Monthly Archives: September, 2018

How to Invest Like a Hall of Famer

Those of you who have been with me for many decades may remember back in 1991 when I wrote about investing like Wade Boggs...

Don’t Assume it Can’t Happen Here

Emerging market currencies are in the tank. The Turkish lira is plummeting, as is the Argentine peso. Stronger emerging markets are even feeling the...

Can Bitcoin Ever Really Be a Currency?

The Leaders at The Economist explore what it means to be a currency, and whether or not bitcoin and other crypto-currencies meet that definition....

Revving up Tiffany at New York’s 5th Avenue & 57th Street

The Tiffany & Co. flagship store on 5th avenue alone generates as much revenue as all of Pinterest. So reports John Stoll in The...

One Man’s Stand Against “Google Marxism”

Take a look back at this piece on what George Gilder calls "Google Marxism." Then go on to read my Gilder inspired series called...

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Meritage Files Chapter 11 as Wendy’s Franchise Challenges Mount

Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchisees,...

You Can’t Blame Yourself for Wondering About Bonds

You can’t blame yourself for wondering about bonds. But...

Why Diesel Prices Have Surged Across the U.S.

U.S. diesel prices have risen sharply due to high...

Thank You Mr. Johnson

Yesterday, Edward “Ned” Johnson announced he is stepping down...

USDA Boosts Beef Producers With $11.6 Million in Grants

USDA is investing $26.5 million in 194 agricultural projects...

The Power of a Compound Interest Table

The principles written about here are as true today...

Record VLCC Orders Face Shipyard Capacity Crunch

VLCC newbuilding orders have surged 358% this year as...

Stocks with the Highest Prospective Returns

For decades, I have advised my monthly strategy report...

“Besieged” by Variable Annuity Cases

In 2012 variable annuity cases were the only class...

America’s Annual Trade Surplus from 1870 to 1970

What kind of government structure would allow our country...