SFBW Staff, Author at S. Florida Business & Wealth

3 Companies That Could Get Nailed by Donald Trump’s Trade War with Mexico

Uncategorized February 16, 2017 |

Donald Trump’s plan to impose an import tax on goods from Mexico could affect a wide range of companies. Here are a few that have strong connections south of the

Why Investors Should Listen When General Motors Talks About Self-Driving Cars

Uncategorized February 15, 2017 |

The Chevy Bolt shows that GM’s technology claims should be taken very seriously. Many investors think that autonomous vehicles (AVs), or “self-driving cars,” will transform the landscape of the traditional

3 Reasons Coal Will Never Be “Great Again”

Uncategorized February 14, 2017 |

The coal industry has been hit by even more headwinds, and this time, there’s no sign it will be able to recover. The Clean Power Plan is all but dead,

30,000 Dow

Editor's Choice February 13, 2017 |

Dear Mr. Berko: Several times in the past couple of months, you’ve said the Dow Jones industrial average will reach 30,000 in the coming 10 years. You must be smoking

Accelerate in Which Direction?

Editor's Choice February 12, 2017 |

Dear Mr. Berko: I think it was in August that you wrote a short comment about Accelerate Diagnostics. At the time, it was trading at $19. I’ve been a nurse

Uncategorized February 11, 2017 |

Celldex, Geron, Halozyme, Lexicon, and Synergy look like good small-cap biotech stocks for investors not afraid to take on risk. Looking to add a few thrills to your investing portfolio?

4 Dividend Stocks That’ll Likely Raise Their Payouts for a 55th Consecutive Year

Uncategorized February 10, 2017 |

These household brands, and one under-the-radar company, are the hallmarks of dividend consistency. Dividends stocks are the heart and soul of most retirement portfolios. Historically, dividend stocks have handily outperformed

The Dow Breaks 20,000: What Happens Next?

Uncategorized February 8, 2017 |

Is it just a number, or does cracking through a milestone mean something for the market? The Dow Jones Industrial Average(DJINDICES:$INDU) is over 20,000! The media is lauding this feat, but should investors

Death star for Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida?

Columnists February 8, 2017 |

There’s a big feud between Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature with Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida right in the crosshairs. A bill in the Florida House would kill

JetBlue Airways Is My Top Stock Pick for 2017: Here’s Why

Uncategorized February 4, 2017 |

With unit revenue comparisons about to get a lot easier and plenty of profit growth initiatives in the works, JetBlue could be a great stock to own in 2017. After

SoBe Flavor

Editor's Choice February 3, 2017 |

Yachts Miami Beach plans a high-end show By Martin Lenkowsky Yachts Miami Beach aims to attract an exclusive crowd this year by featuring a new VIP experience on the Grand

The Health of PETS

Editor's Choice February 3, 2017 |

Dear Mr. Berko: I’m a 65-year-old single woman, and using your column, I’ve picked some good stocks that have nicely grown. The value of my individual retirement account is now