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zRon Rowland - Emerging Market Bond ETFs May Be Safer Than You Think

Emerging Market Bond ETFs May Be Safer Than You Think

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:30am

“May you live in interesting times.” That’s an old Chinese curse I think someone must have wished on us today. We live in interesting but... [More »]

zTom Essaye - Market Leaders Forecast More Declines in Store

Market Leaders Forecast More Declines in Store

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 7:30am

Professional traders look at more than just movement of the averages to gather insight into the direction of markets. In particular, they ... [More »]

zNilus Mattive - Your thoughts on retirement savings, and some additional points from me …

Your thoughts on retirement savings, and some additional points from me …

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 7:30am

Last week’s column on retirement savings rates elicited a lot of comments and thoughts from readers so I want to take some time today to ... [More »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - Lehman-Type Megashock Looming

Lehman-Type Megashock Looming

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7:30am

We now face the growing danger of a new financial megashock that could strike at almost any time. It has the potential to be larger than ... [More »]

zJack Crooks - Eastern European Currencies Poised for a Double-Whammy of Pain

Eastern European Currencies Poised for a Double-Whammy of Pain

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 7:30am

It’s well known that the euro zone is in deep trouble. But what isn’t so well known is that the Eastern European countries could be in even ... [More »]

zMike Larson - Which banks are at risk of failure? Which markets are set to tank? What should you do about it RIGHT NOW? My answers …

Which banks are at risk of failure? Which markets are set to tank? What should you do about it RIGHT NOW? My answers …

by Mike Larson | Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:30am

If there’s anything we’ve all learned over the past few years, it’s that knowledge is power when it comes to investing in, borrowing money ... [More »]

zRon Rowland - Are JPMorgan Chase ETNs Safe?

Are JPMorgan Chase ETNs Safe?

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 7:30am

I don’t know about you, but here in Texas I can barely drive a mile without passing a JPMorgan Chase (JPM) branch. They’re even inside ... [More »]

zTom Essaye - Is There a Contrarian Opportunity for You in J.P. Morgan’s Loss?

Is There a Contrarian Opportunity for You in J.P. Morgan’s Loss?

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 7:30am

By now, you’re likely aware of the $2 BILLION loss by the “chief investment office” at J.P. Morgan (JPM). The firm’s stock has obviously suffered ... [More »]

zNilus Mattive - Meditations on marshmallows and retirement

Meditations on marshmallows and retirement

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 7:30am

If you want to hear scary stories related to retirement, you don’t have to look very hard. For example, a trade association for the financial services ... [More »]

Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. - Transcript: 8 Shocking New Forecasts for 2012 and Beyond

Transcript: 8 Shocking New Forecasts for 2012 and Beyond

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7:30am

Nearly two years ago, we downgraded JPMorgan Chase to a Weiss Ratings of D, implying grossly excessive risk taking by the bank. And virtually every ... [More »]

zJR Crooks - What More Debt and More Financialization Will Mean for the Euro

What More Debt and More Financialization Will Mean for the Euro

by JR Crooks | Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 7:30am

Financialization is the process of turning tangible, intangible, future or present promises into financial instruments. And it can be scary for ... [More »]

zMike Larson - Europe melting down! U.S. stalling! What to do right away!

Europe melting down! U.S. stalling! What to do right away!

by Mike Larson | Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7:30am

Earlier this year, both in Orlando, Florida, at the World MoneyShow and here in Money and Markets, I said that five “Great Deceptions” threatened the ... [More »]

zRon Rowland - What Constitutes the Industrial Sector?

What Constitutes the Industrial Sector?

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 7:30am

I’ve been investing in sectors for more than 25 years — first with mutual funds and now ETFs. Following the trends from one industry to ... [More »]

zTom Essaye - Could Delta’s Bold Move Prove a Winner for Contrarian Investors?

Could Delta’s Bold Move Prove a Winner for Contrarian Investors?

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 7:30am

The old saying is that the best way for a billionaire to become a millionaire is to buy an airline. And there’s indeed truth to that. For years airlines ... [More »]

zNilus Mattive - Another good time to look at I-Bonds …

Another good time to look at I-Bonds …

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 7:30am

Last October, I told my Income Superstars subscribers it was a good time to consider diversifying their income portfolios with I-Bonds, and I ... [More »]

Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. - New Turmoil in Europe! Double-Dip in the U.S.!

