. I pay attention to dividends, stock price, P/E Ratio, and Book to Price ratios. I also invest in down times, picking up the deals. When people sell and you know it’s a good company, it’s a greatContinue reading “Thrifty Investing!”

What Stocks Are You Looking Into?

With these Red and down market days, there are plenty of opportunities. Are you looking to enter a new position? Or are you looking to add to current positions? Part of the investing journey is making sure the companies we own are ones we want to continue on owning. If something has changed with them,Continue reading “What Stocks Are You Looking Into?”