Investing in the emerging markets exemplifies the high-risk, high-reward narrative. Exposure to the emerging markets has yielded impressive returns in the past, most notably during the 2005-2007…
What to expect in the new financial year
At the start of the new financial year, Mint takes a look at the year gone by and what the new one may hold in store
Speech Mario Draghi: Introductory statement at the Italian Parliament
It is an honour to be invited here to the Italian Parliament for the first time as President of the European Central Bank. The economic situation and the short-term outlook for the euro area are…
The Philippines to grow 6.7% in 2015 helped by lower commodity prices, fundamental strength: IMF
Risks are mainly external with policy uncertainty in the developed world.
EEM: Should You Consider Emerging Markets?
InvestorPlaceInvestorPlace – Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The emerging markets making up the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF’s (EEM) holdings are cheap and have high…
Consumer Confidence, House Prices Offer Hope for Economy
Filed under: Mortgages, Real Estate, Housing Market, Home Buying, EconomyPatrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBy Ryan Vlastelica, Dan Burns and Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK — U.S. consumer…
58.com: Strong Execution And Acquisitions Increase Upside Potential
58.com’s (NYSE:WUBA) share price is coming along nicely in the last couple of months. The stock is up approximately 20% since I initiated coverage in September 2014, although I warned that…
Evaluating Risks, Opportunities, And Performance Of Stocks With Foreign Currency Exposure
Should U.S. investors try to profit from their strong currency and invest abroad? Or, conversely, should foreign investors now dump their U.S. stocks to take profits? Recently a fellow…
Home-country bias: still pervasive, still limiting
Do your clients suffer from “home-country bias-itis” in their investment portfolio? Some powerful stats might help cure that syndrome – and potentially put your clients in a better position to…
Consumer Defensive: Attractive Companies, Top-Shelf Valuations
Investor returns could suffer if growth slows and valuation multiples contract from lofty levels.