Layoffs are affecting millions. Stores are closing, municipalities are cutting hours of the paid work week and all around there are signs of concern about the economy. Yet, even with all of that, there are stock and even sectors that will do well. Take the education stocks as a good...
Just a couple of weeks ago, I was astounded by the blabber and blather that our dear old friend Mr. Farrell was presenting regarding Lazy Portfolios. Yes, those again….
He even wrote a book touting the merits of a strategy that essentially employs “buy-and-hold” a.k.a “until-death-do-us-part” strategy. According to the publisher’s...
(From my latest journal entry for the MSN Strategy Lab. Take a look on the left at the current standings)
In this volatile market, contracts on options have become increasingly more expensive. This is because the main pricing components of options are: expected rate of return,...
Some of the more interesting and important items for January 19th :
Time to Sell US Treasuries – Korea's government may shift investments out of US Treasuries.
RBS to unveil up to $37 billion of losses – Well, at least it is not $40 billion. Right?
Buffett says US in 'economic...
Guests: Harry S. Dent Jr. and Mike “Mish” Shedlock help to uncover the market’s direction for the next few months. Harry provides us an important update and sobering outlook for an economy. We questions whether or not a full-blown depression in inevitable.
Mish provides us with excellent...
