What just happened in Venezuela could turn out to have a bigger impact on the global financial system in the long run than the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic six years ago. Here is how you can profit from it. Read More

Today I take a closer look at the causes of Venezuela's oil collapse, and whether regime change presents opportunities for U.S. companies to help ramp up production there. Read More

U.S. sector performance in 2025 revealed strong growth leadership, a late-year defensive rotation, and rising caution as markets head into a more volatile 2026. Read More

Increased stock market volatility could be a useful tool in 2026 if you know how to manage it. Read More

This week we take a look back at the major market and economic developments of 2025. Read More

As you work on your list of New Year’s resolutions, there are some things you should resolve to do every year as an investor. Here are the “big three” in my book. Read More

Here's your final reminder of why it may make sense to do a Roth IRA conversion before 2025 ends. Read More

Perhaps Unilever’s real motive for unloading Magnum is that they are tired of arguing with a couple of guys from Vermont named Ben and Jerry. Read More

The U.S. accounts for just 1% of the world's lithium supply... this promising startup aims to change that. Read More

As 2025 ends, mounting economic, global, and market warning signs suggest 2026 may bring higher volatility and greater downside risk for investors. Read More

The dot plot issued this June may bear little resemblance to the one issued this week, which is why commodity miners are popular again on Wall Street. Read More

A clear look at how the Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq, and major global stock indexes differ—and what their long-term returns reveal about building wealth through diversification. Read More

It may be wiser to buy fair businesses at wonderful prices when it comes to small cap stocks. Read More

Holiday spending expected to top the $1 trillion mark for the first time this year Read More

A phased or “soft landing” retirement can help investors stretch savings, optimize Social Security, manage taxes, and transition smoothly from full-time work to lasting financial security. Read More

This may be the last year that the tech sector dominates portfolio window dressing that occurs in December. Read More