Warren Buffett has put an end to the market speculation that Berkshire Hathaway was in talks to buy the beleaguered California utility company PG&E. Speaking to CNBC, Buffett made it clear that there was no truth to this story, and that obviously he “would know” if his company was planning to acquire PG&E. The rumor […]
BlackRock’s Chairman and CEO Larry Fink says the global economy is not showing any signs of going into a recession — and certainly not America’s, which has a robust relative economy. “I see no signs of a global recession in the coming 12 months,” Fink told German publication Handelsblatt. Fink, who leads the world’s biggest asset […]
Hedge fund investing can be a way to earn a positive return in a down market. Nevertheless, in bull markets hedge funds have underperformed in recent years. Hedge fund of funds can reduce risk but add complexity to your portfolio. Unlike a mutual fund, hedge fund investing aims to deliver what are called “absolute returns” […]
When it comes to investing, a surprisingly large number of people cannot think beyond stocks, bonds, mutual funds and precious metals. While these investments have yielded high returns over the years, they are also subject to the whims of the market. This is why alternative investments are becoming increasingly popular these days. Alternative investments are […]
When it comes to business success, its important to remember that opportunities don’t just happen. Well-researched and determined business people create their own opportunities. Sometimes it just isn’t enough to determine a consumer need. Ultimate success may depend on creating one. Yet sometimes it’s also just taking a flying leap and doing something weird. Who […]
Biblically responsible investing is the practice of making investments that do not conflict with a person’s religious belief. After all, how can a deeply pious person invest in a cigarette company or alcohol company and then condemn those who indulge in such vices? Biblically responsible investing thus requires intensely informed investing practices. Socially responsible investing, […]
A European move away from polluting diesel has increased demand for catalytic converters, which use palladium. There are only a few palladium mines in the world, constricting supply. The global trend toward electric cars should reduce demand, but that could be years away. A rare metal, a vital component in the production of catalytic converters, […]
For most of 2018, emerging market stocks were one of the worst-performing sectors in the entire market. Since late October, emerging markets have demonstrated impressive relative strength and fundamentals are confirming this bullish price action Brazilian stocks and Chinese stocks providing most upside The weekly five-year chart below shows emerging markets’ price action and volatility. […]
Is there a stock market crash ahead? There’s always that possibility, however slim. Yet market ups and downs, sometimes called “volatility,” is more normal than a lack of it. A significant decline or loss of statistical paper wealth is nothing to celebrate, yet it is no reason to panic, either. A stock market crash, slump, […]
