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Jay Jenkins

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Anticipating opportunity, filtering out the noise, and figuring out what it all has to do with the price of rice in China. Like me on Facebook here!

Recent Articles by Jay Jenkins

Aug 17, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

How Paying Can Make Money

Every month trillions of dollars of transactions move around digital networks between consumers, merchants, and banks. Payment processors are the companies that make all that commerce possible, and in 2016, the business of payment processing is good.

Aug 9, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

Forget American Express Company: Here Are 3 Better Dividend Stocks

For those disappointed with American Express' underwhelming 1.82% dividend yield.

Aug 8, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

3 Top Bank Stocks to Buy Now

Bank stock valuations are looking increasingly attractive. Here are three options worth a closer look.

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Aug 4, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

Better Buy: Visa Inc. vs. Discover

The difference between these stocks is a whole lot more than choosing which card to pull out of your wallet.

Dec 5, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

5 Low-Risk Investments to Buy and Never Sell

These safe investment options are among the best we could find that fit the criteria of great stocks with a high return, low-risk profile.

Aug 3, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

Better Buy: PayPal Holdings, Inc. vs. Visa

PayPal Holdings and Visa, Inc. are two huge players in digital payments, but which one should you buy?

Jul 25, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

3 Beaten-Up Bank Stocks: Are They Bargains?

Banco Santander, Capital One Financial, and Huntington Bancshares have all seen their stocks fall significantly this year. But even at these discounts, they may not be smart buys.

Jul 25, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

How to Buy High-Risk Investments Without Losing Your Shirt

Many types of high-risk investments can yield big returns, but investors should focus instead on managing the high-risk, high-reward value proposition.

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Jul 24, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

12 Reasons to Hate Bank Stocks

Bank stocks are the worst. Here’s why.

Jul 23, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

Better Buy: Wells Fargo & Company vs. Bank of America

A heads-up match between two of Warren Buffett's largest holdings.

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Jul 21, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

Better Buy: Bank of America Corporation vs. JPMorgan Chase

Breaking down this megabank match-up by the numbers.

Nov 26, 2018 by Jay Jenkins

9 Reasons to Buy Starbucks Corporation and Never Sell

Because, hey, who doesn't enjoy a great cup of coffee to go along with a multibagger stock?

Jul 16, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

These 4 Bank Stocks Are Ridiculously Cheap -- But Are They a Bargain or a Nightmare?

These prices hardly make sense, until you see the problems facing each of these banks.

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Jul 14, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

5 Hot Stocks to Buy in July

Sell in May and go away? Not this summer, and not these five stocks.

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Jul 12, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

Don't Buy Any Bank Stocks Until You Read This

Key accounting rules are about to change, and the fallout will impact every single bank in the U.S.

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Dec 15, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

6 Incredibly Cheap High-Yield Dividend Stocks

When huge yields meet cheap prices, you get these six stocks.

Jul 10, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

6 Things Lending Club's Co-Founder Wants You to Know

John Donovan is the chief strategy officer at CircleBack Lending, and he was formerly a co-founder and executive at Lending Club. Here's his response to the lender's troubles this year.

Jul 7, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

Why This Lending Club Co-Founder Thinks the Market Is Wrong About Online Lenders

In this interview, John Donovan, co-founder and former executive of Lending Club, gives investors a peek behind the curtain of today's marketplace lenders.

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Jul 6, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

Why Self-Driving Cars Will Disrupt More Than Just the Auto Industry

The auto insurance industry is not exactly excited about self-driving cars.

Jul 2, 2016 by Jay Jenkins

How This Billionaire Plans to Cash in on Brexit

Wilbur Ross is still as contrarian as ever.

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