THIS WEEK: 3 High-Alert Events

Red alert!

Wall Street is bracing for three major news events this week.

A single headline could send the markets barreling in one direction… only to reverse when the next headline hits.

Most investors dread this kind of up-and-down action. But our team knows it’s also the perfect time to score some fast, oversized profits.

I’ll tell you what to look out for — and how to take advantage of it — after our Top Stories and the Reader Forum.

Your Top Stories & Analysis of the Week:

• “The Dumbest Smart People on Earth” (Rude Awakening, Sean Ring): The Federal Reserve is staffed with some of the most educated economists on the planet. Yet time and time again, they’ve failed to see an economic crisis forming — even though it was obvious to everyone else. Sean says there’s a reason for that… and his explanation was his most-liked story of the week. “LOVED your piece,” says Nichette W. “Great article,” agrees Curtis M.

• “The Untold Story Behind Silver’s 30x Move,” (Daily Reckoning, Adam Sharp): Precious metals prices are soaring, making many investors wonder how high they’ll go. So Adam looks at one of the most legendary runs in history, when silver jumped from $1.60 an ounce to $49.95 in just a year. It’s a tale of intrigue and conspiracy… with a generous amount of human nature thrown in. Then he looks at what it would take for silver to repeat its epic run — which wouldn’t be as hard as you may think!

• “Overbought Conditions Can Resolve in a Variety of Ways” (Lifetime Income Report, Zach Scheidt): Stock prices have gotten so high that even the mainstream financial media is warning about a possible pullback. But Zach recently advised his Lifetime Income Report members against trading based on those fears. As he explains, what’s really happening is a lot more nuanced… and he walks through several different scenarios. It’s advice that can help you weather whatever comes your way — which is why I unlocked it for you.

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, Steve W. responds to last week’s Concierge Letter to tell us:

I am very excited to have an app for all your information. Everything in one place will make it much easier and save time! Smart move.

Believe me, Steve, I’m as excited as you are! Our tech team has been working hard to make sure our smartphone app can help you find all of your Paradigm Press content as conveniently as possible.

Issues… alerts… updates… reports — all at your fingertips. Plus you’ll have access to our “Daily Feed” — a running list of ideas and research straight from our team.

We’ll be inviting you to check out the app very, very soon… so stay tuned!

Next up, praise continues to roll in for Enrique Abeyta, who has been on a real hot streak. Just two weeks ago, he gave his Breaking Profits members a chance to see 80%+ gains on MP Materials Corp. (MP) in 38 days.

And on July 17, he recommended buying call options on a U.S. energy company in The Maverick — which have already doubled in value. Michael V. reports:

WOW, another very awesome alert from Enrique… one of my best of this year…. Again, my Omega Wealth Circle membership has really paid off!

Congratulations on TWO big wins, Michael! That’s the power of the Omega Wealth Circle — as a member, you’re entitled to our widest array of strategies and recommendations.

So I’m not surprised to hear about your successes… and I expect you’ll see many more in the future!

And finally for today, Denise N. tells us:

I would like a clarification on your investment recommendation, sir. For example: [Buy X stock] up to $440. Does this mean sell the shares when it reaches $440? Or continue to purchase until the price reaches $440?

Happy to clear this up for you, Denise. When one of our analysts says to “buy X stock up to $440,” it means that $440 is the maximum you should pay for the stock.

It’s called a limit order — an instruction that tells your broker not to pay more than a set price for the stock. In this case, your broker won’t execute your trade unless the stock costs $440 or less.

If your broker can execute your trade for less, you’ll pay the lower amount. That is, if the stock is trading for $435 and your limit price is $440, your broker will buy it for $435.

The limit price is not the same as a profit target, either. In other words, if our analyst sets the limit price at $440 and you buy for $435, you don’t sell the stock if its price reaches $440.

Instead, you hold the stock until our analyst says it’s time to sell — hopefully for a significant profit.

For more on limit orders and when to sell, I urge you to read the FREE guide on our Wealth Desk, Stock Investing 101: Buying, Selling and Earning Income.

It should clear up any questions you have about trading stocks!

That wraps up this week’s Reader Forum.

Remember, your feedback is vital to our success… so please email me at concierge@paradigmpressgroup.com.

Questions? I’ll get answers! Comments? Let me hear them! Problems? I’ll try to solve them!

This is YOUR forum!

(And as I said, we also have a FREE library of introductory investment guides — covering everything from finding a broker to how to trade stock options — on our Wealth Desk. For customer service issues, please use our contact page.)

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

The Water Cooler — Upcoming Events and More

August is just around the corner… and a lot of investors will be heading out for last-minute vacations.

So there could be a lot of volatility as Wall Street sets up trades before heading out the door.

And three big news events could throw monkey wrenches into all of those plans…

First, there’s the Aug. 1 trade deal deadline.

Wall Street had been wondering whether Donald Trump would stick to his high-tariff threats if countries didn’t come to the negotiating table.

But it seems most world leaders didn’t want to wait around to find out. Japan… the Philippines… even Europe have all hammered out agreements.

It’s a good bet more countries will be willing to put this issue to bed before the end of July. And each tariff deal will give investors more confidence.

Next, the Federal Reserve is meeting this week to discuss interest rates, with a rate decision on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET.

The last several meetings have had little impact on the markets. But Trump has been pushing Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to cut rates.

In fact, the president is now predicting that Powell is ready to act…

So far, investors don’t seem to agree.

Maybe the Fed will surprise everyone. Or the Fed could keep rates the same… angering Trump to the point that he fires Powell.

It’s a very volatile situation… and one we’ll be watching closely.

Finally, we’ll get earnings reports from the likes of Meta Platforms Inc. (META)... Apple Inc. (AAPL)... Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN)... Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)... Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM)... and more.

These companies have been spending huge amounts of money on artificial intelligence (AI) applications. So Wall Street will be looking to see whether those investments are poised to pay off.

We’ll also be keeping an eye on whether any of these companies are setting aside cash for acquisitions.

After all, the easiest way to take the lead in the AI race is to buy out a smaller competitor that’s already done all the hard work of developing new tech.

Our team has already identified several companies that look ready for a takeover — setting them up for massive gains if an offer comes in.

If there’s any chance to turn these news events into profits, our team will tell you how.

Stay tuned!