Buying a home is the part of the American dream. Finding the perfect house with the proverbial white picket fence. A place to raise a family and grow old together. For most, it’s the most significant purchase we’ll ever make, and we squirrel away thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars for that down payment. The days leading up to closing are a mixed bag of excitement and anxiety. But you’ve done your due diligence on the property and feel comfortable with your decision. So, what could go wrong? —Recommended Link— Acclaimed Income Specialist: “I guarantee… Read More

Buying a home is the part of the American dream. Finding the perfect house with the proverbial white picket fence. A place to raise a family and grow old together. For most, it’s the most significant purchase we’ll ever make, and we squirrel away thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars for that down payment. The days leading up to closing are a mixed bag of excitement and anxiety. But you’ve done your due diligence on the property and feel comfortable with your decision. So, what could go wrong? —Recommended Link— Acclaimed Income Specialist: “I guarantee you can use my simple 2-minute market move to make $1,000,000.”​ Just days from now, one of the country’s foremost income generating experts will reveal her secret to tapping the stock market for instant income payouts of up to $1,155. Maybe more. Better still, you can use this program so often… and with so little risk… we’re guaranteeing you’ll have a shot at becoming a millionaire. Click here for the details. For James and Candace Butcher, the answer is “everything”… This Colorado couple had found their dream house. A place to be closer to their… Read More

Investors got a rude awakening when food-delivery company GrubHub (Nasdaq: GRUB) reported third-quarter earnings on October 28. Shares took a beating and closed the day down 43%. What in the world could have possibly happened to justify such a massive decline? Well, the short of it is that the massive growth days of the food-delivery industry are likely behind it.  For the third quarter, GrubHub generated $322 million in revenues, a 30% year-over-year increase. However, that figure fell short of analyst estimates who were on average expecting sales of $330 million. Net income of $1 million, or $0.01 per share,… Read More

Investors got a rude awakening when food-delivery company GrubHub (Nasdaq: GRUB) reported third-quarter earnings on October 28. Shares took a beating and closed the day down 43%. What in the world could have possibly happened to justify such a massive decline? Well, the short of it is that the massive growth days of the food-delivery industry are likely behind it.  For the third quarter, GrubHub generated $322 million in revenues, a 30% year-over-year increase. However, that figure fell short of analyst estimates who were on average expecting sales of $330 million. Net income of $1 million, or $0.01 per share, was a massive decrease from the $22.7 million, or $0.24 per share it reported in Q3 2018. To make matters worse, management lowered sales guidance for Q4. But that’s only part of the story… Many times, large moves to the downside in a stock’s share price based on a single quarterly earnings report is a major overreaction by Wall Street. But in GrubHub’s case, it’s an industry-wide issue.  The Most Brutally Honest Shareholder Letter You May Ever Read Before I go any further, the company released a shareholder letter that is worth a read. Not only… Read More

I enjoy warm weather as much as the next person. But during the end of August when temperatures are hitting the high 90s and low 100s, I get tired of it… quickly. I yearn for the crisp mornings of fall and the changing of the leaves.  This year at home in the Northwest, however, it seems we skipped fall and jumped right into winter. We’ve already had snow and below-freezing temperatures. In fact, temperatures over the last month have been significantly below average.  Some might point towards El Nino or La Nina bringing about the onslaught of cold. But according… Read More

I enjoy warm weather as much as the next person. But during the end of August when temperatures are hitting the high 90s and low 100s, I get tired of it… quickly. I yearn for the crisp mornings of fall and the changing of the leaves.  This year at home in the Northwest, however, it seems we skipped fall and jumped right into winter. We’ve already had snow and below-freezing temperatures. In fact, temperatures over the last month have been significantly below average.  Some might point towards El Nino or La Nina bringing about the onslaught of cold. But according to the National Weather Service, there’s about an 85% chance that neither will be present this year. But regardless of the reasoning behind the weather events, the cold and snow reminds me to check in with some of my favorite “winter” stocks. You see, colder temperatures also bring the possibility of thicker profits for many companies that rely heavily on seasonal trends. For instance, many utility companies that provide natural gas or electricity for folks can see a spike in profits if it’s an exceptionally cold winter.  I’ve highlighted a few other companies that benefit from a cold and snowy… Read More

How do you pick the best investment in an emerging, but promising industry like cannabis? After all, don’t most start-ups fail?  According to the Pareto principle, which very much applies here (also known as the good ol’ 80/20 rule of thumb), we know that at least eight out of 10 start-ups will not survive. Really, it’s more like nine out of 10. And that’s in already-established industries. Factor in the volatile, emerging nature of the cannabis business, and we might as well be talking about the Wild West. That’s why we recommend investors look at the current big… Read More

