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Don’t buy Russian stocks — yet

September 12, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
“The Russians, never the most likely converts to free market capitalism, aren’t too happy about falling prices either. Two in particular are worrying them – the falling prices of Russian stocks, and the falling oil price.” — John Stepek by John Stepek Baltimore and London — (TFN): Free markets and capitalism are wonderful things, everyone agrees. At [...]

Congress Kills Your Investments

July 18, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
“No man’s life, liberty, or property [or the stock market] are safe when the legislature is in session.” — Judge Gideon Tucker, 1866 New York Circuit Court Blogger’s note: Mark Skousen has some interesting news for investors:  Did you know the congressional schedule can have a big effect on your stocks? Before your skepticism gets the [...]