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By Jon D. Markman On October 30, 201702:00 PM Eastern
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) makes earth-moving machines. And last Tuesday, its blowout third-quarter earnings report propelled the stock to a record high.
This helped the Dow Industrials make a...
By Mike Larson On October 30, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Whether you were a professional trader or a passive investor at the time, you’ll never forget the stock market crash that happened on October 19, 1987.
But the funny thing is, one market had...
By Mike Larson On October 27, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Down with FAANGs! Up with Growth! That’s the new market mantra — and it fits hand in glove with what I’ve been forecasting. More importantly, it requires adjustments to your investing strategy...
By Gavin Magor On October 26, 201707:00 AM Eastern
The Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry took several major hits this year, with hurricanes in the East and wildfires in the West. These events were truly catastrophic for the people...
By Mandeep Rai On October 25, 201707:00 AM Eastern
I’m a long-term investor at heart. So, I know that economic data and corporate earnings provide the real fundamental support during any lasting bull run. That doesn’t mean we can’t see swings of...
By Remi Lukosiunas On October 24, 201707:00 AM Eastern
We’re in the heart of third-quarter earnings season, with companies big and small reporting their latest numbers. The good news? Over the last two weeks or so, several major banking corporations...
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 October 23, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Thirty years and four days ago, on October 19, 1987, the stock market crashed.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 508 points, or 22.6%. Those were the worst point and percentage losses in...
By Gavin Magor On October 19, 201707:00 AM Eastern
In one of my earlier articles, I talked about the importance of your life insurer’s safety and stability. After all, the relationship between you and your insurer can last decades and you need to...
By Jon D. Markman On October 18, 201702:00 PM Eastern
China’s rise as an economic power has been relentless. State leaders have pulled every lever to maintain at least high single-digit growth.
Now, the emerging superpower has secured a...