How do you pick the best investment in an emerging, but promising industry like cannabis? After all, don’t most start-ups fail?  According to the Pareto principle, which very much applies here (also known as the good ol’ 80/20 rule of thumb), we know that at least eight out of 10 start-ups will not survive. Really, it’s more like nine out of 10. And that’s in already-established industries. Factor in the volatile, emerging nature of the cannabis business, and we might as well be talking about the Wild West. That’s why we recommend investors look at the current big players in the marijuana space — the future “blue chips” of cannabis, if you will.  —Recommended Link— Make $37,500 This Week From Legal Cannabis? The doors just swung wide open for a completely new way to invest in the marijuana boom. One that delivers insane profits in the blink of an eye. Better still, you can do it without getting involved in some far-flung idea like buying into a private pot company or taking part in an IPO. The next recommendation could hand you gains of up to 1,400% (or more). In as little as… Read More

The big tobacco companies are always in the crosshairs of regulators. That’s certainly no secret. But new scrutiny has come in the form of worries about deaths related to “vaping,” and the numbers of teens who are using electronic cigarettes in general. As it turns out, this could create an opening for a little-known company that may hold the key to a lot of problems the tobacco industry is facing. I’ll get to that in a moment. But first, some background… The ‘Vaping’ Crisis, Explained #-ad_banner-#If you’re not familiar with vaping, here’s how I described it in a recent article:… Read More

The big tobacco companies are always in the crosshairs of regulators. That’s certainly no secret. But new scrutiny has come in the form of worries about deaths related to “vaping,” and the numbers of teens who are using electronic cigarettes in general. As it turns out, this could create an opening for a little-known company that may hold the key to a lot of problems the tobacco industry is facing. I’ll get to that in a moment. But first, some background… The ‘Vaping’ Crisis, Explained #-ad_banner-#If you’re not familiar with vaping, here’s how I described it in a recent article: … vaping is the use of a small battery-powered device called an electronic pen, or e-cigarette. This e-cigarette heats nicotine (extracted from tobacco), flavorings and other chemicals to create a water vapor that is inhaled. The tobacco itself doesn’t ignite as it does with a traditional cigarette. So, there’s no smoke, just water vapor containing nicotine. Vape pens are also used to smoke marijuana. As I stated in that article, the whole goal of e-cigarettes was to help adult smokers transition away from traditional cigarettes and offer a less toxic alternative. The problem: vaping has also become popular… Read More

As you may know, I’ve spent a fair amount of time recently talking about investing in marijuana stocks. This may sound curious, since my background is in trading. But marijuana is a great market. It’s a product with a long history of demand. And that demand is increasing as the supply structure is changing. That’s a great opportunity for traders and investors alike. —Recommended Link— This Amazon trade pays out every year There’s no easier way to make money than trading a stock that makes the same move each year — year after year. Here’s… Read More

As you may know, I’ve spent a fair amount of time recently talking about investing in marijuana stocks. This may sound curious, since my background is in trading. But marijuana is a great market. It’s a product with a long history of demand. And that demand is increasing as the supply structure is changing. That’s a great opportunity for traders and investors alike. —Recommended Link— This Amazon trade pays out every year There’s no easier way to make money than trading a stock that makes the same move each year — year after year. Here’s how we’ve made $1,200 with this secret, each time — and how you can do the same. How Cannabis Is Changing For decades, marijuana has been illegal. It’s been widely distributed and readily available, but it was often only available as dried leaves. Availability in other forms is one of the most exciting changes in the market right now. Researchers have long known that there are hundreds of different compounds in the cannabis plant. In recent years they have learned to isolate some of these compounds to produce specific pharmaceutical and other beneficial effects. This is… Read More

The future of the cannabis industry in the United States, in the end, may come down to a man who once reportedly wrote that he was “unalterably opposed” to legalized pot.  The good news for cannabis investors: that man now sits on the advisory board of one of the fastest-growing pot companies in North America. If you missed the headlines, I’m talking about the former House Speaker from Ohio, Republican John Boehner.  So what caused the change of heart? Well, the generous view is that, like many of us who consider ourselves to be independent thinkers, the Speaker’s views…… Read More

