The Real Truth Behind the New Jobs Numbers
by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 7:30am
Even though you know that trading the headlines is a sucker’s game, plenty of people who continually miss that memo wind up driving stocks up or down based on what they think the day’s headlines really mean. [More »]
Simple steps to a better retirement plan …
by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:30am
In a couple days, I’ll be heading down to Orlando to attend the 2012 World MoneyShow. I always enjoy my time at this annual event because it gives me a chance to interact with other investors on a more personal level. I get to hear what they’re thinking about … to discuss the investments they’re [More »]
Three Official Lies About Jobs! Two Official Lies About Housing! Plus, the Hard, Factual Truth!
by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:30am
While Washington announced last Friday that unemployment dropped to 8.3% ... And while Wall Street rejoiced with another rally ... [More »]
Central banks throw the euro a life raft … how you can profit
by JR Crooks | Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 7:30am
My idea that the euro would rally was based on its sell-off being a bit overextended and expectations it (and other assets) would ... [More »]
Split between “Real” and “Asset” Economies Never More Clear Than Now
by Mike Larson | Friday, February 3, 2012 at 7:30am
Many average investors like to think that the performance of the STOCK market is closely tied to the underlying ECONOMY. And in most ... [More »]
ETFs Are Going BATS … and Why You Should Care!
by Ron Rowland | Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:30am
The ETF marketplace changed last month. You didn’t notice? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Today I’ll tell you all about it. You already know that ... [More »]
More Evidence of the Power of Contrarian Investing
by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 7:30am
It seems that the only thing traders and investors on TV want to do is try to handicap when a bunch of government officials and bureaucrats in Europe will finally make up their minds and solve the crisis still gripping the region. But while that may be a fun mental exercise, I prefer to use [More »]
Weiss Ratings: Rules for Big Insurers
by Weiss Ratings | Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 6:33pm
Unfortunately, we’re all familiar with the phrase, “too big to fail.” In fact, we’ve all gotten a wake- up call about the consequences of mostly unregulated interconnectivity ... [More »]
Now is the time for this advanced (but easy to use) strategy!
by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 7:30am
Writing covered calls is a strategy I’ve discussed here before, but I wanted you to know that I am now getting ready to actually start ... [More »]
The Most Lipstick on the Biggest Pigs Ever!
by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, January 30, 2012 at 7:30am
We’ve seen the political and financial elites paint lipstick on a pig before. But never anything like this! Consider the pig in Washington: Uncle Sam continues to run the worst ... [More »]
Why the Yen Is Set to Weaken
by Jack Crooks | Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 7:30am
The problems facing Japan have been building up for some time. And I don’t believe the coming negative impact on its currency can be delayed much longer. Earlier this week I gave ... [More »]
Fed pledges low rates till kingdom come! What it means …
by Mike Larson | Friday, January 27, 2012 at 7:30am
Last week, I discussed how the European Central Bank has lost its marbles, launching its own version of quantitative easing. I dubbed it “QE-E.” I also said ... [More »]
Four Paths to Real Estate Profits with ETFs
by Ron Rowland | Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 7:30am
I’ve spent my investment career following sector momentum, and it’s worked out pretty well. ETFs make it even better. Right now my indicators show ... [More »]
Is Europe Throwing Us into a 1930s Moment?
by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7:30am
The market has been watching Europe, particularly the fact that (as of this writing) a deal still hasn’t been struck between the Greek government, the Troika ... [More »]
Finding New Buys in Retail …
by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 7:30am
The holiday shopping season is now behind us, but that doesn’t mean investors should ignore retailers now. In fact, I just made a new recommendation in ... [More »]
How to Make Money During the Greatest Economic Battle of a Lifetime
by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, January 23, 2012 at 7:30am
Never before in our lifetime have we seen a fiercer fight between two opposing forces — global recession and mad money printing! The opposing forces are ... [More »]
Does the ECB Have a Plan to Rescue the Euro? None That I See!
