The Fed Wants Inflation

Yesterday, the Fed said it was prepared to move on new stimulus if the economy weakens further. What’s more, the Fed’s statement that… Read more

What the Fed Should Say

Today is Fed day. That’s when we will get the latest policy announcement and economic outlook from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). There… Read more

Major Changes Expected for Index Funds as Russell Rebalances

Russell Investments will reconstitute… Read more

Harvard Professor Reveals Giant Inevitable Federal Debt Problems

What are the ramifications of "debt explosion" in the Western world today?  That’s the question that Niall Ferguson, Harvard Professor of History and Business Administration sought to answer recently.
Read more

Bernanke to Congress: Reduce the Deficit!

As stocks traded mostly sideways today, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke paid a visit to Congress to address the House Budget Committee. In a surprising turn from what’s been the hallmark… Read more

Alcoa: Meet, Miss or Beat?

There are some investors who think the significance of aluminum company Alcoa’s earnings is overblown. There are stocks that provide a better… Read more

Earnings Season

Finally. Greece has been offered a lump-sum loan by the European Union. It’s been… Read more

Rooting for the Underdog

What a great Super Bowl game! I have to admit, I was pulling for the Saints, but mainly because of what the Saints mean for that city. I’m sure we all… Read more

To top