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How To Pick An Emerging Market Fund
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Paradigm Press
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015 6:47 AM EDT
Only about $7.5 trillion of the $24.7 trillion universe of emerging market stocks is contained in the various indices run by J.P. Morgan, MSCI, and others. The rest is simply ignored.
The Going Gets Even Tougher For Coal Stocks
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Zacks Investment Research
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015 5:07 AM EDT
The Coal Industry is facing dual challenges -- rising competition from natural gas and alternate energy as a substitute energy source and regulatory rulings to lower emission which will inevitably lead to a curtailment of coal power generation.
No Serious Financial Repercussions From The Paris Attacks? Don't Be Too Sure
Article By:
Charles Hugh Smith
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Monday, November 16, 2015 1:00 AM EDT
Global sentiment might switch decisively from "risk-on" to "risk-off" with far-reaching consequences.
In this article: SPX
Moneyball Versus The Investment Crowd
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Marc Gerstein
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Monday, November 9, 2015 11:02 AM EDT
Hot stocks can go up fast, usually out of sight of any of the known landmarks of value, but since there’s nothing but hope and thin air to support them, they fall just as quickly.
In this article: SPY
Automation Doesn't Just Destroy Jobs--It Destroys Profits, Too
Article By:
Charles Hugh Smith
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Sunday, November 8, 2015 11:00 PM EDT
The idea that taxing the owners of robots and software will fund guaranteed incomes for all is not anchored in reality.
Should Retirees Invest In Startups?
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Adam Sharp
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Friday, November 6, 2015 2:32 PM EDT
We know most Americans close to retirement don’t have nearly enough savings. We also know that traditional investments are unlikely to get them to their "golden years" in comfort.
Connecting The Dots: Dirty Money: The Big Profits Of Pollution
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John Mauldin
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015 4:30 PM EDT
China is going to spend billions—yes, billions with a B—to clean up its air and water, which will make pollution control an industry in itself over the next few years.
The Eerie Case Of The “Halloween Effect” On Financial Markets
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EasyMarkets
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Friday, October 30, 2015 5:54 PM EDT
The Halloween Indicator has been spooking investors since 2006...
Will This Manic Stock Market Rally End In Tears?
Article By:
Charles Hugh Smith
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Sunday, October 25, 2015 9:43 PM EDT
Can the stock market completely ignore these changes and keep powering higher on the fumes of Mario Draghi's promises?
In this article: SPX
A Bond-Free Portfolio: Why Cash Should Replace Bonds To Reduce Risk And Improve Returns
Article By:
Kendall J. Anderson
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015 10:04 AM EDT
Can replacing bonds with the current near cash alternatives provide better long term results and reduce overall portfolio risk?
Five Characteristics Of Highly Successful Traders
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EasyMarkets
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015 8:23 AM EDT
Becoming a successful trader is not some abstract concept that only a select few can attain. It’s available to anyone who is committed and passionate about what they do.
The Quiet Return Of The Rising Sun
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Paradigm Press
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Friday, October 2, 2015 9:04 PM EDT
While the focus of the financial media is overwhelmingly on China, Japan is quietly getting back its mojo.
Legal Marijuana Startups Continue Booming
Article By:
Adam Sharp
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Friday, October 2, 2015 7:18 PM EDT
The trend we’re on leads to total legalization in the next five to 10 years. Now is a time to put your investor cap on. The marijuana brands that are built today will be the industry giants of tomorrow.