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Inflation, Interest Rates, Econ Data, Reasons for Optimism and more
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Interest Rates, Valuations, A Wall of Worry and the AAII Sentiment
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Economic Update, FOMC Meeting, Valuations and Stock News
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Stock Market News: Seasonal Favoritism and Presidential Performance Averages
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Volatility, Inflation, Valuations, AAII Sentiment and more
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Interest Rates, An Economic Update, Reasons for Optimism and more
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Barron’s Top 100: Our Kovitz Wealth Management Services
We are excited to announce that Kovitz (of which The Prudent Speculator is a part) has been named a Barron’s Top 100 RIA for 2023. We note that Barron’s
Ten Value Stocks to Consider Buying
“It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price, than a fair company at a wonderful price.” – Warren Buffett Value investing is a ti
GDP Growth, Inflation, Valuations and More
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Jobs Report, Economic Forecasts, Treasuries vs. Stocks and More
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Special Report: Small Cap Stocks Offer Big Opportunities
We wrote a pair of Special Reports (report one, report two) on the topic of small- and mid-sized company stocks in 2022 and thought a follow-up with additional
Stocks, Inflation, Interest Rates, Volatility, Valuations and More
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Stock Market News: Long-Term Investing, Global Market Performance, Valuations and More
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Stocks, Interest Rates, Uncle Sam and More Economic News
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Growth, Stock News, Interest Rates, Valuations and more
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Valuations, History Lessons, Econ Stats, Interest Rates and more
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Special Report: To Retire a Millionaire, Exercise Patience
The Prudent Speculator, a value-oriented investment newsletter we’ve published continuously since March 1977, has been guided–through thick and thin–by th
Inflation, Interest Rates, AAII Sentiment and more
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Stock Market News: Earnings Scorecard, Interest Rates, GDP Growth and more Economic News
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Fed Funds, Interest Rates and an Economic Outlook
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Contrarian Sentiment, Interest Rates, Valuations and more Economic News
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Special Report: Investing in Value Stocks: 24 Stock Picks
Since 1977, The Prudent Speculator has followed an approach to investing that focuses on broadly diversified investments in undervalued stocks for their
Special Report: Investing in Value Stocks
Value investing is the ownership of assets at bargain prices. At the core is the notion that today’s price is below the future value. In practice, we are happ
Interest Rates, Inflation, Corporate Profits and Valuations
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Stock Market News: Bank Metrics and more Economic News
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Risk of Recession, Corporate Profits, Economic Update and more
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Recession Chances, Earnings, Inflation, FOMC Decision and Economic News
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Earnings, AAII Sentiment, Valuations and more Economic News
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Inflation, Interest Rates, Dividends, Earnings and More
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Special Report: Where to Invest in 2023, Mid-Year Update
While the equity markets enjoyed a solid first half of 2023, plenty of undervalued stock opportunities remain. In our latest special report Where to Invest in 2
Economic Outlook, Historical Evidence, Interest Rates and Valuations
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Stock Market News: Sector Weightings, Value vs. Growth Sector Attribution and more Economic News
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Bank Stress Tests, Inflation, Federal Reserve, Earnings and More
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Recession, Earnings, Jerome. H Powell, AAII Sentiment and more
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Custom Wealth Solutions
Why do we offer concierge services and customized solutions for your financial situation? Our clients have access to a selection of proprietary investmen
The Importance of Tax Planning
Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter to French physicist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises pe
FOMC Meeting, Inflation, Fed Econ Projections, Earnings and More
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Philanthropy and Legacy Planning
You may wish to enhance your legacy through philanthropy and charitable giving. For donors and beneficiaries, there are many positives that accompany cha
Seven Considerations When Hiring a Financial Advisor
Hiring a fiduciary financial advisor can be a worthwhile decision, as they can help you develop and implement a financial plan that aligns with your goals, risk
Why Dividends: 12 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
John D. Rockefeller purportedly said, “Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It’s to see my dividends coming in.” We hope he found
What to Include in Retirement Planning
Retirement planning is often a key part of financial planning, and it focuses on retirement’s four-phased journey: pre-retirement, early retirement, mid-retir
Economic Outlook, Statistics, Interest Rates, Valuations and more
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Interest Rates, Debt Ceiling, an Economic Outlook and more Stock News
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The Benefits of an Active Managed Portfolio
A great debate in the world of investments is whether to employ active management or passive management in your investment portfolio. Active management involves
Stock Market News: Debt Ceiling, Q1 Earnings, GDP Growth and more Economic News
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Determining the Right Asset Allocation for Your Portfolio
An asset allocation is an investment strategy that seeks to balance risk and reward using a selection of investments. Asset allocations can be simple. Perhaps 6
Debt Ceiling, Credit Rating, AI-Exposed Stocks, Corporate Profits and more Economic News
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Five Benefits of Estate Planning
Estate planning involves the preparation of documents such as probate, taxes and asset distribution usually in conjunction with professional advisors, that give
Federal Reserve, Debt Ceiling, Corporate Profits and Valuations
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What is Financial Planning?
