Name: George Leong, B. Comm.
Bio: George Leong, B. Comm. is a Senior Editor at Lombardi Financial, and has been involved in analyzing the stock markets for two decades where he employs both fundamental and technical analysis. His overall market timing and trading knowledge is extensive in the areas of small-cap research and option trading. George is the editor of several of Lombardi’s popular financial newsletters, including The China Letter, Special Situations, and Obscene Profits, among others. He has written technical and fundamental columns for numerous stock market news web sites, and he is the author of Quick Wealth Options Strategy and Mastering 7 Proven Options Strategies. Prior to starting with Lombardi Financial, George was employed as a financial analyst with Globe Information Services. Add George Leong to your Google+ circles
How to Profit from the Major Stock Market Correction Coming Your Way
The stock market continues to want to edge higher, but beware. I still sense there will be more downside moves that will provide a trading opportunity. At this juncture, I would be looking for sell-offs … Read More
Europe the Best Short-Term Investment Opportunity Outside the U.S.?
Regular readers of mine will know that I used to be bullish on China; I thought the Chinese economy offered a good contrarian investment opportunity. Now, I’m turning my sights to the eurozone for the … Read More
How the 2008 Stock Market Crash Made These American Banks Safest Investments Now
When Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. crashed after the impact of the sub-prime financial crisis in 2008, the financial sector was turned upside down. Regulators made a bold and smart decision to clean up the banking … Read More
Investor Beware: NASDAQ Passes 5,000, but Market Correction Looms
The NASDAQ may have passed 5,000, but investors shouldn’t get caught up in the excitement. A market correction may just be on the horizon, especially when you consider factors affecting the global economy…. Read More
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Three ETFs to Profit from Europe’s Economic Recovery
Eurozone Still Messy, but Economic Recovery Has Begun
Europe is open for business. Well, kind of. The region—namely the 19-country eurozone—has recently been in the news with the Greece fiasco and its potential exit.
Greece … Read More
Netflix Successful, but Expensive; How to Invest with Less Risk
The third season of House of Cards will likely once again see a massive influx of new subscribers flow to Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ/NFLX). The company is sizzling on the chart and is the “Best of … Read More
Silver Spring Smart Grid Stock an Investment Opportunity to Watch?
Over the past few years, we have witnessed fewer loss of power situations on the electricity power grid. A big reason is that hydro operators are working proactively in monitoring the use of electricity on … Read More
Muted Retail Growth to Move Higher? How to Play the Sector Minus Risk
Retailers continue to fight for the limited dollar of the consumer. The retail sector is extremely competitive and success is contingent on the right strategy of attack, which means offering the right product mix, competitive … Read More
EZCORP and Green Dot to Profit from America’s Coming Reckoning?
There’s a financial reckoning coming, folks. The easy money pushed through the financial system and economy by the Federal Reserve over the past several years may have given us this six-year bull stock market, but … Read More
How You Can Profit from Increased Travel in China for Lunar New Year
If you have ever been on the New York City subway during the morning or after-work commutes, you’d understand how busy it gets. Surprisingly, it’s still pretty lax compared to rush hour in Hong Kong, … Read More
Three Restaurant Stocks Better Than McDonald’s?
The restaurant sector, including the fast food outlets, continues to reward investors with a good investment opportunity over the past years. The advance in the eateries has been somewhat overdone, as the stock market appears … Read More
How Tech Growth in 2015 Is Different from 2000 (and Why It Will Last)
The last time I saw 5,000 on the NASDAQ was way back in early 2000, prior to the collapse of the technology sector and all of the froth and euphoria on Wall Street. If you … Read More
Greece and Eurozone to Fall Into Economic Turmoil? How to Profit
There is yet another Greek tragedy playing out across the Atlantic, where legendary poets, mathematicians, scientists, and thinkers once roamed. Fast-forward several thousand years and the country once known for its proud history is cracking … Read More
January Volatile for Stocks, but Bull Market Not Over Yet
Many of you are probably happy to bid farewell to January. Not only was the weather nasty, but the stock market also traded in a volatile manner, with the bias to the downside.
The month … Read More
Microsoft Struggling Compared to Apple; Still Worth the Investment?
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ/MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella must be envying Tim Cook of Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ/AAPL) these days after the staggering blowout quarter by Apple last week. Nadella, while a vast improvement over former head Steve … Read More
Apple Now #1 in Smartphone Sales in China; Enough to Keep It on Top?
Tim Cook must be pleased with the results of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ/AAPL). Heck, the company sold an amazing 74.5 million “iPhones” and has become the top seller of smartphones in China, surpassing rival Samsung Electronics … Read More
Alibaba: How a Small Idea Is Becoming a Major World-Class Company
While China has been struggling to regain its former luster as the top growth region in the world, we are seeing some dynamic growth in the technology space, namely the Internet and mobile areas, where … Read More
ECB’s Money Printing a Profitable Opportunity for U.S. Investors?
The money printing presses may be dry in the U.S., but they are just being inked up across the Atlantic in the eurozone, where they’re beginning to print easy money in the form of euros. … Read More
JAKKS and LeapFrog: Two Contrarian Toy Plays for Your Watch List
What kid doesn’t love toys? But then again, what investor doesn’t love toys? They did, after all, gain traction in 2014, growing at four percent to $18.08 billion in U.S. sales. (Source: NPD Group, January … Read More
Declining Commodity Prices Ahead with Weak Global Economy
Oil may be holding above $40.00 per barrel, but investors shouldn’t get too comfortable. The chart foreshadows oil prices could falter and maybe even drop below $40.00.
It’s true that speculation has influenced the direction … Read More
Emerging Smartphone Maker Xiaomi Threatening Apple’s Chinese Expansion?
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ/AAPL) has become the Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE/WMT) of the technology sector stocks. Under the aggressive strategy of CEO Tim Cook, the company continues what its legendary founder Steve Jobs started—to rule the … Read More