New Turmoil in Europe! Double-Dip in the U.S.!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7:30am

It’s happening — all over the U.S. and Europe! Just this past Friday, Washington’s jobless report was a shocker, driving Wall Street ... [More »]

zJack Crooks - Latest News Confirms Why the Aussie and Kiwi Are Heading Down …

Latest News Confirms Why the Aussie and Kiwi Are Heading Down …

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 7:30am

Besides all the exciting and potentially damaging political news flowing from China, we got some other surprising news that ... [More »]

Mike Larson - Euro Zone Heading Off a Cliff!

Euro Zone Heading Off a Cliff!

by Mike Larson | Friday, May 4, 2012 at 7:30am

Europe is a lovely place to visit. The amazing architecture. The outstanding food. The multitude of cultures and languages. Personally, I can’t wait to honeymoon there in June! [More »]

Ron Rowland - How to Invest in the World’s Fastest Growing Countries

How to Invest in the World’s Fastest Growing Countries

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 7:30am

I’m always on the lookout for investment opportunities. The last few years, most of the profit potential seems to be outside the U.S. Thankfully, with ETFs I can ... [More »]

zTom Essaye - Attention contrarian investors: Canada’s screaming opportunity!

Attention contrarian investors: Canada’s screaming opportunity!

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 7:30am

Part of being a good contrarian investor is constantly looking beyond your investment “comfort zone” and trying to find less-followed ... [More »]

Nilus Mattive - Latest annual report on Social Security and Medicare

Latest annual report on Social Security and Medicare

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7:30am

In February, I explained why the “Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012″ simply compounded Social Security’s big-picture problems. And now just two months later the program’s Trustees have released their latest annual report. The conclusion in a nutshell? Surprise, surprise: “The Social Security outlook has worsened significantly relative to last year’s [More »]

Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. - The 800-Pound Gorilla in the Room

The 800-Pound Gorilla in the Room

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, April 30, 2012 at 7:30am

It is THE story of the day. It is THE event that will impact every investment decision you make. If you ignore it, it will cost you. If you harness it, it can make you substantially richer. I’m talking about the end of austerity programs and so-called “fiscal pacts” all over the world. Last year, [More »]

Jack Crooks - This one little detail could tell you when the euro will lose support

This one little detail could tell you when the euro will lose support

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 7:30am

If you pay attention to finance and economics, you probably understand the common argument against the U.S. dollar: The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy of targeting price levels and full employment, when extremely accommodative, reduces the value of the currency as money supply grows and interest rates are kept low. That’s why the ongoing campaign by [More »]

Mike Larson - If All You Have Is a Hammer …

If All You Have Is a Hammer …

by Mike Larson | Friday, April 27, 2012 at 7:30am

The evidence everywhere is unequivocal: Despite trillions in printed dollars, euros, pounds, and yen … despite the passage of almost four years since the heart of the credit crisis … despite all the proclamations of government bureaucrats and central bankers, the economy and capital markets remain on the ropes! Take housing … I told you [More »]

Ron Rowland - Your Profits to Latin America Are Just a Mouse Click Away

Your Profits to Latin America Are Just a Mouse Click Away

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 7:30am

Where do you look for opportunities? When the subject is international ETFs, people often think first about Europe and Asia. And indeed, you can find profit potential in both those places. But there’s a whole other continent right under your nose! Just look down and you’ll see it — our neighbors to the south in [More »]

Tom Essaye - Turn fears in the energy sector into pay dirt!

Turn fears in the energy sector into pay dirt!

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 7:30am

One of the biggest stories of 2012 has been the absolute collapse of natural gas prices. The fall has been truly breathtaking, with natural gas falling from $2.97 at the start of the year, to a sub $2.00 as of the end of last week. This collapse has had numerous peripheral effects on the energy [More »]

Nilus Mattive - Buying to close covered call positions …

Buying to close covered call positions …

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 7:30am

About three months ago, I wrote a Money and Markets column that said I was going to start helping my dad generate more income from his dividend stocks by writing covered call options against them. And since we just closed out our first two positions using a special approach that I have not discussed here [More »]

Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. - The Deadliest Vicious Cycle We’ve Ever Seen

The Deadliest Vicious Cycle We’ve Ever Seen

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, April 23, 2012 at 7:30am

My family and I have been tracking speculative bubbles and busts for 80 years. We’ve personally witnessed 12 recessions, two depressions, five stock market crashes, three real estate busts, three bank failure epidemics, and two of the most vicious inflationary spirals of all time. But nothing has prepared us for what we’re seeing now! Just [More »]

zJack Crooks - Is the Yuan Ready for Prime Time?

