Nov 5, 2024
Corporate buybacks have become a hot topic, drawing criticism from regulators and policymakers. In recent years, Washington, D.C., has considered proposals to tax or limit them.
Oct 30, 2024
I was emailed several times about a recent Morningstar article about J.P. Morgan's warning of lower forward returns over the next decade. That was followed up by numerous emails about Goldman Sachs' recent warnings of 3% annualized returns over the next decade.
Oct 14, 2024
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently released its second-quarter GDP report for 2024, showcasing a 2.96% growth rate.
Oct 8, 2024
We are currently in the "everything market." It doesn't matter what you have probably invested in; it is currently increasing in value. However, it isn't likely for the reasons you think.
Sep 30, 2024
Last week, the Federal Reserve made a significant move by cutting its overnight lending rate by 50 basis points. This marks the first rate cut since 2020, signaling the Fed is aggressively supporting the economy amid a backdrop of softening economic data.
Sep 23, 2024
When stock markets rise, the bullish narrative tends to dominate, overlooking the potential impact of market declines. This oversight stems from two main problems: a basic misunderstanding of math and time's critical role in investing.
Sep 16, 2024
The August jobs report highlighted a critical reality: the labor market is cooling off. While the headline figures seemed decent, the underlying data reveals clear warning signs that worker demand is slowing.
Sep 9, 2024
It certainly seems that technological advances make our lives better. Instead of writing a letter, stamping it, and mailing it (which was vastly more personal), we now send emails. Rather than driving to a local retailer or manufacturer, we order it online.