Hedge fund guru Barton Biggs is expecting a few weeks’ worth of weakness for the stock market, thanks to lingering trouble in Europe and a slowing economy in the U.S.…
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Biggs Sees Pullback, Then Continued Market Gains
Hedge fund guru Barton Biggs says he’s cut back on his stock holdings, largely thanks to concerns about Europe — particularly Spain. Biggs also tells Bloomberg that the Federal Reserve’s…
Biggs Getting More Bullish
Hedge fund guru Barton Biggs has been increasing his exposure to stocks, saying that their relative attractiveness compared to bonds and fixed-income investments will drive investors toward them. “I’ve been…
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…
Biggs Turns Bearish, Citing "Pathetic" Supercommittee Effort
Hedge fund guru Barton Biggs has turned bearish, saying he thinks the odds of a recession in the first half of 2012 have increased to about 60%-70%, and that the…
Biggs: "Rally Going to Continue for a While"
Hedge fund guru Barton Biggs, who had been reducing equity exposure late in the summer months, has recently reversed course and has continued to up his exposure since the announcement…
Biggs High On Cash Amid Fear of Financial Crisis
Hedge fund guru Barton Biggs says he’s only 20% net long on equities in this market, and says we may be on the eve of another financial crisis. Biggs says…
Biggs Likes "Old" Tech Stocks; Wary of Financials
Hedge fund guru Barton Biggs says he’s continuing to find opportunities in the stock market right now, though he’s not too bullish on financials. Biggs tells Bloomberg that worries about…
Biggs Bullish, Despite Slowing Economy
Hedge fund guru Barton Biggs says the economy has slowed, but he remains bullish on U.S. stocks. “The U.S. and the global economy have clearly slowed pretty significantly,” Biggs tells…
Biggs Likes Manufacturers, Capital Equipment Stocks
Hedge fund guru Barton Biggs says he has more confidence in the U.S. market than other markets around the world. “We’ve been through a period here where the bull case…