&l;p&g;&l;img class=&q;dam-image getty size-large wp-image-1176059&q; src=&q;https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/dam/imageserve/1176059/960×0.jpg?fit=scale&q; data-height=&q;641&q; data-width=&q;960&q;&g; MARGATE, FLORIDA – JULY 26: Anita Dante, in her late 60&s;s, searches for a job in a local newspaper&s;s classified section at her home July 26, 2002 in Margate, Florida. After working for most of her life, Dante had planned on retiring, but her plans have changed. A financial advisor explained that she should be more aggressive in her investments approximately 2 1/2 years ago. Dante has since lost most of her retirement nest egg and must now get a job to continue to support herself. Like Anita Dante, many people around the U.S., who are reaching retirement age, are having to rethink their strategy with investments plummeting and 401 (k) saving plans shrinking. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Retirement is supposed to be stress-free, the time to enjoy the &q;golden years&q; in life, or what I refer to as &a;ldquo;sleeping well at night&a;rdquo;.
Top 5 Financial Stocks To Watch Right Now: SL Green Realty Corporation(SLG)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Nelson Hem]
“Manhattan on Sale? That’s the Case With Two Cheap REITS” by Andrew Bary discusses whether Manhattan-focused real estate investment trusts Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO) and SL Green Realty Corp (NYSE: SLG) could rally as the New York market firms. Both trade at a discount to the value of private-market property deals, says the article.
Top 5 Financial Stocks To Watch Right Now: First Community Corporation(FCCO)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Shane Hupp]
First Community (NASDAQ:FCCO) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The bank reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.04, Fidelity Earnings reports. The business had revenue of $11.17 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.83 million. First Community had a net margin of 13.91% and a return on equity of 8.23%.
Top 5 Financial Stocks To Watch Right Now: Swedish Export Credit Corp (GRU)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Casey Wilson]
Investing in commodity-based ETFs (exchange-traded funds) or ETNs (exchange-traded notes) is a great way to gain exposure to a specific commodity, like corn (NYSE Arca: CORN), livestock (NYSE Arca: COW), or grains (NYSE Arca: GRU).
Top 5 Financial Stocks To Watch Right Now: Ishares Trust Dj Us Financial (IYF)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Wayne Duggan]
Investors looking to set up a pair trade to capitalize on the divergent paths of U.S. and European banks should consider going long the iShares Dow Jones US Financial (ETF) (NYSE: IYF) and short the Ishares MSCI Europe Fincls Sctr Indx Fd (NASDAQ: EUFN).
Top 5 Financial Stocks To Watch Right Now: Petroleum Resources Corporation(PEO)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Lisa Levin]
In trading on Wednesday, financial shares fell 0.13 percent. Meanwhile, top losers in the sector included Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc (NYSE: PEO), down 4 percent, and Old Point Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: OPOF) down 3 percent.
