Monthly Archives: July, 2010

High-Octane Fuel for Stocks

Since I graduated from Shaker Heights High School in 1959, the most important driver of long-term stock market returns has been the direction of...

An Alternative to Ultra-Low Treasury Yields

The short end of the yield curve remains punishing for investors. Yields on two-year notes are now below the lows reached at the height...

A Raging Bull Market in MLPs

The raging bull market in MLPs shows no signs of slowing. Since the S&P 500 peaked in October of 2007, MLPs have gained more...

Raters Now Liable for Mistakes

Bond Sale? Don't Quote Us, Request Credit Firms – Anusha Shrivastava, The Wall Street Journal “Standard & Poor's, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings are...

Big Troubles in China

Hong Kong's Populist Turn – Review & Outlook, The Wall Street Journal “Hong Kong's prosperity was built on its economic freedom…So it's alarming to see...

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NYC, Crypto, ESG, the Haves and the Have-Yachts

Do you feel like you’re sipping from a firehose?...

Grand Theft Cargo: California’s Cargo Thefts Thrive

Cargo theft in California is surging, with estimated losses...

Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal

President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam that...

Smartphone Satellite Communications Are Here

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Nuclear Surpasses Coal in U.S. Energy Mix for the First Time

The US Energy Information Administration reports that in 2024,...

Every 50 Minutes: The Alarming Pace of Cargo Theft in Mexico

Cargo theft in Mexico has reached crisis levels, with...

Survive and Thrive June 2025: The Lay of the Land: Who Can You Trust?

Dear Survivor, In times like these, it’s good to get...

Why the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Fix America’s Broken Grid

In "How the Big Beautiful Bill will lower energy...

Chinese Goods Price Increases Outpace Core Inflation

Prices for Chinese-made goods sold on Amazon have risen...

Job Market Remains Strong

US job openings held steady at 7.8 million in...