Markets
Does the SEC Have Your Back?
Facing big challenges and limited resources, the SEC struggles to keep the markets safe for investors.
A Timeline of the SEC
From the great crash to the flash crash: a timeline of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Treasury Bonds: A Lousy Deal
You don't have to sell right away, but you'll do better with Ginnie Maes and junk bonds with short maturities.
A Bright Forecast for Employment and the Economy
Economist Ian Shepherdson makes a compelling case for why we can expect 300,000-plus new jobs each month by this summer.
6 Reasons to Bet on a Big Bull Market
Citi's chief U.S. stock strategist predicts a "raging bull" market within the next year or so.
Postelection Fights Will Rattle Markets
This lame-duck Congress will have big issues to tackle in little time. Feathers are sure to fly.
Bye Bye, Bear Market
Outsize three-year mutual fund returns are no longer dragged down by the 2008 stock market crash.
Kiplinger's Stock Market Update
We're raising our forecast for 2012 gains, but there are plenty of risks.
Emerging Markets Are Still a Bargain
Expect crazy volatility to continue. But if you can hang on, you should be rewarded.
SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro: Make the Markets Fair
In an interview with Kiplinger editors, Uncle Sam’s top securities cop discusses what her agency is doing -- or would like to do -- about money-market funds, mutual fund fees, high frequency trading and other issues.
3 Reasons the Bull Market Will Continue
Jim Stack thinks the three-year-old market advance will continue for quite some time. Here's why.
Stock Markets Seem to Be in Lock Step
High correlation across asset classes is the norm today. But in the long-run, diversification will still be the key to a winning portfolio.
An Economist's Prediction of Widespread "Financial Repression"
Savers and bond investors will suffer in the coming years as governments keep interest rates artificially low, says Carmen Reinhart, co-author of a well-received book called This Time is Different. Stocks will stay volatile but do better than bonds.
Our Investing Outlook for 2012
U.S. stocks should beat bonds and foreign stocks, but intense volatility will continue.
6 Key Stock Market Indicators to Watch
Keep an eye on these benchmarks to gauge where the market is headed next.
8 Stock Picks for 2012
For the year ahead, we like these large, high-quality companies that pay dividends.
How the SEC Can Help Lessen Market Volatility
Investment strategist Ed Yardeni says a return of the uptick rule, which makes it harder to sell stocks short, could help make a smoother ride for stock investors.
The Euro Zone Crisis Is Our Crisis, Thanks to Wall Street Banks
The same types of derivatives that caused the Great Recession could sink our financial system again.
Global Government Finance Bubble Continues to Grow
Doug Noland, the Prudent Bear Fund senior portfolio manager, has predicted credit problems for years. What's he saying now?
Jean-Marie Eveillard's Market Outlook: Lousy for Bonds, Maybe Better for Stocks
This value investor built a strong record with First Eagle funds. Here are his views on the state of the economy.
6 Signs of a Bear Market Bottom
These indicators can help tell us whether stocks have further to fall or may be headed up.
5 Reasons to Buy Emerging Markets Stocks
The world's cheapest stocks are located in its fastest-growing economies.
Investors, Keep Calm and Carry On
Don't panic in volatile markets. Continue your long-term investing strategy, and maintain a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds.
The Eclectic Strategy of a Winning Fund Manager
Steve Romick, manager of FPA Crescent, shares his approach to investing, top stock picks, thoughts on the economy and more.
Investing Lessons for Generation Y
Young investors can learn a lot from the market's recent volatility.
5 Investing Strategies to Protect Your Portfolio
The approaches of these mutual funds can help you defend your wealth against a bear market.
Be Prepared for the Worst With DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund
Manager Jeffrey Gundlach is not surprised by the current market turmoil; his fund has been ready for such hard times.
The U.S. Debt Downgrade's Ripple Effects
A lower debt rating is mainly a blow to the nation's confidence, but that could still hurt. Here’s how the downgrade will work itself through the financial landscape.
The Case for Stocks Now
Despite the troubled economy, U.S. companies continue to post steady profits, and with the market down, their stocks could be great buys.
Your Guide to Investing in This Uncertain Market
The downgrading of U.S. debt has stirred markets. Here's how investors are reacting and our advice on what to do next.
What the U.S. Debt Downgrade Means to Bond Investors
Our advice for managing your income investments: hold Treasuries, buy investment-grade corporate and municipal bonds.
After the Vote: Your Investing Guide to the Federal Debt Deal
The politicians raised the debt ceiling just in time, but investors may still be struggling with their portfolios. Here’s our advice.
New Regulations for Money-Market Funds?
Money market funds could lose their $1-a-share price tag.
Your Investing Guide to the Debt Ceiling Crisis
Here's what you should know to protect your portfolio, no matter how the politicians handle the U.S. debt debate.
How to Disaster-Proof Your Portfolio In Case of U.S. Debt Default
Investors need to diversify broadly and plan for long-term goals, no matter what the politicians do about the debt ceiling.
Foreign Stocks on Sale
Investing in overseas companies has gotten easier and can help diversify your portfolio. But risks still remain in some areas.
Robert Shiller Predicts Home Prices Will Fall Some More
Despite an uptick in home prices, the noted economist sees more trouble ahead for the housing market.
Economist Carmen Reinhart Shares Her Grim Outlook for the U.S. Economy
The senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics predicts five more years of slow growth and high unemployment.
Be Careful Buying Bonds
A 28-year bull market for bonds has dulled memories. But the risks of owning bonds today are huge. They once suffered through a 50-year-long bear market.
2011 Midyear Investing Outlook: What Now for Bonds?
Consider bond funds run by seasoned pros to navigate this tricky fixed-income environment.
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