For the last few years, GMO's highly regarded seven-year forecasts have been dismal. But now that's changed -- in fact, the latest forecast is one of the sunniest it has ever published. Keep reading to find out what asset classes could deliver the biggest returns.

Emerging markets are hot again. But what's causing money to flow there, and how long will the trend last?

Investors beware: The market could very easily -- and probably will -- crash in June. I'll tell you why.

One of the strongest sectors over the past six months has been companies focused on medical practice and hospital software thanks to President Obama's economic stimulus plan. My favorite company in this space has been on a tear in 2009, but it's likely to challenge its all-time highs soon.

With oil prices poised to jump as much as 70%, you should have an energy investment plan now.

The stress tests were like a teacher asking kids to create a test, then take it and grade themselves. The teacher, in this case the Fed and Treasury, then came along and just checked the math. It's an exercise that needed to be done, but it really solves nothing for the most troubled banks.

I believe the strongest rotation now is into basic materials and energy, which is why stocks in Brazil, Australia, South Africa and the Republic of Texas have been shining.

The past few weeks have been an amazing period to witness in the market, as some of the riskiest stocks have powered higher amid swelling disbelief from the media and many veteran professionals.

As deep as the U.S. auto industry's financial crisis seems to be, there may actually be a fairly simple solution.

Everywhere you turn, the current bear market is being compared to the one that started back in 1929.

Will the market move higher? John Markman discusses the valuation of the S&P 500 as confidence continues to drag on the market.

There is a growing sense of panic in the trading pits, as demand is just not materializing at levels that should, by all precedent and reason, attract buyers.

Stocks continue to dance on the edge of oblivion this week as investors busily analyze President Obama's new homeowner assistance plan.

John Markman comments on the market ahead of the Government's announcement of the foreclosure plan next week.

Stocks rose last week at a peppy pace once investors discovered that the 820 level of the S&P 500 appeared to provide a firm foundation. In a bouncy span of six days, the Dow Jones Industrials and S&P 500 rose 5%, the S&P Smallcap 600 rose 6%, the S&P Midcap 400 rose 6% and the Nasdaq 100 rose 8%.

The strongest leadership in the market this year is coming from the drug sector. Let's take a quick look at one: AstraZeneca (AZN).

Merrill Lynch economist David Rosenberg is pulling no punches these days. He says his research shows that we are in the midst of a full-on depression that cannot be thwarted by government intervention.