Are investors making a mistake in buying the top five stocks? Liz Ann Sonders of Schwab discusses the risks in the current market situation. Three tail winds are supporting the tech sector. Russ Koesterich of BlackRock offers analysis on where they may lead. When you retire, some of your expenses may rise. Bob Niedt lists the 10 areas where you’ll probably spend more.
Unwind: Simple Rotation Or Something More Sinister? — Volatility risks persist and the bears are winning the latest round. Policy risks abound—not just election-related, but both monetary and fiscal policy as well. These include surging coronavirus cases in Europe, election uncertainty and ongoing pockets of speculative excess. Liz Ann Sonders discusses where this valuation excess may lead. Read more…
The Three Tailwinds Supporting Tech — For investors concerned about the relentless rise of technology stocks, it is important to ask whether the early ’20s are becoming a repeat of the late ’90s? Russ Koesterich of BlackRock thinks the answer is no. He believes investors are well advised to continue to buy tech stocks and explains the reasons behind his position. Read more…
10 Things You’ll Spend More Money On In Retirement — From reading materials to debt, some of the expenses in your golden years may surprise you. And before you can determine how much you need to save for a fulfilling retirement (and you should), you need to know how much you will spend. Here are ten areas where your costs will probably rise. Read more…
John R. Day, Bill Ennis, Stephanie Hall, and Matt Heller