We had the opportunity to sit down with Jack Chang, manager of The Taiwan Fund (NYSE: TWN), to discuss how it's using Asia's emerging markets to its advantage. Asia's long-term growth story has been a favorite of ours for quite some time now and is set to continue well into 2008 and beyond. The article references emerging market communication Story: Breaking Into Asia's Emerging Markets - We had the opportunity to sit down with Jack Chang, manager of The Taiwan Fund (NYSE: TWN), to discuss how it's using Asia's emerging markets to its advantage. Asia's long-term growth story has been a favorite of ours for quite some time now and is set to continue well into 2008 and beyond.

Generally speaking, investing in emerging markets is riskier than investing in established markets. But during the past couple of years, the U.S. market hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk. The article references emerging market communication Story: Go East for Profits - Generally speaking, investing in emerging markets is riskier than investing in established markets. But during the past couple of years, the U.S. market hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk.

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So you say emerging markets are risky and you have enough trouble with US stocks to venture overseas? The article references emerging market communication Story: Asia Minor's Majors - So you say emerging markets are risky and you have enough trouble with US stocks to venture overseas?

The U.S. is stabilizing and is geared toward recovery. At the same time, another big oil consumer, emerging Asia, is showing signs of stability. The article references emerging market communication Story: Big Oil is Back - The U.S. is stabilizing and is geared toward recovery. At the same time, another big oil consumer, emerging Asia, is showing signs of stability.

Given the emerging domestic political reality Goodale’s Liberal Party faced--a November 28 no-confidence vote loomed--his move makes a little more sense. The article references emerging market communication Story: A Tale Told By An Idiot - Given the emerging domestic political reality Goodale’s Liberal Party faced--a November 28 no-confidence vote loomed--his move makes a little more sense.

MIT’s science publication Technology Review sponsored its Emerging Technology Conference this week on its Cambridge, Mass., campus. I went up to check it out. The article references emerging market communication Story: Headliners Abound - MIT’s science publication Technology Review sponsored its Emerging Technology Conference this week on its Cambridge, Mass., campus. I went up to check it out.

Who knew that a decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union we’d be writing about investing in Russia because it’s one of the hottest emerging markets in the world? The article references emerging market communication Story: Between A Hammer And A Sickle - Who knew that a decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union we’d be writing about investing in Russia because it’s one of the hottest emerging markets in the world?

By Elliott H. Gue For the past few issues, I've focused mainly on oil and gas services and exploration and production (E&P). But I see meaningful catalysts emerging for other groups. In particular, utilities are already looking past this summer's driving season toward next winter The article references emerging market communication Story: Beyond Oil And Gas - By Elliott H. Gue For the past few issues, I've focused mainly on oil and gas services and exploration and production (E&P). But I see meaningful catalysts emerging for other groups. In particular, utilities are already looking past this summer's driving season toward next winter

By Yiannis G. Mostrous MCLEAN, VA--Last week’s discussion prompted many questions about the strength and sustainability of emerging markets in general and Asia in particular. In other words, when will the rally end? For starters, the main point of the previous issue was that the overall The article references emerging market communication Story: Don't Sell In May? - By Yiannis G. Mostrous MCLEAN, VA--Last week’s discussion prompted many questions about the strength and sustainability of emerging markets in general and Asia in particular. In other words, when will the rally end? For starters, the main point of the previous issue was that the overall

Although more than two years     away, Kremlin policies are     increasingly being guided with the Russian presidential elections in mind. The runup to the 2008 political transition is likely to have a negative impact on US business and foreign policy interests. The article references emerging market communication Story: Russia Emerging - Although more than two years     away, Kremlin policies are     increasingly being guided with the Russian presidential elections in mind. The runup to the 2008 political transition is likely to have a negative impact on US business and foreign policy interests.

Food-price inflation has been, for some time, a strong feature in the emerging economies. Although developed economies face...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Food, Water And China - Food-price inflation has been, for some time, a strong feature in the emerging economies. Although developed economies face...

One of the top issues that will be kicking in for any company toying with a nanotechnology will be one of environment, health and safety (EHS). As I’ve noted before, the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies has been dedicated to exploring the EHS issue, as well as other The article references emerging market communication Story: An Ounce Of Nano Safety - One of the top issues that will be kicking in for any company toying with a nanotechnology will be one of environment, health and safety (EHS). As I’ve noted before, the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies has been dedicated to exploring the EHS issue, as well as other

Investors have treated emerging markets as a high-beta play on global growth for good reason. Amid all their problems, a lot of these countries have been trying hard to improve their economic positions and have demonstrated progress on structural reforms. The article references emerging market communication Story: Southern Exposure - Investors have treated emerging markets as a high-beta play on global growth for good reason. Amid all their problems, a lot of these countries have been trying hard to improve their economic positions and have demonstrated progress on structural reforms.

