Michael Marcus

From Detroit’s Motor City to the bright lights of Hollywood, cars have always held a special place in American hearts. The automobile isn’t just a mode of transport...

Recent market headlines are buzzing with worries about sluggish growth and policy uncertainty as the November elections draw near. Nevertheless, there are also potential tailwinds, especially with the anticipated cuts in the Fed's key interest rates.

California may be a veritable paradise on Earth, with a salutary climate, famously pleasant weather year-round, and abundant natural resources, but it's no secret that the Golden State also has its share of natural disasters. Recent years have seen an acceleration of wildfires in California, born of warm weather, extensive forests – and human activity. Of the 20 largest wildfires recorded in the state, 13 have occurred in just the last decade.

For years, the healthcare industry has been a cornerstone of the economy, offering resilience in both stable and uncertain times. A report from McKinsey & Company predicts that the sector will continue to thrive, with growth expected to reach 7% between 2022 and 2027. Unlike many industries, healthcare tends to remain steady even when consumers tighten their belts, as demand for its products and services rarely wanes. This makes healthcare a reliable player with typically stable earnings, regardless of broader economic shifts.

When people think of the auto industry, their minds often go straight to Detroit's Motor City with its legendary muscle cars, or perhaps to Elon Musk and his sleek Tesla electrics. What doesn't often come to mind is the network of auto dealers that moves the cars from the manufacturers' lots to the customers' driveways.

Utility companies have been under pressure from high inflation in recent years, facing both customer pushback over rising prices and the burden of higher interest rates, which have driven up credit costs, further adding to the providers' debt burden.

It’s no secret that the tech sector has been the main driver of the current bull market. Tech is heavily overrepresented in the market indexes, making up more than ...

Shipping companies might not dominate the headlines, but some are quietly delivering impressive returns for investors. The dry bulk sector, in particular, stands ou...