📈 Investing in an Alien Invasion?

Together With

Good Morning!

U.S. stock futures are relatively flat today as traders try to find their balance after a hectic week. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has reminded us that there's still a long way to go in the fight against inflation. Across the pond, Europe's stock markets are taking a timid step forward with lacklustre gains. Investors there are trying to weigh the chances of tighter monetary policies.This week we're gearing up for some inflation data to drop. In other news, the Chiefs fought back to claim a 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at the Super Bowl. And as if that wasn't exciting enough, the US military just shot down its fourth unidentified flying object after the Pentagon announced it flew too close to sensitive military sites. Are you bullish or bearish on an alien invasion?

$17.7 Billion Year Highlights Safe Haven Asset (Sponsor)For 2023, investors have one New Year's resolution: Stop. Losing. Money. From “transitory” inflation, to millennial Bernie Madoff, 2022 was a wild ride in the markets. That is, except for one market.

The blue-chip art market. In fact, art auctions hauled in nearly $18 billion in 2022. The best year ever in a 277-year old market – all while financial markets tanked.

Now you’re probably wondering: “That's great, but how can someone like me get in on the action?” The answer is easily, with Masterworks.

Masterworks securitizes artworks by qualifying offerings with the SEC, allowing YOU to invest in shares of multi-million dollar paintings by names like Banksy.

Masterworks has also built a solid track record with all 9 of their exits netting a profit, the last 3 realizing +13.9%, +17.8%, and +21.5% net returns each. Investing Journal readers can skip the waitlist to join here.

See important Regulation A disclosures.

Markets

Stock futures are little changed as Wall Street tries to rebound from a rocky week (3 minute read)U.S. stock futures are relatively flat today, with traders trying to find their footing after a rocky week. Last week, all three big players took a hit. The Dow ended down 0.17%, the S&P 500 dipped 1.11%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq took a 2.41% dive, their biggest weekly losses since December. All thanks to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, who threw a wrench in the market's plans by saying there's still a long way to go in the fight against inflation and interest rates could rise even more.

European stocks edge higher; U.S. inflation data in focus (2 minute read)Europe's stock markets are taking a timid step forward! But the gains are a bit lackluster as investors try to weigh the chances of tighter monetary policies. The DAX in Germany is up 0.2%, the CAC 40 in France is climbing 0.4%, and the FTSE 100 in the UK is taking a leisurely 0.2% hike. Investors are playing it safe this week, as they anxiously await the release of the all-important U.S. Consumer inflation data and the European Commission is getting ready to drop some fresh economic forecasts for the euro area on Wednesday.

Inflation data rocked the U.S. stock market in 2022: What investors need to know about Tuesday’s reading (6 minute read)Get ready to grab some popcorn and hold onto your portfolios! The US stock market is gearing up for inflation data to drop this week. The January Consumer Price Index is expected to shed some light on whether the Fed will have to hit pause on interest rate hikes. When the August inflation data hit last year, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite took 4.3% and 5.2% nosedive respectively. Buckle up!

Investing

Top 5 things to watch in markets in the week ahead (4 minute read)This week is packed with financial excitement! Investors will be all eyes on Tuesday's inflation report and this earnings season is ending but don't worry, the U.K. has got your back with a bucket load of economic data to be released. Japan is picking a new central bank governor, and the Eurozone is rolling out fresh quarterly economic predictions.

A Bull Market Is Coming: 1 FAANG Stock to Avoid, and 1 to Buy Now (6 minute read)In 2022, the stock market took a wild ride with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite plunging into a bear market and FAANG stocks hitting rock bottom. But don't worry, a new bull market will restore our portfolio's glory. The Motley Fool is here to guide us with a FAANG stock to avoid (Meta Platforms) and a FAANG stock to buy (Netflix).

Money

The Real Reason Why 50 Million Americans Will Be Betting On The Super Bowl (5 minute read)This year's Super Bowl made history, not just for the game but for sports betting in the U.S.! With over 50 million Americans expected to place a bet, it's set to be a record-breaking year with a whopping 61% increase from last year. The American Gaming Association predicts that betters could collectively wager up to $16 billion! Frank Holmes of U.S. Global Investors explores the reasons driving this increase.

🐥

Best of Twitter

🧠

Wisdom Of The Week

Thanks for reading, if you enjoyed, tell your friends!If your company would like to sponsor The Investing Journal, please take a look at our sponsorship page here.

P.S: If you're interested in crypto and web3 - check out our new newsletter, The Crypto Journal!