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Aspiring Investors: Getting Started in the Stock Market

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The fear of a missed opportunity, if the stock market does indeed continue to rise throughout 2021,  is often a powerful motivator to the new investor. Although starting out is relatively easy, navigating the various pitfalls of investment can be an extremely intricate challenge without the right knowledge to back you up. In his classic book “Influence” Robert Cialdini lists “fear of loss” as an extremely powerful motivator, so we must be cautious in the face of the temptation to jump in with “both feet” without knowing what we are getting ourselves into.  Here are some tips for anyone wishing to act upon their interest in the stock market. 

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McClellan Summation Index

Why These Stock Market Indicators Should Grab Your Full Attention

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What is the McClellan Index and why should you care? According to Investopedia, “The McClellan Summation Index is a long-term version of the McClellan Oscillator, which is a market breadth indicator based on stock advances and declines. The McClellan Summation Index is used in technical analysis and can be used to identify bullish or bearish bias, as well as the strength of the trend. It is a different way of quantifying the movements in the market other than looking at the price levels of the different indices.”

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Ripple Crypto

Ripple the Cryptocurrency of Banks

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More and more people are delving into the use of cryptocurrencies for more secure online transactions. Some even consider investing in these digital assets. One of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies that have emerged is Ripple, which is also known as a platform that paves the way for fast and inexpensive transactions. Ripple which trades under the symbol (XRP) is the token that is often used to transfer value across the international banking network. Here are some other things that you need to know about Ripple.

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The Future of U.S. Energy Independence

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Historically, access to energy has been of strategic importance as countries that are not energy independent are subject to embargos, shortages, and political blackmail. In years past, wars were fought over land that produced oil and gas, but more recently we have seen battles like those in Ukraine where the battle was for the land that held pipelines transporting the gas. So, one reason that being energy independent is so important is that it makes your country more secure. But it also makes it less susceptible to price increases.

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Cutting Edge

The Death Of U.S. Shale Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

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The current year marks the 15th anniversary of the U.S. shale boom, a period in which fracking technology across such states as Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Wyoming helped establish the nation as a top oil and gas producer. Unfortunately, high costs of production compared with conventional drilling has led to the sector consistently printing red ink and resulted in considerable destruction of shareholder value. The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent oil price crash has led to investors souring on the industry further, credit becoming harder to come by, and a cross-section of Wall Street calling the end to the sector.

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Speed and Affordability: Cost of Internet Access Over Time

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One of the fastest-changing areas of technology is internet access with “5G” currently being implemented across the country.   Not only are Speeds going up, usage is going up, and with the current pandemic, it has become a lifeline for many. Interestingly, although speeds are continuously increasing, costs are not. Overall, the trend is towards the decline, allowing people to get more for their money. While you can try to determine the way things are moving forward, the equation is likely far more complex than this and is liable to change with infrastructure or political events. Please continue reading for more insights and in-depth examination of the issue:

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