Investing Analysis

The Most Surprising Map of the Year

I was keyed into the most surprising map of the year while reading this article in the Financial Times. If you put your finger...

As Rich as Bill Gates

What do Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and Paul Krugman have in common? Higher taxes for you. Mr. Gates believes that when tax rates are below...

Flash Boys

I downloaded my copy of bestselling author Michael Lewis’ new book Flash Boys today. Lewis appeared on 60 Minutes last night: https://www.cbsnews.com/common/video/cbsnews_player.swf

Top Gold Mining Stocks for Long-term Profit

Although the stock market is basically flat YTD, there is rampant speculation bubbling under the surface. The bubble conditions in the stock market are...

Candy Crushed

Who' buying this crap? Nice open for Candy Crush. SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — “Candy Crush” got crushed. That was the popular way to describe the social...

Welcome to America!

Following the money is always a good idea. Ian Talley of The Wall Street Journal explains that rising stock prices led to a new...

Dow Theory Breakdown

There's trouble a brewing according to Dow Theory. The Wall Street Journal's Paul Vigna reports here. This time it's Dow theory adherents, who are troubled...

Bitcoin Tax Grab

The latest in the Bitcoin tax grab. Bloomberg's Richard Rubin and Carter Dougherty explain how the IRS has made it more difficult for Bitcoin users...

It’s Never too Early to Retire

Controlling what you spend has some benefits. Forbes talked to two extreme early retirees and developed a three step process that could work if...

Food Inflation: Largest Increase Since Sep ’11

According to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation is under control. But for those of us who like to eat...