Long-term investing remains the most effective way to build sustainable wealth. While short-term strategies promise quick gains, they often expose investors to unnecessary risk. The Power of Compounding Compounding allows investments to grow exponentially over time. According to Vanguard, long-term investors benefit more from time in the market than from market timing. Risk vs Reward … Read more
Diana Shipping logo Corporate actions and Genco bid: Diana repurchased about 11.5 million shares for $22.9 million in 2025, bought a 14.8% stake in Genco and submitted an all-cash $20.60-per-share takeover proposal (rejected by Genco’s board), then announced plans to nominate six directors to Genco’s 2026 board; the offer is backed by shipping-bank financing letters … Read more
U.S. stocks had a fantastic 2025. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) finished the year up 16.4%, despite a sharp drop in March and April. But investors in international stocks did even better. The MSCI World ex USA index, which tracks large- and mid-cap stocks from developed markets outside the U.S., climbed 32.6% for the year. … Read more
Target is a household name in the U.S. For decades, it’s been among the top retailers in the nation, and millions of Americans recognize the company’s iconic logo—a red bullseye target. Target’s sales exceed $100 billion in revenue annually, and it’s ranked 8th in terms of sales by the National Retail Federation, an industry group. … Read more
Audit protection is a service most tax preparation companies advertise as an upsell to help you if you get a notice from the IRS. These services can involve responding to IRS letters, representing you when speaking with the IRS, or even reimbursing you if the tax prep company made a mistake. I hate dealing with … Read more
Corn futures closed the Friday session with contracts pulling off midday lows but still down 2 to 4 cents. March was down 2 ¼ cents this week. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 2 cents at $3.93 1/4. Outside markets played a role on Friday, with the dollar index up $0.893. Commitment of … Read more
Long-term investing focuses on patience, discipline, and compounding rather than short-term market movements. This approach is widely used by individual investors, pension funds, and institutional asset managers worldwide. Core Principles of Long-Term Investing Successful long-term investors follow a few universal principles: Diversification across asset classes Regular investing regardless of market conditions Reinvestment of earnings The … Read more
Lean hog futures saw weaker Friday trade, with contracts down 30 to 45 cents in the nearbys. February was down $1.10 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $83.57 on Friday afternoon, down 81 cents from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 50 cents on Jan 28 at … Read more
Corn futures are falling back lower on Friday, with contracts down 5 to 5 ½ cents in the front months at midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 5 cents at $3.90 1/2. The outside markets are playing a role, with the dollar index up $0.703 and crude oil down 94 cents/barrel. Export … Read more
The wheat complex gave into weakness on Friday, as a $0.893 gain in the dollar index added some pressure. Chicago SRW futures saw 3 to 4 ¼ cent losses on the day, as March was up 8 ½ cents on the week. KC HRW futures were down 2 to 3 cents at the close, though … Read more