The following release was just issued from the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnolgies, a nonpartisan Washington, DC-based think tank. One instructive thing to keep in mind as you read this short report is the perspective I gleaned from Contributing Editor Dr. Tim Harper when The article references emerging market communication Story: Nanotech In China - The following release was just issued from the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnolgies, a nonpartisan Washington, DC-based think tank. One instructive thing to keep in mind as you read this short report is the perspective I gleaned from Contributing Editor Dr. Tim Harper when

While investors are waiting anxiously for the U.S. economy to get fired up, they’re missing out on the booming markets of the Asia Pacific. The region’s best economies are emerging from the economic adversity of the late 1990s and are building profits without waiting around for the U.S. to catch up. The article references emerging market communication Story: Good To Grow - While investors are waiting anxiously for the U.S. economy to get fired up, they’re missing out on the booming markets of the Asia Pacific. The region’s best economies are emerging from the economic adversity of the late 1990s and are building profits without waiting around for the U.S. to catch up.

By Elliott H. Gue Global oil trade is on the rise. The US remains a major importer and fast-growing emerging markets like China and India are becoming increasingly important consumers of imported oil. That means higher demand for tanker shipping. But despite this secular trend, th The article references emerging market communication Story: Tankers Revisited - By Elliott H. Gue Global oil trade is on the rise. The US remains a major importer and fast-growing emerging markets like China and India are becoming increasingly important consumers of imported oil. That means higher demand for tanker shipping. But despite this secular trend, th

MIT’s science publication Technology Review sponsored its Emerging Technology Conference this week on its Cambridge, Mass., campus. I went up to check it out. This wasn’t the typical geek fest that many other nano and disruptive tech conferences are. It was the headliners, baby. The opening The article references emerging market communication Story: Tech’s Executive Summary - MIT’s science publication Technology Review sponsored its Emerging Technology Conference this week on its Cambridge, Mass., campus. I went up to check it out. This wasn’t the typical geek fest that many other nano and disruptive tech conferences are. It was the headliners, baby. The opening

The Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies just released a survey on Tuesday about the public’s awareness to nanotech as well as its perception of the technology. Basically, it says that few people have heard much about it, and what they have heard scares them. Go figure; peopl The article references emerging market communication Story: New Nano Survey Released - The Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies just released a survey on Tuesday about the public’s awareness to nanotech as well as its perception of the technology. Basically, it says that few people have heard much about it, and what they have heard scares them. Go figure; peopl

The new great power competition that’s slowly emerging between the US and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will likely be a dominant issue of international affairs in the 21st century. From a strategic perspective—although China currently lags the US economically, technologically and militarily—it’s moving up fast. The article references emerging market communication Story: China: The New Masters Of Soft Power - The new great power competition that’s slowly emerging between the US and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will likely be a dominant issue of international affairs in the 21st century. From a strategic perspective—although China currently lags the US economically, technologically and militarily—it’s moving up fast.

Corporate earnings reports for the first quarter are just starting to roll in; a slew of energy companies are scheduled to report earnings between now and the end of April. Earnings season is always an important time for stocks. Several times in the past two years comments from the bigger firms in the energy industry have revealed key emerging trends. The article references emerging market communication Story: Lowering The Bar - Corporate earnings reports for the first quarter are just starting to roll in; a slew of energy companies are scheduled to report earnings between now and the end of April. Earnings season is always an important time for stocks. Several times in the past two years comments from the bigger firms in the energy industry have revealed key emerging trends.

At first blush, alternative energy certainly might seem like the perfect answer to spiking energy prices and surging global electricity demand. But the fact is that when it comes to meeting global energy demands, there are no perfect solutions, nor is there a single emerging technology that can meet all demands. The article references emerging market communication Story: No Panaceas - At first blush, alternative energy certainly might seem like the perfect answer to spiking energy prices and surging global electricity demand. But the fact is that when it comes to meeting global energy demands, there are no perfect solutions, nor is there a single emerging technology that can meet all demands.

