by Charles Mizarhi | Feb 1, 2023 | 2023 investing, Banyan Edge, Economy, Federal Reserve, Investing Strategy, Investment Opportunities, rate hikes, Stock Market
In two hours, the Federal Reserve will announce its first rate hike decision of the year. The Fed’s already dished out seven consecutive hikes — today’s will likely be #8, a smaller 0.25% increase. Still, you can’t blame investors for flinching when Powell takes the... 
by Charles Mizarhi | May 26, 2022 | Economy, Investment Opportunities, IPO, Microsoft, Real Talk, Stock Market, Stocks
During the dot-com bubble, no price was too high to pay. In fact, investors were willing to pay 76X earnings from Microsoft! There’s no question that the business was an outstanding one. At one time, Microsoft’s operating system powered 95% of all PCs in the world.... 
by Charles Mizarhi | May 25, 2022 | Amazon, Apple, COVID-19, Economy, Investment Opportunities, pullback, Real Talk, Stock Market, Stocks
“Oh no … this is the big one!” Each market downturn looks like the next Great Depression is right around the corner. Really? Give me a break! The media is telling you that this time is different … but I don’t buy it. Yes, it’s the first time we’ve had inflation since... 
by Charles Mizarhi | May 20, 2022 | Economy, Investment Opportunities, pullback, Real Talk, Stock Market, Stocks
Each morning, I walk my dog Riley around my neighborhood. It’s my quiet time. I can tune in to nature and spend time thinking. That’s why I avoid stop-and-chats. If I pass someone on the sidewalk, I’ll only nod and say hello. I’m in my zone, and I want to stay... 
by Charles Mizarhi | May 18, 2022 | Economy, Growth Stocks, Investment Opportunities, Real Talk, Stocks, Tech Stocks
The business helped consumers get loans. Not too exciting, right? But when you throw in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and a CEO from Google… Investors acted like sharks having a feeding frenzy. They bought shares with both hands when Upstart went public in... 
by Charles Mizarhi | Feb 24, 2022 | Economy, gas prices, Inflation, Investment Opportunities, Real Talk, Taxes, U.S. Economy, Used Cars
It was the Golden Age that lasted for over 200 years… It was called the Pax Romana (“Roman Peace”). During this period, the Roman Empire spanned from England in the north … to Morocco in the south … and Iraq in the east. That’s why the empire built an extensive system...