Though the government shutdown and debt deal drama are monopolizing the financial headlines, Barry Ritholtz of The Big Picture blog says it’s had little impact on his investing approach. And…
Fisher: End of QE to Boost Banks
Fears continue to hover over big banks, but top strategist Kenneth Fisher says that an end to the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing policies will actually mean a boost for bank…
Rogers: 'Catastrophe' Coming
Jim Rogers isn’t selling his stocks yet, but he thinks that the U.S. market is heading for a ‘catastrophe’ at some point in the not-so-distant future. “This is the first…
For Most, No Time Is a Good Time for Stock-Picking
While stock correlations have been declining, several researchers say that doesn’t make the current environment any better for stick pickers — whose odds of success remain exceptionally low. “One factor…
Buckingham on Growth, Value, and Expectations
While stocks have had a great year and growth stocks have had a long run of success, John Buckingham says to be careful of chasing performance. “I caution you ……
A Foolish Approach to Small-Cap Stocks
In his latest column for Canada’s Globe and Mail, Validea CEO John Reese discusses the merits of investing in small-cap stocks, and looks at a small-cap strategy that has produced…
Herro: Don't Bail on Europe
Are the latest troubles in Europe a reason to ditch European stocks? Top fund manager David Herro says no. In an interview with CNBC (via Yahoo Finance), Herro says that…
Sonders & Schwab: U.S. Competitive Position Strengthening
While America’s budget standoff is creating some short-term economic fears, Charles Schwab Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders and her colleagues think the long-term prospects for the U.S. economy…
What Worries Jeremy Grantham Now
Given that he was one of the few to warn about both the Internet bubble and the housing and credit bubble before they burst, Jeremy Grantham’s worries and concerns about…
The Brain Science Behind Bubbles
It’s no secret that investors can behave quite strangely during market manias. But a new study that looks at the science of the brain takes a stab at exactly why…