Successful investors are a naturally curious breed, and the search for profit-producing investments can be a great outlet for high curiosity levels. Unfortunately, many investors are stymied by a one-track mindset, often because of past success in a particular area. For instance, I know… Read More

In the past 30 years, hundreds of thousands of people have been given a second chance after battling cancer. Many of these cancer survivors have long been in remission, but there’s still reason for concern. Cancer kills more than 500,000 Americans every… Read More

The global athletic footwear and apparel market is fiercely competitive and has remained fairly stagnant amid the tough economy of the past several years. Despite all that, Nike (NYSE: NKE) has remained a retail… Read More

Banks have taken a beating since the collapse of the U.S. housing bubble. These financial institutions quickly became mere shadows of their past selves as unfettered lending practices, fueled by speculation and out-of-control greed, knocked the once-mighty companies to their knees.#-ad_banner-# The… Read More

Being in the right place at the right time can be rewarding, especially when it comes to investing. Being in the right asset class, the right country or even the right sector when they… Read More

I recently heard from an old friend. He told me of his battle with colon cancer. His doctors had given him a 30% chance of surviving, but thanks a new generation of powerful anti-cancer drugs, his cancer has been in remission for nearly five years now. You probably know someone… Read More

My friend’s grandfather dabbled in real estate and land speculation nearly his entire life. He left a substantial amount of farmland to his heirs, but this land never appreciated much, wasn’t great for farming and didn’t produce… Read More

As we head toward Memorial Day weekend, summer travel plans are being discussed around many kitchen tables. Americans are hitting the road again, packing hotels in major cities as some national parks brace for a record number of visitors. Many conversations in foreign languages… Read More

In case you couldn’t tell from the gasoline prices in your area, oil prices have been on the move. The chart below pretty much says it all. As you can see, benchmark West Texas Intermediate Crude has seen substantial… Read More

The Wall Street crowd is starting to get the picture.   On the cover of a recent issue of Fortune magazine: “The Death of Cash,” an article… Read More