Is the Yuan Ready for Prime Time?

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 7:30am

Many commentators who follow the global markets were very excited on the recent announcement that China would “widen the trade band” for its ... [More »]

zMike Larson - Housing Rebound Petering Out as Weather Effect Wanes!

Housing Rebound Petering Out as Weather Effect Wanes!

by Mike Larson | Friday, April 20, 2012 at 7:30am

Well that didn’t take long! Shortly after I warned that the momentum darlings of this market — Apple (AAPL), Priceline.com (PCLN) and ... [More »]

zRon Rowland - ETFs for Earnings Season

ETFs for Earnings Season

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 7:30am

It happens like clockwork. Every January, April, July, and October, publicly-traded companies issue quarterly financial reports. The numbers are dissected instantly, and can ... [More »]

zTom Essaye - A Doctor Sends a Flashing Warning Sign!

A Doctor Sends a Flashing Warning Sign!

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 7:30am

The focus of the entire investing world has once again turned to Europe, where concerns about Spain are leading markets lower. And while traders are ... [More »]

zNilus Mattive - Putting this choppy action in perspective …

Putting this choppy action in perspective …

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 7:30am

The mainstream media loves hyperbole — so nothing pleases reporters more than the kind of big stock market rally we just had followed by last week’s ... [More »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - What Happens If Central Banks FAIL in Their Giant Experiment?

What Happens If Central Banks FAIL in Their Giant Experiment?

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, April 16, 2012 at 7:30am

I rarely recommend that you wade through a wordy speech by an economic theorist delivered to an audience of stuffy bankers. But last week’s ... [More »]

zJack Crooks - Why This Dollar Bull Could Turn Bearish

Why This Dollar Bull Could Turn Bearish

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 7:30am

If you’ve been reading my comments on the dollar, you likely know I am long-term bullish based upon the fundamental outlook of the U.S. economy ... [More »]

zMike Larson - Bubble cycle playing out … again!

Bubble cycle playing out … again!

by Mike Larson | Friday, April 13, 2012 at 7:30am

Dot-bombs. Housing. Commercial real estate. $150 oil and commodities. The bubble cycle in asset class after asset class has played out ... [More »]

zRon Rowland - Club Med in an ETF? Not Yet.

Club Med in an ETF? Not Yet.

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 7:30am

ETFs give you a better way to invest in many different assets — and especially international markets. Parts of the world that were “off-limits” to ... [More »]

zTom Essaye - European officials setting stage for another rollercoaster ride

European officials setting stage for another rollercoaster ride

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 7:30am

As someone who has closely watched this European saga for two full years, I have seen a discernible pattern emerge ... At its core, the European crisis has ... [More »]

zNilus Mattive - One more way to save on taxes (and help a child in the process) …

One more way to save on taxes (and help a child in the process) …

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 7:30am

Okay, we’re really getting down to the wire now, with just one week left to file your taxes on time. This year you actually have until April 17th because ... [More »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - Triple-Crisis on the Near Horizon

Triple-Crisis on the Near Horizon

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, April 9, 2012 at 7:30am

I return from a wonderful vacation — beardless, tan, and rested ... but also very wary of the unfolding events: Just when everyone thought ... [More »]

zJack Crooks - The Euro Will Disintegrate … Germany Is the Reason!

The Euro Will Disintegrate … Germany Is the Reason!

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 7:30am

There are all sorts of reasons I could list to explain why the euro will disintegrate. You have heard a lot of them before. But as this crisis continues to drag ... [More »]

zMike Larson - Is the foreign slowdown wave ready to wash up on OUR shores?

