Here’s How to Invest in Stocks as Interest Rates Rise
Interest rates can cause stock market crashes and they can also contribute to extended bear markets in stocks. The problem for equity investors is that higher
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Elon Musk Might Be Wrong About Short Sellers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is unhappy with short sellers. At least some of his actions seem to be aimed at individuals and fund managers who sold
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This Is the News That Could Doom the Stock Market and the Economy
The Wall Street Journal headline was scary enough even before investors thought about what it could mean. Mortgage Rates Fast Approaching 5%, a Fresh Blow to
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Trading the Best Few Months for Retailers
This is the time of year when retailers tend to deliver strong results. And, this year, retailers are in the news. One problem for the industry
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Here’s What the Smart Money in Commodities Is Doing
Commodities markets tend to be different than the stock market. Some of the participants in the commodities markets are seeking a way to buy or sell
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Italy Could Be the Next Crisis to Watch
CNBC personality is fond of saying that there’s always a bull market somewhere. He certainly seems to be correct. There always appears to be a
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Why the Next Recession Won’t Start Too Soon
A recession is near. At least that’s the conclusion of many economists who are analyzing the length of the current economic expansion and growing increasingly
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Interest Rates Could Become a Problem
Interest rates have been on the up swing for some time. The Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates since December 2015. That’s almost three
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Individuals Can Benefit from Quant Investing
Among the biggest ideas in investing right now is the concept of quantitative investing. It’s not really a new investing strategy but it is a
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The Fourth Quarter Could Be the Best of the Year
If you ask children about their favorite times of the year, their answers will generally be either their birthday, the summer break from school, Halloween or
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Financial Stress Could Deliver Investor Profits
Many families face financial stress. According to USA Today, The majority of Americans are not setting aside enough money in emergency savings to cover a significant
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Investors Need to Listen to This Nobel Prize Winner
Economists often focus on theory. A popular economic theory is the efficient market hypothesis (EMH). The Nobel Prize winning economist says there are two important pieces
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