What does a company-specific bad news event look like?

What does a company-specific bad news event look like?

What does a bad news event look like to a stock? CNBC reports that Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PCG) announced that it might be responsible for the Camp Fire in California following an “electric incident report” disclosed to the California Public Utilities...
How should you invest after midterm elections?

How should you invest after midterm elections?

The market pop following the mid-term elections was certainly exciting with the Dow gaining more than 500 points (2%+), the S&P gaining nearly 60 (2.12%) and the Nasdaq gaining 194.80 (2.64%), but be VERY careful as we continue through November.     The...
How to build a diversified portfolio

How to build a diversified portfolio

Originally posted October 27, 2018. Last Updated March 14, 2019 What is a Diversified Portfolio? When first entering investing, the amount of information out there can feel overwhelming. You start with the broad market –> work down to sectors –> work...
Don’t slip up on green days.

Don’t slip up on green days.

After big market sell-offs, we’ll often see a bounce on the day following the biggest down day. When analysts don’t think we’ve seen the bottom, yet, the prudent approach is too hold off doing any buying until we see another down day. As a rule of...
What is Buying in Stages?

What is Buying in Stages?

Originally posted October 18, 2018. Last revised: March 8, 2021 Now, You Can Watch and Read this Article! Click the video to learn about cash on the sidelines or read the article below! Watch the video above and click here to visit Get Irked’s YouTube channel!...
How do you invest in volatile markets?

How do you invest in volatile markets?

Originally posted October 16, 2018. Last Updated: April 18, 2021 What causes Choppy Action? Typically, following a market sell-off and subsequent bounce, the market will enter a period of choppy action with different moves in different sectors. Some sectors will...