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Do you want to become a better student, investor, employee or partner? One quality could be the key to achieving that goal.
Today, Alexander Green explains why accepting criticism is the first step.

Do you want to be a better student, a better athlete, a better employee (or manager), a better romantic partner and/or a better investor?
If this is a genuine goal and not just wishful thinking, you need to do something most people simply will not do: Learn to embrace, cherish and even seek out constructive criticism.
Psychologists tell us that human beings are programmed to accumulate pride and shun regret.
That’s a …read more […]

The world is embracing cannabis.
For nearly half a century, marijuana enthusiasts and activists have celebrated the international weed smoking holiday, 4/20, on April 20.
And for almost a decade, July 10 has become known as OIL day – a celebration of cannabis oils and extracts.
But even more recently, August 8 has emerged as National CBD Day.
Now, last year, CBD was one of the most searched-for terms on Google.
And its popularity hasn’t decreased.
It’s grown only larger as CBD has expanded to countless facets of our lives. All of which are driving the forecasts that the CBD market will be worth more than …read more […]

I’ve written a lot about how you can consistently beat the market by investing in “smart beta”
As you know, the top smart beta ETFs implement time-tested investment strategies that have beaten the market for decades.
These include simple strategies like momentum, value and Dividend Aristocrat investing.
Today I want to introduce you to a new way ETFs can help you beat the market.
Let me start with a caveat…
This is a higher-risk approach.
And it’s one that demands commitment and focus, as well as a stomach for volatility.
But if you implement this approach correctly, the benefits far outweigh the risks.
So what is this new …read more […]

There’s a Polish saying I love: “Jakoś to będzie.” It means something along the lines of “It’ll be alright.”

It might sound like passive resignation, but it refers to optimism in the face of adversity. And it suits modern Poland perfectly.

When the Soviet Union fell in 1989, Poland was free for the first time in decades.

But its economy was in shambles. Its currency was less than worthless. It would have been easy to despair.

Instead the Poles put “Jakoś to będzie” into practice and chose optimism. They aggressively liberalized the country, embracing free market principles.

Poland became Europe’s fastest-growing economy. It avoided the …read more […]

Socialism has grabbed headlines in the past few years. Many think problems like climate change can be solved only through government intervention. That’s just plain wrong.

The world’s energy demands are rising quickly. Some of the most rapid growth in the energy sector comes from renewable sources. Solar and wind power are becoming more economical by the day. As a result, people are consuming more energy from renewables each year.

By midcentury, renewable energy will make up nearly half of all energy production. Fossil fuels will likely peak around 2030 and decline steadily from then on.

Much of green energy’s growth in recent …read more […]

You’ve heard us say it before: Asset allocation is responsible for up to 90% of your long-term investment returns.

To get the most out of your portfolio, you need to sensibly divide it between U.S. stocks, foreign stocks, bonds, precious metals and other asset classes.

And as you can see from this week’s chart, classic cars are an unexpectedly good way to diversify your investments. In fact, they’ve beaten the S&P 500’s returns over the last decade. Classic Cars really are the best cars to invest in.
How Classic Car Investing Works
A classic car is an example of a rare tangible asset – …read more […]

Good health and good sense are two great blessings. That’s exactly why our Chief Income Strategist and biotech investment expert Marc Lichtenfeld is teaming up with a true powerhouse – former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich – to bring you The 2019 American Health & Wealth Summit.

And America needs it. Sadly, our healthcare system is challenged (to say the least) and does not necessarily help make us healthier.

The U.S. spends twice what other developed nations do on healthcare. But our results are far from twice as good. We have the lowest life expectancy and the highest infant mortality rate …read more […]

Editor’s Note: Chief Investment Strategist Alexander Green believes following insider buying is one of the best ways to invest.

Who would disagree? Company executives do all the heavy lifting for you!