by Jack Crooks | Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 7:30am
We’re constantly talking about how much help the euro zone needs to escape the economic mess they’ve created. So will the European ... [More »]
Is QE with a European Twist Driving Markets?
by Mike Larson | Friday, January 20, 2012 at 7:30am
Low volume stock rallies driven by nothing fundamental ... A steady upward move in bond prices, and decline in interest rates ... [More »]
Which ETFs Could Suffer from Latest Euro-Zone Downgrades?
by Ron Rowland | Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 7:30am
If you’re a regular reader of Money and Markets, you weren't surprised last Friday when Standard & Poor’s downgraded the sovereign debt of ... [More »]
Two Credit Card Companies I Got My Eye On
by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 7:30am
While the markets have spent the last several months focused on the macro economic issues of Europe, this week brings a slew of earnings. And even in ... [More »]
Inside: The names of three big winners from my portfolios!
by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 7:30am
Normally, I don’t name individual investment recommendations in this column because I don’t think it’s really fair to my paying Income Superstars ... [More »]
Why the Cascade of Downgrades Has Barely Begun
by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, January 16, 2012 at 7:30am
If you think U.S. politicians are often hypocritical in their denials of financial sins, take a look at what’s happened in Europe: Just a few weeks ago, when leading European ... [More »]
What does the drop in unemployment mean for the dollar and euro?
by JR Crooks | Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 7:30am
My son, JR, he has some interesting insights regarding the U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report, which came out last Friday. And I think you’ll benefit by reading them. [More »]
Like clockwork, another year brings calls for another housing market “bottom”
by Mike Larson | Friday, January 13, 2012 at 7:30am
What was one of the best performing sectors in late 2011 ... and the first several days of 2012? Would you believe HOUSING?? [More »]
Health Care ETFs Poised to Repeat Good 2011
by Ron Rowland | Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 7:30am
The final numbers are in, and 2011 was officially a “flat” year for the S&P 500. Without dividends, the large-cap stock index was actually down a fraction. With dividends, it ... [More »]
How the SX7P Could Help You Make a Bundle In 2012
by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 7:30am
After a few weeks of relative quiet from Europe during the holiday season, things are starting to heat back up in the region. This week will see a return of ... [More »]
Important forecasts for the stock market in 2012 …
by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 7:30am
Last week I told you why I continue to insist that most investments I recommend pay for themselves through steady income generation, and why ... [More »]
The ONLY Way to Make Serious Money in 2012 …
by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, January 9, 2012 at 7:30am
I’m a proud contrarian investor. So was my father, Irving Weiss. I began my career when I founded this company over four decades ago. He ... [More »]
Why 2012 Could Bring the Needed Dip in the Aussie Dollar
by Jack Crooks | Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 7:30am
President Obama got some good news yesterday morning: The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent from 8.7 percent. Imagine, though, the ... [More »]
Why 2012 looks to be even ROUGHER than 2011!
by Mike Larson | Friday, January 6, 2012 at 7:30am
Welcome to 2012! I trust you had an enjoyable holiday season like I did ... and that you’re just as ready as I am to make this your most profitable year ever. [More »]
Six Reasons to Avoid Japan In 2012
by Ron Rowland | Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 7:30am
One of the best ways to make money in ETFs is to not lose money. I know it sounds obvious, but I can assure you that many people don't get this key point. So if I can ... [More »]
In 2012, remember that it’s a market of stocks!
by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 7:30am
When I was a trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, I often heard an old saying repeated: “Remember that this is a market of stocks, not a stock market!” [More »]
The secret to a worry-free 2012 …
by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 7:30am
At the end of every year, I start looking back for some ideas of what the future might hold. And it’s no different this time. I suppose if you rely on ... [More »]
The Triumph of Contrarian Investing
by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, January 2, 2012 at 7:30am
My father was the ultimate contrarian. He rarely trusted Wall Street. He never followed the crowd. And he was repeatedly among the few that uncovered some of the most... [More »]
