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Should you go to cash because you’re afraid of what the US election result might mean?

Letting personal emotions drive investment decisions has been identified as a big mistake when it comes to stock markets generally. While President Donald Trump comes with a bag of balls that could be thrown with a worrying curve, I want to survey a range of analysts to see if my cautious optimism for stocks is backed up by sound arguments. This is the message of my article today.

November 14, 2024 · 6 min read

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Let’s talk when we see the US inflation number.

I’m delaying my story for a few days as I want to check out the CPI for the US, which is out on Wednesday.

November 11, 2024 · 1 min read

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We were trumped but markets liked it

Elon Musk’s support for Donald Trump, which coincided with a good sales report for the carmaker, looked like one of the best punts of all time by a hi-tech entrepreneur!

November 9, 2024 · 7 min read

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Intro How will Trump or Harris help or hurt the market?

Should you invest before or after the US election result? Here’s a form guide and historical look at the big race on Cup Day for the White House!

November 4, 2024 · 4 min read

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Switzer on Saturday

Stocks were stumbling but what just happened?

It was a loser week locally. In fact, it has been a loser month. But we are up over 7% for the half year and 18.5% for the year

November 2, 2024 · 8 min read

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When should you sell a great performing stock, or even a poor performer?

Both these questions are hard ones to answer but here are three stocks I’ve got out on the mat to check whether I should sell, hold or buy more.

October 28, 2024 · 4 min read

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A few tricky weeks for stock players ahead

Despite rising bond yields and the growing uncertainty, as well as the implications of who will win the US election, Wall Street is doing its best to resist gravity.

October 26, 2024 · 7 min read

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Does this rally have legs? Am I selling or holding firm? And is there a stock that I’d take a punt on in this market?

Does history back my belief that this rally has legs? What are the signs that I’m seeing that this rally can last? Am I up for big changes to my core portfolio? Is there a stock that looks like it has upside potential, despite the Middle East issues and upcoming US election?

October 21, 2024 · 4 min read

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Positivity for stocks remains relentless

With the heat of the Middle East war cooling for the moment, Wall Street has focussed on the tailwinds of lower inflation...

October 19, 2024 · 6 min read

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Just how good is The Switzer Report?

In a time squeezed world, we often put off exposing ourselves to info that could make a difference in our lives. With that in mind, I did an objective test of what we provided in last Thursday’s Report to remind myself just how valuable the insights of our market-smart contributors are.

October 14, 2024 · 5 min read

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