Recent Articles
Emerging-Market Bonds Are Looking Riskier By the Day
May. 17, 2013, 6:15 am EDT – Certain segments of the emerging bond markets have compelling long-term potential, but low yields on government and corporate debt means that investors are no longer being paid for the risks. More
Use Auto Stocks to Front-Run Palladium
May. 10, 2013, 9:45 am EDT – The Dow Jones U.S. Auto Manufacturers Index has led moves in the ETFS Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL) anywhere from several days to several weeks. What are auto stocks saying about palladium right now? More
Commodity Funds: Don’t Bother
May. 9, 2013, 10:50 am EDT – Compared with stocks, commodity funds have experienced lower returns and higher volatility, and they have not been an effective source of diversification. Investors should rethink their holdings in commodity funds. More
Is Global Growth Really Back on Track?
May. 9, 2013, 6:25 am EDT – The rotation toward cyclical stocks would indicate that the global growth outlook is improving, but that's not the case. How long can cyclicals outpace defensive stocks if global growth continues to slow? More
How Long Can High-Yield Bonds Rally?
May. 6, 2013, 1:00 pm EDT – The prolonged rally in high-yield bonds has exceeded even the most bullish expectations. What needs to happen for high yield to keep climbing from here? More
‘Sell in May and Go Away’: The REAL Story
May. 2, 2013, 12:30 pm EDT – "Sell in May and go away" makes for a catchy headline, but the long-term average returns for the May-September period are deceptive. Find out how often it really pays to sell in May. More
What Declining Stock Correlations Mean for the Market
May. 1, 2013, 9:28 am EDT – Stocks are no longer moving in lockstep -- a major shift from the post-crisis era. Here's why that's good news for investors. More
6 Stock Charts You Need to Watch in May
Apr. 30, 2013, 9:31 am EDT – Here are the stock charts to watch for trading opportunities in May, as well as a few that can provide insight into the health of the broader market. More
What Materials Stocks Reveal About the Rest of the Market
Apr. 26, 2013, 9:05 am EDT – The Materials ETF (XLB) is approaching a 52-week high. Find out what the sector's next moves will reveal about market leadership and the outlook for economic growth. More
It’s Time to Book Gains in Best Buy
Apr. 25, 2013, 10:20 am EDT – Best Buy is one of the market's top performers in 2013. But with over 100% gains in the books and earnings on tap next month, it's time to take profits. More
