Trump vs. China: The Biggest Losers

Wall Street is in for another rough ride…

And our team has pinpointed the stocks that will suffer the most.

If you’re holding them hoping for a rebound, you might be out of luck.

In fact, you should consider strategies for cashing in on them as they fall.

I’ll share some details after our Top Stories and the Reader Forum.

Your Top Stories & Analysis of the Week:

• “Birthright vs. Blackout: Why America Wins and Europe Loses” (The Rude Awakening, Sean Ring): While people often accuse us of being too political, Sean uses three recent examples to demonstrate why who’s in control matters to your wealth. In the United States, the Trump administration is about to jumpstart a new age of prosperity. Canada, meanwhile, is about to take a giant step backwards. And to see how bad things could get, look no further than Portugal and Spain. Sean’s witty insights made this his most-liked story last week.

• “Trump Revives Clinton Scandal” (Paradigm Pressroom’s 5 Bullets, Dave Gonigam): Trump is looking to unlock a key piece of America’s birthright — including one with ties to a forgotten chapter of the Clinton administration. Dave reminds us why Bill Clinton should have been impeached for it… and shares the infuriating reason he wasn’t. You’ll also get a sneak preview of supply chain disruptions you can expect in the months ahead… hear a nuclear war scenario no one is talking about… and get a laugh from the Department of Transportation.

• “America’s AI-Powered Nervous System” (Altucher’s Investment Network, Ray Blanco): Trump’s tariffs are already having a big impact on artificial intelligence (AI) companies. As Ray recently told Altucher’s Investment Network members, three companies are leading the charge to build AI-quality chips on U.S. soil. He explains what each brings to the table… and why you should pay attention. This was one of our most-liked stories last week — and explains a major opportunity that most investors are completely overlooking. So I decided to unlock 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, Henry K. reached out to me with a membership problem but adds:

Thank you for all the great information, and the growth in Paradigm Press Group I have seen since 2020 is almost overwhelming… All praise to James, Chris and all the great people with whom you work.

I’m glad my team was able to address your concerns, Henry! And thank you for attaching these kind words to your request. I’ve let our analysts know about your appreciation.

You’re also right that Paradigm Press has grown rapidly over the past few years. We also have a few exciting new services on the drawing board.

But we’ll take care not to overwhelm you with great ideas for growing your wealth.

Next, Phil Hudson left us a five-star Google review saying:

Altucher’s True Alpha and The Maverick are really great. Clear process, great explanation and I'm making lots of money following their advice.

If you’re reading this, Phil, thanks for taking the time to write a review. Hopefully this means you’ve been benefiting from James Altucher’s and Enrique Abeyta’s big wins.

As you probably know, James teams up with trading expert Zach Scheidt for Altucher’s True Alpha. And despite the volatile markets, they’ve given members chances to see 50%... 61%... 101%... 121%... and 287% gains — all in the past few weeks alone!

Enrique is also on a hot streak at The Maverick. He’s recommended closing just five plays for losses this year — out of a total 29 sell recommendations. That’s a win rate of 83%!

Last week alone he said to take profits on five stocks, including an 11% gain from Vistra Corp. (VST) in just two months.

Remember, both Zach and Enrique are former hedge fund managers — which is probably why they are so good at finding great plays and explaining them to you in plain English.

So I expect many more wins in your future!

Speaking of Enrique, Rebecca W. saw our “Final Secret of Jekyll Island” broadcast and wrote him to say:

Jim Rickards was saying to get out of stocks, and that they won’t recover for YEARS. I personally disagree with him, but I’m wondering why you have totally different views IN HOUSE on the market? James Altucher is much more bullish on certain stocks and of course AI. But Rickards is against the market. It can be confusing for us — who to believe? I think one company should have one HOUSE VIEW and not present conflicting theories all the time.

I’m not sure if Enrique will address this, Rebecca, so hopefully you’ll see my answer here.

First, keep in mind that the whole point of Paradigm Press is to bring you a wide range of independent, expert analysis.

That independence is a core part of our identity, which is why we don’t have a “house view.” Our team is encouraged to go where their research takes them — even if it seems to contradict something one of our other analysts is saying.

But that doesn’t mean you need to choose who to believe. In fact, the smartest thing you can do is take all of our experts’ advice into consideration when choosing where to put your money.

Remember, even in the worst market environments, there are always opportunities to grow your wealth. So invest with that in mind.

You could put some money into James’ recommendations for a chance to cash in on Wall Street’s latest trends. Then consider Jim’s analysis to hedge your portfolio against downturns. And Enrique gives you chances to grab short-term gains no matter which way the markets go.

In short, don’t go all-in on one of our analysts. Instead, use their combined wisdom to diversify your portfolio. Do it right and you’ll come out ahead — no matter who ends up being right!

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 don’t forget, 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

The major indexes rallied last week thanks to better-than-expected employment numbers and news that China might be willing to negotiate on tariffs.

Just don’t expect it to last.

According to Rickards’ Senior Analyst Dan Amoss, “The Chinese side says Trump must drop all unilateral tariffs before they can even set up an official meeting.”

In other words, Trump will have to cancel the current tariffs before China starts talking.

And Trump might see the market’s upturn as proof that Wall Street wants him to be tough on China.

So expect more back-and-forth bickering that sends the markets bouncing up and down again.

Meanwhile, U.S. ports are going idle thanks to a lack of overseas cargo. It could spur the kind of shortages we saw during the COVID lockdowns.

The first to feel the crunch will be the trucks and trains that carry those goods across the country.

The transportation industry.

“Transport stocks will have another big leg lower through the summer,” Dan predicts.

We’re talking about companies like United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS)... Union Pacific Corp. (UNP)... Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (ODFL) — or basically any stock in the iShares Transportation ETF (IYT).

If you’re holding any of these stocks, you should consider an exit strategy before Wall Street realizes the danger.

You could also try to cash in on their fall using put options. (Our Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Stock Options can help you get started.)

And stick with the Paradigm Press team for in-depth analysis of every dip and surge.