Investor Essentials Daily

In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the global energy landscape has undergone a seismic shift, sending shockwaves through economies and industries...

The U.S. economy has been facing challenges due to high inflation and rising interest rates. These issues have put pressure on consumer spending, which has hurt small and midsize businesses (SMBs)...

While the pandemic was a slow period for many, it was a boon for social media...

Back in February, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte got in front of a camera – and cried out the mantra that explains a lot of the market’s optimism over the past six months...

Market volatility often puts investors in a frenzy, causing unpredictable price fluctuations that can be difficult to navigate....

Landscaping as a business may not hold great promise unless executed on a sizable scale....

The last year and a half have shown how fickle the global energy supply can be....

Europe started looking for new energy sources after Russian energy products were removed from the supply chains....

Since coming into office, President Biden has committed trillions of dollars toward rebuilding American industries....

Wall Street giants reign dominance through scale. These companies’ sheer size and market power allow them to capture the broader market, leaving the small guys to pick up the scraps...

Two big things are happening right now that are affecting the U.S. economy...

The once-thriving software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) industry is now facing a downturn, as concerns about its long-term viability mount...

The U.S. has been experiencing a big shortage of medical staff since the pandemic began. Doctors and nurses that had to work a lot in very difficult and dangerous conditions during the pandemic could not take it anymore and quit, which caused a big shortage and demand for medical staff....

Starting October 1st, almost 27 million borrowers will need to resume their monthly student loan payments...

Space missions don’t appear as far-fetched as they did before. Technology and space aircraft are rapidly advancing, and the commercial “space race” has commenced...

Investing in the healthcare sector presents a formidable challenge. It requires a very specific kind of expertise and understanding. The complexities of this field are challenging to navigate...

Following a post-COVID boost, the travel industry is starting to lose momentum. The cyclical industry is looking ahead at a bumpy road with signs of recession looming....

The housing construction market has been going pretty strong against the odds. Most investors thought rising interest rates and mortgages would hurt home sales and new construction, but that proved wrong...

Back in 1947, the central bank started raising interest rates to combat rampant inflation. It wasn’t the kind of inflation we suffered in the 1970s. This was driven by the post-war boom....

Most investors are getting more cautious these days… but not all. Sometimes it may be worth it to take a gamble....