The three major US stock indexes closed the session in the red. Stocks were sharply down as a result of falling oil and metal prices. Read More
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If this rally is to continue we’ll need to see more evidence that these green shoots are resulting in actual economic growth. After all, there’s a big difference between stabilization in the rate of economic decline and actual economic growth. This week’s retail data suggests that some of these green shoots are already flowering, but there will undoubtedly be some noise in future data. Not every economic release will be better than expected this summer. Read More
The three major US stock indexes closed the day with mixed results. Read More
The three major US stock indexes closed with solid gains. All sectors, except for consumer discretionary stocks, performed well and finished in the green. Read More
Booming electricity demand and more stringent environmental regulations are powering growth for nuclear power and alternative energy. Here’s how to profit. Read More
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) followed through on his promises and sent a carbon emissions bill to the House of Representatives for a vote before Memorial Day. Whether the bill ultimately passes or requires more revisions and compromises, it’s likely the US will pass something to control carbon dioxide emissions in the next year. The European Union already has regulations in place and is likely to toughen those rules in coming years. Read More
There’s more to the financial sector than broken down banks. Read More
To earn interest and dividends you’ve got to buy and hold. That means building a portfolio that guards against not only credit risk--today’s threat--but also inflation risk. Read More
Solid portfolio management means being positioned for long-term gains while leaving enough flexibility to survive and capitalize on periods of volatility. Read More
There will be consequences if the US or UK suffers a downgrade, albeit not the ones you think. And some could be positive, if you play your cards right. Read More