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By Jon D. Markman On May 22, 201702:00 PM Eastern
We humans are pretty simple. We want binary choices. Right, wrong. Up, down. Unfortunately, markets are often more complex.
After the presidential election, investors expected this White House...
By Mike Larson On May 22, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Last fall, we had the “Trump Bump.” Last week, we got the “Trump Dump.”
The Dow Industrials plunged more than 372 points on Wednesday, while the S&P 500 tanked more than 43. That was the worst,...
By Mike Larson On May 19, 201707:00 AM Eastern
How much is too much? That’s the question the Securities and Exchange Commission is wrestling with when it comes to leverage. Earlier this week, the SEC halted the approval process for a pair of...
By Gavin Magor On May 18, 201707:00 AM Eastern
June 1st marks beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season. It lasts six months through November 30, so this is the time of year for residents of vulnerable states to prepare. That includes...
By Mandeep Rai On May 17, 201707:00 AM Eastern
This weekend saw a global hack attack that targeted more than 200,000 victims in over 150 countries. That included corporations like Renault which were forced to close down for the day, with the...
By Jon D. Markman On May 15, 201702:00 PM Eastern
Don’t worry about turmoil in Washington affecting your investments.
The market will continue to move higher later this year, one noted strategist says. That’s despite questions about White House...
By Mike Larson On May 12, 201707:00 AM Eastern
When it comes to investing, success is often a matter of timing. Buying a great investment at the wrong moment can lead to losses. So can implementing the “right” strategy at the wrong time.
But...
By Gavin Magor On May 11, 201707:00 AM Eastern
The bid to replace Obamacare cleared its first hurdle in the House of Representatives. It now faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.
You may already know what the proposed bill will or will not...
By Remi Lukosiunas On May 9, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Here at Weiss Ratings, our data gives you a wealth of information about the state of the banking industry. One trend jumps right out at you today: Banks are piling up gigantic cash reserves, and...
By Jon D. Markman On May 8, 201702:00 PM Eastern
Historically, the Chicago Board Options Exchange SPX Volatility Index (VIX) is a measure of investor anxiety.
Last week, the CBOE Volatility Index reached a 10-year low. The prevailing lack of...