Finding Long-Term Opportunities in the Short-Term Weakness

As I’ve commented on a few times this summer, rising interest rates and a flatter yield curve have been applying pressure on the economy.  One area in particular that has seen a fairly strong slowing is the housing market, with home builders and related housing stocks down significantly from their highs earlier this year.  I…

What’s the Safest Long-Term Investment Theme When it Comes to Stocks?

I suppose I should define “safest” before giving my opinion.  If we define safety as our confidence that the industry, business model or product will withstand the test of time, I believe the safest long-term investment theme is food.  Think about it for a minute.  Everyone eats food.  Not everyone buys a smartphone, an electric…