Bill Poulos

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Bill Poulos has been analyzing the markets and investing since the early 70s. Investing used to be only a much loved hobby of his but in 2001, after retiring from his day job as an automotive executive at GM, he cofounded Profits Run, Inc. He and his son (Greg) now help individuals become smarter investors while properly managing risk.

Can We Stop the Coronavirus?

School closings, quarantines, and mass hysteria. All because of a virus sweeping the nation. Sound familiar? It should; it’s a major piece of American history. I’m not talking...

February’s Job Gain Sends Market Higher

Coronavirus? What coronavirus? Despite rising infection numbers, the U.S. economy added more private payrolls in February than expected. The Wall Street forecast, which predicted a...

Short-Term Traders Made a Killing Last Week

After dropping for five sessions straight, the market is done with “panic selling.” Now, the “panic buying” has begun. Stocks are up big this morning after...

McDonald’s Stock (NYSE: MCD) Could Keep Dropping

Another day, another drop. Investors are getting used to the “coronavirus correction” now that it’s logged four negative sessions in a row. Today’s was a...

Goldman Warns “No Growth in 2020”

The market is down sharply again today after two already horrific trading sessions. If the Dow Jones Industrial Average closes on Friday where it...

El-Erian Warns Investors “This Is Different”

The Dow (-0.80%) is down 300 points. The S&P (-0.90%) and Nasdaq Composite (-1.40%) have fallen as well. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to...

Iran Coronavirus Cases “Very Concerning” to WHO

Another day, another coronavirus-related setback. Stocks plunged this morning after 800 new infections were reported. And though that would seem like a small hike...

The “Skill Gap” in America Is Getting Worse

In America, the labor market appears stronger than ever. People are getting hired. Unemployment and real unemployment, which takes into account those who aren’t...

Today’s 15,000 Coronavirus Case Gain Is Good News; Here’s Why

This week, the coronavirus seemed to be “leveling off.” The number of new cases reported each day slowed dramatically. Stocks roared in response. The S&P, Dow,...

Coronavirus Already Impacting 2020 Earnings

Coronavirus infections are starting to level off. The Chinese government claims that the outbreak’s under control. As of yesterday, there were roughly 42,000 confirmed...