Is the foreign slowdown wave ready to wash up on OUR shores?

by Mike Larson | Friday, April 6, 2012 at 7:30am

The latest figures make one thing abundantly clear to me: Europe is mired in recession. Asia is slowing as well. Despite the ... [More »]

zRon Rowland - ETF Tax Forms and Tax-Free Alternatives

ETF Tax Forms and Tax-Free Alternatives

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 7:30am

April is here, which means warmer weather for most of us. Unfortunately, it also brings income tax time.This year you get an extra day to procrastinate since ... [More »]

zTom Essaye - Put Rising Gas Prices to Work for You!

Put Rising Gas Prices to Work for You!

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7:30am

As I look back on the first quarter of 2012, one of the most glaring events was the rise in gas prices here in the U.S. Wholesale gasoline began the ... [More »]

Nilus Mattive - “What about near-term tax hikes on dividends?” and other important questions …

“What about near-term tax hikes on dividends?” and other important questions …

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 7:30am

Although the next Presidential election is still eight months away, a lot of investors are already asking me about possible changes ... [More »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - Growing Rich in Bubble Land

Growing Rich in Bubble Land

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, April 2, 2012 at 7:30am

In the second half of 20th Century, you could count on the rising U.S. economy to lift nearly all boats. Sure, we had recessions. In fact, in the ... [More »]

zJR Crooks - It’s as if central banks can do no wrong!

It’s as if central banks can do no wrong!

by JR Crooks | Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 7:30am

I’ve spilled much ink on the subject of why central banks are hazardous to our financial health. And it seems more and more people are arriving ... [More »]

Mike Larson - The latest on housing, the economy, easy money, and more!

The latest on housing, the economy, easy money, and more!

by Mike Larson | Friday, March 30, 2012 at 7:30am

There's so much to talk about sometimes, I hardly know where to begin. This is definitely one of those weeks, considering the powerful rally we've seen in stocks ... [More »]

zRon Rowland - Trade Broken Products at Your Peril

Trade Broken Products at Your Peril

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 7:30am

Investors in a VelocityShares exchange-traded note took a huge hit last week — losing more than 50 percent in two trading days. Ouch! The sad part is that ... [More »]

zTom Essaye - How You Can Profit from the “Year with No Winter”

How You Can Profit from the “Year with No Winter”

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:30am

If you live in the northern parts of the country, it’s probably not news that this has been the “year with no winter.” Indeed, I recently read that this winter has ... [More »]

zNilus Mattive - One huge reason to consider a Roth IRA …

One huge reason to consider a Roth IRA …

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 7:30am

Last week, I went over the major advantages and differences among the various types of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) available to ... [More »]

zRon Rowland - ETFs Take You around the World

ETFs Take You around the World

by Ron Rowland | Monday, March 26, 2012 at 7:30am

We’re in a new age of international investing. As recently as a year ago, numerous foreign markets were off-limits to all but big, sophisticated ... [More »]

zJack Crooks - Why the U.S. dollar may be in a sweet spot … a place it hasn’t been for a long time

Why the U.S. dollar may be in a sweet spot … a place it hasn’t been for a long time

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 7:30am

Everyone is rightfully excited over the potential for a strong rebound in the U.S. economy. And there is nothing short of the ... [More »]

zMike Larson - Déjà vu all over again in housing!

Déjà vu all over again in housing!

by Mike Larson | Friday, March 23, 2012 at 7:30am

In late 2009, just a few months before the 2010 spring selling season for homes got underway, the Philadelphia Housing Sector Index (HGX) started to ... [More »]

zRon Rowland - How to Ride the Technology Sector with ETFs

How to Ride the Technology Sector with ETFs

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7:30am

Today’s stock market is starting to remind me of 1999. Back then, you may recall, the technology sector led the whole market higher. The same thing is ... [More »]

zTom Essaye - Three ways to put the U-turn in Treasuries to work for you!

Three ways to put the U-turn in Treasuries to work for you!

