As the world waits for a cooperative agreement within the European Union to save Greece and keep the union together, and as traders and investors anticipate the next move by the U.S. Federal Reserve and central banks around the world, one thing remains true… U.S. treasury yields… Read More

Buying Treasury bonds in 1982 turned out to be a historic investment that produced huge gains during the next 30 years. And right now, history is repeating itself. Back in 1982, the United States was struggling under the weight of high… Read More

As a financial professional, I ask a lot of people for their views on the stock market, economy and where they think we’re headed. Not surprisingly, no one says we’re on the cusp of another big… Read More

Last week, I told you about a major opportunity in the emerging markets. Despite steadily growing their contributions to the global economy during the past five years, stock markets of the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and… Read More

Considering real estate was at the epicenter of the 2008 financial crisis and continues to hold back the economy, it’s ironic the sector has been one of the best investments of the past few years. I’m referring specifically to the commercial real estate market, which delivered overall… Read More

Just a few weeks ago, I was looking at a group of stocks that — on the surface at least — looked like they had solid potential upside, perhaps as much as 100%.  Well, one of those stocks stuck in my craw.  #-ad_banner-#I decided to look more deeply at the… Read More

The biggest trades are the ones no one sees coming. Take housing in 2006. Optimism was at an all-time high. Prices were screaming higher every quarter. The mere mention of a correction brought immediate scorn and ridicule. Until the day prices began declining, very… Read More

When the market is shocked with breaking news, prices move very quickly. For example, there was shock in the agriculture markets two weeks ago when the USDA slashed its forecast for a key agricultural commodity that is… Read More

There is no question in my mind that the housing market bottom either already in or is very close.  I realize this is a bold statement given the dire condition of the U.S. housing market, however I firmly think this is the case. Savvy… Read More

I have a deal for you. I am willing to lend you funds at around a quarter of a percent for a short term, say a month. I will not raise the rate each time you come back to take out a new loan and I will not interfere with… Read More