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The Ultimate Guide To Investing In MLPs
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SureDividend
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Sunday, June 25, 2017 4:45 PM EDT
Master limited partnerships – or MLPs – are some of the most tax-efficient investment vehicles for investors looking to generate meaningful portfolio income. But these securities are some of the most misunderstood among the investment community.
Q2 Earnings Season Preview
Article By:
Sheraz Mian
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Saturday, June 24, 2017 5:19 PM EDT
We have to wait another few weeks before the Q2 earnings season really takes the spotlight, but the reporting cycle has gotten underway, with results from 11 S&P 500 members already out.
The 7 Best Discount Retailers: Finding Value & Dividends Among Bargain Stocks
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SureDividend
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Thursday, June 22, 2017 11:01 AM EDT
Internet retail is indeed gaining market share from brick-and-mortar retailers, but plenty of retailers with a physical presence will survive the e-commerce onslaught.
The Internet Has Not Killed, And Will Not Kill, Inflation
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Michael Ashton
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017 5:25 PM EDT
Inflation isn’t dead, and neither is this myth. It will come back again in a few years – I am sure of it.
Is Demography Destiny For US GDP Growth?
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James Picerno
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017 8:44 AM EDT
Forecasting economic activity is generally a thankless task — unless you’re using demographics as a modeling foundation, which provides a surprisingly accurate means for looking ahead.
Winner & Losers From Amazon’s Proposed Purchase Of Whole Foods
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David Trainer
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017 10:22 AM EDT
While this acquisition could go either direction for Amazon, it’s clearly bad for every other company in the grocery business. From day one, Amazon has focused on dominating every market it enters, even if it has to sacrifice profitability.
Treasury Yields: The Long-Term Perspective
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Jill Mislinski
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Saturday, June 17, 2017 9:24 AM EDT
The yield on the 10-year note to date has dropped to 2.16% as of Friday's close.
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Snap Fails To Generate Interest And Value
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Sramana Mitra
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Friday, June 16, 2017 10:37 AM EDT
For Snap, the move to the public market hasn’t been an easy one. Not only has it found it difficult to convince the investors of its potential, but it is struggling to keep competitors away and customers interested.
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From Silver Linings To Gray Skies
Article By:
Charlie Bilello
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Thursday, June 15, 2017 12:59 PM EDT
After the Fed hike and announcement of future plans for a balance sheet reduction, the S&P 500 finished down only 2 points. The Dow hit a new all-time high. The Volatility Index remained at one of its lowest levels in history (10.64).
Active Share: Does It Predict Fund Performance?
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Alpha Architect
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Thursday, June 15, 2017 12:11 PM EDT
Funds with the highest Active Share significantly outperform their benchmarks, both before and after expenses, and they exhibit strong performance persistence.
Growth Style Returns Dominating Value Style Returns
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David Templeton
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017 4:33 AM EDT
The value style tends to have a large weighting in financial and economically sensitive sectors and most investors know these types of sector positions experienced headwinds in the 2008/2009 economic downturn.
Labor Shortage Equals Low Wage Growth?
Article By:
Kurt Kallaus
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Tuesday, June 13, 2017 1:40 AM EDT
When it comes to our labor market, it's a conundrum for most economists. We have near record low unemployment and record high job openings (6 million+). So why are we seeing below normal wage growth?
Falling Interest Rates Have Postponed “Peak Oil”
Article By:
Gail Tverberg
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Monday, June 12, 2017 7:41 AM EDT
When interest rates fall, debt levels tend to rise. This happens because expensive goods such as homes, cars, and factories become more affordable. Thus, falling interest rates are very closely associated with rising debt levels.
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The Anatomy Of Brown’s Gold Bottom
Article By:
Keith Weiner
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Monday, June 12, 2017 4:34 AM EDT
Many buyers increased their purchases of gold in response to the drop in price. New buyers came into the market. In a world where central banks are selling their gold - literally debasing their currencies - there is more reason to own gold.
Are We Trapped In A Cycle Of Booms And Busts?
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Foundation For Economic Education
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Friday, June 9, 2017 2:08 PM EDT
Economic growth has returned. Production and employment slope upwards in most countries of the Western world. However, economic recovery has been accompanied and fueled by an unprecedented expansionary monetary policy.
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