Markets
Invest in the Only Bear Market Today
Today, we have a rare opportunity to invest in a bear market. And while you might be gun shy about the very idea, I’m here to tell you that… Read more
Will Q4 Earnings Give Stocks Another Boost?
U.S. markets seem to be suffering from a post-New Year’s hangover after celebrating a banner 2013. Stocks have fallen each of the first three trading days to start 2014…. Read more
Banner 2013 Doesn’t Mean Doom and Gloom in 2014
“Many happy returns” is an oft-used phrase when entering a new year. Investors will be very happy if this year’s returns are anywhere close to what they were in… Read more
Five Bold 2014 Stock Market Predictions
With a banner 2013 nearly in the books, it’s time to start looking ahead to 2014. Certain things on Wall Street are predictable. But every year brings a new… Read more
Japan’s Nikkei Top Performing 2013 Market
One of the most beaten-down economies of the last couple decades was one of the top performing stock markets in the world this year. With three weeks left to… Read more
Chip Wilson’s Lululemon Debacle: A Timeline
Chip Wilson made a fool of himself one too many times. And that’s why he was forced to resign as chairman of the company he founded. Wilson founded Lululemon… Read more
Putting the 2013 Stock Market Performance in Perspective
Every investor knows this has been a great year for stocks. But it might surprise you just how strong the 2013 stock market performance has been. As of this… Read more
Three Important Stock Market Trends in 2013
We can just about close the books on 2013. The CliffsNotes version of how stock market trends in 2013 will be remembered is something most investors already know. Stocks… Read more
What The Misery Index Tells Us About Europe
It’s no secret that most European economies have been struggling. In 2012 and 2013, Spain’s economy shrank by 1.6% and 1.3%, respectively. Italy’s shrank by 2.4% and 1.8%, respectively…. Read more