The latest research note from CITI's Richard Schellbach includes the firm's "Multi-asset Investment Clock" which tells us we are now at 8 o'clock. What does that mean? Take a look.
Read More »20 U.S. Companies With the HIGHest Dividend Yields – Take a Look
In a new report, Morgan Stanley's global equity strategy team identifies 20 U.S. companies with the most attractive and sustainable dividend yields. Take a look!
Read More »How the Euro Crisis Affects 12 Asian Economies + Australia
If you invest or trade in the equity markets, this is an article you ought to take the time to read and think about. It presents the perceived strengths and weaknesses of China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, seven other Asian countries, and Australia in an informative interactive graphic.
Read More »These Bonds Yield 7 – 9%: Are They Worth the Risk?
Buying bonds that insure against the extremely unlikely possibility of a specific catastrophic financial event can prove to be a very profitable investment and an ideal portfolio diversification move. I'm talking about cat bonds. Here is probably the first article you have ever read on the subject. Enjoy! Words: 821
Read More »Goldman Sachs Suggests Investors Increase Positions in Commodities – Here's Why
Goldman Sachs recommends “stepping back into the markets” in its latest Commodity Watch. Goldman is anticipating a 29% return for the S&P GSCI Enhanced Commodity Index over the next 12 months and suggests investors might want to increase their position in commodities. Here's why. Words: 755
Read More »International Stocks Could Be a Ticking Time Bomb for U.S. Investors! Here's Why
One moment stock prices rejoice on bailout news for the eurozone… the next moment they collapse....but steering clear of European stocks and bonds doesn't mean you're completely safe. In fact, your portfolio could be loaded with ticking time bombs, set to detonate once second-quarter earnings reporting season begins. Here's why. Words: 611
Read More »Foreigners Beware: U.S. Treasury Maturity Dates are Alarming (+2K Views)
While many investors want to believe that U.S. treasuries are a safe haven, I will use this article to debunk that myth with plain hard evidence...[to support my contention that] holding U.S. bonds is the worst investment going forward. Words: 500
Read More »Martin Armstrong: Flight-to-Quality is NOT Over – Yet! Gold is NOT Ready for Prime Time – Yet! Here’s Why (+2K Views)
Martin Armstrong provides a remarkable explanation of what is going on right now with the U.S. dollar, bond yields and the current price of gold. It would be well worth your time to read and reflect on what he has to say. Words: 822
Read More »The Lessons Learned from 2008 Will Maximize Returns and Protect Your Assets This Time Round (+2K Views)
My 3 favorite barometers for gauging investor sentiment in order to predict market outlook...are SPY as a proxy for U.S. stock markets...GLD as a proxy for commodities and TLT as a proxy for U.S. bonds, and when these 3 markets make big moves, it´s time to pay attention to what they´re saying. [Let's review] how these 3 markets reacted during the crisis of 2009-2009 and then compare them to current market conditions. [Doing so] can give you an edge to be better positioned for the rest of this year. Words: 972
Read More »4 Reasons Europe is a Major Risk for U.S. Stocks
[While] it is true that the US economy is doing much better than Europe’s, and especially southern Europe’s, from my perspective, the trajectory of the U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market are very much tied to eurozone events. Here are four reasons why U.S. investors should not underestimate the potential impact of events in Europe. Words: 450
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