Those of you who've been with Growth Engines for any length of time know that serious investors should survey the global economy to identify long-term growth stories, no matter what particular markets do in the short term. I’ve been advocating for sometime--and still do--that the first area to search is emerging markets (GEMs), then to Europe. The article references emerging market communication Story: Long-Term Bets - Those of you who've been with Growth Engines for any length of time know that serious investors should survey the global economy to identify long-term growth stories, no matter what particular markets do in the short term. I’ve been advocating for sometime--and still do--that the first area to search is emerging markets (GEMs), then to Europe.

We’re in the heart of earnings season for the energy patch. I’ll have more to say about all these reports in next week’s issue, but for now I want to offer a few notes about various stocks and trends that are emerging. And as the proverbial squeaky wheel always gets the grease, I’ll concentrate today’s notes on the weaker names in the model portfolios. The article references emerging market communication Story: Flash Alert: Earnings Deluge - We’re in the heart of earnings season for the energy patch. I’ll have more to say about all these reports in next week’s issue, but for now I want to offer a few notes about various stocks and trends that are emerging. And as the proverbial squeaky wheel always gets the grease, I’ll concentrate today’s notes on the weaker names in the model portfolios.

Since NIN is a bi-weekly service in an immediate-response digital world, it seems a bit silly for me to wait until the next issue to give you the scoop from the MIT Emerging Technology Conference (http://www.technologyreview.com/emtech/08/) I’m heading to tomorrow. The article references emerging market communication Story: Taking It on the Road - Since NIN is a bi-weekly service in an immediate-response digital world, it seems a bit silly for me to wait until the next issue to give you the scoop from the MIT Emerging Technology Conference (http://www.technologyreview.com/emtech/08/) I’m heading to tomorrow.

The graph of the 12-month change in the leading indicators below (“Leading the Charge”) summarizes the good news on the economy. The current reading of 2.2 percent is about three times the average 12-month change since 1960 and one of the highest readings since the early 1980s, when the economy, as is the case today, was emerging from a recession. A reading this high on such a reliable indicator is nearly incontrovertible evidence that the recession has ended or is coming to an end. The article references emerging market communication Story: Capsule Advisory - The graph of the 12-month change in the leading indicators below (“Leading the Charge”) summarizes the good news on the economy. The current reading of 2.2 percent is about three times the average 12-month change since 1960 and one of the highest readings since the early 1980s, when the economy, as is the case today, was emerging from a recession. A reading this high on such a reliable indicator is nearly incontrovertible evidence that the recession has ended or is coming to an end.

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• Giant communications companies (e.g., AT&T and Verizon) are no longer required to open their broadband lines to rival Internet service providers. That’s the latest ruling from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which delivered on Chairman Kevin Martin’s promise last June to put Big Tel and Big Cable operator rules on a level playing field. At the same time, the FCC announced a set of principles to ensure Internet neutrality, with the goal of guaranteeing users access to all legal content and services available on the Web. The rules satisfy the most important demands of Apple, Amazon, eBay and MicroSoft, which were concerned this emerging duopoly could ultimately dictate terms to them. The rules won’t help small Voice over Internet Protocol (like IPO Vonage), who are already feeling the pinch from the FCC’s demands to share more of the burden of running the nation’s broadband and wireless networks. THE DECISION IS ONE MORE SIGN THAT COMMUNICATIONS ARE INCREASINGLY A GAME FOR GIANTS AND THEIR INVESTORS.  The article references emerging market communication Story: ADVISORY - • Giant communications companies (e.g., AT&T and Verizon) are no longer required to open their broadband lines to rival Internet service providers. That’s the latest ruling from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which delivered on Chairman Kevin Martin’s promise last June to put Big Tel and Big Cable operator rules on a level playing field. At the same time, the FCC announced a set of principles to ensure Internet neutrality, with the goal of guaranteeing users access to all legal content and services available on the Web. The rules satisfy the most important demands of Apple, Amazon, eBay and MicroSoft, which were concerned this emerging duopoly could ultimately dictate terms to them. The rules won’t help small Voice over Internet Protocol (like IPO Vonage), who are already feeling the pinch from the FCC’s demands to share more of the burden of running the nation’s broadband and wireless networks. THE DECISION IS ONE MORE SIGN THAT COMMUNICATIONS ARE INCREASINGLY A GAME FOR GIANTS AND THEIR INVESTORS. 

