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A few weeks ago I explained why my firm is investing in pharmaceuticals stocks, despite the sector being a favorite punching bag of politicians. I noted that we have recently added to our

I don’t do writing assignments. I don’t like deadlines. I am not a writer; I am an investor who thinks through writing. So when I was asked to write on the future of investing, my instinct was to politely decline.

Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons for travel. Whether going solo, with a loved one, or with the grandchildren, knowing the best spots to witness the glory of the turning

Retail stocks have been annihilated recently, despite the economy eking out growth. The fundamentals of the retail business look horrible: Sales are stagnating and profitability is getting worse

Masayoshi Son doesn’t do anything small nor does he do things in a simple way.

“I don’t know.” These three words don’t inspire a lot of confidence in the messenger and probably will not get me invited onto CNBC, but that is exactly what I think about the topic I am about to discuss.

The following is a superficial, Wall Street style, analysis of two hypothetical portfolios starting out at the turn of the century... roughly 17.25 years ago.

When Interest Rates Start Rising ... and Beyond When is 3 percent better than 6 percent? Yeah, we all know the answer, but only until the prices of the securities we already own begin to fall.

Yes, the "Retirement Ready" 401k exists. Unfortunately, it isn't available in the standard, institutional strength, product menu. Face it employers, the primary "income beneficiaries" of your

Most of you have been smiling this year as your monthly statements have been boasting new all time high market values, growing income streams, and unusually high profit taking levels in

Class Action Suit: Cause of Action Number Three. Did you see the 1999 comedy "Office Space"? It describes a software scheme to embezzle pennies from random financial transactions and