Politics

Learn about the most important political developments in Washington and elsewhere that affect investors.

Has President Obama Had Any Impact on the Stock Market’s Success?

I received a note the other day from a social Democrat, who wrote about how Obama's terms have...

Government Handouts Turn Recipients into ‘Addicts,’ Former VP Candidate Says

The government’s spending programs are keeping the people who receive the help “addicted” to aid, said Wayne Allyn...

Benjamin Franklin’s Independence Day Warning

What would this founding father extraordinaire, the first scientific American and financial guru say about America on the...

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How Waiting Has Become Such a Large Part of American Culture

Today more than ever, the two most common words I hear are “Please wait.”

Trademark Office and Sen. Reid Pressure Football Team Owner Again

The split, 2-1, decision by unelected trademark board members shows the increasingly heavy hand that politics is playing...

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What Does Europe’s Adoption of So-Called Negative Interest Rates Mean for America?

The European Central Bank’s (ECB) recent move to adopt what is described as “negative interest rates” to guard...

Negative Interest Rates: Warning, Your Bank Account is Under Attack

The first short-term consequence of the negative interest rate policy is likely to be bullish for risk assets...

Why You Need to Think Twice About Using Facebook, Twitter and Social Media

As we communicate and share more through social media, there are pitfalls for companies and people: fraud, impersonation,...

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Will Zuckerberg’s $120 Million Donation to San Francisco Public Schools Produce Results?

A $120 million charitable donation by Facebook President and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Pricilla Chan, M.D.,...

Where Job Creation and Obama’s Policies Disconnect with Liz Peek

Joining us on PowerTalk this week to cut through all the nonsense and take us behind the scenes...