Worse Than the Trump Tank — EARNINGS SEASON

Strap in…

Because tariffs aren’t the only thing Wall Street is worried about this week!

In fact, our team expects even more confusion just ahead — causing even bigger dips and bounces than we’ve seen so far.

I’ll tell you what to look out for after our Top Stories and the Reader Forum.

Your Top Stories & Analysis of the Week:

• “9.0 Magnitude ‘Bondquake’” (Daily Reckoning, Dan Amoss): Trump’s tariff reversal had nothing to do with the stock market or diplomacy, as Dave Gonigam explained in a well-received 5 Bullets. But Dan gets to the heart of the matter, giving you a plain-English tour of the complex trading schemes that could bring even more trouble to the markets. “The Daily Reckoning has deep roots of covering tough topics and making readers better for it,” says Publisher Matt Insley. “And this article does the trick.” Give it a read, then let me know if you agree!

• “Dead Bull Walking” (Truth & Trends, Greg Guenthner): The major indexes gained some ground on Friday — but Greg doesn’t think the worst is over. In fact, he foresees a confusing period of “relief rallies” followed by even more pullbacks. Luckily, there’s a playbook for this kind of environment. Greg walks you through exactly what to do at each stage of the market cycle… helping you lock in profits and avoid losses during the ups and downs. Using this plan can ensure you have plenty of cash on hand when it’s time to go bargain hunting.

• “The Great Gain: While Markets Crumble” (Altucher’s Investment Network, James Altucher): While stocks are bouncing and precious metals are rising, one asset class has shown remarkable resilience. And as James recently told his Investment Network members, two massive forces are combining to create what could be the wealth-building opportunity of a lifetime. This was our top article last week — and I think everyone needs to hear this analysis. So I’ve unlocked the full scoop on what James is calling “The Great Gain”!

Remember, we publish tens to HUNDREDS of stories. The write-ups above are our TOP ones for the week — including one that had been roped off from the public. If you want to stay ahead of the pack, make sure you’re caught up now.

And if you’d like to nominate any of our stories for next week’s “Top 3,” just let me know at concierge@paradigmpressgroup.com.

The Reader Forum:

First from the mailbag today, Omega Wealth Circle Member Donna O. tells us:

Since joining Omega Wealth Circle in July, religiously reading all your articles, selecting my stock purchases (too timid for options) almost exclusively from your recommendations, I made a nearly 45% return on my portfolio last year! Complaint? I now have to write a big check to Uncle Sam!... Thank you for your thorough analysis, varied perspectives and thoughtful recommendations. Despite the current market, I expect to be writing a large check to Uncle Sam next year.

I guess making so much money that you have to pay more taxes is a good problem, Donna! Thanks for being a part of our most elite level of service. As you’ve seen, it offers a wide-ranging set of strategies — helping you find profits no matter what the markets throw your way. 

And I hope you’ll be joining us for the Paradigm Shift Summit in October. I’ll be announcing it to our regular Paradigm Press members soon. But as an Omega Wealth Circle member, you get early access!

Next up, Mark S. tells us:

I'd like to thank you folks for crediting my card so quickly when I cancelled my Altucher’s Early-Stage Crypto Investor membership… That speaks volumes about you folks. I really do appreciate it.

I’m not sure if you’re reading this, Mark… and I normally wouldn’t feature a cancellation letter in The Reader Forum.

But I think it’s important for people to see that we take our members’ concerns very seriously. If something just isn’t working for you, let us know. Hopefully my team and I can fix the problem. And if we can’t, there are no hard feelings from us.

So even though you’re no longer a member of Altucher’s Early-Stage Crypto Investor, I encourage you to give one of our other services a try. With so many talented analysts on our roster, you’re sure to find one that meets your financial needs!

And finally for today, Tom M. wants to know:

Is it ok to send or forward emails like The Daily Fwd… to friends or others who are interested but aren’t members of Paradigm Press?

If you’re seeing this, Tom, thanks for asking!

Feel free to pass along any of our free e-letters: The Daily Fwd.… Today’s Tech Fwd…. Daily Reckoning… Morning Reckoning… Paradigm Pressroom’s 5 Bullets… Truth & Trends… Rude Awakening… The Million Mission… Altucher Confidential… The Rundown… even this Concierge Letter.

In fact, we encourage it! The more people who learn the truth about what’s happening in the world — and what to do about it — the better off everyone will be.

Of course, it’s a different story with our paid services. Our analysts’ proprietary research reveals things that the mainstream is missing.

Sharing that information outside of the circle makes it less valuable. It could also create artificial price spikes in the stocks and options our team recommends. The inevitable correction will cause prices to sink, ruining the profit opportunity.

So if you’re profiting off of our recommendations, the best thing you can do is to encourage people to join us!

That wraps up this week’s Reader Forum.

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Now, here’s what’s happening around the water cooler this week…

The Water Cooler — Upcoming Events and More

I don’t have to tell you that Donald Trump’s back-and-forth tariff announcements have created a lot of confusion on Wall Street.

But the waters are about to get a lot muddier…

That’s because it’s earnings season, when public companies are required to share their quarterly results.

Most of the time, the only thing investors care about is whether or not a company’s profits met analysts’ expectations.

A “miss” can cause the stock to plummet while a “beat” can send the stock soaring.

Our team can help you profit no matter which way the earnings report goes.

This time, however, investors will be paying more attention to each company’s outlook. That’s where corporate executives predict their revenue and earnings for the year ahead.

Recession fears are stronger than ever. No one knows how tariffs will affect bottom lines. So everyone wants to know how management thinks things will go.

Given all the uncertainty, public companies may take the easy way out… refusing to speculate about their balance sheets.

In fact, Walmart Inc. (WMT) has already announced it won’t be offering investors any guidance this quarter due to tariffs.

And there’s nothing Wall Street hates worse than uncertainty.

Luckily, Paradigm Press is home to a team of world-class analysts. They know how to dig into the numbers… and figure out what’s really hiding in the corporate books.

Trust us to guide you through earnings season while everyone else is flying blind!