"The days of precipitous declines are done and revenues are beginning to look healthier." So said Rupert Murdoch in announcing News Corp.'s earnings. I have no axe on News Corp., but I like the headline. I wonder if: a) it's accurate; and/or b) if we will be seeing more such announcements in the near future, writes Vincent Farrell. Read More
As today's Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting was ending, Warren Buffett revealed the company had "got a chance to buy some corporate bonds very, very cheaply a few months back." Read More
Bonds, whether they’re of the corporate, municipal, or Treasury note variety, should play an important role in any investor’s overall strategy. Read More
Despite the drawback in stocks this morning, Bill Spiropoulous of CoreStates Capital Advisors told CNBC that the market recovery “is in full swing” — but Joe Heider of Dawson Wealth Management said investors “can’t call the bottom” yet. Both had investment recommendations. Read More
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have recently been in high demand. According to Anthony Rochte, senior managing director at State Street Global Advisors, ETF volumes are “up at almost 38 percent of all U.S. traded equities through the first quarter.” Read More
Stocks moved in a narrow range today, as Treasury Secretary Geithner said nothing controversial and neither buyers nor sellers were able to mount a convincing show of strength. Read More