Nov 12, 2010
Listen up folks; stock markets have had a great run, and there may be more upside moves ahead of us, as the economy continues to improve, but this is not a time to be aggressive.
Nov 12, 2010
Speculating in mining shares takes some expertise and patience
Nov 12, 2010
Raise the age by which a citizen can qualify for social security to 68.
Nov 11, 2010
In Ireland, investors are dumping Irish bonds on mounting speculation that the country will need to ask the European Union for bailout help similar to what Greece had to endure.
Nov 11, 2010
I’m not calling for another dip…yet. But it does seem that the lasting global recovery is not around the corner. It may not be even around the next block or even in the same city. What I’m trying to say is most likely far off on the horizon!
Nov 11, 2010
The stock market is a good indicator of investors’ expectations about the economy. Individual stocks are also valuable indicators as to what industries are doing well and where the rest of the economy is going.
Nov 11, 2010
Bond investors are getting whacked and this may be only the beginning.
Nov 10, 2010
It wasn’t too long ago that global investors were sending stock prices lower based on debt concerns in Europe. This very real issue hasn’t gone away; it’s only begun to be addressed by politicians, and there’s a lot more work to do.
Nov 10, 2010
Commodities are hot; in fact, “sizzling” is probably a more realistic indication of the momentum in energy and metals. So expect to pay more for gas at the pumps and jewelry. Perfect—just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Nov 10, 2010
The stock market has been up 6 consecutive trading days in a row, with the bellwether DJIA up about 3 percent last week. The secret is out: the economy is getting better, companies are making money again, and stocks are not a bad investment anymore.