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By Gavin Magor On January 2, 201809:12 AM Eastern
The ink is barely dry on the big tax cut bill, with President Trump signing the Tax Cut and Jobs Act into law 11 days ago. But as investors comb through the details, they’re finding that one...
By Gavin Magor On December 26, 201709:14 AM Eastern
The broad stock market has had a solid run in the first year of the Trump administration. But bank stocks have left the averages in the dust thanks to stronger economic growth, promises of...
By Jon D. Markman On December 4, 201702:00 PM Eastern
In 2016, General Motors (GM) bought Cruise Automation for $1 billion.
It was totally out of character. GM, known for being careful, was jumping into self-driving cars headfirst. One year...
By Gavin Magor On November 30, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Nobody likes paying for insurance. That’s doubly true for insurance that doesn’t even cover YOUR life or property! But without one kind of coverage – called “private mortgage insurance” – many...
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 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 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 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...
By Remi Lukosiunas On August 29, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Last week’s article about community banks revealed that while they may be large in number, they don’t represent as much of the overall industry in terms of assets. After the article went online,...
By Mike Larson On August 25, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Greetings from San Francisco! I’m here for the MoneyShow, and I have to tell you: I love meeting with investors like you in person. Your questions always keep me on my toes, and our spirited...