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Faber Still Gloomy 25 Years After Black Monday
By John SullivanMarc Faber came to fame by correctly predicting disaster, and hes still at it a quarter of a century later.
October 22, 2012
Bill Gross Slams Fed ‘Merry-Go-Round’ PolicyBill Gross is again making waves (or tweets) ahead of the Federal Reserves much-anticipated statement set for later this week.
October 22, 2012
The Critical Election Question: Can We Spend Our Way Out of a Slump?For some, government spending is just what the doctor ordered when an economy falls on hard times. But is the doctor a quack or a genius?
October 19, 2012
Time to Buy Fine Wine?Experts point to a dip in prices as a possible opportunity for purchases.
October 19, 2012
In Muni Sector, High-Yield Bonds Are Cooling, but State Bonds Are HotMunicipal bonds tied to the tobacco settlement have been hot lately, returning over 19% so far this year, but that doesnt mean investors should inhale, says an S&P analyst.
October 19, 2012
IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution LimitsWhile an extra $500 a year might not sound like much, compounding interest over a 20- or 30- year period could result in a sizable sum.
October 17, 2012
Reinhart and Rogoff Rebuke Romney Economic AdvisersReinhart and Rogoff, economic historians famous for their book, "This Time Is Different," criticized economists advising the Romney campaign who misused their findings from their book on the recent economic recovery.
October 17, 2012
Templeton’s Mobius: New Global Investing Hot SpotsMark Mobius says the bull market in emerging markets will eventually surpass the rally here at home.