EDITOR'S CHOICE
The CPI Is A False Guide For Monetary Policy
Article By:
Foundation For Economic Education
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Sunday, April 16, 2017 8:23 AM EDT
Any price index is a statistical construction created by economists and statisticians that has very little to do with consumers' actions in everyday market demand and supply. The price index is a false guide for central bank monetary policy.
Investing In A World Of Black Swans
Article By:
Wade Slome
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Saturday, April 15, 2017 1:56 PM EDT
Wall Street has an innate desire to try to turn the ultra-complex field of finance into a science, just as they do in the field of physics.
In this article: JPM
Searching For The Market Portfolio
Article By:
Charlie Bilello
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Thursday, April 13, 2017 11:07 AM EDT
The “market portfolio” in theory is a simple concept. In practice, it is exceedingly complex. But a decision still needs to be made: which assets do you choose to include and at what weights?
Profit On Genworth Deal Uncertainty
Article By:
The Frugal Prof
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Wednesday, April 12, 2017 5:12 PM EDT
Deal skepticism presents an opportunity; an analysis of risks/rewards and possible scenarios.
In this article: GNW
Did Stock Guru Jim Cramer Learn Anything From 2000 And 2008?
Article By:
Gary Gordon
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Wednesday, April 12, 2017 2:30 PM EDT
Valuation extremes are as ugly as 1929. It leads me to wonder, did media darlings like Jim Cramer learn anything from 2000 and 2008?
In this article: QQQ
If An Electorate Falls In The Forest, Is Their Voice Heard?
Article By:
Danielle DiMartino Booth
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Wednesday, April 12, 2017 12:44 PM EDT
If there’s one lesson Europeans can glean from their allies across the Atlantic, it’s that bullets can be dodged, but not indefinitely. As we are learning the hard way, necessary reforms are challenging to enact.
Ignoring The Mathematics Of Ideology When It Becomes Uncomfortable
Article By:
Jeffrey P. Snider
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017 1:02 PM EDT
No matter how much evidence is amassed against them, policymakers “know” there is no possible way the world has a “dollar” problem because that would mean they messed up, and messed up big.
HRL: A Recession-Resistant Total Return Stock In The Packaged Foods Industry
Article By:
SureDividend
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017 12:42 PM EDT
Hormel’s price has declined recently amid fears surrounding the Jennie-O Turkey Store. We believe these fears are overblown, and Hormel is trading at an attractive valuation right now.
Addressing Dislocation Costs Of Trade: IMF, WTO, WB Weigh In
Article By:
Timothy Taylor
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017 10:15 AM EDT
Greater mobility and flexibility across the labor market should tend to benefit all employees, whether they are switching jobs by choice or involuntarily.
Main Street Capital: One Of The Safest High-Yield BDCs
Article By:
Simply Safe Dividends
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Monday, April 10, 2017 3:29 PM EDT
As long as you understand that all BDCs (Business Development Corporations) are relatively higher risk stocks, then Main Street Capital can make for a reasonable addition to a diversified dividend portfolio.
In this article: MAIN
Stocks Trading Closest To Net Current Asset Value
Article By:
Benjamin Clark
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Sunday, April 9, 2017 4:14 PM EDT
By using the ModernGraham Valuation Model, we’ve selected the companies in the MG Universe trading the closest to their Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). NCAV is a useful figure for determining whether a company is trading at a significant bargain.
It Was And Still Is The Wrong Horse To Bet
Article By:
Jeffrey P. Snider
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Friday, April 7, 2017 12:50 PM EDT
If the unemployment rate does not indicate full employment, as it surely does not, then there must continue to be considerable slack in the labor market.
Why The March 2017 Jobs Report Won’t Change The Fed’s Strategy
Article By:
Edward Harrison
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Friday, April 7, 2017 9:59 AM EDT
The report was much better than the headlines. This report will make no difference on the Fed’s medium-term outlook.
3 Reasons Why We Prefer Ford Over Tesla
Article By:
SureDividend
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Thursday, April 6, 2017 3:10 PM EDT
Ford generated adjusted earnings-per-share of $1.76 in 2016. Based on this, the stock trades for a price-to-earnings ratio of just 6. Those buying Tesla stock at its present levels are taking a lot more risk.