Japan Could Be the Best of Both Worlds for Investors

A basket case for so long, Japan is actually showing glimmers of economic progress. It’s in the right place to offer investors access to Asia’s booming emerging markets while also providing a stable, safe-haven platform for ent…

Why America Should Be Driving on Natural Gas

Unless there’s a breakthrough in battery technology, gasoline will remain the primary auto fuel in the U.S. for years. But our dependence on imported oil comes with a major risk of supply disruption. And the U.S. has a domestic…

Stocks Finish Week With More Gains After Jobs Data

Wicked winter weather played havoc with the government’s employment situation resulting in an inconclusive jobs report on Friday. Still, stocks ended the week higher. But how much longer can stocks continue to gain?
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What’s Really Ailing Employment: Lack of Demand

Many people blame America’s high unemployment rate on a mismatch between workers’ skills and the fields with open jobs. But jobs are scarce across all sectors. That means effective policies are needed to stimulate demand and re…