Charles Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders has made some very prescient calls on the economy and housing in recent years, and now she says that the much-maligned housing market may have…
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Guru Strategy Rating Changes: Apple Rising, J&J Falling
Each week, we take a look at which stocks John Reese’s Validea.com Guru Strategy computer models have newfound interest in, and which they have soured on. Here’s a look at some of the…
Top Forecaster: Market Fundamentals Best in 20 Years
Top forecaster Norman Fosback says “the market’s fundamental position has evolved to the most favorable alignment in 20 years,” and sees big gains for stocks over the next year and…
Shiller Sees Signs of Hope
Yale Economist Robert Shiller says a number of factors are keeping unemployment high, which, in turn, is keeping the economic recovery tepid. But, he seems optimistic about the U.S.’s longer-term…
Report: Stocks Cheapest Since 1990
Stocks are cheaper than they’ve been in more than two decades, according to a new report from Bespoke Investment Group. According to CNBC.com, Bespoke says in its 2012 outlook report…
Biggs Bullish, But Cautious
Hedge fund guru Barton Biggs says he’s bullish on stocks, “assuming that the world holds together”. Biggs says he’s still very nervous about the lack of progress regarding Europe’s debt…
Paulsen: Turn to Unloved Sectors in 2012
Wells Capital’s Jim Paulsen thinks the European debt crisis will fade into a “chronic problem” rather than a crisis in 2012, which will help the economy and stocks perform better…
The Two-Headed Guru Portfolio
What stocks would two of history’s greatest investors — Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch — buy today if they teamed up to build a portfolio? In a “Number Cruncher” column…
Doll Sees Double-Digit Returns in 2012
Blackrock’s Bob Doll says there is more to the market’s strong recent performance than the “January Effect,” and says stocks are poised to gain ground in 2012 even if the…
Nygren: "Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity" for Investors
Bill Nygren, whose Oakmark fund is in the top 12% or better of its class over the past three, five, and ten years, according to Morningstar, says investors need to…