In George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984, “Ignorance is Strength.” And most academics and journalists are similarly controlling how our kids think about capitalism…
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Fifty-one percent of millennials do not support capitalism – 51%! In a follow-up to Friday’s column, it’s clear Steven Pinker’s new book needs to “enlighten” some summer reading lists…
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Alex believes Steven Pinker’s new book is a tour de force that should upend mainstream distortions about how bad things are. And over his next few columns, he’ll explain why…
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Two great allies… Two stupid moves… in less than two years. They’re both doomed (or so the story went). But Britain (and the U.S., debatably) has come a long way, baby…
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While the return of bearish sentiment to the stock market might make your hair stand on end, make sure the rest of you is standing in your portfolio…
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There are a lot of prognosticators with opinions about when and how the markets will turn. But there’s really only one telltale indicator that matters…
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Sometimes it seems like our president needs to think before he speaks. Other times it seems like he’s right on target. That inconsistency is hurting the markets… and your portfolio.
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It’s a sad day for kids (and adults!) across America – Toys R Us is shuttering its doors. To avoid investing in companies with similar problems, look for this “secret sauce…”
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Last week, Trump threatened hefty tariffs on Chinese imports. Although specifics remain unclear, it caused the markets to slide. So how concerned should you be?
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Previously, Alex talked about the art of intelligent speculation and how to identify stocks that can grow tenfold or more. Today, he puts it all together…