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By Jon D. Markman On March 28, 201803:04 PM Eastern
A key player in the data revolution is under siege. Some would say deservedly so.
Politicians, regulators and pundits are circling for the kill. But as an investor, you need to know when to use...
By Sean Brodrick On March 24, 201811:55 AM Eastern
“Cry havoc! And let slip the dogs of war!”
— Mark Antony in William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar.
The U.S. is gearing up for war on multiple fronts: the trade front and actual, physical...
By Sean Brodrick On March 19, 201811:58 PM Eastern
Today’s story is about oil, gasoline and perspective. Let me explain that with a joke.
Jean-Claude goes to his doctor for his annual checkup. A week later, his doctor calls with the results.
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By Jon D. Markman On March 19, 201802:15 PM Eastern
Another iconic American store is on deathwatch.
Last week, managers at Toys “R” Us Inc. told their 33,000 U.S. employees to expect that all stores will close in the coming months. That’s...
By Jon D. Markman On March 16, 201802:55 PM Eastern
It’s not easy for cryptocurrency speculators right now. Right now, it seems like everyone in a position of power is turning against them.
This week, officials at the International Monetary Fund...
By Sean Brodrick On March 10, 201811:00 AM Eastern
Recently, we saw companies leveraged to energy metals — lithium and cobalt in particular, but others as well — fall off a cliff. This was due to a shocking report from Morgan Stanley.
They’re...
By Jon D. Markman On March 9, 201802:00 PM Eastern
The regulators are coming after cryptocurrency quick-buck artists. Big surprise, right?
In Japan, regulators just shut down two exchanges in the wake of another high-profile heist. This could be...
By Juan M. Villaverde On March 2, 201807:00 AM Eastern
When we built our cryptocurrency ratings model, we did so with one fundamental goal in mind: To help crypto investors make more money with less risk, and do so objectively!
That’s why Weiss...
By Sean Brodrick On February 22, 201811:00 AM Eastern
Move over, China! For years, that nation’s central bank has been the biggest buyer (if not holder) of gold.
But now there’s a new buyer in town, one with the golden touch. That’s Russia.
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By Sean Brodrick On February 20, 201811:00 AM Eastern
Are you paying too much for gasoline? You could soon pay more.
That is, if Congress bites on President’s Trump latest idea: Raise the gasoline tax. By 25 cents a gallon.
Which means, if you’re...