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There are several ways for investors to take advantage of a weak dollar. Read More

The party of big government lost the presidency and both houses of Congress, then demanded a federal shutdown to impose its welfare-state... Read More

And government leaders at all levels are not prepared. Read More

America must upgrade internet infrastructure to beat China in the AI race. Wi-Fi capacity and broadband connectivity are crucial for... Read More

Fifty years ago this week, The Daily News published a headline that, in five words, helped turn the tide on a financial crisis... Read More

Virtue and capitalism need each other, and economists can no longer afford to ignore this truth. Read More

Some ninety years ago, Rose Wilder Lane penned “Give Me Liberty,” extolling the remarkable freedoms Americans had, especially in contrast... Read More

If you rode gold’s rocket ride up, good for you. But that makes this an even better time to address – steely-eyed – just what gold... Read More

RiskHedge—Disruption Research, Disruptive Technology Stocks—RiskHedge helps investors profit from disruption by providing research on the... Read More

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, recently said out loud what many in his industry have believed privately for years but, concerned... Read More

The arrest last week of several ex-NBA players - and one current head coach - on gambling charges, seems to have no connection to markets or... Read More

As I was recently meeting with the team at our local Chick-fil-A to plan our church’s upcoming Fall Festival, I reflected on how much... Read More

The headlines from the Federal Open Market Committee’s policy-decision meeting this coming week will, to use journalists’ jargon,... Read More

In a recent Wall Street Journal opinon piece, Hoover Institution senior fellow John Cochrane argued that “Trump’s Monetary Policy... Read More

If the story about one of the president’s pals paying for military salaries is true, it’s a problem in ways that might not be immediately... Read More

This Diwali season is different. The 50% tariffs on India are pounding the hundreds of South Asian-themed stores here in New Jersey's... Read More

Retailers exploit consumer psychology through "spaving" tactics that make people feel like they're saving while actually overspending on... Read More

What possibly could go wrong? Congress refuses to consider negotiating a compromise on reopening the government.   Read More

After months of market speculation, Warner Brothers Discovery announced yesterday that it will explore the sale of its media... Read More

While the Fed is expected to cut interest rates, mortgage rates don't necessarily drop. Here's why. Read More

It was early last month when observers noticed ominous cracks in the facade of one of America’s most important financial markets.... Read More

Resolving trade disagreements is not the only issue facing the Trump administration when it comes to dealing with China.  What is... Read More

Congress must take back its rightful powers, narrow emergency authorities, sunset delegations, and relearn the civic discipline of saying... Read More

America doesn't have enough weapons for a major conflict and defense manufacturers have a major labor problem. Read More

Figuring out where you land on the maximizer/satisficer continuum could save you some time and money. Read More

There is a growing chorus in American politics that now openly roots for collapse.  Read More

A more generous government doesn’t always lead to stronger economic growth, a healthier middle class, and public spaces as clean and... Read More

Staffers at major video game developer Electronic Arts told Business Insider, their employer's attempts to use AI are backfiring. Read More

The president somehow believes that tariffs can deliver wins for both producers and consumers. It's maddening. Read More

Normally, when the Fed raises interest rates, capex spending goes down but not this time. Read More

Using a methodology aligned with the congressional budget window, this report estimates the fiscal, economic, and population effects of... Read More

After years of decline, economic profits rebounded with a vengeance—driven by tech companies, performance in the energy and materials... Read More

The outlook for the S&P 500's dividends in the current and remaining quarters of 2025 saw small changes in the month Read More