Volatility

See You at the Bottom

David Crisanti | Posted 04.01.2012

David Crisanti

Investing is a voluntary activity, and it is our decision as investors, even part-timers, how much we choose to understand the products we trade. The information is generally out there, and if it's not, we can choose to pass.

Healthy Pull-Back?

Michael Farr | Posted 05.07.2012

Michael Farr

The media were all abuzz following yesterday's much-anticipated sell-off in stocks. Prior to yesterday's 1.5 percent drop, the S&P 500 had gone 44 st...

What CEOs and Hedge Funds Don't Want the 99% to Understand

Roger Martin | Posted 03.15.2012

Roger Martin

Stock-based compensation has produced a volatility machine and that volatility is wrecking the American economy, while it makes CEOs and hedge fund managers rich.

Economy Heating Up, or False Alarm?

Michael Farr | Posted 02.20.2012

Michael Farr

Optimism over the economic recovery has increased over the past week as several economic indicators have come in better than expected.

Jobs Report Feel Good

Michael Farr | Posted 02.01.2012

Michael Farr

We expect a muddle-through economy for a few years in the US as the consumer and governments deleverage. As world events evolve, it is important not to become overly ebullient or fearful.

Is Current Volatility Unprecedented? The Answer Depends on How Volatility Is Measured

Irene Aldridge | Posted 01.16.2012

Irene Aldridge

The current financial markets are experiencing high volatility, gaining and losing in excess of 3% on a given day. Whether the current volatility is without a precedent, however, depends on how volatility is measured.

Explaining The Roller Coaster Ride Of The Super Rich

WSJ | Robert Frank | Posted 12.25.2011

By Robert Frank of the Wall Street Journal The Saturday Essay on the rise of the "High-Beta Rich" and growing volatility of the 1 percent generat...

Support for Big Government Jobs Program Has Evaporated

Chriss Street | Posted 11.13.2011

Chriss Street

In a stunning reversal of voter opinions since the first weekend in August, the Rasmussen reports national telephone survey reveals that "Likely U.S. ...

Friday Sell-Offs Cap Fourth Straight Week Of Market Losses

AP | DANIEL WAGNER and DAVID K. RANDALL | Posted 10.19.2011

NEW YORK — A growing belief that the U.S. economy may be headed toward recession gave the stock market its fourth straight week of losses. The ...

Europe: Lacking a Long-Term Solution

Gemma Godfrey | Posted 10.14.2011

Gemma Godfrey

Over the last few days we have seen a tremendous amount of volatility in the markets, epitomizing the lack of clarity with which many investors have struggled.

Public Pension Funds Lose Billions Amid Stock Market Volatility

AP | MICHAEL GORMLEY | Posted 10.12.2011

ALBANY, N.Y. — Wall Street's volatility has hit state pension funds just as they were beginning to recover from the recession, turning what was ...

How to Handle Hedge Fund Investing

Gemma Godfrey | Posted 08.27.2011

Gemma Godfrey

How can you, as an investor, handle hedge fund investing? Be strategic, be sensible and speak up.

Libya -- Oil, Water, Gold Are the Real Issues

Gemma Godfrey | Posted 06.15.2011

Gemma Godfrey

The oil price has skyrocketed over the past few months and the finger often points to Libya and claims of supply disruptions have dominated the press. However, are these claims grounded in fact or are we watching yet another sentiment driven bubble?

401(k) Account Balances Back To Pre-Recession Levels

AP | DAVID PITT | Posted 05.25.2011

DES MOINES, Iowa — Americans who were afraid to open their 401(k) statements during the recession are finding good news inside the envelope now:...

Full Catastrophe Banking in 2011

Mary Bottari | Posted 05.25.2011

Mary Bottari

Here are eight things to watch out for in 2011 that threaten to rock the financial system and undermine any recovery.

Straight Talk With Tyler Durden: The U.S. Is Free-Falling Into Bankruptcy

Chris Martenson, Ph.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

Chris Martenson, Ph.D.

"Straight Talk" features thinking from notable minds that the ChrisMartenson.com audience has indicated it wants to learn more about.  ...

Who's in Control?

Marian Salzman | Posted 05.25.2011

Marian Salzman

This is the tenth in a series of 12 posts expounding on the 2011 forecasts in the annual trends report from Salzman, president of Euro RSCG Worldwide ...

Small U.S. Investors Pull $33.12 Billion From Mutual Funds

The New York Times | Posted 05.25.2011

Investors withdrew a staggering $33.12 billion from domestic stock market mutual funds in the first seven months of this year, according to the Invest...

Is The Stock Market Too Volatile For Small Investors? (POLL)

Huffington Post | Ryan McCarthy | Posted 05.25.2011

Things are just too hairy in the stock market for thousands of small investors, the Wall Street Journal reports this morning. Faced with this May's...

Climate Crisis of Feelings

Sanjay Khanna | Posted 11.17.2011

Sanjay Khanna

The climate crisis affects the psyche. Shifts in the economy and ecology are increasing psychological and social stress.

The Story of 2008: What Went Wrong?

Alan Schram | Posted 05.25.2011

Alan Schram

Bear markets are difficult experiences, but they provide unique prospects. I believe we will look at the present U.S. stock market valuations as perhaps the best investment opportunity of a generation.

Crisis of Confidence

Alan Schram | Posted 05.25.2011

Alan Schram

Seeing the news headlines, clearly people are frightened.The issue we are faced with today is shortage of confidence, not shortage of capital.

Why the Stock Market is Cheap Now

Alan Schram | Posted 05.25.2011

Alan Schram

We are seeing some of the best stock valuations in the last century. Once fear of illiquidity dissipates, the stock market will get back to normal levels.