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The global stock market selloff continues unabated with most major market indexes touching five-year lows. The S&P 500 is close to retracing the entire 2002-07 bull market. The speed and strength of this selloff certainly qualifies it as among the most vicious in stock market history.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Buy Energy Stocks During Downturn - The global stock market selloff continues unabated with most major market indexes touching five-year lows. The S&P 500 is close to retracing the entire 2002-07 bull market. The speed and strength of this selloff certainly qualifies it as among the most vicious in stock market history.

One day doesn't make for a market trend. Monday saw many of the leading stocks jump some. But don't get suckered, as there are still numerous challenges for the market to overcome. But this doesn't mean you need to avoid the market either. The article references emerging market communication Story: August 16, 2004 - One day doesn't make for a market trend. Monday saw many of the leading stocks jump some. But don't get suckered, as there are still numerous challenges for the market to overcome. But this doesn't mean you need to avoid the market either.

Was there a train wreck on the US stock market? Well, not quite. But the credit squeeze did continue to plague US stocks Tuesday as the market plunged deeper into a sea of volatility... 
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Was there a train wreck on the US stock market? Well, not quite. But the credit squeeze did continue to plague US stocks Tuesday as the market plunged deeper into a sea of volatility... 

A lot of recent headlines have pointed out that commodities are tanking. Such broad generalizations sometimes work in the stock market (“the market’s going up” or “the market’s tanking”), but they don’t work well in the resource markets. The idea behind the old cliché that it’s a market of stock The article references emerging market communication Story: Energy Decline's Silver Lining - A lot of recent headlines have pointed out that commodities are tanking. Such broad generalizations sometimes work in the stock market (“the market’s going up” or “the market’s tanking”), but they don’t work well in the resource markets. The idea behind the old cliché that it’s a market of stock

Another interruption from the Chinese market place didn't phase the US market Monday as it rallied late in the trading day to rise in spite of the Asian powerhouse's 8 percent market drop. The article references emerging market communication Story: After The Bell Wrapup - Another interruption from the Chinese market place didn't phase the US market Monday as it rallied late in the trading day to rise in spite of the Asian powerhouse's 8 percent market drop.

Strengthened by a solid profit reports, the US stock market continued to climb higher, sending a sigh of relief for jittery investors. The market’s recent up-and-down action...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Strengthened by a solid profit reports, the US stock market continued to climb higher, sending a sigh of relief for jittery investors. The market’s recent up-and-down action...

Dick Arms has been around the stock market for a very long time and, in my book, is on par with legends like Richard Russell. He happens to be a market technician (not that there’s anything wrong with that), recognizing that most people have little appreciation for market timing. Many years ago, The article references emerging market communication Story: Return To "Normal" - Dick Arms has been around the stock market for a very long time and, in my book, is on par with legends like Richard Russell. He happens to be a market technician (not that there’s anything wrong with that), recognizing that most people have little appreciation for market timing. Many years ago,

Chaos: That pretty much sums up the thinking on global markets. The follow-up is: Get me out of everything. Sell it; I don’t care what it is, or what the price is. Just get me out.

One market opens and folks sell, and keep selling into the close. The next market opens and picks up with the selling. As the world turns, market after market keeps selling.

The article references emerging market communication Story: Now What? - Chaos: That pretty much sums up the thinking on global markets. The follow-up is: Get me out of everything. Sell it; I don’t care what it is, or what the price is. Just get me out.

One market opens and folks sell, and keep selling into the close. The next market opens and picks up with the selling. As the world turns, market after market keeps selling.

US stocks traded sharply lower after the Federal Open Market Committee announced that it’s decided to keep a close watch on financial market conditions, although inflation will remain its primary concern...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - US stocks traded sharply lower after the Federal Open Market Committee announced that it’s decided to keep a close watch on financial market conditions, although inflation will remain its primary concern...

Retesting the lows is one of the best ways to put a market bottom, and the market will likely do that in the next couple of weeks. Despite the positive action last week, worries over the economy and how badly it was affected by the events of September 11 have taken over the market and are likely to keep pressure on prices in the very short term. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - Retesting the lows is one of the best ways to put a market bottom, and the market will likely do that in the next couple of weeks. Despite the positive action last week, worries over the economy and how badly it was affected by the events of September 11 have taken over the market and are likely to keep pressure on prices in the very short term.

It's long been our contention that the bond market is smarter than the stock market. The massive decline in below-investment-grade (junk) yields during the past two years signaled an economic recovery that continues to amaze many market participants with its resilience. The article references emerging market communication Story: Spreads Widen - It's long been our contention that the bond market is smarter than the stock market. The massive decline in below-investment-grade (junk) yields during the past two years signaled an economic recovery that continues to amaze many market participants with its resilience.

