#4/2024 - Hot To Make Money On The War Stocks

Trading Tips With Jim Stromberg

Amid Nasdaq's quest for an all-time high, investors are eyeing 'war stocks' as global military spending rises. While well-known companies like Boeing, GM, DuPont, Krupp, Volkswagen, and Hugo Boss historically capitalized on wartime production and transitioned to post-war success, lesser-known firms that produced everything from hermetic seals to shovels emerged as recognizable brands."

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In this week's podcast, 'Trading Tips With Jim,' we delve deeper into the dynamics of wartime investments, historical success stories, and the current market landscape.

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Content in this podcast:

Market Overview

• Last Week's Highlights: U.S. indexes hit record highs, but NIO investments faltered due to a stop-loss trigger in the $1000 challenge.

Index Performance

• NASDAQ: Closed at 15311, up 226 points. Rise attributed to key tech and AI stocks, not a general market uptrend.
• Dow Jones: Ended at 37,864, a 0.72% increase.

Buy/Sell Signals

• Market Trend: Despite overall rise, buy signals decreased, indicating a selective uptrend.

Market Predictions

• NASDAQ Outlook: Shows strong trend without overbuying, positive short-term outlook. However, upcoming economic data and earnings reports could be influential.

Economic Indicators

• Consumer Spending: Upcoming data release may affect inflation views.
• Growth Rate Forecast: U.S. Q4 growth expected at 2%.

Interest Rates

• Expectations: 49% chance of a rate cut in March. Interest rates and economic growth are key market drivers.

Quarterly Earnings

• Key Reports: Watch for Q4 results from Netflix, Tesla, and United Airlines, which could impact stock prices.

Defense Stocks

• Podcast Insights: Potential growth in defense stocks highlighted due to global tensions. Comparisons made to WWII era growth in companies like Boeing and Lockheed Martin.

Investment Insights

• Tech Stocks: Strong performance, especially in AI.
• Resilient Stocks: Those with stable profit margins despite rising interest rates and inflation are ones to watch.
• Defense Industry: Poised for growth amidst global geopolitical tensions.

Additional Insights

• NASDAQ's 226 Point Rise: Reflects strong tech sector, driven by AI.
• Decrease in Buy Signals: From 40 to 36, suggests a cautious approach to market rally assumptions.
• Interest Rate Dynamics: 49% rate cut probability in March indicates a balanced market outlook.