Diversification
Last week, Nouriel Roubini released an analysis exclusively for RGE clients. While maintaining his core projection of protracted U-shaped growth in the United States, Roubini argued that the risks of a double-dip recession in…Read
Emerging market ETFs have been moving past the plain vanilla, all-purpose type that seek to give general exposure. The new breed is getting more specialized, giving investors a chance to drill down into specific sectors.Theres…Read
Despite a sluggish economy, the Market Vectors Gaming ETF (BJK) has been on winning streak since the start of February, posting a gain of nearly 6% over the last week and a half.While some of the rebound is likely due to a…Read
Despite a sluggish economy, the Market Vectors Gaming ETF (BJK) has been on winning streak since the start of February, posting a gain of nearly 6% over the last week and a half. While some of the rebound is likely due to a…Read
Seasonal Patterns found for the following stocks: Abington Bancorp Inc. (ABBC) over the next 6 trading days. Look at the seasonal patterns for Abington Bancorp Inc. in context. Ameristar Casinos Inc. (ASCA) over the next 9…Read
Note that even though concern has eased, for now, about a Greece default in the coming 7 weeks, there has been no sustained improvement in the euro. This makes sense. Note how quickly markets shifted focus to Spain and Portugal…Read
Detroit Publishing Co. The Accident part 2 November 12, 1906"Accident at Michigan Central R.R. depot, Detroit" Ilargi: This will have to be short, since I’m about to board another train for a day-long (12-hour) journey.…Read
According to Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at S&P Equity Research, bull markets typically reclaim as much as 4/5 of bear market losses in the inaugural year. Using this historical logic, the S&P 500 should have…Read
Paul SonkinPaul D. Sonkin is the Portfolio Manager of The Hummingbird Value Fund and the Tarsier Nanocap Value Fund. Paul is currently an adjunct professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Business, where he…Read
When markets are headed south, the healthcare sector could become a viable option for parking investments. This is because the demand for health services remains largely unaffected by the state of the economy. In addition,…Read
By John Tamny, Toreador Research and Trading (Guest Contributor) A popular belief among the economic commentariat today is that the mere existence of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. represents moral hazard. With bank…Read
Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) has a strong global market presence. The company is focused on further expanding its global footprint in emerging markets, as it expects automation growth rates in the emerging markets to be…Read
Last year’s dividend numbers were the worst in more than half a century, as corporations large and small struggled with a lack of financing, weak economic conditions, and poor earnings. But now, things are finally…Read
The IMF's COFER data is the most authoritative source on the currency allocation of central bank reserves. It is updated at the end of every quarter for the preceding quarter. At the end of December 2009, Q3 data was released,…Read