By Joy English The market doomsayers have been hyping you up for a while now, saying that the cooling of the housing market would lead to large problems for mortgages. But don’t panic and run and sell your mortgage investments. The overall real estate market—and mortgages—remains strong. As we The article references emerging market communication Story: Don’t Run; Buy - By Joy English The market doomsayers have been hyping you up for a while now, saying that the cooling of the housing market would lead to large problems for mortgages. But don’t panic and run and sell your mortgage investments. The overall real estate market—and mortgages—remains strong. As we

With all this talk of a bearish market in sight, it’s no wonder investors are getting jittery. The market’s...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - With all this talk of a bearish market in sight, it’s no wonder investors are getting jittery. The market’s...

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Monday and Tuesday saw a major slip--no, more accurately, crash--in the local stock market, bond market and the currency of a favored market and economy of ours, Iceland.

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Monday and Tuesday saw a major slip--no, more accurately, crash--in the local stock market, bond market and the currency of a favored market and economy of ours, Iceland.

The nexus of the troubles stemmed from a Fitch Ratings Agency re

Last week the stock market, buoyed by a good jobs report, technically broke out to new high ground. No matter what your fundamental view of the stock market is in the long run, in the short run it is hard to make a bearish argument for a market that is making new highs.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Key Markets Focus - Last week the stock market, buoyed by a good jobs report, technically broke out to new high ground. No matter what your fundamental view of the stock market is in the long run, in the short run it is hard to make a bearish argument for a market that is making new highs.

The stock market couldn’t hold its gains after an election day rally, sliding into its biggest two-day slump since 1997. Higher-than-anticipated jobless claims amidst an already weakened economy and disappointing earnings across the market simply took the wind out of the market’s sails.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Bearing the Burden - The stock market couldn’t hold its gains after an election day rally, sliding into its biggest two-day slump since 1997. Higher-than-anticipated jobless claims amidst an already weakened economy and disappointing earnings across the market simply took the wind out of the market’s sails.

What a difference a week makes. Last week we worried about how far the market had fallen. This week, the question is, how much headroom do we have? In doing some research on past market slides, I discovered an interesting fact: If the market’s selloffs weren’t related to economic conditions, they were some of the best buying opportunities of the times. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - What a difference a week makes. Last week we worried about how far the market had fallen. This week, the question is, how much headroom do we have? In doing some research on past market slides, I discovered an interesting fact: If the market’s selloffs weren’t related to economic conditions, they were some of the best buying opportunities of the times.

New lows on the Dow Industrials. Multiple non-confirmations on light volume. This is looking more and more like a textbook test for the market. Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell if stocks will hold this time, or begin a new leg of this more than two-and-a-half-year-old bear market. And with today being the end of the quarter, things are likely to get pretty crazy. But with my Master Key still wildly bullish at 11.50 percent, I’m confident in the underlying fundamentals of this market. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - New lows on the Dow Industrials. Multiple non-confirmations on light volume. This is looking more and more like a textbook test for the market. Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell if stocks will hold this time, or begin a new leg of this more than two-and-a-half-year-old bear market. And with today being the end of the quarter, things are likely to get pretty crazy. But with my Master Key still wildly bullish at 11.50 percent, I’m confident in the underlying fundamentals of this market.

For the past three years, global markets (developing and developed) have been in a bull market. There's been a debate along the way if this is a cyclical or a secular bull market, but no one has denied the fact that it is a bull market. After all, the world's markets are up more than 70 percent (price appreciation in US dollars) during this time. The article references emerging market communication Story: Asian Stocks - For the past three years, global markets (developing and developed) have been in a bull market. There's been a debate along the way if this is a cyclical or a secular bull market, but no one has denied the fact that it is a bull market. After all, the world's markets are up more than 70 percent (price appreciation in US dollars) during this time.

By Neil George It’s a good time to be an issuer when it comes to the muni bond market. After the past few years brought a lot of woe, a collection of new bonds coming to the market are finding buyers--eager buyers. This is good because it shows that the US muni market is finally ready to settl The article references emerging market communication Story: Missing Munis - By Neil George It’s a good time to be an issuer when it comes to the muni bond market. After the past few years brought a lot of woe, a collection of new bonds coming to the market are finding buyers--eager buyers. This is good because it shows that the US muni market is finally ready to settl

You should know upfront that I don’t purport to be an expert on the stock market or individual stocks. However, I’ve seen and traded thousands of markets over the years, both stocks and commodities. And over time, I’ve developed a feel for market trends.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Stock Market Success - You should know upfront that I don’t purport to be an expert on the stock market or individual stocks. However, I’ve seen and traded thousands of markets over the years, both stocks and commodities. And over time, I’ve developed a feel for market trends.

