One of the last things Jerry Yang did at Yahoo helped turn him into a prolific investor (YHOO)
Jerry Yang’s legacy will always be linked to Yahoo, where he cofounded one of the largest consumer web portals ever — before sliding into a tumultuous ride that resulted in…
Greece Misses Debt Payment, Deepening a Crisis – New York Times
New York TimesGreece Misses Debt Payment, Deepening a CrisisNew York TimesATHENS — Greece and its European creditors put aside the bitter recriminations of the past few days and began talking…
What drives future investment returns?
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are several factors that drive future investment returns. The important drivers behind future returns on equity investments include: 1) Attractive Entry Price 2) Adequate…
Stocks Slightly Higher into Final Hour on Greece Debt Deal Hopes, Less Emerging Markets/US High-Yield Debt Angst, China Bounce, Biotech/Gaming Sector…
Broad Equity Market Tone: Advance/Decline Line: HigherSector Performance: Most Sectors RisingVolume: Around Average Market Leading Stocks: Performing In Line Equity Investor Angst: Volatility(VIX) 18.42 -2.28{01de1f41f0433b1b992b12aafb3b1fe281a5c9ee7cd5232385403e933e277ce6} Euro/Yen Carry Return Index 142.54…
A 14 Year Old Explains Why Socialism Fails
Via Shrey's Finance blog (reportedly a 14 year old Brit's thoughts), Socialism is one of the biggest breakout economic ideologies of the 20th century. Although the UK general election was…
Bespoke’s Model Stock Portfolio
At the end of each week's Bespoke Report newsletter, we publish an updated snapshot of our Bespoke Model Stock Portfolio. Below is a snapshot of the portfolio with sector weightings…
What Can I Do If My Credit Card Application is Denied?
If you’ve ever applied for a credit card and been denied, you’re probably wondering whether you did something wrong. Let’s face it – rejection hurts, even if it wasn’t a personal…
Social Security for Same-Sex Couples
As you have surely heard, on Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that, “the Fourteenth Amendment requires a State to license a marriage between two people of the same sex and to…
What Is a Binary Options Platform?
Meta Description: A binary options platform plays a vital role in a trader’s efforts to turn a profit. If you’re new to this field, it’s important you understand what this…
Smart Money Bullish on SPX Amid Quiet COT Data
No new signals from the latest Commitments of Traders report Friday afternoon. Traders are relatively quiet, according to the CFTC's free weekly COT data.Minor development: "Smart money" S&P 500 commercial…
Zinc prices impacted by high global production
Zinc trading range for the day is 100.73-102.33. Market is looking to take support at 101.1, a break below could see a test of 100.7 and resistance is likely to…
Grain prices rise as tighter supply looms
US government reports show demand whittling granary surpluses
Gazprom Reduces Discount For Gas To Ukraine
For the next three months Ukraine will keep getting a discount on the gas it imports from neighboring Russia, but the discount will be smaller than it has been previously.…
Plastics companies stretched by rising prices
European manufacturers see no gain from low oil prices
Squawk: Any news from iran deal talks? anyone know something?
Any news from iran deal talks? anyone know something?
Copper Shows Losses, Grains Fare Better
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Take Our Advice – Andy Smith
As you would imagine, our investment professionals here at The Mutual Fund Store® are accustomed to giving financial advice, which is how they help increase the probability of success for…
Neil Woodford is top equity income performer with 20{01de1f41f0433b1b992b12aafb3b1fe281a5c9ee7cd5232385403e933e277ce6} return
Former Invesco Perpetual star manager’s new fund, Woodford Equity Income, has in less than a year produced a return of £11,960 per £10,000 investedNeil Woodford, one of Britain’s most successful…
ETF Market Quarterly Wrap: The First Half of 2015 is Behind Us
Global stocks bounced back on Tuesday, but U.S. stock exchange-traded funds have been sluggish through the first half of 2015. Small-cap and growth stocks are doing best. Bonds are doing…