While he says the government did a good job of rescuing the economy from the financial crisis, Warren Buffett does have concerns about the Federal Reserve’s latest quantitative easing efforts.…
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Akre Looks to Bargain Retailers
Top value fund manager Chuck Akre says he’s holding the lowest level of cash in his new fund since it launched more than a year ago. Akre tells Bloomberg that…
Siegel: The Pessimists Are Wrong -- Again
While some very positive economic signs have popped up in the past month, pessimism — and in many cases downright doom and gloom — continues to hover over the U.S.…
Buffett: Uncle Sam Came Through In The Clutch
There has been no shortage of critics when it comes to the government’s handling of the financial crisis that rocked the economy and stock market in late 2008. But the…
Doll Focuses on Free Cash Flow; Says Bull Isn't Over
Blackrock’s Bob Doll says he doesn’t think the cyclical bull market is over. “We’ve been so macro-focused I think we’ve lost sight of the fact that despite a weakish economic…
Sonders Optimistic, but Cautions on Emerging Markets
Charles Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders remains optimistic on the economy and stock market, though she expects a near-term pull back — and says investors should be cautious about emerging market…
Romick Looks to Inflation-Fighters
Top fund manager Steven Romick says that in the current environment, he’s focusing on companies that will be able to handle inflation well. “I’m investing in companies we feel can…
Ritholtz: Investors Should Welcome Uncertainty
Barry Ritholtz of FusionIQ and The Big Picture blog says that, contrary to popular belief, uncertainty in the market is good for investors. “When the crowd is nervous, it creates…
Tilson Stresses Stock-Picking in "Muddle-Along" Period
Value investor Whitney Tilson says he’s playing defense on the long side of his portfolio while finding plenty of opportunities on the short side. Tilson tells Forbes.com that he sees…
Top Small-Cap Manager Talks Strategy
Jeff Cardon, whose Wasatch Small-Cap Growth fund has beaten almost 90% of its peers over the past decade, recently discussed his strategy and market outlook with Morningstar. Cardon says he’s…