John Buckingham

John Buckingham

Contributor|Investing

The Prudent Speculator's content is curated each week as a valuable resource for recent stock market news, investing tips and economic trends. To receive regular reports like this one, sign up here: Free Stock Picks - The Prudent Speculator. John joined AFAM Capital in 1987 and

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125 viewsApr 3, 2025

Tariffs, Tumult And The Value Of Staying The Course

President Donald Trump formally declared tariff "Liberation Day” this week—and with it, a seismic shift in U.S. trade policy.

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301 viewsMar 22, 2025

Fed Holds Rates Steady—What It Means For Stocks

On March 19, 2025, the Federal Reserve opted to keep its target for the Federal Funds rate unchanged at a range of 4.25% to 4.50%.

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840 viewsMar 17, 2025

Be Very Greedy When Others Are Very Fearful - Revisited

No doubt, with the S&P 500 piercing correction territory (10% decline from the highs) on Thursday, traders aren’t shaking things off as well as Scott Bessent.

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672 viewsMar 7, 2025

Artificial Intelligence: Hype Or Fundamental Shift?

Artificial intelligence has been dominating investment discussions, with some claiming it will revolutionize industries and others warning of a speculative bubble.

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432 viewsMar 5, 2025

Recession Worries? What The Data Say For Equity Investors

It is no secret that the latest economic data has rekindled fears of an impending recession. But what does this mean for stocks?