The Market's Early Rally Fizzles — Plus, Why TJX's Modest Dividend Still Matters for Investors

The market's early rally fizzles — plus, why TJX's modest dividend still matters for investors

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

The market’s early rally fizzles — plus, why TJX’s modest dividend still matters for investors

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

The “Half-Life” of “Buy and Chase” is Shrinking

Sometimes, markets move so quickly that what I write in the morning seems silly by afternoon.  It’s also not unusual for market moves that seem solid by mid-morning to change direction even as I set out my thoughts.  This morning, the change occurred before I even began – the opening rally faded very quickly.  A knee-jerk rally now requires substance.  As I type this, the President’s comments about peace talks failed to have a lasting effect, bu…

3 reliable ASX dividend shares for set-and-forget investing

When it comes to set-and-forget investing, it's important to have a solid framework and ask yourself the right questions. Essentially, you are looking for ASX dividend shares that have a solid defensive moat, an understandable business model, a resilient balance sheet, a growth runway, and a fair price. Here are three worth considering for your set-and-forget investing portfolio. Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co Ltd (ASX: SOL) While the name …