Looking for the bellwether of the U.S. economy? Think consumer goods stocks. First, there are staples. These are outfits that make the stuff people constantly want, companies like Proctor & Gamble (NYSE: PG) or Kimberly Clark (NYSE: KMB), and th...
U.S. high-yield bonds, leveraged credit, and equities will likely outperform in the coming months, but there are obstacles ahead.
The big question tied to last week’s election results is “Will history repeat itself?” Most likely it will not.
Just as a piece of candy can bring a comforting sugar rush to a tired child, immediate benefits will soon turn sour.