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Stocks were mixed yesterday ahead of key inflation data, and they’re modestly higher today now that the numbers are out. Gold and silver are mixed, while crude oil is flattish along with the dollar and Treasuries.
We have three strategic asset-allocation models, based on risk-tolerance: Conservative, Moderate and Aggressive. We make tactical adjustments to the models based on our outlooks for the capital markets. Right now, our Stock-Bond Barometer model slightly favors bonds over stocks for long-term portfolios in light of the recent rally in equities, explains John Eade, president of Argus Research.
Presidential elections and market corrections have a long history of companionship. Given the rampant rhetoric between the right and left, such is not surprising. Such is particularly the case over the last two presidential elections, where polarizing candidates trumped policies. From a portfolio management perspective, we must understand what happens during election years concerning the stock market and investor returns, advises Lance Roberts, editor of Bull Bear Report.
It is easy to be sanguine about stocks with the Dow at 39,000, but whether it is dysfunction in Washington, conflict in the Middle East, war in Ukraine or China/Taiwan tensions, we know that there is plenty to trouble investors. But we remain comfortable with stocks like Allianz SE (ALIZY), John Buckingham, editor of The Prudent Speculator.
The market rally is forging ahead and making fools of the doubters, despite the Tuesday pullback. The S&P 500 was recently up 20% since late October and 7.5% so far this year. I continue to think Enterprise Products Partners LP (EPD) is a “Buy,” writes Tom Hutchinson, editor of Cabot Dividend Investor.
I am looking at the opportunity that comes from investing in tax-free bond closed-end funds. Most people do not understand that taxes are going up before too long. It is inevitable given the mismanagement of the federal budget and balance sheet. I like the Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund (NEA) here, counsels Tim Melvin, editor of Underground Income.
Yesterday, ADP said a net 140,000 private sector jobs were created in February, just under the estimate of 150,000 and compared with 111,000 in January. Meanwhile, in the January “JOLTS” report, the quit rate fell to the lowest level since January 2018 not including Covid, writes Peter Boockvar, editor of The Boock Report.
The good news from all the companies I follow reporting so far is they’re healthy on the inside and are on track for growth in 2024. That means they’re all still worthy of building positions in, at least so long as they’re trading below our highest recommended entry points. Meanwhile, I like coal, oil and natural gas producer Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) here, notes Elliott Gue, contributing editor of Energy and Income Advisor.
Steve Forbes is Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media. Kathleen Hays is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Central Bank Central. At the 2024 MoneyShow/TradersEXPO Las Vegas, they sat down for an interview covering Federal Reserve policy, the upcoming presidential election, the impact of banking regulation on lending and borrowing, and much more.
Oil prices are coming in like a lion, states Phil Flynn of PRICE Futures Group.

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