Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have taken a hit within this high-interest-rate environment. That’s because higher rates increase the cost of capital and cut into earnings. But with…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
When you’re out driving your car this summer and pass a field of corn undulating under the warm sun or some other crop growing in the fields, remember…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Some green companies take pride in the fact that they provide renewable energy. Unfortunately, for some types of green energy, the intermittency of the resource can mean it…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors of all time. So, it’s probably a good idea to at least listen to some of his investing advice. One…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
It’s tough to keep up with the sentiment on crude oil prices. In the span of less than 24 hours, three different analysts covering crude oil opined, “Oil…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Business development companies (BDCs) like WhiteHorse Finance Inc (NASDAQ:WHF) are a great way for average investors to get involved in the private credit market, an area once monopolized…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Sometimes the outlook for crude oil is strong; sometimes it’s not. It all depends on the economic cycle, supply/demand metrics, and black swan events. Despite all the talk…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Crude oil prices might be down from their October 2023 high of roughly $95.00 per barrel to about $80.00 per barrel now, but their outlook is robust. Goldman…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
The global apparel market took a beating during the 2020 COVID-19 crisis, with lockdowns, store closures, travel bans, and supply-chain disruptions hobbling the industry. Over the last two…
By John Whitefoot, 2024
Some real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been hammered due to high interest rates. That’s because high interest rates drive up the cost of borrowing capital and cut…
By John Whitefoot, 2024