Dan Wiener

Dan Wiener

Recent Articles

Italy Saga Overshadows Positive U.S. Unemployment Claims

Italy saga is far from over -- and it unfortunately comes at a time when employment numbers are looking a bit rosier in the U.S.

Decent Domestic Economic News Lost in the Euro Zone’s Turmoil

While Greek Prime Minister Papandreou's announcement of the referendum threw a monkey wrench into the bailout plan, positive jobs news might have been overlooked.

The 5 Worst Mistakes Investors at Vanguard Are Making Today

Are you among the many Vanguard investors making these devastating mistakes? See five pitfalls to avoid at all costs.

How to Interpret the Market’s Mixed Signals

Consumer confidence might be down, but consumer spending and the upward trend in the market tell a different story.

Vanguard Funds Fire Managers, Change Strategies

Vanguard is revamping their management and strategy for six of its funds, including Asset Allocation, Growth & Income and the four LifeStrategy funds-of-funds

This is a Trader’s Market

Recent market volatility has shown the market belongs to traders able to jump on quick changes in value. But some recent economic news bodes well for actual investors.

Investors’ Odds Improve if They Give the Market Time

Despite the recent market volatility, long-term investors in the stock market have as much as an 87% percent chance to make money.

Fidelity Tries to Correct Course at Magellan

Fidelity Magellan (FMAGX), once the world's largest mutual fund, has fallen from grace. Now a new captain, Jeffrey Feingold, aims to set this flagship straight.

Will the Market Crash Again This October?

Three years ago, the Dow and the S&P plummeted, and volatility and the VIX spiked. October is right around the corner. Will history repeat itself?

Happy Anniversary, Lehman Brothers

In the three years since Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy protection, some of the world's top investment managers have been hard at work beating the market.