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By Jim Nelson |
We ended the week on a high note, with stellar earnings reports and dour employment boosting investors’ confidence.
It’s remarkable that stronger-than-expected earnings — which indicate a strong economy … and a cooling labor market — which indicates a weak economy — can give anyone confidence.
These mixed signals are getting old. And we don’t even have to get into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s own mixed messages this week.
So, it should come as no surprise that we’ve seen the overall market stumble of late:

Everyone is trying to figure out if they should buy more or sell everything.
Fortunately, if you know where to look, you don’t have to panic like the rest of the crowd.
And with our Weiss Ratings and your team of experts digging deeper than a few economic or earnings reports, you have a leg up on the rest of the market.
Here’s what your experts are saying now …
What You Know About Interest Rates Is Likely Wrong
With interest rates still in limbo for the rest of this year, Research & Ratings Director Gavin Magor offers an alternative take on why “higher for longer” might be to our benefit.
The Secret AI Sauce for Market-Beating Returns
Cutting-age technologies have been a major part of stock trading for the better part of 30 years now. Senior Investment Writer Karen Riccio lays out the newest tech-investing development … and how you can get a piece of it.
Buy the Metal That’s Outshining Gold
Gold’s rise to relevance again this year has been a big story. But our Supercycles guru Sean Brodrick has another metal you need to have on your radar … and through an easy investment he’s found, in your portfolio.
2 Ways to Invest in the Modern ‘Mad Men’
Digital advertising has been asleep for the last two years. But our tech expert Jon Markman says now is the time to look at these two plays to ride its reawakening.
Beat Maverick & Disrupt This $875 Billion Sector
Your newest contributor, Michael A. Robinson, has a compelling story that puts Tom Cruise’s Maverick, AI technology and the $875 billion defense sector on a path to a major disruption.
Have a great weekend,
Jim Nelson
Managing Editor, Weiss Ratings Daily