Articles written by John Nowicki - Benzinga

The Bursting Of The Stock Market Bubble…Well Maybe

The Bursting Of The Stock Market Bubble…Well Maybe

Oh Mr. President, Say It Isn't So

Oh Mr. President, Say It Isn't So

Private Markets Are Booming - But Who Really Is Partying?

Private Markets Are Booming - But Who Really Is Partying?

My Greatest Fear Has Quickly Become Reality

My Greatest Fear Has Quickly Become Reality

The Hottest Party On Wall Street Is One You Might Not Want An Invite To

The Hottest Party On Wall Street Is One You Might Not Want An Invite To

New private alternative investments are raking in billions from institutional clients and now Wall Street wants to bring it to mom-and-pop investors.

Time 'In' the Market: Do Investors Actually Adhere?

Time 'In' the Market: Do Investors Actually Adhere?

"It's time in the market not timing the market" is a cliched quote. The question is - do investors actually adhere to it?

Warren Buffett's Annual Shareholder Letters: Key Takeaways

Warren Buffett's Annual Shareholder Letters: Key Takeaways

Warren Buffett's wisdom nuggets from his annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.

Dark Pools – Shrouded Exchanges

Dark Pools – Shrouded Exchanges

Why Economists Are Always Wrong

Why Economists Are Always Wrong

Bitcoin And Gold: What's All The Fuss about?

Bitcoin And Gold: What's All The Fuss about?

Halloween And Annuities Both Should Scare You!

Halloween And Annuities Both Should Scare You!

The Fed And Inflation Recalibration

The Fed And Inflation Recalibration

The Truth Behind Market Returns During Election Years And Presidential Terms

The Truth Behind Market Returns During Election Years And Presidential Terms

Unless you have been living under a rock these past few weeks, you are well aware of not only all the chaos within the Democratic party political leadership but also the attempted assassination of former President Trump. So what does all this mean for the stock market and maybe more importantly, your own portfolio?

ESG = Essentially The Same Garbage

ESG = Essentially The Same Garbage

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has gained immense popularity. The premise was, invest in companies whose approach had a broader impact on society and the environment, which attracted both individual and institutional investors eager to align their portfolios with their values.

Are Target Date Funds All They Are Cracked Up To Be?

Are Target Date Funds All They Are Cracked Up To Be?

In the quest for my industry to offer investors a worry-free retirement, what LCM Capital Management refers to as be lazy and still get paid, many investors and their advisors have turned to target date funds (TDFs) as the holy grail of hands-off investing, especially within one’s work retirement plans.

The Game Is Rigged!

The Game Is Rigged!

Online gaming company DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) CEO, Jason Robins, was recently quoted on CNBC regarding his company’s Q4 earnings, “We had the worst two-week run of NFL outcomes that we’ve had since we’ve been a public company, so that happens when you’re taking risk on sports outcomes,

The Rollercoaster Ride Of Annuities: A Satirical Look At The Downsides

The Rollercoaster Ride Of Annuities: A Satirical Look At The Downsides

LCM Capital Management would love to sell you an Annuity but first you should know a few things… The following content is mostly satirical and primarily intended for entertainment purposes.

Having Brokerage Statement Nausea?

Having Brokerage Statement Nausea?

Ever felt a wave of nausea wash over you when looking at your brokerage statements? Or better yet, every been afraid to open your brokerage statements? You're not alone. Brokerage Statements can be overwhelming, and the root cause of this unease may be more complex than you think.

Why Investors Should Only Buy Individual Fixed Income Securities

Why Investors Should Only Buy Individual Fixed Income Securities

My firm, LCM Capital Management, has always been a big proponent of buying, whenever possible for our clients, individual fixed income securities such as municipal bonds, CD’s, Treasuries etc.

Recession? No Recession? It's Anyone's Guess, Even The Federal Reserve

Recession? No Recession? It's Anyone's Guess, Even The Federal Reserve

According to the latest Atlanta Fed GDP models, they are now projecting above forecast economic growth as we move through the year. LCM Capital Management would be remiss in our duties if we did not go down memory lane and remind everyone of a few things.