Investment Strategies
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China’s Confusing Currency Devaluation Means Get ‘Buy Lists’ Ready
By Bernice NapachThe markets big move on the China story appears to be like most big moves in summertime exaggerated because trading is thin, analysts say.
August 12, 2015
GMO’s Montier: Stocks Are Nowhere Near Fair ValueIt would take 60 years for todays stock market to be considered fair value assuming real interest rates remain at -2%, Montier says.
August 11, 2015
As RCAP Shares Crash, Cetera Recruiting and Retention Could SufferThe firm's stock has plummeted 80% this year; the reorganization news isn't helping.
August 11, 2015
5 Trends Impacting LPL’s Results & IBD SpaceThe independent broker-dealer sees M&As, fiduciary matters and lower sales of alternative products ahead.
August 10, 2015
Confusing What Just Happened With What Happens NextLessons for investors, advisors and traders on how behavioral finance's recency effect plays out in the markets and affects market participants.
August 10, 2015
Fixed Income ETF Flows Anticipate Rate Hike in September: SSgAInvestors shifted their focus away from [aggregate] funds and toward government and corporate funds, perhaps attempting to better position portfolios," SSgA's Dave Mazza says.
August 07, 2015
Russia Can’t Help Being a Gold BugThe dramatic drop in the price of gold makes Russia look like a classic sucker, but its not that simple.