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.
Michael Farr | Posted 05.07.2012
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...
Roger Martin | Posted 03.15.2012
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.
Michael Farr | Posted 02.20.2012
Optimism over the economic recovery has increased over the past week as several economic indicators have come in better than expected.
Michael Farr | Posted 02.01.2012
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.
Irene Aldridge | Posted 01.16.2012
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.
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...
Chriss Street | Posted 11.13.2011
In a stunning reversal of voter opinions since the first weekend in August, the Rasmussen reports national telephone survey reveals that "Likely U.S. ...
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 ...
Gemma Godfrey | Posted 10.14.2011
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.
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 ...
Gemma Godfrey | Posted 08.27.2011
How can you, as an investor, handle hedge fund investing? Be strategic, be sensible and speak up.
Gemma Godfrey | Posted 06.15.2011
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?
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:...
Mary Bottari | Posted 05.25.2011
Here are eight things to watch out for in 2011 that threaten to rock the financial system and undermine any recovery.
Chris Martenson, Ph.D. | Posted 05.25.2011
"Straight Talk" features thinking from notable minds that the ChrisMartenson.com audience has indicated it wants to learn more about. ...
Marian Salzman | Posted 05.25.2011
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 ...
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...
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...
Sanjay Khanna | Posted 11.17.2011
The climate crisis affects the psyche. Shifts in the economy and ecology are increasing psychological and social stress.
Alan Schram | Posted 05.25.2011
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.
Alan Schram | Posted 05.25.2011
Seeing the news headlines, clearly people are frightened.The issue we are faced with today is shortage of confidence, not shortage of capital.
Alan Schram | Posted 05.25.2011
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.
David Crisanti | Posted 04.01.2012