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By Gavin Magor On February 1, 201807:50 AM Eastern
I’ll bet that, like almost everyone I know, you complain like heck about the cost of your home insurance -- usually once a year when you get the annual statement. But you probably just pay it...
By Jon D. Markman On January 31, 201802:00 PM Eastern
Imagine cities without places to park.
Stop gasping. In the future, there will be no need.
Tomorrow’s megacities will bear only a passing resemblance to today’s. This transformation...
By Mandeep Rai On January 31, 201807:55 AM Eastern
The flu virus sure is nasty this year. Many of us have friends, co-workers, family members, or acquaintances who have been laid up in recent days and weeks.
But even as it seemed like everyone...
Last week, we caused global outrage with our C+ rating for Bitcoin. We were cursed, ridiculed and laughed at. One group even tried to mount a cyberattack against our Weiss Ratings website.
But...
By Gavin Magor On January 30, 201807:45 AM Eastern
One of the nation’s leading bank sector experts is long-time analyst Dick Bove. So, I took note of comments he just made. The short version? Just like me, he’s bullish on banks — and especially...
By Jon D. Markman On January 29, 201802:00 PM Eastern
Successful investing should be easy. Buy consistent growth. Flee mediocrity. And never, under any circumstances, buy airlines.
Last week, airline shares got walloped. It began when United...
By Sean Brodrick On January 27, 201811:00 AM Eastern
Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin — a man who speaks like he superglued his teeth together — does not favor a strong dollar. Heck, he’s stomped on the dollar, kicked to the edge of a cliff...
By Jon D. Markman On January 26, 201802:00 PM Eastern
Obviously good. That’s how Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin just characterized the recent collapse of U.S. dollar. Moments later, all hell broke loose.
Currency markets are intertwined, and...
By Sean Brodrick On January 25, 201811:00 AM Eastern
Have you ever tried to teach a kid to cook? They’re eager, but man, they make mistakes. They usually burn themselves once. Then the problem is getting them anywhere near the stove again.
Well,...
By Juan M. Villaverde On January 25, 201807:00 AM Eastern
Hey all! I’m Juan Villaverde.
Today, I’m here to address criticisms regarding our ratings methodology.
First off, any and all feedback is welcome! I mean that.
We’re delighted with the...