Mexico and Brazil had a big problem several decades ago. They had a small but very wealthy elite class and a massive underclass. The middle class in these countries was relatively small, leading to low levels of domestic consumption. Since... read more »
Wall Street rarely agrees on anything, so it’s notable that virtually all of the major market strategists are in agreement on one theme: Get ready for a bear market in bonds. Seeking safety in a troubled global economy, investors have... read more »
Resilient — there’s simply no other word that describes the U.S. economy. It has been faced with so many challenges during the past few years, and yet it’s actually growing stronger — at least by several key measures.... read more »
Investors have been wisely diversifying their portfolios to provide exposure to more than just U.S. stocks. Whether it’s emerging markets, real estate or gold bullion, a broad-based approach provides for a better night’s sleep. Yet... read more »
When the market hit bottom in March 2009, investors needed to weigh two variables: The negative pull of a weak economy against the positive push of compelling low valuations. That push-and-pull dynamic has stayed in place throughout the ensuing... read more »
If every era of investing can be characterized by a few select themes, then the current one can surely be noted by a stunning rise in corporate cash balances. Many companies have spent the past few years in cash-generating mode, yet they have... read more »
One of the key goals in tech investing is to focus on dominant companies that sport attractive valuations. There’s even an acronym for it: GARP (growth at a reasonable price). Yet how you define this approach can get tricky. Should you... read more »
The market has taken on a sickly tone in recent weeks, but it’s important to remember that the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average are still within 10% of their multi-year highs. Yet a number of stocks have entered into their... read more »
Profiting from insider moves can be quite tricky. This is because insider transactions tend to affect the stock price quickly — first from insider buying and then from follow-on purchases of investors as they try to ride along with these... read more »
In the summer of 2010, a little-noted milestone took place. China passed Japan to become the world’s second-largest economy. Now, Japan needs to keep an eye on the rear-view mirror. Germany and Brazil are gaining ground and may overtake... read more »
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