Lauren Rudd
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Past articles by Lauren:
STREETWISE: Nothing seems to scare the S&P 500 index
Yes, the cry of higher inflation is all the rage now among the vast array of pontificators of future trends. → Read More
STREETWISE: Keep a grip when hysteria envelops markets
Yes, the criers of doom have a field day with each market hiccup, even if it is just for a day or two. → Read More
STREETWISE: In an uncertain market, an emphasis on quality companies is the key
Speculation by amateur investors, age being irrelevant, is nothing new. However, this sudden buying of meme shares is unusual. → Read More
STREETWISE: The case against investing in stock or bond mutual funds
The average stock mutual fund investor has lagged the stock market, while investors in bond mutual funds have not kept up with inflation. → Read More
STREETWISE: Teaching teens financial literacy is a worthy goal
Teens are far from being immune to the so-called gamification of stock trading and to stocks hyped on social media. → Read More
STREETWISE: Feeling bullish for second half of 2021
The concern many investors have over a potential major downturn is, in my opinion, unwarranted. → Read More
STREETWISE: Dad, I wonder what you would think of today’s investment world
You would find this hard to believe, Dad, but the 10-year Treasury recently posted an average rate of 1.46%. → Read More
STREETWISE: Rely on your investment research, not surrogate thinkers
Any pullback on Wall Street is a buying opportunity. Seize the opportunity. Invest in those companies you believe in. → Read More
STREETWISE: Confusion reigns (and intelligence wanes) in a stormy market
No amount of intelligence, learning or experience is foolproof when the market is stormy. And the market's recent moves have been extraordinary. → Read More
STREETWISE: Choose stocks based on data and performance, not hype
My advice would be to rely heavily on companies with a long track record of dividend increases. → Read More
STREETWISE: What's the book on 'mental attitude'? Here are 2 for consideration
Your ability to conquer your fear, survive, and even thrive comes down to one thing and one thing only: mental attitude. → Read More
STREETWISE: Short-term market fluctuations should be meaningless to an investor
Yes, an investment strategy does entail dealing with risk, although it can be minimized. → Read More
STREETWISE: A Memorial Day reminder for Wall Street
One proven analytical approach is to ask yourself this question, would you buy a stock you currently hold, given today’s market and price structure? → Read More
STREETWISE: Don't rely on Madam Marie for prudent investment decisions
Always remember that quality is quality, and the length of time a company’s shares are on sale is always temporary. → Read More
STREETWISE: Six reasons the Fed is confident inflation pressures will be transitory
A summary of six reasons described by Barron’s as to why the Fed is confident inflation pressures will be transitory. → Read More
STREETWISE: As market uncertainty rises, don't succumb to investor hysteria
It takes little in the way of ingenuity to postulate a biased set of circumstances in defense of a strategy or position. → Read More
STREETWISE: It's a brave, new investment world. Here's what you need to know
The key to the investment world is not what happened in the past. What you need to consider is the outlook going forward. → Read More
STREETWISE: From Taft and FDR to Trump and Biden, a look at the returns
From Election Day through Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose approximately 26% compared to 14% for the same period four years ago. → Read More
STREETWISE: Fundamental corporate performance and the direction of the economy
Simply put, you need to align your portfolio with current economic and market trends, as necessary. → Read More
STREETWISE: Time for investors to embrace a buy-and-hold philosophy?
Advice for a volatile market is much the same as the flu. Drink some water. Take a nap. Wait it out. Life will go on and you will be healthy again. → Read More