02-11-19: Are the Near Monopolistic Practices of Big Tech Companies Destructive to Capitalism?
Monopolies limit competition and lead to abuses of power and there is evidence that the capabilities of the tech industry have outpaced those of U.S. policy makers. Today's Stocks & Topics: MTCH - Ma...
12 Feb 201946min
02-08-19: The Right Way To Tap Your Home Equity For Cash
Home equity line-of-credit loans may look like "found money", but tax law changes and rising interest rates reduce their appeal. Today's Stocks & Topics: HYI - Western Asset High Yield Defined Opport...
9 Feb 201946min
02-07-19: Unlike Amazon, Alphabet Doesn’t Get A Pass On Spending, So Does That Make It A Better Investment?
The prevailing wisdom is that Amazon will do better than Alphabet in the long term-- but to some, Amazon poses a greater risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: HRB - H&R Block Inc., Mortgage Rates, The Probl...
8 Feb 201946min
02-06-19: Proposed Legislation Would Limit Stock Buybacks-- And It Could Be Bad For The Markets
The trillions spent on share repurchases since the current bull market began have kept a floor under Wall Street during tough times. Today's Stocks & Topics: BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Seniors Are to Blam...
7 Feb 201946min
02-05-19: Opinion: Apple Buyout Targets Could Include Netflix and Sonos
Shares of Apple have lost nearly 30 percent from an October record-high, and investors are likely looking for the company to make strategic acquisitions. Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-A vs. Brokerage ...
6 Feb 201946min
02-04-19: Opinion: Whole Foods Isn’t Priming Amazon’s Pump
Amazon expected that its acquisition of Whole Foods Market would grow its retail business, but after the first year-- results are less than anticipated. Today's Stocks & Topics: Options Trading, Infr...
5 Feb 201947min
02-01-19: An Estimated 17 million People May Miss Work On Monday After the Super Bowl
Surveys suggest these planned "sick outs" could cost employers up to $4.4 billion in lost productivity. Today's Stocks & Topics: SMG - Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., U.S. Jobs Report, VLO - Valero Energy Co...
2 Feb 201947min
01-31-19: Pending Home Sales Drop in December Despite Much Lower Interest Rates
In December, "house hunters" signed about 2 percent fewer contracts for existing homes, and realtors blame stock market volatility and weak affordability. Today's Stocks & Topics: Target Date Funds, ...
1 Feb 201946min