The future of the cannabis industry in the United States, in the end, may come down to a man who once reportedly wrote that he was “unalterably opposed” to legalized pot.  The good news for cannabis investors: that man now sits on the advisory board of one of the fastest-growing pot companies in North America. If you missed the headlines, I’m talking about the former House Speaker from Ohio, Republican John Boehner.  So what caused the change of heart? Well, the generous view is that, like many of us who consider ourselves to be independent thinkers, the Speaker’s views… evolved. The cynical view might be that it’s a cash-grab. To be fair, there’s really not a lot on record regarding Boehner’s previous stances on cannabis in Congress. And Boehner, who is well-known in Capitol Hill circles for his merlot and cigarette habit, reportedly said he never really studied the issue in depth. But upon seeing a friend get relief from chronic back pain, he began to take note. Now Boehner says he is intrigued by cannabis as a treatment for the opioid crisis as well as for combat veterans and others who suffer from PTSD.  So when Boehner… Read More

Last week, I wrote about the incredible opportunity for investors in the world of cannabis stocks. And while it seems like everyone wants a piece of the action, most investors are unsure of how to go about it. That’s where my colleague Amber Hestla comes in… Many of you are already familiar with Amber’s work. For example, back in January, I called her our “No. 1 risk expert.” I’ve also shared a few of her “bonus” trades with readers over the years. So when I heard that she had come up with a new “turbo” system for trading pot stocks… Read More

Last week, I wrote about the incredible opportunity for investors in the world of cannabis stocks. And while it seems like everyone wants a piece of the action, most investors are unsure of how to go about it. That’s where my colleague Amber Hestla comes in… Many of you are already familiar with Amber’s work. For example, back in January, I called her our “No. 1 risk expert.” I’ve also shared a few of her “bonus” trades with readers over the years. So when I heard that she had come up with a new “turbo” system for trading pot stocks — that was designed to quickly get in and out of trades while making monster-sized gains — I just had to know more. I know we’ve talked about your background before in previous issues. But we’ve picked up some new readers since then… Tell us a little about your former life in the military for starters, and the kind of influence it has had on your job today. Amber: Well, I was in the Army for nine years — two of which I spent in Iraq as a Military Intelligence Analyst during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In military jargon,… Read More

Before the arrival of the “cloud,” cybersecurity used to be relatively simple.  A simple firewall to secure the network… some antivirus software to keep PCs in the office safe from various forms of malware… and that was about it. #-ad_banner-#Today, partly thanks to the cloud, the “company network” as it were, is amorphous. Throw in the proliferation of various types of mobile devices, as well as an increasingly mobile workforce, and it becomes clear that basic firewalls aren’t up to the task. Securing these endpoints has become a much more challenging endeavor. The benefits of the cloud are clear (efficiency,… Read More

Before the arrival of the “cloud,” cybersecurity used to be relatively simple.  A simple firewall to secure the network… some antivirus software to keep PCs in the office safe from various forms of malware… and that was about it. #-ad_banner-#Today, partly thanks to the cloud, the “company network” as it were, is amorphous. Throw in the proliferation of various types of mobile devices, as well as an increasingly mobile workforce, and it becomes clear that basic firewalls aren’t up to the task. Securing these endpoints has become a much more challenging endeavor. The benefits of the cloud are clear (efficiency, mobility, and cost savings, just to name a few). Still, no company wants to be in the headlines for a costly security breach.  This means any critical applications and business-critical data stored on the cloud will require security controls not covered by security measures designed purely for on-premises deployments.  That means big-time opportunity for companies offering innovative solutions in the cybersecurity space.  One Of Our Top Cyber Picks One particular area that’s ripe for cyber companies is with what are known as “privileged accounts.” These special accounts are what the IT folks at any business use to log in… Read More

Pot stocks are all the rage these days. And it’s not hard to see why… Now that the laws have changed in many states,  it seems that everybody wants to get in on the action. After all, it’s not often you get a chance to get in on the ground floor of an industry that’s becoming a reality right before our eyes – and one that’s benefiting from advances in legislation and popular demand to boot. Longtime readers may remember that we’ve been covering this trend off and on since 2014 — the year Colorado’s recreational cannabis legislation went into… Read More

Pot stocks are all the rage these days. And it’s not hard to see why… Now that the laws have changed in many states,  it seems that everybody wants to get in on the action. After all, it’s not often you get a chance to get in on the ground floor of an industry that’s becoming a reality right before our eyes – and one that’s benefiting from advances in legislation and popular demand to boot. Longtime readers may remember that we’ve been covering this trend off and on since 2014 — the year Colorado’s recreational cannabis legislation went into effect. In fact, the earliest piece I could find where we covered the burgeoning legal marijuana industry was a piece called “The Most Controversial Essay We’ve Ever Published.” In re-reading that piece, I was amused by how much we were stumbling over ourselves trying to reassure readers that we weren’t taking a stand on the issue — but merely making a prediction and offering thoughts on how you could invest, if you were so inclined. My, how things have changed since then… —Recommended Link— 1400% Gains in 48 hours… on pot stocks? In just a… Read More