“A dollar is a dollar,” was the daring statement of President Nixon in a 1971 TV address. Whereas we do not want to discuss the logical fallacy of his near-attempt to hoax the American nation that year, it is interesting how the debate...
Exchange traded funds have been gaining market share from the mutual fund industry over the years, and much of that attention has been related to lower costs. But a new research report by Morningstar says many ETFs are not, in fact, cheaper tha...
The cycle is all too familiar to financial advisors. First, the “talking head” on television recommends a stock. This is in turn seen by a client as they are having lunch at the local diner. That’s followed by the phone call to their advisor aski...
Growth in the euro area has slowed sharply, but that’s not true for all companies in the region. We think worries about Europe’s recovery may offer investors the chance to buy quality, small-cap stocks for less than they would pay for...
Market growth has gotten ahead of economic growth, and that will likely mean more episodic bouts of volatility in 2015, like we saw in October, said BlackRock’s Global Chief Investment Strategist Russ Koesterich. Higher valuations and...
The slump in oil prices could stifle global growth and force some oil-dependent economies into recession.
Brian Lazorishak, Senior VP and Senior Portfolio Manager for Chase Investment Counsel discusses market and investment strategies and the future of interest rates.
Jeanie Wyatt, CEO, South Texas Money Management, talks about the history of her firm, investment strategies and the South Texas investing landscape.