Today, Research Analyst Matthew Makowski talks about the ins and outs of insider buying, what’s legal… and what isn’t. Alex makes following insider buying even easier for you in his VIP Trading Service The Insider Alert. The service tracks thousands of insiders… in particular, the “Wall Street Underground” who have never lost money trading their own companies.

And you can follow in their footsteps. See you on the inside!

– Donna DiVenuto-Ball, Associate …read more […]

We’re seeing the rise of the concrete jungle.

According to U.N. estimates, nearly 70% of people will live in cities by 2050.

Some cities have grown so large in population and power that a new term has been coined for them: megacities.

But humanity’s rapid urbanization comes with problems.

Powering a city that large is a herculean endeavor – managing traffic is as well. There’s also the environmental impact to consider.

Regardless, the future is urban. The fortunes of entire nations will be decided in the cities that harness the best and brightest their countries have to offer.

One city that bridges Europe and Asia is …read more […]

The U.S., Mexico and Canada are the rebellious children of Europe’s empires. Because of that, there’s a certain kinship among them.

That kinship led to the creation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994. NAFTA brought all three economies closer together.

It’s been an economic boon.

America’s 2018 GDP was nearly triple what it was in 1994. Mexico’s and Canada’s GDP each more than doubled in the same time span.

The U.S., Canada and Mexico are one another’s largest trade partners. Mexico and Canada ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in total trade value with America last year.

But the agreement …read more […]

The line between cyberspace and reality gets blurrier by the day. Computers and robots have gone from science fiction to commonplace in just a few decades.

We’re not quite cyborgs yet, but the relationship between humans and machines is closer than ever. Your smartphone is proof of that. Research suggests that trend will continue.

The drone market represents the next wave of everyday robots.

First used by the military, today the civilian drone market is exploding. By 2022, there will be almost 2.5 million drones in use across the U.S. alone. It could be an $82.1 billion industry worldwide by 2025.

Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) …read more […]

The market for 5G services is expected to grow 1,070% by 2025. To help you get a slice of that growth, we’ve put together a list of the top 5G network stocks to watch right now.

And if you’ve only heard about 5G’s enormous growth potential, we want to show you why it’s so groundbreaking.

5G will be the fifth generation of wireless technology, but it will be a much larger improvement over 4G than 4G was over 3G.

Each generation so far has added a new component to wireless communication. The first generation was the birth of the wireless phone, the second …read more […]

I see headlines every day proclaiming the death of the American Dream. Despair, it would seem, is the spirit of the times.

But that despair is simply unfounded.

The United States is home to more billionaires – many of them self-made – than any other country. They exemplify America’s optimism and entrepreneurial spirit, whether they were born in this country or a world away. Two of the best examples have found their names in the headlines lately…

Howard Schultz, former chairman of Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX), is running for president in 2020 as an Independent.

He was born to Fred and Elaine Schultz in Brooklyn, …read more […]

Volkswagen (OTC: VWAGY) and Toyota (NYSE: TM) have been in a race for the title of world’s largest automaker since 2015. But based on last year’s sales figures, Germany’s automotive giant is pulling ahead of its Japanese rival.

But how? Toyota is the most valuable brand in the auto industry (the Corolla is the best-selling car of all time).

The answer is China, the world’s largest auto market. Volkswagen has taken advantage of this burgeoning market, while Toyota has largely ignored it.

Chinese consumers make up 30% of new car buyers worldwide. Although sales dipped last year, China’s appetite for new cars continues …read more […]

A good story separates the lasting brands from the failures. It can elevate a product into a cultural icon.

Believe it or not, the best example of a powerful brand is a humble work truck.

Ford’s F-Series trucks have been around since 1948. Since then, they’ve become the best-selling vehicles in America. Of the 2.4 million full-size trucks sold last year, almost 1 million were F-Series, generating $41 billion in revenue for Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F). According to Morgan Stanley, the F-Series could be worth more than Ford itself.

So what’s so special about the F-Series?

The answer is in its story. It’s …read more […]