The following first appeared on Money & Markets. Today, we’re going to take a look at a company that has seemed to permeate every aspect of modern life: social media darling Facebook (FB), the owner of the Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp apps, among others. 2020 has been an epic year for technology and social media...Read More

During an election year the S&P 500 peaks today (Sept 21) and bottoms the last week of October.The calendar very well could be the biggest issue if you are bullish right now. pic.twitter.com/QARx39vENl— Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) September 21, 2020 If history is any guide, the S&P 500 might be in for a rough month....Read More

America’s drug laws are a messy patchwork quilt. Eleven states and the District of Columbia have already legalized marijuana for recreational use, and all but eight states have allowed marijuana to some degree for medicinal purposes or have at least partially decriminalized marijuana or its derivatives like CBD oil. Yet at the federal level, the...Read More

In today’s market, high dividend yields aren’t particularly easy to come by. But if you’re willing to go a little outside the beaten path, there are still some juicy yields to be found. Today, let’s take a look at global specialty chemicals company LyondellBasell Industries (LYB). Lyondell has a diversified product portfolio, though most of...Read More

The following first appeared on Money & Markets. I focus on dividend strategies in retirement. A good stream of dividends can make the difference between living well in retirement and moving in with your kids. But it’s a mistake to overlook Social Security because this is the single most importing source of income for most...Read More