Saturday, March 16, 2019

Barrons: This U.K. Insurance Stock Offers a Hefty Dividend — and Refuge From Brexit

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Brexit-weary investors in European stocks might want to take refuge in a solid stock with limited downside and the potential for lasting income: London–based insurer Phoenix Group Holdings. The firm makes its money by buying up closed lines of pensions and life insurance at a discount and then winding down the books of business. An annuity provider, for example, might have stopped selling a product to new customers but needs to service existing customers. Read more here.


Thursday, March 14, 2019

TheStreet: Pioneer Natural Resources Is Headed Higher

By SIMON CONSTABLE

The Permian Basin is getting hot fast with oil companies.
The best way for investors to profit from the trend is by investing in shares of Pioneer Natural Resources Company. 
The firm is a pure play on the oil-rich Permian rock formation in the southwest U.S., has low costs of production, and is set to expand production dramatically this year and next. All of which should lead to the stock price soaring around 40% from its recent levels, analysts say. Read more here.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Dr. Ruth talks Sex with Simon





Dr. Ruth Westheimer
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Korn Ferry: The Never-Ending ‘Crisis’

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Nearly two years running and still no answer.
On Tuesday, the UK Parliament rejected the latest Brexit offer Prime Minister Theresa May negotiated, setting up votes later in the week on whether the nation should leave the European Union without any agreements over trade and immigration or delay leaving. Read more here.

Monday, March 11, 2019

TheStreet: Why It's A Good Time to Invest in Copper

By SIMON CONSTABLE

After months in the doldrums, copper prices look set to surge once again.
There are two broad reasons. First is that there are dwindling supplies of the metal, which among other things gets used for electrical wiring. The second is that China's economy likely will not deteriorate much more, analysts say. Read more here.