Most economists now believe the economy will explode in the second half of 2021 as more and more people receive the vaccination. However, economists and analysts are split on what this means for the stock market.

The Federal Reserve says the US economy is expected to grow faster than originally forecast, and inflation ‘will be transitory’ and Goldman Sachs says ‘we’re not in a bubble and investors should just relax’. However, plenty of economists are pointing out serious warning signs like over-inflated stock prices and pockets of potentially stock market-damaging inflation. Larry Summers, the former Under Secretary of the…

Both large and small-cap technology stock prices exploded in 2020. By offering the exact solutions office workers needed to work from home, technology companies were able to achieve unprecedented profits.

Yet, with the pandemic coming to an end, both economists and analysts are trying to figure out if the recent pullback in technology stock prices is simply a breather before stocks go higher or a sign of more downward pressure.

However, there’s a third possibility keeping technology stock investors up at night. Standing in broad daylight are three leading indicators suggesting, even after the recent correction, there is still…

Stock markets have retreated with shocking speed over the past few weeks and you’re probably wondering if you should buy the dip, take profit, or just wait and see what happens. With all the CNBC and social media noise, it’s incredibly hard to know the right thing to do.

The market pros look completely discombobulated. For one example — even though Tesla has fallen around 30% to just under $600 in little more than a month, the world-leading EV company was recently given a neutral rating and a $150 target by Roth Capital. What does this new rating mean…

Almost everyone I talk to loves working from home. What’s not to love? No commute, no dry cleaning bills, rescheduling meetings is way easier, and there’s no need to pretend to be busy when your boss is around. No doubt, personal productivity, and convenience have increased.

The problem is, working from home is causing us to spend less money. When you combine a high savings rate with extremely low-interest rates and an economic recession, a liquidity trap can form. Compounding the problem, many companies are thinking of continuing the work-from-home trend. There’s talk of a four-day workweek. Facebook looks…

If you’re worried about when the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates, join the crowd. With a limited number of ambiguous historical examples to guide them, rapidly shifting financial data, and new levels of financial complexity, the Federal Reserve must somehow thread a very fine needle.

On one hand, Jerome Powell insists he’s ‘not even thinking’ about raising interest rates and rates will stay low for ‘however long it takes’. …

Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful. — Warren Buffett

Trade wars, insurrection, and new virus mutations spreading quickly around the globe have done little to slow investor enthusiasm. Retail investors continue to flock into stocks with remarkable gusto. If you’re concerned stock prices might be overvalued, you’re not crazy. Experienced economists warn we are almost certainly in the middle of a massive Federal Reserve liquidity bubble.

The problem is if you agree we are in a bubble, then how can the average investor determine when that bubble is coming to an end? The…

I’ve worked professionally as a cross-cultural communication coach for over a decade. The single most often asked question I get from clients is, ‘How can I get my staff to communicate better in English?’

This is the wrong question to be asking. A much better question is, ‘How can I understand my own culture more deeply, to better appreciate how other cultures might interpret my communication and working style?’

In this article:

1. Diversity programs aren’t simply an exercise in being ‘politically correct’.
2. Understanding our own cultural norms is key to understanding someone else’s culture.
3. Dead-simple communication tips for getting the…

From a retail investor’s point of view, the pros have always had a massive advantage over the retail investor — more information, faster trading, direct access to CEOs, and the financial weight and influence to move markets. Last week something changed — retail investors following Wallstreetbets beat Wall Street professionals at their own game.

Some people claim Wallstreetbets is nothing more than run-of-the-mill collusion. Some go as far as to say the collusion amounts to market manipulation. Others insist this online forum is simply the democratization of investing. …