Oil prices gapped lower over the last few weeks. All as the number of coronavirus cases skyrocketed. “Coronavirus represents a real threat to oil demand,” Patrick DeHaan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, told ABC News. “We are already looking at a real downturn in demand. You’re looking at thousands of flights being cancelled…
DetailsAt the moment, there are 20,000 coronavirus cases with 452 deaths. Cases have now been spotted in Hong Kong, Macau, Taipei, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, France and the United States. Nepal has confirmed one case. Cambodia confirmed its first case, too. The World Health Organization declared the virus a public health…
DetailsWe have a major problem with infrastructure in the U.S. It’s all in terrible, terrible shape—and only getting worse. However, Congress will attempt to move forward with a new $760 billion plan to fund infrastructure investments over the next five years to fix those issues. “The Democrats’ framework proposes $329 billion for roads and bridges,…
DetailsThe CDC just issued a Level 3 warning, advising travelers to avoid non-essential travel to China. In fact, according to the CDC: “CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to China. In response to an outbreak of respiratory illness, Chinese officials have closed transport within and out of Wuhan and other cities in Hubei province, including…
DetailsThe Top Stocks Running on the Coronavirus Story The coronavirus has gone global. A third infection was just confirmed in California. The CDC also confirmed a case of the virus in Chicago – and are now monitoring 63 potential cases stretching across 22 states. “CDC believes the immediate risk to the U.S. public is low…
DetailsChina is again battling the spread of a SARS-like coronavirus. All as a mysterious Wuhan virus is sweeping across Asia, and has already infected more than 300 people with authorities worried it could only get worse. “The outbreak of a SARS-like coronavirus in Wuhan is developing into a major potential economic risk to the Asia-Pacific…
DetailsWith a new year upon is, it’s time to think about your 2020 portfolio. While 2020 could be rocky with the U.S. elections nearing, we’ve spotted some of the strongest stocks to own now that could double, if not triple your investment. Opportunity No. 1 — Qualcomm (QCOM) Qualcomm invents breakthrough technologies that transform how…
DetailsLike most investors, one of your top goals has been to enjoy financial freedom at whatever age you choose. So, it stands to reason that your money should ideally generate above-market returns with below market risk. One of the best ways to do that is to follow the Warren Buffett model. In fact, if you…
DetailsThere’s plenty of fear in the market. All as tensions between Iran and the U.S. just begin to boil over. In the days following a U.S. strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, the U.S. is already detecting a heightened state of alert by Iran’s missile forces. All as Iran’s supreme leader vows to deliver…
DetailsAfter a record-setting 2019, markets are off to a monster star in the New Year. Should the rally continue for the next four sessions, we could be in for another great year, according to the “First Five Days” indicator, according to CNBC. In fact, when stocks finish the first five days higher, the S&P…
DetailsOver the last few months, we added a new feature to The Cheap Investor 2.0 called the Hot List. Every month, in addition to the monthly Cheap Investor newsletter, we send out a Hot List of opportunities we believe could double, if not triple your investment. And so far, we’ve had great success. In fact,…
DetailsSaudi Aramco – the world’s largest IPO has already crushed expectations. On its first day, shares listed on the Saudi Tadawul were up 10%, giving it a valuation of $1.88 trillion. That’s also well above its earlier valuation of $1.7 trillion announced when the share pricing was disclosed days ago. Unbelievably, $1.88 trillion was still…
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