May 18, 2013
Ken SkarbeckTwo recent episodes have regulators scrutinizing the role social media plays in the investment markets.
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May 11, 2013
Mickey KimI’m old school when it comes to investing, so it baffles me that some professionals consider a tweet important to the
investment decision-making process. But those 140 characters can do real damage when improperly used.
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May 4, 2013
Ken SkarbeckEconomic and political spheres are abuzz with the recent discovery of a mathematical error made by Harvard professors Carmen
Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff in their seminal analysis of debt-laden economies.
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April 27, 2013
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April 20, 2013
Ken SkarbeckThe calendar can provide the investment industry the sleight of hand needed to grab investors’ attention when advertising
investment performance.
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April 13, 2013
Mickey KimA number of academic studies have concluded narcissistic CEOs make poor choices that can cause the company and your investment
to perish.
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April 6, 2013
Ken SkarbeckA lengthy New York Times opinion piece by David Stockman has set off a firestorm of response from a variety of sources
who editorialize about stock markets and politics.
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March 30, 2013
Mickey KimInvestors fret about the stock market. The market has more than doubled from its low four years ago. Am I too late? There
is still so much uncertainty, here and abroad. Are stocks too risky?
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March 23, 2013
Ken SkarbeckWhen it comes to choosing the products or services offered by the investment industry, the evidence suggests that when investors
pay less, they often get more.
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March 16, 2013
Mickey KimVeteran investing fans like me eagerly await the release of Warren Buffett’s annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.
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March 9, 2013
Ken SkarbeckThe frenzy surrounding a new market high tends to raise the blood pressure in investors. It seems to stimulate a feeling that
they need to “do something.”
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March 2, 2013
Mickey KimHave you ever wondered how and why the mutual funds your brokerage firm recommends or those that appear on your 401(k) plan’s
menu of investment options were chosen?
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February 23, 2013
Ken SkarbeckThe SEC's reputation had taken a hit when an internal investigation found that senior employees were surfing pornographic
websites during the financial crisis.
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February 16, 2013
Mickey KimWhile the concept of a mutual fund is beautiful in its simplicity, actually investing in one can be complicated.
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February 9, 2013
Ken SkarbeckThe value of a currency can be influenced by all sorts of variables—including politics, monetary policy and interest
rates.
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February 2, 2013
Mickey KimInvestors who heeded FDR’s advice—“When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on”—were
amply rewarded for staying the course.
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January 26, 2013
Ken SkarbeckWith 2012 now in the books, it is a great time to undertake an analysis of your financial results.
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January 19, 2013
Mickey KimWe don’t waste time trying to anticipate events that are uncontrollable. Still, some highly experienced and skilled
investors make unconventional predictions I think are worth noting.
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January 12, 2013
Ken SkarbeckA fascinating case study can be found in the divergent fortunes of locally based HHGregg and Texas-based Conn’s Inc.
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January 5, 2013
Mickey KimIn today’s era of 24/7 media bombardment, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by all the “expert” opinions
out there.
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December 29, 2012
Ken SkarbeckEvery day, U.S. investors are bombarded with a lack of action from inept politicians who can’t seem to take one positive
step toward solving our fiscal crisis.
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December 22, 2012
Mickey KimIn June 2010, Buffett joined Bill and Melinda Gates to announce the Giving Pledge—their effort to persuade the richest
Americans to donate at least half their wealth to charity.
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December 15, 2012
Ken SkarbeckAn Indiana University grad and author of five books, Jim Grant possesses deep knowledge on the role central banks have played
throughout history and the cumulative results of their monetary policy decisions.
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December 8, 2012
Mickey KimWith basketball a metaphor for life for many passionate fans, what lessons hold true both on and off the court?
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December 1, 2012
Ken SkarbeckThe Hewlett-Packard saga portrays the huge importance the capital-allocation function plays in deciding ultimate shareholder
wealth.
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If a television station wants to improve viewership, get rid of the local blackout. I was born by the brickyard, and have attended 15 or more races. I have children now, I won't attend unless circumstances are perfect. As those with growing families know, they never are. I'm always impressed that upwards of 250,000 people attend the 500. However, as a growing, or, more apt, sprawling city, Indianapolis and its immediate suburbs count almost 2.2 million. Show the race live, let the venue get a kick-back on revenues, and open-wheel racing might have a fighting chance to be relevant again. Just in time for those tax-payer lights to make sense.
John Moore, I too have had the same issue recently. A property next to my house was on the Land Bank and I was interested in purchasing. When I tried to contact Reggie, I got back emails that had nothing to do with what I asked about. Actually my latest response from him was on this past Friday. I had asked about how to buy the property and if it was still available. His response to me was to contact the mayor's office to get the schedule of his appearances. (???) Hopefully the city is able to do something to fix what this guy has done, it would be nice if they would take the properties back and sell them properly so land owners like me and you mother would have a fair chance.
I too work in the industry, with over 25 years of experience and your political spin has probably nothing to do with any rebranding. "Let's dress it up" would have nothing to do with the government "telling us how and what to eat." Give it a political rest. And being a producer for a radio show doesn't mean you've been involved in advertising and branding for 30 years.
Ms. Morris did not understand the ways of the business world, otherwise, like the IMS, she could have petitioned the State Legislature for a handout of State Funds for her charity work. Ms. Morris should consider becoming a state lobbyist for Lemonade Stand Operators.
David Copperfield!