Even if Cuba's economy doubled, it still wouldn't be 'big enough to move the needle for the U.S.'
Cascading economic troubles spark concern over possible Moscow market controls.
Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu also includes: There's always John Bogle ... or not; how much insider trading is now legal, about that spike in gold and the battle between oil and stocks is about to turn.
Start your week with <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, featuring serious speculation about how bad oil prices might get. Plus: Russian equities take a direct hit, gold prices tank on a Swiss no-vote, and using Cyber Monday to satisfy your inner foodie.
Legendary Vanguard founder invests only in U.S. and, of course, in index funds.
Salesforce, Keurig knocked lower by weak forecasts; secondary offering sinks GoPro.
On <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Jack Bogle recommends a firm grip on U.S. stocks. Plus: The tide is turning in favor of active management, the oil-price slide is spreading across the commodities markets, and OPEC fades as a cartel.
Manager of the $646 million Deutsche X-trackers Harvest CSI 300 A-shares forced to all but stop taking in new money.
Including domestic equity, fixed income, mixed-asset and world equity funds
On its last legs, the 60/40 portfolio will be replaced by 30/30/40, some managers say.
After equities rose the most in a month, investors await key reports on jobs and the economy
Investors looking to diversify and add growth potential to their equity portfolios shouldn't be frightened by Europe's macroeconomic malaise.
Single-country funds average 12-month gains of 55% but region can be volatile for investors.
Efforts to stimulate economic growth boosts investor sentiment; S&P up 11% this year.
On today's midweek <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, former Fed chairman Alan Greenspan talks fear of bubbles. Plus: Catching a ride on Japan's QE wave, Russia is sweating over low oil prices, and a union stalemate could lead to lower-cost Christmas trees.
After the legions of market savants missed out on hundreds of billions of dollars in gains this year anticipating a tumble in bonds, you'd think they would have found another target. You'd be wrong.
With massive bond buying program over, investors seek hints of rate hike plan.
Focus on Japan after unexpected stimulus boost, early election call.
Friday <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> highlights the downsides to cheap U.S. oil. Plus: Maybe you don't need long-term-care insurance, the high risks of not saving for retirement, Putin becomes a gold bug, and why you might get a raise in 2015.
