Well, you got to give Ben Bernanke credit. He delivered exactly what the market expected. And… Read more

We’re in the home stretch. Mid-term elections are tomorrow. And then we get the Fed’s announcement… Read more

The Dow Industrials dipped below the psychologically significant support point of 10,000 early in yesterday’s sell-off. But interestingly, buyers stepped in and drove… Read more

Apparently, the going rate for a 404 point rally on the Dow Industrials is $1 trillion. Any takers? Going once… … Read more

Just yesterday, we discussed how stock market plunges can be set off by what amounts to a “global margin call.” And that’s… Read more

Stephen R. responded to yesterday’s column:

"There is sometimes a difference between doing what is legal and what is ethical. Goldman Sachs seems to… Read more

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There’s no doubt that there are investors who believe that current valuations for stocks and an improving economy offer money-making opportunity. It’s also true that there are plenty of investors who… Read more