Markets Now

3 hours ago

U.S. Banks Are Back On Their Brexit

As the British steady themselves for a Halloween hard Brexit, their American counterparts on Wall Street are readying for one of their own - from the United Kingdom.
15 hours ago

October Volatility Got You Spooked? Keep Calm With Muni Bonds

Some may call munis boring, but global risks are mounting, and a little “boring” could be a welcome addition to your portfolio. Volatility is just something investors have no other choice than to manage. One of my favorite ways to do this, aside from gold, is with municipal bonds.
21 hours ago

Beware Of Grandiosity – Big Board And Elsewhere

To much applause, Chuck Schwab past week surprised the Street with his zero commissions policy on stock trades. This makes Charles Schwab as a stock one gigantic interest rate play because they arbitrage client credit balances, paying out much less than they earn on reinvestment.