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The Wages Experiment
January 7, 2017 U.S. Economy
Last year, average hourly wages rose at the fastest pace since 2009. And that’s just the beginning… Twenty states will lift their minimum wage in 2017. It’s as if the country has become a giant economic experiment. Small Dogs Have a Bigger Bite
January 6, 2017 Investment Opportunities
The Dogs of the Dow is a simple investing approach that has outperformed its namesake for the past seven years. But there’s a tweak to this strategy that can improve your results dramatically. Russia Will Roar in 2017
January 4, 2017 Investment Opportunities
American mood toward Russia has morphed — or, at least, the Republican view has morphed. And that’s where we have an opportunity as investors. Welcome to the Year of Russia. The January Effect: A Resolution Worth Keeping
December 30, 2016 Investment Opportunities
It’s time again to make market predictions. But, like New Year’s resolutions, few predictions pan out. So let’s take it month to month, starting with the January Effect. The Battle for Bonds
December 28, 2016 U.S. Economy
Stocks have reached stupid valuations, and bonds are under assault from Fed rate hikes. So, here we are, at a point in history when down is far more likely for each than up.