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Why gold and platinum prices are taking the shine off of stocks

The gold-platinum ratio has suffered one its steepest declines ever.
Why gold and platinum prices are taking the shine off of stocks

These are the value stocks that top-performing newsletters like the most now

Value has beaten growth in the past three months, a trend that may continue.
These are the value stocks that top-performing newsletters like the most now

The place for junk bonds in a retirement portfolio

A historical review of high-yield bonds’ costs and benefits
The place of junk bonds in a retirement portfolio

Bond yields are rising but that won’t sink the stock market

There is no historical connection between U.S. interest rates and stock returns.
Bond yields are rising but that won’t sink the stock market

Why Wall Street’s ‘coolest’ stocks can leave investors cold

Popular companies aren’t always the best investment.
Why Wall Street’s ‘coolest’ stocks can leave investors cold

The key lesson for Amazon investors as Andy Jassy takes over from Jeff Bezos

Academic research says promoting a company insider to CEO rather than recruiting a superstar CEO is the smarter move.
The key lesson for Amazon investors as Andy Jassy takes over from Jeff Bezos

Why Buffett’s shareholder letter is required reading for investors — and other CEOs

Buffett’s clear, candid views about Berkshire Hathaway and business has drawn many fans and quite a few emulators.
Why Buffett’s shareholder letter is required reading for investors — and other CEOs

Gold’s decline is an opportunity for contrarian investors

History shows that sinking sentiment leads to higher prices in the short term.
Gold’s decline is an opportunity for contrarian investors

Here’s a better way than GameStop attacks for the ‘little guy’ to stick it to Wall Street

A financial transaction tax would curb the high-frequency trading that hurts mutual funds.
Here’s a better way than GameStop attacks for the ‘little guy’ to stick it to Wall Street

Today’s ESG opportunities

Yie-Hsin Hung, CEO of New York Life Investment Management, discusses her firm’s approach to sustainable investing.
Today’s ESG opportunities

A critical stage in the genomics revolution

James Anderson says investors should take note as Big Data and genetic sequencing begin altering business models across the health-care sector
A critical stage in the genomics revolution

Is bitcoin for real?

Mario Gabelli and Abby Joseph Cohen talk cost-benefit analysis, the broader cryptocurrency field, and China’s reserve-currency ambitions.
Is bitcoin for real?

How to approach tech investing in 2021

Henry Ellenbogen encourages investors to look beyond traditional tech industries and focus on companies that use technology to innovate.
How to approach tech investing in 2021

3 money mistakes couples make and how to avoid them

Talking to your partner about your finances may not be romantic, but it is crucial to a healthy relationship. Here’s how to spot and navigate common pitfalls.
3 money mistakes couples make and how to avoid them