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 7:30am

Last week most of the financial media focused on the fact that the stock market made new highs for the year and hit the highest level since 2006. Indeed impressive. But I don’t believe that was the week’s most significant event ... [More »]

zNilus Mattive - Some of My Favorite Tax Shelters

Some of My Favorite Tax Shelters

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 7:30am

In last week’s column, I talked about the tax treatment of various types of dividend payments ... and toward the end, I said you could avoid most of the ... [More »]

zSean Brodrick - Why I Like Smaller Natural Gas Stocks Right Now …

Why I Like Smaller Natural Gas Stocks Right Now …

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:30am

U.S. natural gas prices are currently trading near ten-year lows. And while most investors think that makes natural gas stocks a bad bet right now ... [More »]

zJack Crooks - How Global Rebalancing Could Send the Dollar Soaring!

How Global Rebalancing Could Send the Dollar Soaring!

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 7:30am

Back in November, I laid out the case for a multi-year bull market in the U.S. dollar. At the time I shared several reasons, and ... [More »]

zMike Larson - Bonds get rocked! Is the low-rate era over?

Bonds get rocked! Is the low-rate era over?

by Mike Larson | Friday, March 16, 2012 at 7:30am

Interest rates are the lifeblood of the capital markets and the real economy. Lower rates and easy money fuel asset bubbles and economic ... [More »]

zRon Rowland - Limit Volatility or Use It for Profit – ETFs Help You Do Both!

Limit Volatility or Use It for Profit – ETFs Help You Do Both!

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 7:30am

You’ve heard it before: “Stocks are just too volatile right now.” So is volatility really a bad thing? And what the heck is volatility, anyway? We’ll talk about it today ... [More »]

zTom Essaye - For contrarians, a crisis can bring opportunities

For contrarians, a crisis can bring opportunities

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 7:30am

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the tsunami hitting Japan and the Fukushima nuclear meltdown. Undoubtedly the country is still ... [More »]

zNilus Mattive - When Uncle Sam Wants Your Dividends …

When Uncle Sam Wants Your Dividends …

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 7:30am

I hate to remind you, but Tax Day is now just about one month away ... and unless you’re one of those really prepared people, it’s likely that you’re ... [More »]

zSean Brodrick - Why Am I Paying So Much for Gasoline?

Why Am I Paying So Much for Gasoline?

by Sean Brodrick | Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:30am

It’s making many Americans so angry they’re ready to bite chunks out of their steering wheels. As a nation, we’re driving fewer miles. We’re using ... [More »]

zJack Crooks - Why following this one variable can make your currency trading profitable

Why following this one variable can make your currency trading profitable

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 7:30am

As you may know, currency trading is not an easy game. That’s because currencies are driven by many variables. And even when a ... [More »]

zMike Larson - What happens when the real world gets in the way?

What happens when the real world gets in the way?

by Mike Larson | Friday, March 9, 2012 at 7:30am

What can derail the best laid plans of central bank mice and policy-setting men? The real world! You see, as I’ve been saying for months now, just about the only thing that has mattered to the stock market was the worldwide wave of money printing. [More »]

zRon Rowland - Solar’s Day in the Sun Not Here Yet

Solar’s Day in the Sun Not Here Yet

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 7:30am

With Middle East tension driving oil prices higher, investors are again looking at alternative energy sources. ETFs that specialize in this niche have shown extreme volatility this year ... [More »]

Tom Essaye - Chinese premier reveals HOW to invest in China

Chinese premier reveals HOW to invest in China

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7:30am

In the mid 2000’s, “Buy what China is buying” was an investment mantra that often circulated around professional trading desks. The point of that ... [More »]

Nilus Mattive - Can you still find good values in this market?

Can you still find good values in this market?

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:30am

A lot of investors tell me they’re frustrated by all the recent stock market strength. Why? Because they got caught sitting on the sidelines and now ... [More »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - Major multi-front war on the near horizon!

Major multi-front war on the near horizon!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, March 5, 2012 at 7:30am

For the first time in decades, the Middle East is on the brink of a war that could involve multiple countries … on multiple fronts … [More »]

zJack Crooks - Beware: Central Bank Bearing Gifts!

Beware: Central Bank Bearing Gifts!

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 7:30am

The joy and confidence that once accompanied the fabrication of the euro single currency regime, a system that would once and for all unite Europe and increase ... [More »]

zMike Larson - Remember, the Money Has to Go Somewhere!

