Uncertainty drove global equity markets in 2011. Brazil’s stock market wasn’t immune to concerns about the EU’s ongoing sovereign-debt crisis, weak economic growth or the long-run ability of the US to tend to its internal affairs. Although Brazil’s economy continues to develop and domestic demand has increased substantially, the nation… Read More

The momentum investing fad didn’t die with the tech bubble in the 1990s or the credit bubble in the 2000s. Today, investors are even buying and selling dividend-paying stocks on momentum.  With bonds offering abysmal yields and savings accounts offering interest rates near zero, stocks are the only game… Read More

Here’s a rundown of some of frequently asked questions during the Orlando MoneyShow and my responses. Read More

Brazilian equities trade at compelling valuations, offering investors an opportunity to buy growth at a discount and lock in high yields. Read More

Although the S&P 500 could pull back, the bulls appear to be driving the market for the time being. Read More

The rise of personalized medicine, which uses genetic information to tailor drug therapy regimens for individuals, promises better treatment outcomes for patients and higher profits for the biotech industry. Read More

The recent wave of initial public offerings by social media and consumer-focused Internet companies has many investors salivating. But you shouldn’t overlook the growing number of firms that deliver business services online. Read More

Don’t let the euphoria of the current market rally cloud your judgment. Read More

A worthwhile dividend-paying stock from our Income Portfolio. Read More