The Citigroup Economic Surprise Index, which measures how current economic data is comparing to expectations, is on the rise along with investor confidence regarding the expanding economy, writes Validea CEO…
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European Stocks Look Appealing Compared to U.S. Shares
Investors shying away from stretched stock prices in the U.S. are “gravitating toward Europe for cheaper bargains as the trade matures,” according to a recent Bloomberg article. Morgan Stanley equity…
Four Magic Formula Picks for a Stretched Market
While there are many that believe today’s stock market is “frothy,” Warren Buffett argues, “measured against interest rates, stocks actually are on the cheap side compared to historic values.” This…
Ray Dalio Concerned About Rising Populism
In an effort to make sense of today’s political landscape, billionaire Ray Dalio recently published a paper examining the history of populism, according to a recent Bloomberg article. The paper…
Gundlach Predicts Continued Bond Rally
Doubleline’s chief executive officer doesn’t envision the yield on the 10-year to surpass 3% this year, says an article in yesterday’s Bloomberg. Jeffrey Gundlach believes a bond rally is likely…
Buffett to Investors: Railroads are Resilient Businesses
In his 2016 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Warren Buffett argues that the resilience of the railroad business makes it an attractive investment, writes Validea CEO John Reese in a…
A Market Correction May Be Good Medicine
Although stock prices have tripled during the eight-year bull market, there have been only four corrections, and some investors think a period of decline might not be so bad. This…
Hulbert on the Likelihood of a Market Bubble
A new study conducted by Harvard University professors reveals that a share price run-up is not necessarily a precursor to a market bubble, writes Mark Hulbert in a recent Barron’s…
BlackRock to Expand Quant Investing
Actively managed funds at BlackRock, the world’s largest fund company, are facing the new reality of quantitative investing, according to this week’s New York Times. The exchange-traded-fund business the firm…
Ned Davis Sees a Passive Investing Bubble Expanding
As they relate to U.S. economic growth, the lofty expectations concerning the Trump administration seem to be cooling off, says a recent article in Barron’s. Since March 1st, the article…