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October 11, 2012

How have financial predictions fared this year?

Each year, economists and other experts make predictions for the upcoming year, and each year we hold them accountable
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Published on October 11, 2012 05:33

October 10, 2012

In defense of "modern portfolio theory"

Some pundits still argue that the 2008 financial crisis debunked this important investment precept -- they're wrong
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Published on October 10, 2012 06:38

October 9, 2012

S&P 500 showing spooky numbers in October

Today marks five years since the S&P 500's reached its high, and it closed last week in devilish style
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Published on October 09, 2012 04:00

October 8, 2012

Where is today's "Hellhound of Wall Street"?

A recent book details the story of Ferdinand Pecora, who broke open the practices that led to the 1929 stock market crash
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Published on October 08, 2012 10:49

October 5, 2012

October can be frightful for stocks

For investors who can't stand large, sudden market drops October has been a time to keep your eyes closed
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Published on October 05, 2012 09:24

October 4, 2012

Better returns: More stocks or riskier bonds?

Investors unhappy with yields on safe bonds have two choices for additional returns, and one is a pretty clear winner
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Published on October 04, 2012 07:42

October 3, 2012

Should you invest in utility stocks?

Many investors have moved from bonds to utility stocks in search of higher yields, but the benefits may not outweigh the drawbacks
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Published on October 03, 2012 03:45

October 2, 2012

How Warren Buffett beats the market

A new paper gets to the bottom of how the legendary investor and his Berkshire Hathaway consistently outperform the stock market
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Published on October 02, 2012 05:20

October 1, 2012

September surprise: Stocks don't go in the tank

Many people in the media point out how September is a historically bad month for stocks -- but lately that hasn't been the case
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Published on October 01, 2012 11:37

September 28, 2012

This investment risk can cause regret

The risk of your portfolio trailing popular benchmarks, such as the S&P 500, is a real risk that investors must take into account
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Published on September 28, 2012 09:42

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