Financial planning is the process of creating a long-term plan to manage your finances, putting you on a track to achieve your financial goals through budget ma
Setting Up a Stock Portfolio for Beginners
Investing in stocks can be a great way to invest your money and build wealth over time. Investing in the stock market is a long-term game, and success of
Debt Ceiling, Interest Rates, Regional Banks and More
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Five Reasons Insurance is Important for Financial Planning
Insurance is an important part of financial planning. While auto insurance or health insurance might be top of mind, there are other types of insurance a
Insight: The CAPE Ratio – The Prudent Speculator
We originally published this Insight on Kovitz.com/Insights. Through Kovitz, we offer wealth management services and have collaborated with our clients
Regional Banks, Federal Reserve Meeting, Economic Data, Earnings and more
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Special Report: Banking On Value – Revisited
“Let me comment briefly on recent developments in the banking sector. Conditions in that sector have broadly improved since early March, and the U.S banking s
Stock Market News: Equity Market Headwinds, Value Stocks, Dow Jones, Russell 3000 Value vs. Growth and more
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GDP Growth, Dividend Stocks on the Rise and Interest Rates
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Stock Market News, Higher Interest Rates, Recession? Contrarian Sentiment and more
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Value Investing and The Time-Tested Approach for 45+ Years
An Introduction to Value Investing: A Time-Tested Formula for Investing in Stocks Value investing put simply is the hunt for investment bargains, not unl
Federal Reserve Projections, AAII Stock Market Sentiment, Inflation, Recessions and more Economic News
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Stock Market Timing, Jamie Dimon’s Shareholder Letter and Historical Evidence for Equity Returns
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Stock Market News: Equity Market Rebound, Value Stocks, Federal Reserve Board and more
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Stock Market Rebound Despite Higher Interest Rates and DALBAR’S 2022 Study
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Value Stocks, D.C. Fighting Bank Fears, Fed Projections and more Economic News
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Special Report: Banking on Value Stocks
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and fan of value stocks, offered up the following advice in 1986 when the Dow Jones Industrial Average was south of 2000,
Banking Crisis: Central Bankers Fighting Fear, Interest Rates and Market Predicting Jerome H. Powell
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Silicon Valley Collapse, Stock Market Grows Much More Dovish and more Economic News
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Insight: In the Thick of a Recession
We originally published this Insight on Kovitz.com/Insights. Through Kovitz, we offer wealth management services and have collaborated with our clients on thei
Stock Market News: Our 46th Anniversary and Quarterly Earnings Scorecard
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Stock Market Grows Hawkish plus Equities Very Rewarding Since the Launch of The Prudent Speculator in 1977
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Recessions, Fed Tightening & High Inflation No Reason to Sell Stocks
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Stocks Historically Indifferent to Rising and Falling Rates
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Special Report: Consider Cheering Higher Rates
Strange as it sounds, more than five decades of historical market data demonstrates that Value investors benefit handsomely from higher interest rates. Sure, it
Perspective On Historical Equity Returns as the Fed Tightens
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Climbing the Wall of Worry: Market Rallies On 25 bps Fed Hike
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Stock Market News: A look at short- and long-term returns of market-wide portfolios
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Equities See Sizable Gains for January
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Main Street More Optimistic After Early 2023 Gains
