Columns

Me? Maybe because I'm half-Italian and know how routine heavy 'candidate' turnout is back in Italy, I have no problem with a big bunch vying for the big brass ring.

The Swiss central bank's move to float the franc against the euro sent shockwaves across the financial markets ... and that's just the beginning.

Global economic forces and poor domestic policy has rendered upward mobility a pipe dream for most Americans. We require bold new ideas and leaders today in order to dream big about tomorrow.

What counts and what will potentially be responsible for altering your investments, is the Fed’s take-home communication to the market – of the market.  

Annoying party attenders is a certainty at most holiday parties, though they can be so in different ways. One of the more common spirit dampeners is the “investment windbag.”

The market had a rough ending to a rough week with more pain likely on the horizon.

Herbalife is hauling out its legal team for another go-around with activist investor Bill Ackman. 

Shopping never stops completely. Instead, it usually migrates downscale. Given that, we take a look at Macy's and TJX.

The question of the day: Can you be bullish but not yet a bull? Recent action says yes.

The past month has been as choppy as I’ve seen in a while, and I’ve been neutral on the market. But Friday’s action was encouraging and moves me slightly towards the bull camp.

Volkswagen is a mess right now. Good news, though, if you’re looking at other auto stocks.

The market seems to have stabilized after the big fall. But is it ready to move back up?

When you truly think on it, these prices are nothing but a naïve articulation of outcome hoped for, process neglected, and probability lost in translation.

This past month has been gut-wrenching for investors, but it's best to focus on will that up and down cause you to do something foolish.

Wall Street concern is growing about a collapse in emerging market funds, once a darling of investors chasing their high yields in a world of near zero interest rates.

Can Buffalo Wild Wings make you money?

Can Ulta Salon make you money?

Last week, I noted the ascending triangle was bullish, so I was looking for an upside breakout. That was wrong...so I think you now want to be on the bear side.

Can Dangdang make you money?

Can Cirrus Logic make you money?