Whether you’ve been following the news closely or just overheard your coworkers talking about it, chances are you know about the controversy taking place in Ferguson, Missouri. In the wake of these events, protests and civil unrest have broken out across the city — leaving many around the country speculating as to what actually transpired on August 9. And it’s those speculations that could lead to a major boom for one market in the coming months. #-ad_banner-#The truth is: we may never know what happened that day. There was no video evidence and very few witnesses. But over the past… Read More

Whether you’ve been following the news closely or just overheard your coworkers talking about it, chances are you know about the controversy taking place in Ferguson, Missouri. In the wake of these events, protests and civil unrest have broken out across the city — leaving many around the country speculating as to what actually transpired on August 9. And it’s those speculations that could lead to a major boom for one market in the coming months. #-ad_banner-#The truth is: we may never know what happened that day. There was no video evidence and very few witnesses. But over the past few weeks, a growing number of police departments across the country are placing orders for body cameras that officers can wear to document their interactions with the public. The cameras will be able to record nearly everything an officer sees. Several petitions are gaining traction that will mandate police nationwide to begin wearing them. Aside from the Ferguson controversy, there’s been recent public outcry for change in New York and Los Angeles after incidents of alleged police brutality were caught on camera by pedestrians. A 2012 study conducted by the police department in Rialto, California —… Read More

There’s a surprising secret located deep within the Swiss Alps. You could find this secret for yourself if you travel far enough into the mountains. That, however, is provided you can make it in through an explosion-proof door and past multiple security zones with bullet-proof lock gates — all while avoiding advanced face-recognition technology and 24 hour security. They call it “Swiss Fort Knox”… and it’s aptly named. The facility is actually a 1960’s Cold War bunker redesigned with the latest technology and re-purposed with one goal in mind — to counteract a rising global threat. And based on these… Read More

There’s a surprising secret located deep within the Swiss Alps. You could find this secret for yourself if you travel far enough into the mountains. That, however, is provided you can make it in through an explosion-proof door and past multiple security zones with bullet-proof lock gates — all while avoiding advanced face-recognition technology and 24 hour security. They call it “Swiss Fort Knox”… and it’s aptly named. The facility is actually a 1960’s Cold War bunker redesigned with the latest technology and re-purposed with one goal in mind — to counteract a rising global threat. And based on these intense security measures — which seem like something you’d see in a James Bond movie — you’d probably think the facility was housing a new technology designed to perform powerful, militaristic feats. But you won’t find tanks or any new spacecrafts in this hidden facility. This massive bunker isn’t equipped to counteract violent terrorist attacks… or find weapons of mass destruction. And though the Swiss claim the facility is capable of withstanding a nuclear attack, it isn’t meant to provide shelter during a massive weather event or other natural disaster. In fact, the primary threat in mind isn’t even a… Read More

Choosing the perfect stock isn’t easy. The trick is finding one that can offer you both safety and growth. Many people would tell you this is impossible — that to see true growth you have to find small, unproven companies… and that to minimize risk, you have to sacrifice gains. But I went on a search to find a powerhouse stock that proves otherwise… and I think I’ve found a prime example. It’s been one of the highest-performing stocks in the market over the past five years. And, it’s also one of the least risky. #-ad_banner-# I’m talking about Starbucks… Read More

Choosing the perfect stock isn’t easy. The trick is finding one that can offer you both safety and growth. Many people would tell you this is impossible — that to see true growth you have to find small, unproven companies… and that to minimize risk, you have to sacrifice gains. But I went on a search to find a powerhouse stock that proves otherwise… and I think I’ve found a prime example. It’s been one of the highest-performing stocks in the market over the past five years. And, it’s also one of the least risky. #-ad_banner-# I’m talking about Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX). As you might know, the specialty coffee retailer dominates its market in terms of sheer size — serving up nearly 60 million consumers every week. But that alone doesn’t make it a great investment. What truly makes this company so special is that it carries a unique trait that allows it to lower its market risk… and open the door for big gains. Starbucks possesses what we call an “Irreplaceable Asset.” What is an Irreplaceable Asset? Simply put, it’s something a company owns that no one else can easily buy or create. Whether it’s an airport or railway,… Read More