Matthew Clark

Delray Beach, Greenville

Research Analyst at Money & Markets

Longtime journalism veteran. Research analyst for @TheMoneyMarkets and editor of Stock Power Daily.

Articles

How 1 Stock Rates as Consumer Confidence Hits 4-Year Low

3 weeks ago | moneyandmarkets.com | Matthew Clark

I was talking to my neighbor Danny the other day. You might remember Danny … he asked me about investing in a new cryptocurrency some years back. This time around, we were talking about trips to the grocery store. He told me he spent more than $200 on groceries that might last a week, maybe two … and it’s just him, his daughter and his grandson. Needless to say, he was beyond frustrated at the cost … and that’s without frivolities or extras. And he isn’t alone.
How Does Your State Stack Up on Taxes?

4 weeks ago | moneyandmarkets.com | Matthew Clark

It’s that time of year. The time we all come to dread … paying the taxman. For millions of Americans, not only do you have to file federal taxes, but the state wants their cut as well. But not all states are the same. Some charge different tax rates based on adjusted gross income, while some have a flat tax rate, no matter how much you make in a year. A select few don’t charge any state income taxes at all.
Hyundai's $20 Billion Bet on the U.S. + Mag 7 Poll

1 month ago | moneyandmarkets.com | Matthew Clark

A South Korean company plans to announce a multibillion-dollar investment in the U.S.Reports indicate automaker Hyundai will unveil a $20 billion investment, including a $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana, this week. The plant will employ around 1,500 people and produce steel that Hyundai will use to build vehicles at its two U.S. locations – in Alabama and Georgia.
Skunk Works and a Slogan for Today’s Market

1 month ago | moneyandmarkets.com | Matthew Clark

I keep running an old saying through my mind when looking at markets these days: “Keep it simple, stupid.”Overthinking is a killer, especially when it comes to investing. You really like an idea you have, so you start digging … and digging … and digging. You build an airtight case to back up your idea,but by that time, the optimal window to invest has passed you by. Instead, you should have just kept it simple. There’s a reason why I bring this up today, but first, an origin story of sorts.
$3.6 Million in Revenue Per Employee?!

1 month ago | moneyandmarkets.com | Matthew Clark

Imagine you are the owner of XYZ Corp., a tiny company with 10 employees that just brought in $1 million in total revenue in 2024. “Not a bad bit of business,” you say to yourself while reviewing the numbers. However, your biggest competitor, ABC Inc., also brought in $1 million in total revenue for the year. Another good year. But when you start digging around, you find that ABC Inc. managed the same revenues with only five employees … half your manpower at XYZ…ABC Inc.
The Winners (and Losers) of This Market Correction

1 month ago | moneyandmarkets.com | Matthew Clark

It’s time to get on the fast track to stock profits — with the five things you need to make money this week … in just five minutes. Let’s get started!Nothing to See in This Market Correction … Move AlongIf you ask members of the Trump Administration (one in particular), the S&P 500’s recent dip into correction territory isn’t a bad thing.
This S&P 500 Indicator Is a Positive Sign

1 month ago | moneyandmarkets.com | Matthew Clark

I’m not going to mince any words. The current state of the market is that of volatility and uncertainty. As any smart investor would, you are looking for an edge … an indicator … anything that might give you a leg up in navigating all of this. I, for one, am technical and systematic. But the thing is, I don’t look at every technical indicator out there because there are hundreds of them. In fact, I have an 800-page book on my shelf titled Technical Analysis Explained.
Shaky Markets Face a Critical Week Ahead

1 month ago | moneyandmarkets.com | Matthew Clark

It’s time to get on the fast track to stock profits — with the five things you need to make money this week … in just five minutes. Let’s get started!Market Losses Continue…Last week was the worst week for the market since September. The S&P 500 slid more than 3%, the Nasdaq dropped 3.5%, and the Dow fell 2.4%. Today isn’t looking any better, as all three indexes were trading lower after the market opened. As I write, the Nasdaq is down 2.2%.
This One Number Can Help You Survive Volatility

1 month ago | moneyandmarkets.com | Matthew Clark

If there is one word to describe market action over the last two months, it’s volatile. The reason why: Wall Street despises uncertainty. It’s safe to say there’s been no lack of uncertainty over the last few months. First, we had the hope that inflation would continue trending lower, but that was quickly followed by fears that inflation would only reverse course … forcing the Federal Reserve to revert to its rate-hiking posture. Then, we had tariffs.
2 Charts to Prepare for 2025's Trade War

1 month ago | moneyandmarkets.com | Matthew Clark

It’s official … tariffs are here. On Tuesday, 25% tariffs on goods imported into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico went into effect, along with an additional 10% duty on goods coming from China. And the response was swift:Canada announced retaliatory 25% tariffs on $155 billion of American goods. The Chinese government slapped another 15% of duties on U.S. agriculture imports, like chicken, corn and wheat. The Mexican government is expected to place retaliatory tariffs on American goods this weekend.