Market News
Overcoming "Walls of Worry" In The Equity Markets
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 22:56
Wall Street lore tells us that bull markets reach a point where they climb "walls of worry." Under the right conditions, those risks could easily plunge us into a bear market. Should we be worried right now?
Examining The Facebook And Netflix Price Charts: Is FAANG Still Bulletproof?
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 22:31
Taking a close look at the Facebook and Netflix price charts, daily and weekly.
Walmart's Workers Deserve A Raise, Not A Bonus
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 22:03
Walmart's stockholders have gotten a lasting raise based on the company's turnaround. And Walmart's workers should get a lasting raise, too, not just a one-time bonus.
Dividend Investing Is Not What You Think
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 21:51
Even at this late stage of the bull market, there are dozens of essential services companies offering big yields with upside and limited risk. If your objective is income, don't settle for less.
Tesla Is Elon Musk, For Better Or For Worse
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 21:31
Tesla's share price seems to hinge on the statements and behavior its founder and CEO, Elon Musk. In the past this was good for share price but now the signs are ominous.
Can Starbucks Do Well In A Land That Gave Us Espresso?
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 20:12Why We Feel Altria Has Substantial Upside Potential
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 19:46What To Watch For At The Fed's September Meeting
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 19:24
What to look for when the Fed meets in September. A rate rise is on the cards, but what else should we watch out for?
After Suffering Sharp Declines, Are Bitcoin Prices Treading Water?
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 19:18
Bitcoin prices have been trading range-bound lately. Are they simply awaiting the next catalyst?
This Is Where Brazil's Economy Is A Failure
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 18:34
Morgan Stanely gives a thumbs up/thumbs down view of key indicators of the Brazilian economy.
Why Investors Shouldn't Worry Much About The Recent Halliburton Sell-Off
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 17:48What's Sonos Really Worth? An Interactive Analysis
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 17:45In Argentina, Stronger Peso Is Only Temporary As Recession Looms
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 17:26
The Argentinian peso has strengthened on news of more bailout funds. But this economy is going to go sour fast.
How Facebook, Twitter And Google Can Reward Investors By Upholding An American Ideal
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 16:58
Becoming America's digital public square is one way Facebook, Twitter and Google can create value for investors and uphold a bedrock American ideal. However, they first have to figure how to handle issues of free speech ...
Japan's "Show Me the Money" Corporate Governance: Renewed Surge
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 16:22
This data should confound the large number of global investors who still think Japanese companies aren't proficient at generating profits, Indeed, Japanese equities deserves special attention as it is the only major coun...
Analysts Forecast 10% Upside For the First Trust Large Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund ETF
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 16:04Stability In Volatile Markets: What You Need To Know About Stable Coins
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 16:03
Known to many in the space as the "holy grail" of cryptocurrency, stable coins are a force to be reckoned with. Understanding the various forms it takes can help to understand why pegging crypto against fiat is fiscally ...
'Last Coal Plant in Poland' Shows How Carbon Restrictions Can Clean Up Power Sector
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 16:00U.S. Markets Strong in August, But Are There Risks Ahead?
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 15:47
All three major U.S. indices were up in August, but are the risks rising? Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan says while the outlook remains positive, a pullback is possible.
Bigger Pay Looks Positive For Employees, But Might Raise Inflation Questions
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 15:42
The jobs report might send a mixed message. While the headline number of 201,000 was above expectations, earlier months got revised significantly lower. Also, wage growth of 2.9% was above what analysts expected and a si...
BAML flags '1998 redux', notes heavy outflows from corporate bonds
livemint.com - 7 Sep 2018 15:23The War On Drugs Was Misguided, So Was The War On Insider Trading
Forbes - 7 Sep 2018 15:23
Trump recently slammed his own attorney general, Jeff Sessions, for his role (if any) in prosecuting two popular republicans running for congress. One of those charged was involved in insider trading, which is controvers...