Back to the Future — and the Money
Thirty years ago, I was introduced to a wonderful financial guru. He seemed like an ordinary enough stockbroker at the time, but I came to discover that he had been a star at a major brokerage house in...
View ArticleWill Big Markets Stay Happy and Support Small Caps in 2014?
One big question is will a mere $75 billion per month of Fed funny money keep "big" markets happy? I'm wondering because, in a small cap arena like we cover here in ESI, we need happy big guys. That...
View ArticleSell Alert – Sell Your Nat Gas Options
With a little “taper” boost, now looks like out best chance cash out. The Fed’s announcement earlier this week gave the broad market a boost. The market cheered, and now our options are up over 25%...
View ArticleThe New Leaders…
All of the ups and downs of the 2013 trading year have been on full display this week, exemplified by the market's reaction to the Fed's taper announcement. But what does that mean for the next year?...
View ArticleNew Recommendations: Three New Puts & Three New Calls to Sell
With several options expiring today, it’s time to collect a new round of instant income with three puts and three covered calls.
View ArticleSELL ALERT — 2013: Year of 3-D Printing
We might not need Santa Claus to bring gifts for children anymore a few Decembers from now. He may have to close up shop at the North Pole. The toys of the future might be printed right at home. Maybe...
View Article40 Million Card Numbers… and “Obama’s Secret War”
Cybersecurity meltdown: The mess at Target throws the spotlight on a shadowy conflict. Plus, gold surrenders $1,200: Is a bear squeeze in store after Christmas?
View ArticleCyberSecurity Meltdown
Cybersecurity meltdown: The mess at Target throws the spotlight on a shadowy conflict. Plus, gold surrenders $1,200: Is a bear squeeze in store after Christmas?
View ArticleA Matter of the HART
This year, about 240,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and about $12 billion will be spent on the horrible disease. And as Stephen Petranek explains, that presents some incredible...
View ArticleMarket Wrap-Up: Christmas Edition
The final stretch of 2013 trading kicks off tomorrow – we're down to just five regular market sessions until the start of a new year. Here’s what you need to know.
View ArticleMarket Wrap-Up: Christmas Edition
The final stretch of 2013 trading kicks off tomorrow – we're down to just five regular market sessions until the start of a new year. Here’s what you need to know.
View ArticleInvestigative Investing – Learning And Profiting From a Great Detective
I’ve spent the last few weeks investigating this very special situation. There’s a lot of moving parts and many different participants. There’s drama, mystery, and speculation – all you need for a...
View ArticleWhat To Do If The Stock Market Absolutely Tanks in 2014
It could be the most important piece of reading you do before the new year begins. After 25% stock market gains in 2013… And if there’s one thing we've learned, caution can turn to “blood in the...
View ArticleGood to Grow
A brief history of the crossword puzzles leads to a reason for income investors to look forward to bigger gains in 2014.
View ArticleAn Easy Way to Buy World’s Cheapest, Fastest-Growing Stock Markets
This fund’s universe includes equities from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka and Vietnam — even Iraq! We talk with the fund’s manager, who has 20...
View ArticleYour New Buy; Plus Our Year-end Scorecard
Since June of 2006, Mayer’s Special Situations stock picks have delivered an annualized return of 12.7% -- which is 80% above the market’s total return! End of year review and your new issue is now...
View ArticleResisting Progress Since 1913
“Profits for Wall Street while impoverishing Main Street”: The Fed’s ignominious anniversary. Plus: Where Jim Grant finds opportunity despite the Fed’s machinations
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