John Persinos

Baltimore, Falls Church

Editorial Director and Investment Analyst at Investing Daily

Editor-in-Chief at Access Intelligence

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Greed Is Good: How Hostile Takeovers Can Pad Your Portfolio

6 days ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: In the immortal words of movieland’s fictitious corporate raider, Gordon Gekko: “Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.” That mantra may sound like a relic from the coke-dusted boardrooms of the 1980s, but it still holds up, especially if you’re a shareholder watching your sleepy little stock get shaken awake by an aggressive suitor.
GAAP Me If You Can: Why Cash Flow Is Still King

2 weeks ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: In an era where financial fairy tales outpace fiscal facts, welcome to the land of “Memeconomics.” It’s more important than ever to separate the monetary wheat from the wishful-thinking chaff. That’s why cash flow, the financial statement with no patience for puffery, remains king. When the confetti settles and the social media posts go silent, cash is either flowing or it isn’t. Let’s take a closer look at the primacy of cash.
Stop Doomscrolling! 5 Moves to Protect Your Portfolio Now

3 weeks ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: The following analysis doesn’t play favorites with donkeys or elephants, nor does it serve Kool-Aid of any ideological flavor. This is a market-minded survival guide for those trying to navigate today’s political-induced chaos, with their retirement savings intact. Below are five risk-reduction moves that keep you invested but also protect you from calamity.
Four Meme Stocks Destined to Crash

1 month ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: “Meme stocks” are equities that rise (and fall) not on the strength of their earnings or the brilliance of their business models, but on digital groupthink. They skyrocket on social media frenzy and the cameos of CNBC “experts” who have more confidence than credentials. Once upon a time in the 17th century, Dutch traders turned tulip bulbs into gold, until the bubble burst. This infamous example of financial folly reflects a timeless pattern of human behavior.
America’s ATC Crisis: How to Profit From The Fix

1 month ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: If you’re waiting for the U.S. government to fix the Air Traffic Control (ATC) crisis, pack a lunch and bring a sleeping bag. It might be a long while. Fortunately, while politicians fumble and bureaucrats bloviate, a few savvy companies are quietly stepping in to drag America’s skies into the 21st century. Yes, the nation’s aviation infrastructure is a shambles.
Nuclear Power: From Pariah to Portfolio Darling

1 month ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: We’ve all been known to flip-flop on occasion. As a protestor outside nuclear power plants during the 1970s, I used to chant “Hell no, we won’t glow!” The bumper sticker on my Volkswagen Beetle declared: “Split wood, not atoms.” Yet here I am, decades later as a financial analyst, avidly recommending investments in the nuclear industry, for both moral and financial reasons. I’m not alone in my personal conversion.
Defense Stocks: Your Investment Hedge in a Strife-Torn World

1 month ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: Amid faltering economies and volatile stock markets, investors are looking for safe havens. One tried-and-true bunker? Aerospace/defense. As the world arms itself (again), and policymakers fumble their way into old mistakes, certain military-related companies are poised to thrive. Below, I explain why aerospace/defense stocks and funds provide not only growth opportunities but also serve as recession and inflation hedges.
Chaos-Proof Wealth: This Asset Class Doesn’t Flinch

2 months ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: Welcome to another installment of “How to Invest While the World Burns.” If you’ve glanced at a headline lately, or accidentally made eye contact with your 401(k), you know we’re living in an age of economic performance art. Amid Beltway buffoonery, mercurial trade policies, and worsening fears of recession, investor confidence is hanging by a thread…and that thread is fraying fast.
Plug In and Hang On: Utilities Shine Amid Dark Times

2 months ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: Volatility in the markets has been relentless. Traders are scouring the investment landscape for something…anything…that doesn’t come apart like the body panels on a Cybertruck. Enter the gloriously dull utility sector. In times like these, boring is beautiful. Below, I explain why utilities offer a “trifecta” of growth, income and safety. I also steer you in the direction of a superb group of utility stocks that can withstand the craziness of any era.
Rage No More: The Calm Way to Handle Market Madness

2 months ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: Let’s face it: volatility is back, baby. And it’s louder, meaner, and more erratic than ever. Stocks are soaring one day and plunging the next, amid chaotic tariff pronouncements, rising geopolitical tensions, and the growing buzz that a recession is just around the corner. However, before you renounce capitalism and move to a hut in Patagonia, I’ve got a better idea. Below, I show you a time-honored way to stay invested with mitigated risk.