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By Jon D. Markman On July 19, 201702:00 PM Eastern
It started with $2 million worth of Fitbits. Very quickly the project evolved to 3D printed helmets with nanofiber sensors.
That’s what happens when the military decides the Internet of...
By Gavin Magor On July 13, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Adequate capital is the most important factor when it comes to analyzing any insurer. That’s because capital levels can indicate what might happen to a company if the going gets tough and policy...
By Mike Larson On June 30, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Some investors like to fly close to the sun, loading up on red-hot “FAANG” stocks and riding them until they implode.
Others like to dig around in the deepest, darkest market sludge, buying...
By Remi Lukosiunas On June 27, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Just like with most financial institutions, credit unions know that lending is one of the driving forces behind growth.
The more loans they give out, the more money they can make — which can...
By Mike Larson On June 16, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Things can change fast in the stock market, and nothing makes that clearer than the action over the past week. Leaders are starting to lag, while laggards are starting to lead. And if I’m right,...
By Mike Larson On June 9, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Okay, true confession time: I watch the bond market like a hawk. Nothing fascinates me more than interest rates.
That may not make me the most exciting cocktail party guest. But it has helped me...
By Mandeep Rai On June 7, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Behavioral finance may sound like a dry topic. But I can assure you it isn’t, at least when it comes to the investment markets. If you can identify the biases, mistakes, and irrational decisions...
By Jon D. Markman On June 5, 201702:00 PM Eastern
Last week, Amazon (AMZN) shares busted through $1,000. The odds are good they will keep going.
Amazon is a great business. Arguably, revolutionary. However, its share price has always been...
By Mike Larson On June 5, 201707:00 AM Eastern
We’re almost halfway through the year, and as I alluded to on Friday, the performance derby isn’t even close.
Just look at this chart showing each of the 11 S&P 500 Index sectors, and how...
By Mandeep Rai On May 31, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Small cap stocks were the biggest winner in the post-election market run-up. They were a no brainer, given the fact they derive less of their sales outside the U.S., and were the prime potential...