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Dominique de Kevelioc de Bailleul: Sources close to newsletter writer Jim Willie of the Hat Trick Letter tell him the Chinese are finally putting an end to the Fed-sponsored JP Morgan’s gold manipulation scheme—but not until the Read more…
Benjamin Shepherd: In the first quarter, the S&P 500 gained nearly 13 percent, while the ALPS Alerian MLP ETF (NYSEARCA:AMLP) managed to eke out a 1.7 percent gain. A slight spike in Treasury yields seems to have pulled at least some income seekers away from master limited partnerships (MLP), while Read more…
Don Miller: Are high gas prices giving you road rage? Well, wait “til you see what’s coming. Prices at the pump currently average $3.89 for a gallon of regular unleaded, up 30 cents in the last month. Read more…
Don Miller: There’s nothing better than buying stocks with strong upside and getting paid with cold, hard cash. It’s true here in the United States and in foreign markets all around the world. Read more…
Benjamin Shepherd: Thus far, 2012 has been a great year for the money center banks; shares of Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) and JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) have all gained more than 30 percent Read more…
Benjamin Shepherd: Afflicted by a wave of patent expirations and several high-profile class-action lawsuits, the pharmaceutical industry has suffered its fair share of ailments in recent years. Accordingly, the S&P 500 Pharmaceuticals Index has returned a paltry 16.5 percent over the past half-decade. Read more…
Patrick Vail: February is typically a month when gas prices recede – but not this year. Average gas prices currently are about $3.69 according to AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report. That’s higher than the average for the whole of 2011, which was the priciest year ever for gasoline. Read more…
Don Miller: Warren Buffett last week did more than warn investors on the dangers of low interest rates and inflation. The Oracle of Omaha also had harsh words for traditional bonds. In a Fortune article Buffett went so far as to say, “Right now bonds should come with a warning label.” Read more…
David Zeiler: The presidents of the U.S. Federal Reserve may not have used their knowledge for personal gain, but a look at their assets does show several apparent conflicts of interests. Read more…
David Zeiler: The threat of another flash crash caused by high-frequency trading is as great as ever. And the next flash crash could be much worse than the one that shocked investors in May 2010. Read more…
Benjamin Shepherd: Despite the fact that Treasury bond yields remain at historic lows, they continue to be in high demand among fearful investors. As a result, the yield spread between Treasuries and BBB-rated corporate bonds is currently just under 2 percent, while A-rated fare is offering a little more Read more…
Yiannis Mostrous: I have been bullish on Malaysia long before the Southeast Asian nation became a fashionable investment destination. MY recommendation to buy into the country’s market via iShares MSCI Malaysia Index Fund (NYSEArca:EWM) has generated a 36.5 percent return since I Read more…
Alan Price: Each New Year brings with it a number of questions for investors: Am I investing in the right place? Should I be taking more or less of a risk? Should I have a more diverse portfolio? Read more…
Benjamin Shepherd: Since the European Union’s (EU) founding in the early 1990s, the currency union has been criticized for being just that: a monetary union that attempts to embrace fragmented Read more…
Noel Archard: 2011 was an exciting year for ETFs – the industry entered the year having passed $1 trillion in global assets and at iShares, we launched 14 new products in the United States. Read more…
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