Remember, the Money Has to Go Somewhere!

by Mike Larson | Friday, March 2, 2012 at 7:30am

Sometimes, investment analysis can be extremely complicated ... You have to be able to turn a balance sheet upside down and inside out ... [More »]

zRon Rowland - ETFs: Coming to a 401(k) Near You!

ETFs: Coming to a 401(k) Near You!

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 7:30am

Once upon a time, American companies took care of their workers — before retirement and after. Big employers offered generous pension plans guaranteed for life. Those days ... [More »]

zTom Essaye - Two Key Indicators Waving Caution Flags

Two Key Indicators Waving Caution Flags

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 7:30am

There’s no question that the rally we’ve seen in markets up to this point in the year has been impressive. Through the end of last week, the S&P 500 was up almost 9 percent and we’re not even through two full months of 2012! [More »]

zNilus Mattive - Another idiotic decision on Social Security …

Another idiotic decision on Social Security …

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:30am

It’s no secret that I’m a harsh critic of the Social Security program, including the very way in which it was constructed back in the 1930s. More importantly ... [More »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - Four New Dangers in the Middle East

Four New Dangers in the Middle East

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, February 27, 2012 at 7:30am

Ever since I was born in 1946, the Middle East has been at the core of the most enduring, most vexing, and most economically impactful conflicts ... [More »]

zJack Crooks - An Easy Way to Buy Emerging Market Currencies

An Easy Way to Buy Emerging Market Currencies

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 7:30am

I am often asked: What do you think of emerging market (EM) currencies? My usual answer is that many, especially those among the ... [More »]

zMike Larson - 5 Great Deceptions, 5 Protective Strategies for Today’s Markets

5 Great Deceptions, 5 Protective Strategies for Today’s Markets

by Mike Larson | Friday, February 24, 2012 at 7:30am

Just a few days ago, I had the privilege of speaking to several hundred people at the World MoneyShow in Orlando. The gist of my presentation? [More »]

zRon Rowland - Get Aboard the Natural Gas Wave with These ETFs!

Get Aboard the Natural Gas Wave with These ETFs!

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:30am

Last week Sean Brodrick used my space to tell you some Inconvenient Truths About Alternative Energy. I think he is right on track about the natural gas ... [More »]

zTom Essaye - China-Canadian Trade Talks Open Doors for Uranium Producers

China-Canadian Trade Talks Open Doors for Uranium Producers

by Tom Essaye | Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7:30am

While the world has been consumed watching the geo-political events unfolding in Europe and the Middle East, I think one of the ... [More »]

zNilus Mattive - Answers to your biggest questions …

Answers to your biggest questions …

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 7:30am

Between my recent trip to the Orlando MoneyShow and all the regular e-mails I get from readers, I’ve had a lot of questions coming my way lately ... [More »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - A highly unusual TRIGGER event for a great boom …

A highly unusual TRIGGER event for a great boom …

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, February 20, 2012 at 7:30am

In the early 1950s, my family formed a corporation exclusively for the purchase of natural gas properties — a sector we believed would be at the core of a ... [More »]

zJR Crooks - How to Profit as Global Debt Soars

How to Profit as Global Debt Soars

by JR Crooks | Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 7:30am

It’s no secret that the world’s central bankers and governments are cranking out money at lightning speed to stave off a global depression. Let’s assume ... [More »]

Sean Brodrick - One of my favorite investment plays right now …

One of my favorite investment plays right now …

by Sean Brodrick | Friday, February 17, 2012 at 7:30am

Let me tell you a story about a guy named Chris Moreno. He lost his job more than two years ago. And the 38-year-old was having trouble finding new work ... [More »]

zSean Brodrick - Inconvenient truths about alternative energy …

Inconvenient truths about alternative energy …

by Sean Brodrick | Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:30am

The year is 1979. And with the Arab oil embargo in full swing, Americans are coming face-to-face with an unpleasant truth — that our country has become dependent on ... [More »]

zSean Brodrick - What Comes After Peak Oil?

What Comes After Peak Oil?

