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NASA vs. The SEC

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Is there a certain subject where you’re an expert? For example, do friends and family come to you for advice about the stock market, or buying a car, or stereo equipment?

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The Last Oligarchy

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Russia and China are entrenched oligarchies. In these nations, a small group of powerful citizens controls the vast majority of a country’s resources, and also its political agenda.

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Wall Street's Latest "Shell Game"

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

The market’s had a great run recently: Since bottoming out in 2009, the Dow has more than doubled. To celebrate, Wall Street’s been partying like it’s 1999.

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The End of Credit as We Know It

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Credit is a critical part of our country’s economic engine. Businesses and consumers use it for nearly every economic action they undertake—from leasing equipment, to buying a home, to paying for medical bills.

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Chinese Investors Flock to Unexpected Market

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

The Chinese stock market has taken investors on a wild ride recently: In June, the Shanghai Composite Index was sitting at 5,000… By August, it had dropped to 3,000—a nosedive of 40%. To recoup their money, Chinese investors are looking to the U.S.

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Become the Smartest Investor in the Room

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Last weekend, I went on a family trip up the coast of Maine—there’s nothing quite like New England in the fall. Early one evening, over a cold beer and a hot cup of clam “chowdah,” we started chatting about the recently announced merger between Dell and EMC.

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