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By Mike Larson On September 22, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Defense, defense, defense. I’ve been banging the drum like crazy on that sector all year. Then this week, we saw yet another reason why it’s beating the you-know-what out of the averages:...
By Mike Larson On August 14, 201707:00 AM Eastern
The North Korea crisis finally got the market’s attention last week. On Thursday alone, the Nasdaq Composite Index tanked more than 135 points, the CBOE VIX Index surged 42%, and “safe haven”...
By Mandeep Rai On August 9, 201707:00 AM Eastern
This market has a lot going for it: Earnings growth so far has been strong, global growth is re-emerging, and fiscal policy could (eventually) help. Let’s also not forget, there aren’t many other...
By Mandeep Rai On August 2, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Politicians keep cooking up plans to boost the economy’s growth rate. But what’s so bad about 2% growth? According to my work, “Nothing!”
We just got the second-quarter GDP report, and it showed...
By Mike Larson On July 21, 201707:00 AM Eastern
The hype about healthcare coming out of Washington never ends. Republicans keep trying (and failing) to repeal and replace Obamacare … derailed by worries about Medicaid funding and the rise in...
By Remi Lukosiunas On July 18, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Since the financial crisis of 2007-2009, government agencies have taken a number of steps to ensure that banks can weather another economic downturn. In a perfect world, the next downturn...
By Remi Lukosiunas On July 11, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Today we have what seems to be a limitless number of options to choose from for our personal finances. Savings and checking accounts, mortgages, and auto loans from various financial institutions...
By Mike Larson On June 26, 201707:00 AM Eastern
As you read this, I’m in New York City. My brother and I are showing our families around the Big Apple, taking in museums, restaurants, a Broadway show, and more as part of a summer vacation.
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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 10, 201707:00 AM Eastern
After the election, small cap stocks rallied the most — and for good reason. They are a pure play on American growth as most small caps have limited, if any, exposure to international sales. Plus,...