Vanguard Founder Jack Bogle says the Presidential Election will ultimately have little impact on stocks. Bogle tells FOX Business Network that companies’ economic performance over the long run is what…
Category: Economy
Shiller Talks Housing, Fiscal Cliff, and the Election
Yale Economist Robert Shiller says the housing market is showing positive signs. But, he adds, “The problem is it’s not a really strong positive sign yet.” Shiller also says the…
Buffett, Berkshire Add to Housing Recovery Bet
Warren Buffett’s firm is continuing to bet on a recovery in the U.S. housing market, with one of its subsidiaries taking the lead in managing a new residential real estate…
Herro Talks Europe, Japan, and China
Oakmark’s David Herro says he’s finding opportunities in beaten-down shares in Japan and Europe, but is wary of Chinese stocks. Herro tells Barron’s that Japanese stocks are extremely cheap, and…
El-Erian on Sandy's Economic Impact
Just what impact will Hurricane Sandy end up having on the economy? PIMCO’s Mohamed El-Erian recently tackled that question in a piece for CNBC.com. One of El-Erian’s key points was…
Grantham Keeping Head Down Amid Headwinds
In an interview with Charlie Rose for Bloomberg BusinessWeek, GMO’s Jeremy Grantham says he’s going to be quite cautious in 2013. “I am going to be careful, particularly for the…
Cooperman Growing Less Bullish on Stocks, But Sees Few Alternatives
Hedge fund guru Leon Cooperman has become a bit less bullish on stocks, though he thinks they are still the best asset class available for investors. Cooperman tells CNBC’s Larry…
PIMCO Boss: Years of Balance Sheet "Rehabilitation" Ahead
PIMCO Chief Operating Officer Doug Hodge says that monetary easing alone isn’t enough to repair the U.S. economy, and that America is “in for a slow period of balance sheet…
Buffett Talks Economy, Fiscal Cliff, and Berkshire's Portfolio
Appearing today on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Warren Buffett said the global economy is slowing but that the U.S. is doing better than Europe, and said he’s on the hunt for…
Hussman: Don't Believe the Valuation Numbers
Fund manager John Hussman remains quite bearish on the market, saying that stocks are showing signs of being in the “exhaustion” part of a bull market. “We presently have an…