With all the noise about tariffs and politics dominating headlines, it's hard to get a clear picture...

When It Comes to Investing, You Need to Avoid 'Doomscrolling' By Pete Carmasino, chief market strategist, Chaikin Analytics With all the noise about tariffs and politics dominating headlines, it's hard to get a clear picture... We tend to read negative news. Then, we read some more. And then, even more after that. The mainstream media often feeds into our cravings as well. Each headline is worse than the last one. And they're all designed to evoke shock, outrage, and fear. As such, it's easy to start "doomscrolling" on and on through all the negativity. As we go further into 2025, the media's dire warnings about President Donald Trump's policies are louder than ever. Tariffs, deportations, democracy at risk... the headlines are full of this stuff. For us as investors, doomscrolling through it all can have serious repercussions... Doomscrolling gives us all sorts of reasons to not invest. But if we sit on the sidelines too long, we could miss out on the types of returns that our portfolios need right now. After all, just sitting in cash means we're missing potential opportunities... even if the markets are volatile. Recommended Links: The NEXT Market Shock Investors are licking their wounds after the dramatic market sell-off... and sentiment remains more bearish than even the worst moments of 2008. Still, nobody is prepared for the next market shock (or knows where to put their money). That's according to a stock market expert who has charged up to $100,000 for a single report. But today, he's revealing this buried stock story for FREE. Click here to unlock. Trump's Next Target (Executive Order 14154) Within his first 100 days, Trump has signed 112 executive orders... laid off or fired 60,000 federal workers... and unveiled an unprecedentedly massive tariff plan. But what he's about to do next will shock even his most senior staffers. Find out what it could mean for you and your money here. Opportunities Still Exist Amid Market Uncertainty To be sure, the financial world is full of uncertainty today... The broad market S&P 500 Index is still down roughly 14% from its all-time high in February. Overall this year, it's down about 10%. Meanwhile, the tariff situation is constantly evolving. And potential trade deals are still in the works. So it's hard to predict exactly what will happen next. Remember, we're active investors. We may not have control over global trade policy or the next executive order. But we do have control over our investment decisions. We can see the issues at hand and navigate around them. For example, the financial media is afraid that Trump's tariffs will destroy the economy. But savvy investors are following the sectors that may thrive under these policies. In a report earlier this month, financial-services giant JPMorgan Chase (JPM) stated that the effective U.S. tariff rate has risen from 2.3% in 2024 to 23%. This creates both challenges and opportunities. Some automakers are already adapting to the new tariff environment. Nissan Motor is scaling back production of its Rogue SUV in Japan. And Honda Motor (HMC) is considering shifting more production to the U.S.  And with the help of the Power Gauge, we can find areas of opportunity... Put simply, our industry ranking provides a clear sign of the corners of the market we should focus on. In other words, it shows us "where" to look. And as the below screenshot from our system shows, it's pointing to these top 10 industries... Digging deeper, we can then focus on "what" specific opportunities to buy. And the technical indicators we use tell us "when" to act. In short, these top industry groups are where the institutions are fishing for profits. The "smart money" on Wall Street is busy searching for companies to buy in the middle of this turmoil. Some stocks are set to gain from rising domestic manufacturing... or even enhanced border security initiatives. Folks, the Power Gauge doesn't read the headlines... Our system doesn't factor in what the media says. It doesn't know that tariffs are being imposed on foreign goods. The Power Gauge simply looks for strong stocks in strong industries. Remember, we operate in a "market of stocks"... not just a singular "stock market." And by using the Power Gauge and following our process, we can thrive in any condition. In the end, my point is simple... Whatever system you use, don't doomscroll. And don't use it as an excuse to not invest. Good investing, Pete Carmasino Market View Major Indexes and Notable Sectors     # Hld:     Bullish     Neutral     Bearish Dow 30 +2.69% 1 22 7 S&P 500 +2.6% 41 308 155 Nasdaq +2.63% 8 63 29 Small Caps +2.59% 157 1213 522 Bonds +0.56% Financial +3.31% 8 64 1 — According to the Chaikin Power Bar, Small Cap stocks and Large Cap stocks remain Bearish. Major indexes are mixed. *  *  *  * Sector Tracker Sector movement over the last 5 days Energy +2.96% Consumer Staples +1.49% Real Estate +1.46% Materials +0.68% Utilities +0.41% Financial -0.23% Industrials -1.36% Consumer Discretionary -1.45% Communication -1.77% Health Care -1.91% Information Technology -4.2% *  *  *  * Industry Focus Regional Banking Services 3 133 4 Over the past 6 months, the Regional Banking subsector (KRE) has underperformed the S&P 500 by -0.40%. Its Power Bar ratio, which measures future potential, is Weak, with more Bearish than Bullish stocks. It is currently ranked #5 of 21 subsectors and has moved up 5 slots over the past week. Indicative Stocks FFWM First Foundation Inc GBCI Glacier Bancorp, Inc SYBT Stock Yards Bancorp, *  *  *  * Top Movers Gainers EFX +13.84% FSLR +10.53% PNR +9.22% PHM +8.36% IVZ +8.27% Losers NOC -12.66% RTX -9.81% HAL -5.57% KMB -1.53% NEM -1.21% *  *  *  * Earnings Report Earnings Surprises NOC Northrop Grumman Corporation Q1 $3.32 Missed by $-2.94 TSLA Tesla, Inc. Q1 $0.27 Missed by $-0.14 GE General Electric Company Q1 $1.49 Beat by $0.22 EQT EQT Corporation Q1 $1.18 Beat by $0.17 LMT Lockheed Martin Corporation Q1 $7.28 Beat by $0.97 *  *  *  * You have received this e-mail as part of your subscription to PowerFeed. If you no longer want to receive e-mails from PowerFeed, click here. You're receiving this e-mail at indra21poetra@gmail.com. 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