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By Mike Larson On July 5, 201811:55 AM Eastern
The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays, right up there with Thanksgiving. Regardless of our political leanings, our family situations, our views on the markets or anything...
By Mike Larson On July 4, 201807:55 AM Eastern
The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays, right up there with Thanksgiving. Regardless of our political leanings, our family situations, our views on the markets or anything...
By Juan M. Villaverde On June 28, 201807:55 AM Eastern
I expected more from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
It’s the central bank of central banks, the world’s titan of modern finance.
But I was disappointed and, for a reason I’ll...
By Jon D. Markman On June 20, 201801:58 PM Eastern
Corporations fear Amazon. They should. That’s because the online pioneer thrives on disruption. It often steamrolls over its wide-eyed competitors.
Just look at what happened to FedEx Corp....
By Tony Sagami On June 18, 201807:55 AM Eastern
“Excitement on blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology has rapidly spread. [Blockchain] has moved well beyond the cryptocurrency realm.”
— Erin Kim, Blockchain Canada board member
Did...
By Sean Brodrick On June 16, 201811:55 AM Eastern
The histories of North America’s rushes for gold and silver are filled with outrageous stories and larger-than-life characters. And here’s one you haven’t heard before: A massive silver rush, one...
By Jon D. Markman On June 11, 201802:00 PM Eastern
Something big is happening with financial technology. Financial institutions are building products that mesh with our busy lifestyles.
For more than 30 years, Fiserv Inc. (FISV) has been...
By Mike Larson On June 11, 201807:55 AM Eastern
I don't know about you. But the "Poltergeist" movies scared the you-know-what out of me when I was younger. Especially that scene in the sequel where Carol Anne's toy phone starts ringing, she...
By Jon D. Markman On June 6, 201802:22 PM Eastern
Apple (AAPL) has been a polished addition to just about any portfolio. Its shares are up 203% over the past five years. But as a technology company, Apple is thoroughly depressing. And this...
By Jon D. Markman On June 1, 201802:30 PM Eastern
I have a confession. As an investor, I don’t like surprises.
S&P Global (SPGI) has been around for 150 years. This company is best-known as the keeper of the Standard and Poor’s Indexes. It...