Are Rising Inventories Good?
Two of the latest economic releases that caught my eye were wholesale sales and inventories, partly because sales fell off a cliff, but also because inventories did the opposite, rising significantly.
Are Rising Inventories Good?
Two of the latest economic releases that caught my eye were wholesale sales and inventories, partly because sales fell off a cliff, but also because inventories did the opposite, rising significantly.
How Much Money is Enough for a Comfortable Retirement?
In 2011, the oldest members of the Baby Boom generation reached retirement age and over the next 15 years, around 8,000 Boomers per day will turn 65.
2 Easy Ways to Add Commodities to Your Portfolio
Commodities have outperformed stocks since the start of the year, but many investors have not benefited.
The Myth of Improving Corporate Balance Sheets
One of the major themes pushed by the financial networks and advisors the last few years is that corporate balance sheets have never been better.
How Much Money is Enough for a Comfortable Retirement?
In 2011, the oldest members of the Baby Boom generation reached retirement age and over the next 15 years, around 8,000 Boomers per day will turn 65.
The Myth of Improving Corporate Balance Sheets
One of the major themes pushed by the financial networks and advisors the last few years is that corporate balance sheets have never been better.
2 Easy Ways to Add Commodities to Your Portfolio
Commodities have outperformed stocks since the start of the year, but many investors have not benefited.
The First Inning of China’s Bear Market
Never mind China’s reputation for cooking the books; its raw uncooked economic data is sagging.
Government Overspending is Fueling Debt Boom
Each month, our Mega Investment Theme Report organizes the order of major events by their impact and importance.
How Much Upside Do Precious Metals Have?
Tension between Russia and Ukraine are high, sending precious metals significantly higher as a safe haven bid.
Two Odd Bedfellows: U.S. Stocks and the Yen
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s dual mandate is to maximize employment and combat inflation, nothing else right?
The First Inning of China’s Bear Market
Never mind China’s reputation for cooking the books; its raw uncooked economic data is sagging.
What Tumbling Copper Prices Mean for the Market
Earlier this week we discussed China’s unfolding credit crisis and how this is likely just the first inning of a long and drawn out fall from grace as its growth continues to slow.
Stock Market Fear is Tapering, Greed is Back
The stock market’s wild mood swings from fear to greed and back are in full swing again.
Valuation Models Say Stock Market Losses Ahead
Overpaying for anything is a bad idea.
Does the Sleeping Giant (VIX) Have More Upside?
Like a sleeping giant, stock market volatility can hibernate, but it never goes away.
Russia Isn’t Only Trouble Spot for Emerging Markets
As if war between Russia and Ukraine wasn’t bad enough, emerging market stocks (NYSEARCA:BKF) are still dealing with two other major problems: China’s unfolding credit crisis and Latin America’s currency and political turmoil.
How Strong is the Stock Market?
The S&P made a new intraday all time high on Monday, 2/24, hitting 1,858.
$17.41 Trillion in U.S. Debt, like Stocks, at Record Levels
The Russell 2000 small cap index (NYSEARCA:IWM) just made a new all-time high, but stocks aren’t the only thing topping.