Why Dow 11,000 Is Worth a Lot Less Now Than in 2001

Adjusted for inflation, the current stock market hasn’t recovered nearly as much as it seems if you look at only nominal prices. At best, you’ve gained just 3.6%. But more likely, you’re down by some 23%. And if you measure the…

How to Profit From Earnings Report Surprises

Buy-and-hold investing has been a loss for the last decade, and low-risk options will never get you the returns you’ll need to retire in style. So how can you find real profits in the market? As venture capitalist and business …

Fear Is Hazardous to Your Financial Health

Many investors are trying to make themselves feel safer in this uncertain economy by jumping out of stocks, buying bonds or even dabbling in higher risks looking for bigger returns. But that sort of short-term strategy could je…