KIM: MainSource story shows community banks’ volatility
First, by and large, community banks did not participate in the activities that led to the financial crisis.
First, by and large, community banks did not participate in the activities that led to the financial crisis.
To a long-term, value-oriented investor, volatility should be viewed as opportunity. The crazy prices that are occasionally offered up by a roller-coaster market in periods of uncertainty allow for the purchase of undervalued securities.
It seems perfectly logical that you want to invest with a manager or fund where the manager has a significant amount invested alongside you.
while the cost of regulatory compliance can be annoying, they do serve a vital societal function—consumer protection.
For investors, the time to be nervous is when there’s nothing but blue skies on the horizon. The time to be opportunistic is when there’s blood running down the street and the high-paid talking heads are screaming that the sky is falling.
the global economy extends to many regions and countries that, while smaller in economic stature, are often overlooked.
We live in a fantasy world if everyone thinks we need to cut back on spending unless it affects them.
In economic terms, consider a business that has a “sustainable competitive advantage” that serves as a moat against the competition. A business that can stave off the competition is likely to produce attractive profits.
One thing that does stand out is that, on balance, these returns are not exactly going to get investors to sit up and get excited.
One analyst even declared that, relative to disposable income, housing is more undervalued than at any time in the last 35 years. So it is an attractive time to buy a house if you plan to be a long-term owner.
The public must understand that the arguing in Washington over raising of the debt ceiling is just political posturing.
Microsoft Corp.’s acquisition of Skype for $8.5 billion, announced May 10, continues a long history of a lack of price discipline in Silicon Valley.
Dimon believes boards and regulators “are more attentive to risk” now—a duty that was sadly trumped by greed and indifference in the years leading up to the credit crisis.
when it comes to global inflation, all eyes are on China, where a rapid rise in prices is causing concern.
gold has been in a 10-year bull market, so today’s investors aren’t exactly discovering the metal at cheap prices.
As much as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke would like to think he can pull in the reins at the right moment, the beast of inflation is difficult to control.
Inflation is a sinister sort of tax that confiscates wealth. Bonds will lose value in an inflationary environment as interest rates rise.
It is at times like this that it pays to have a little historical perspective, a touch of experience and a steady demeanor.
Economically, the next couple of quarters will be tough for Japanese citizens. But we wouldn’t bet against their resolve to rebuild their country.
We know that, combined with all the other factors, a 25-percent jump in energy prices is something to be at least a little concerned about.