Markets

Mar 24, 2011 at 09:37

On the surface, the recent and well-publicized protests in the state of Wisconsin have been a no-holds barred struggle between public worker unions and a conservative governor, in a battle…

Mar 24, 2011 at 09:16

The concept of risk and how it is defined by investors and advisors is something that we've discussed before, and which we feel warrants periodic reminders.

Mar 24, 2011 at 08:54

We remain in Buy Mode, expecting the markets to establish a low here and rallying into the end of the month - possible into 4/6.

Mar 24, 2011 at 07:40

It is also time to get real. The fact is, we are now in a housing market depression. Almost every economic recovery in this nation's history has been started part…

Mar 24, 2011 at 07:14

Lending what you do not have a legitimate right-to-lend is the issue. Duration mismatch is a form of that problem, but it is not the only form of that problem.…

Mar 23, 2011 at 20:04

Equities and Precious Metals are on the edge of another rally and it could start as early as tomorrow.

Mar 23, 2011 at 18:58

While I am not a sociologist nor do I have any real training in the area, the underlying tone in a lot of artistic mediums highlights the current chasm between…

Mar 23, 2011 at 18:57

The major index ETFs opened lower and then moved in mixed fashion during the first half hour. After that, they all moved lower for a half hour in a scary…

Mar 23, 2011 at 18:55

Economic data continues to reinforce the reality that a housing double dip has in fact begun. Were it not for the 2010 tax credits there would likely have just been…

Mar 23, 2011 at 18:51

An important part of successful trading is about getting the trend right, but an even more important part is recognizing early enough when one's first assessment is wrong and then…