Commentary


Julys First Week Will Foreshadow The Stock Markets Performance In The Second Half

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It’s right about 60% of the time, according to past years. Read more

5 Stocks Trading At Under $10 Worth Discovering

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Some investors like to buy low-priced stocks, most of which are small-caps. Read more

Startups Have These Four Key Advantages Over Larger Competitors

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Once companies get big and become established, they face more headwinds. Read more

Social Capital: Black Millennials Less Likely To Own A Home Than Their Grandparents Were At Same Age

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The Great Recession took a big bite out of blacks’ wealth, and the effects are still hampering home ownership of black... Read more

Forgiving Student Debt Doesnt Actually Solve The Root Of The Problem

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In fact, it may make the problem worse. Maybe the U.S. ought to enact a policy that’s more directly tied to incomes wi... Read more

Mark Hulbert: Chances Are The U.S. Stock Market Will Be Higher By Year-end, But Theres A Catch

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Because of market efficiency, there’s always a better-than-even chance of higher stock prices. Read more

Beat The System: Facebook Will Soon Have Millions Of Customers At The Bank Of Zuck

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The new Libra digital currency will help the social-media company offer financial services. Read more

Top Ten: Weekend Roundup: What To Do In The Wake Of The Federal Reserves Policy Shift

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Also: Wealth building, retirement planning, dividend stocks and ‘Flygskam.’ Read more

Outside The Box: Shareholders Feel The Pain When Companies Take An Ethical Hit

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Carnival’s financial penalties are the latest lesson in CEO accountability, writes Ann Skeet. Read more

Deep Dive: Dividend Stocks, Hot This Year, May Get Even Hotter Thanks To The Federal Reserve

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Lower interest rates mean rising prices for higher-yielding stocks. Read more

Deep Dive: Dividend Stocks, Hot This Year, May Get Even Hotter Thanks To The Federal Reserve

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Lower interest rates mean rising prices for higher-yielding stocks. Read more

Peter Morici: Why The Fed Should Ditch Its 2% Inflation Target

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Spending, not inflation, drives growth and prosperity, writes Peter Morici. Read more

Caroline Baum: A Surprise Interest-rate Cut By The Federal Reserve Could Be Its Best Decision

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The Fed should focus on doing the right thing at the right time, even if it means forgoing advance preparation, says Car... Read more

Outside The Box: 5 Signs That Home Prices Could Be Rolling Over Again

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Your local housing market may be weaker than you think, writes Keith Jurow. Read more

Outside The Box: 5 Signs That Home Prices Could Be Rolling Over Again

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Your local housing market may be weaker than you think, writes Keith Jurow. Read more

Mark Hulbert: Why The Next Bear Market Could Shave 35% Off The Dow

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Stock market downturns tend to be more severe when they start from high valuations, writes Mark Hulbert. Read more

FA Center: Why U.S. Stocks Will Likely Weather The Negative Effects Of A Strong Dollar

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Downside for U.S. corporate earnings from China, Mexico trade war should be minimal, writes Mark Hulbert. Read more

Howard Gold's No-Nonsense Investing: Bond Guru Who Called Interest Rate Top In 2018 Now Says Yields Could Fall Further

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Schwab fixed-income strategist says low economic growth, demographics will keep rates down, writes Howard Gold. Read more

Deep Dive: This Actively Managed ETF Has A Novel Approach That Can Cut Risk And Lead To Higher Returns

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The TrimTabs All Cap US Free-Cash-Flow ETF publishes its holdings daily. Read more

Deep Dive: This Actively Managed ETF Has A Novel Approach That Can Cut Risk And Lead To Higher Returns

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The TrimTabs All Cap US Free-Cash-Flow ETF publishes its holdings daily. Read more