There’s no shortage of pundits who shot to fame on the back of a bold, contrarian call only to come up empty afterwards. Meredith Whitney and Nuriel Rubini are just two pundits who called the meltdown while most others were obl…
Here’s a short answer for those who wonder what could transport the market still higher: the economy. The unexpected and sudden advance that started last September foresaw favorable economic news. The continuing rebound will no…
A supposed truism on Wall Street is that betting against the crowd is always a wise move. And these days, the crowd is decidedly bullish. Yes, that’s often a sign that the end is near. But right now, a good argument can be made…
A rising stock market next year is becoming an article of faith. But beneath the bullish sheen of several positive reports, many other key indicators are bearish or neutral. Investors might want to balance the widespread confid…
Although Japan’s stock market has been weak for the last 20 years, there are signs that a shift may be under way that could transform that nation into the gateway to Asia’s emerging-market consumers. For patient investors looki…