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By Mandeep Rai On November 8, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Why are stocks up? Market observers will point to several traditional rally catalysts. We’re in good shape economically. Tax reform and repatriation of corporate profits are on the table. ...
By Remi Lukosiunas On November 7, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Bank profits are already surging. But there is so much going on in Washington right now on the regulatory front that things could get even better. The proposed tax plan would cut taxes for...
By Mike Larson On November 3, 201707:00 AM Eastern
My wife Kim and I are in the process of selling our home. With our oldest son about to start college, we just don’t need as much space anymore.
But to be frank, there’s another reason at work....
By Jon D. Markman On October 23, 201702:00 PM Eastern
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crashed 508 points on Oct. 19, 1987 — 30 years ago last Thursday. It was a 22% catastrophe immediately known as Black Monday.
This first crash of the modern...
By Remi Lukosiunas On October 17, 201707:00 AM Eastern
First it was hurricanes along the Gulf Coast, and in Puerto Rico and Florida. Now, it’s wildfires in California. It seems like we just can’t catch a break when it comes to natural disasters.
As...
By Remi Lukosiunas On October 10, 201707:00 AM Eastern
The banking sector is in great shape overall, both here and abroad, according to our Weiss Ratings data. There are always exceptions, and that’s why you should always check your bank’s safety...
By Remi Lukosiunas On October 3, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Here at Weiss Ratings, we don’t just analyze and rate domestic banks. We also gather data and give unbiased opinions about the safety of banks all around the globe. In fact, there’s a good chance...
By Mike Larson On September 25, 201707:00 AM Eastern
In the just-released issue of High Yield Investing, I likened this market to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character in the Terminator. No matter what you threw at it, it couldn’t be stopped!
Now, the...
By Remi Lukosiunas On September 19, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Hurricane Irma had its eye set on the east coast of Florida, with catastrophic damage predictions running as high as $200 billion. But she switched gears at the last minute, losing power and...
By Mike Larson On September 18, 201707:00 AM Eastern
First things first: Our office, my home, and the homes and families of our employees largely escaped the wrath of Hurricane Irma. I’m very thankful for that.
Unfortunately, I can’t say the same...