Category: Articles
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Let’s Examine the Claim That GDP Drives Stock Prices
Many investors mistakenly believe that the stock market reacts rationally to news like an outbreak of war, employment figures, Fed announcements, corporate earnings and so on. Let’s take a close look at one of the most widely held stock market “myths.”
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Mood & Markets: America’s One-Man Social Mood Barometer
Throughout history, there are certain people who arise to great prominence in public life. As their career develops, they seemed to always be in-step with whatever social trend prevails at the time. Watch a new episode of our Mood & Markets podcast where host Robert Folsom looks at the life and public service of man…
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Investing in AI Stocks? Read This First
Early in the year 2000, The Wall Street Journal issued its ‘Amazing Future’ issue focused on the greatest technology since the steam engine: the Internet. (Yes, we spelled it with a capital “I” back then.) We see echoes of the same enthusiasm in today’s excitement about artificial intelligence…
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“8 out of 10”: What Share Prices of the Largest U.S. Banks Tell You
Did you realize that “3 of the 7 largest bank failures in U.S. history occurred in March and May of this year”? This nugget comes to you courtesy of our new, November Financial Forecast — and there’s more. The new issue also shows you an eye-opening chart of the 8 largest U.S. banks — and…
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Here’s an Update on China’s Big Housing Bust
U.S. economists have been saying that China’s weakening real estate market is a “non-issue” for the U.S. However, signs are already appearing that contagion may be in the works. Prepare now for what may be just ahead.
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Emerging Markets: “Exciting Moment” with Big Implications for the World
Last fall, the MSCI Emerging Markets index hit an important trend line — and rebounded strongly from it. Right now… well, watch our monthly Global Market Perspective contributor, Mark Galasiewski, explain why this is another “exciting moment.”
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Did You Know the Fed Has a “Financial Stress Index”?
Forecasts for 50+ most-watched markets in ONE place Sell in May and go away — come back on St. Leger’s Day!” St. Leger’s Day has come and gone. Time to […]
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What Should You Make of This Summer’s Highs in European Stocks?
Are stocks a “buy”? How about EUR? Bitcoin? Gold? Bonds? Our new Global Market Perspective is full of uncommonly clear forecasts for U.S., Europe, Asia, FX, cryptos, oil, gold… 50+ of the world biggest […]
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Is the 80/20 Trading Method Right for You?
Market speculation is not for everyone. It’s risky, it’s stressful, it’s just plain hard. Yet, Dick Diamond’s method helped him do it for 48 years. Is it right for you? […]
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The 80/20 Host’s Perspective
The “80/20” trading method Dick Diamond perfected over his 48-year career is less about a set of market indicators — and more about the personal discipline to stick to them. […]