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:30am

Yesterday I told you how it’s getting harder and harder to find new sources of oil — and why that essentially means “peak oil” has already arrived ... [More »]

zSean Brodrick - The End of an Energy Era

The End of an Energy Era

by Sean Brodrick | Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 7:30am

As a natural resource analyst, I spend a lot of time looking for the next big trend ... the commodities that are most in demand ... the technologies that are changing the way we produce these resources ... [More »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - Heralding the Next Great Fuel Revolution

Heralding the Next Great Fuel Revolution

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7:30am

Over a half century ago, my family made a major investment — in a unique energy source that we knew would someday be at the heart of a great fuel revolution. [More »]

zJack Crooks - Euro zone: Nice rally, but risk still palpable on Greek death spiral

Euro zone: Nice rally, but risk still palpable on Greek death spiral

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 7:30am

If you are wondering why the euro rallied sharply over the last couple of weeks, hitting a two-month high against the dollar on Thursday, the answer is ... [More »]

zMike Larson - So what SHOULD you buy in a world fraught with risk?

So what SHOULD you buy in a world fraught with risk?

by Mike Larson | Friday, February 10, 2012 at 7:30am

In Europe, despite news of what seems like the hundredth Greek deal, default is all but inevitable down the road. In the Middle East, tensions are ... [More »]

Ron Rowland - Defend Yourself from the Fed with These New Inflation ETFs

Defend Yourself from the Fed with These New Inflation ETFs

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:30am

Inflation can be deadly to your investments. It’s a silent killer, too — one that reduces your “real” asset value even when the “nominal” worth looks higher. As my colleague Mike Larson said just a few weeks ago, the Federal Reserve and other central banks are printing money at a faster and faster rate. A [More »]

Tom Essaye - The Real Truth Behind the New Jobs Numbers

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 »]

Nilus Mattive - Simple steps to a better retirement plan …

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 »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - Three Official Lies About Jobs! Two Official Lies About Housing! Plus, the Hard, Factual Truth!

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 »]

zJR Crooks - Central banks throw the euro a life raft … how you can profit

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 »]

zMike Larson - Split between “Real” and “Asset” Economies Never More Clear Than Now

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 »]

zRon Rowland - ETFs Are Going BATS … and Why You Should Care!

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 »]

Tom Essaye - More Evidence of the Power of Contrarian Investing

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 »]

zNilus Mattive - Now is the time for this advanced (but easy to use) strategy!

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 »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - The Most Lipstick on the Biggest Pigs Ever!

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 »]

zJack Crooks - Why the Yen Is Set to Weaken

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 »]

zMike Larson - Fed pledges low rates till kingdom come! What it means …

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 »]

zRon Rowland - Four Paths to Real Estate Profits with ETFs

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 »]

zTom Essaye - Is Europe Throwing Us into a 1930s Moment?

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 »]

zNilus Mattive - Finding New Buys in Retail …

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 »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - How to Make Money During the Greatest Economic Battle of a Lifetime

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 »]

zJack Crooks - Does the ECB Have a Plan to Rescue the Euro? None That I See!

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 »]

zMike Larson - Is QE with a European Twist Driving Markets?

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 »]

zRon Rowland - Which ETFs Could Suffer from Latest Euro-Zone Downgrades?

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 »]

zTom Essaye - Two Credit Card Companies I Got My Eye On

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 »]

zNilus Mattive - Inside: The names of three big winners from my portfolios!

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 »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - Why the Cascade of Downgrades Has Barely Begun

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 »]

zJR Crooks - What does the drop in unemployment mean for the dollar and euro?

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 »]

zMike Larson - Like clockwork, another year brings calls for another housing market “bottom”

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 »]

zRon Rowland - Health Care ETFs Poised to Repeat Good 2011

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 »]

zTom Essaye - How the SX7P Could Help You Make a Bundle In 2012

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 »]

zNilus Mattive - Important forecasts for the stock market in 2012 …

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 »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - The ONLY Way to Make Serious Money in 2012 …

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 »]

zJack Crooks - Why 2012 Could Bring the Needed Dip in the Aussie Dollar

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 »]

zMike Larson - Why 2012 looks to be even ROUGHER than 2011!

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 »]

zRon Rowland - Six Reasons to Avoid Japan In 2012

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 »]

zTom Essaye - In 2012, remember that it’s a market of stocks!

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 »]

zNilus Mattive - The secret to a worry-free 2012 …

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 »]

zMartin D. Weiss Ph.D. - The Triumph of Contrarian Investing

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 »]

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