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7 Stock Market Charts to Kick Off 2023: Equities, S&P 500 Price Return, Growth Valuations and more
Elevated inflation and rising interest rates commanded most of investors’ attention over the past year, with proclamations from Jerome H. Powell and his colle
In Dividends We Trust – 3 Healthcare Bargains With Payout Increases
Oil titan John D. Rockefeller once quipped, “Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It’s to see my dividends coming in.” While paying a divide
Stock Market News: Our Portfolio Sector Weightings and Value vs. Growth Index Performance
Preview of January 2023 Newsletter Editors Note “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who has been swimming naked.” — Warren Buffett Happy
Special Report: Where to Invest in 2023
Our Where to Invest in 2023 Special Report is available in Adobe pdf format by clicking here. Elevated inflation and rising interest rates commanded much of the
Stock Market News: The Recent Rebounds in Equity Markets and our Earnings Scorecard
Preview of December 2022 Newsletter Editor’s Note “The time for moderating the pace of rate increases may come as soon as the December meeting.” — J
Special Report: 12 Stock Picks for the Festive Season
Our 12 Stock Picks for the Festive Season Special Report is available in Adobe pdf format by clicking here. EVERYONE TELLING YOU BE OF GOOD CHEER No, it’s not
TPS SPECIAL REPORT: Small Companies, Big Potential – An Update
Our Small Companies, Big Potential – An Update Special Report is available in Adobe pdf format by clicking here. Four and a half decades ago in the first
Stock Market News: Two Reasons to Move Towards Equities
Preview of November 2022 Newsletter Editor’s Note “What lies in our power to do, lies in our power not to do.” — Aristotle Maybe all that was
2 Prudent Speculator Small-Mid Cap Bargains – Acuity (AYI) & Hasbro (HAS)
Market history dating back to 1927, per data from Professors Eugene F. Fama and Kenneth R. French, shows that Small-Company stocks have enjoyed terrific long-te
Low Interest Rates: A Return To The Golden Age Of Banking? Two Small-Cap Bargains
In a bygone era, bankers operated by what was once known as the 3-6-3 Rule: collect deposits at 3 percent, lend them at 6 percent and be on the golf course by 3
Long-Term Perspective from a Value-Stock Basis to Help Navigate Today’s Market Environment
Preview of October 2022 Newsletter Editor’s Note “Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.” — Plautus September lived down to it
Everything but the Kitchen Sink: Foot Locker (FL), FedEx (FDX)
In this post, we offer two value stock picks. No doubt, it has been a tough go of it for corporations, their stock prices this year and stock pickers. Higher in
2 Ports In The Storm: GILD And BMY Offer A Haven In A Turbulent Market
Following another ugly market week, the average U.S. stock is now trading in Bear Market territory. Of course, such was also the case in 2020 and 2018 and 2016
3 Undervalued Bank Stocks To Buy Now
Bank stocks have been surprisingly weak this year with the KBW Bank Index off as much as the S&P 500. I don’t think the punishment fits the crime and I be
3 Undervalued High Yielding Stocks – In Dividends We Trust
I understand that stocks historically have been far more volatile than bonds, so it makes sense that the financial press will focus on the losses with headlines
Stock Market News: Making Sense of the Recent Market Gyrations
Preview of September 2022 Newsletter Editor’s Note “Mr. Market is there to serve you, not to guide you. It is his pocketbook, not his wisdom, tha
3 Stocks That Could Benefit From Powell Channeling Volcker
Mark Twain purportedly said, “History doesn’t always repeat, but it often rhymes,” so it would make sense to look at what transpired in the equity markets
TPS SPECIAL REPORT: Inflation 101B
Our Inflation 101B Special Report is available in Adobe pdf format by clicking here. Although the increase in the Consumer Price Index in July was not as high a
Stock Market News: Reason and Evaluation to Keep Calm Without Panic
Preview of August 2022 Newsletter Editor’s Note “I do not think the U.S. is currently in a recession. There are just too many areas of the econom
TPS SPECIAL REPORT: 2022 Outlook Mid-Year Update
Our 2022 Outlook Mid-Year Update Special Report is available in Adobe pdf format by clicking here. To say that 2022 has been a tough year in the financial marke
