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9 Upgraded Stocks to Buy in February 02/03/2021 12:00am • Buy these stocks in February.The S&P 500 stumbled out of the gates in the first month of 2021 thanks to a late-month sell-off. Fourth-quarter earnings season got off to a solid start, and the S&P 500 is now up about 70% from its March 2020 lows on optimism about a 2021 economic rebound. Inve Q&A: David Rosenberg on Economic Recovery and a Stock Market Bubble 02/03/2021 12:00am • The COVID-19 vaccine is widely expected to fuel a V-shaped economic recovery as newly inoculated Americans -- cooped up for more than a year -- flock to stores and restaurants to spend. At least, that's the theory. And while many experts think it's likely, famed contrarian David Rosenberg -- as you 8 Best International Stock Funds to Buy in 2021 02/03/2021 12:00am • Look overseas for opportunities in stocksThere's a whole universe of investment opportunities outside of the U.S. International stocks in developed and emerging markets provide investors with diversification across global regions in various sectors and asset classes. As global economic recovery is s More Psychedelic Companies Are Going Public 02/02/2021 12:00am • THE NASCENT PSYCHEDELIC industry is booming as several companies have gone public and more are expected to follow this route in 2021 to attract more capital from institutional and retail investors. Competition among the dozens of biopharmaceutical companies is fierce. Many are seeking more capital Why You Shouldn't Hire Your Parents' Financial Advisor 01/29/2021 12:00am • Millennials and Generation Xers who need advice on retirement and tax planning should conduct research before choosing a financial advisor and not hire the one who worked with their parents. The financial goals of Gen X and Gen Y do not always mirror what their parents faced, says Michael Solari, p 7 Stock Spinoffs to Watch in 2021 01/29/2021 12:00am • Analysts are watching for these stock spinoffs.The closest thing to a buy one, get one free deal on Wall Street is a stock spinoff. A spinoff occurs when one public company separates one of its subsidiaries into a separate public company. PayPal Holdings (ticker: PYPL) was famously a spinoff from pa Obama administration official who ran for Montgomery Co. Council launches bid for Md. governor 01/28/2021 06:20am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Ashwani K. Jain, a former Obama administration official who ran unsuccessfully for Montgomery County Council in 2018, announced Wednesday ni What Bankruptcy Law Is and Reasons to Study It 01/28/2021 12:00am • When people realize that their debts exceed their assets, they often panic, overwhelmed by their fears for the future. Likewise, anyone who provides a loan to a seemingly trustworthy borrower will be upset if the borrower becomes unable or unwilling to pay off that loan. What Bankruptcy Law Is and Maryland senators add $520 million to Hogan’s relief proposal 01/27/2021 03:36pm • Sen. Guy Guzzone (D-Howard), who chairs the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, said the committee will meet Thursday to hash out details of a $520 million amendment to Republican Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.'s proposed Maryland stimulus bill. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. This content was How Second Stimulus Bill Affects Employer Student Loan Repayment Benefit 01/27/2021 12:00am • Recent college graduates looking for employment or workers thinking about switching jobs are likely focused on locating available opportunities in their field, understanding how their experience stacks up and researching hiring organizations. Getting information on total compensation is also a sign 7 Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy 01/26/2021 12:00am • These are the best semiconductor stocks to buy now.Semiconductor stocks performed extremely well in 2020, and analysts are expecting more great things in the space in 2021. The semiconductor industry was one of the most insulated from the health crisis. Consumer electronics sales are booming, and tr What Are the Minimum Mortgage Qualifications for 2021? 01/25/2021 12:00am • Qualifying for a mortgage in 2021 may be a different process from years past. The coronavirus pandemic has prompted many lenders to change home loan requirements and altered the evaluation process for borrowers. "In April, as the economic impact and job losses of COVID-19 took hold, many mortgage l Why Financial Advisors Should Watch the Bond Market 01/25/2021 12:00am • Your clients may feel thrilled at how their S&P 500 index fund and "story stocks" keep climbing. The election is over, vaccines are here and the Federal Reserve has their backs. What could possibly go wrong? Unfortunately, the danger is out there lurking, just like the villain in a Hollywood ho How Financial Advisors Should Advise Clients on Bitcoin 01/25/2021 12:00am • The rapid declines and rises of bitcoin prices draw more attention and queries about the value of the cryptocurrency, especially for financial advisors with clients who are unsure about allocating money to the digital currency. Bitcoin remains the world's largest digital currency by market capitali How the National Debt Affects Your Investments 01/25/2021 12:00am • The national debt may seem as far removed from your investments as your parents' debt is from your bank account. But like your parents' debt, if the federal government's budget deficit grows too large, it could impact your daily life and investments in a painful way. Not to be confused with the defi