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Keep an Eye on 'Billions' as a Market Indicator
By Barry RitholtzForget its dramatic value. I'm interested in Showtime's TV series as a possible indicator of a market top.
January 27, 2016
The Fed in a BindChanging financial markets and global economic conditions are making it very hard for Fed officials to communicate a clear and consistent policy path.
January 27, 2016
Schwab’s Sonders: Market Headed for ‘Non-Recession Bear’Schwab strategist Liz Ann Sonders says that while the secular bull market isn't over, a rough several months could be ahead.
January 27, 2016
Marc Faber Bullish on (Some) Emerging Markets as Others Shun ThemOn a generally bearish panel at Inside ETFs conference, with Richard Bernstein and others, Marc Faber stood out as an emerging market bull.
January 26, 2016
Jeremy Siegel: No Bubble, No Reason to Fear the FedThe Wharton finance professor lays out his bullish vision at the Inside ETFs conference and says oil prices are "never going back to $100."
January 25, 2016
8 Ex-NFL Stars Worth a FortuneWhile stories of fortunes lost generate much buzz, many NFL stars walk away from the game set for life and even increase their wealth.
January 25, 2016
Andy Friedman: Indie Voters Crucial to Clinching Presidency; Trump Could Trip UpThe next president will have to win independent voters, Friedman says. He also discusses two ways Donald Trump could blow his chances.
January 25, 2016
Managing a Client’s Emotional Response to Declining MarketsIt is up to us to help clients fully understand and stay true to the notion buy low, sell high, Mike Patton writes.