This rally may not be the start of a new bull market. But if history is any guide, we’ve got at least six good months ahead. The key is the weekly advance/decline tally, which has averaged 3 gainers per loser during the past three weeks. The last time we saw a reading that strong was the kickoff of the 1991 bull market. Similarly strong readings preceded rallies in 1982, 1984, 1985 and the beginning of 1987, and even during the exceptions in 1977 and 1979 there was a firm tone in the broad market. The clear implication here is this rally is a far different animal than the one that followed the recent market bottoms last summer and fall. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - This rally may not be the start of a new bull market. But if history is any guide, we’ve got at least six good months ahead. The key is the weekly advance/decline tally, which has averaged 3 gainers per loser during the past three weeks. The last time we saw a reading that strong was the kickoff of the 1991 bull market. Similarly strong readings preceded rallies in 1982, 1984, 1985 and the beginning of 1987, and even during the exceptions in 1977 and 1979 there was a firm tone in the broad market. The clear implication here is this rally is a far different animal than the one that followed the recent market bottoms last summer and fall.

The stock market and the bond market are in disagreement yet again. Stocks are discounting a soft landing, while the bonds are saying that the landing will be harder. I’ve often heard people say that the bonds are “smarter,” based on the fact that the bond market is twice the size of the stock m The article references emerging market communication Story: Some Conundrum - The stock market and the bond market are in disagreement yet again. Stocks are discounting a soft landing, while the bonds are saying that the landing will be harder. I’ve often heard people say that the bonds are “smarter,” based on the fact that the bond market is twice the size of the stock m

After many fluctuations throughout the day, the market ended up in positive territory Thursday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - After many fluctuations throughout the day, the market ended up in positive territory Thursday.

The market continued to rally Thursday as bond market remained steady. The article references emerging market communication Story: After The Bell Wrapup - The market continued to rally Thursday as bond market remained steady.

It was another turbulent day for US stocks Friday as the country’s credit crunch pounded the market for the second day in a row...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - It was another turbulent day for US stocks Friday as the country’s credit crunch pounded the market for the second day in a row...

The bulls returned as investors took advantage of bargain buying opportunities on the US stock market...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - The bulls returned as investors took advantage of bargain buying opportunities on the US stock market...

Major stock market averages have opened this week on the downside. But considering recent news--the continued flare-up in the Middle East, Iraq’s one-month cutoff of oil supplies and IBM’s profit warning and subsequent plunge--that’s not half bad. Looking ahead, the consistent outperformance of secondary stocks leaves me hopeful that we’ll see more market strength in the coming days. In the meantime, the master Key is at -1.5 percent, which is a bit negative for the market. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - Major stock market averages have opened this week on the downside. But considering recent news--the continued flare-up in the Middle East, Iraq’s one-month cutoff of oil supplies and IBM’s profit warning and subsequent plunge--that’s not half bad. Looking ahead, the consistent outperformance of secondary stocks leaves me hopeful that we’ll see more market strength in the coming days. In the meantime, the master Key is at -1.5 percent, which is a bit negative for the market.

With the market unglued, it’s time to check in with our old friend Jim Stack, one of the earliest forecasters of the now-burst market bubble. For nearly two decades, Jim’s InvesTech Research market letter has emphasized a safety-first approach, based on a unique blend of fundamental, technical and contrarian analysis. We agree with much of his current prognosis, including his maverick view of the economy. The article references emerging market communication Story: RoundUp: Jim Stack - With the market unglued, it’s time to check in with our old friend Jim Stack, one of the earliest forecasters of the now-burst market bubble. For nearly two decades, Jim’s InvesTech Research market letter has emphasized a safety-first approach, based on a unique blend of fundamental, technical and contrarian analysis. We agree with much of his current prognosis, including his maverick view of the economy.

The way to really make money is to never just follow the market. If you do, the best you’ll get is what the market gives you—or, as is the case for the past few years, takes away. The article references emerging market communication Story: Innovation - The way to really make money is to never just follow the market. If you do, the best you’ll get is what the market gives you—or, as is the case for the past few years, takes away.

After a rather erratic trading session, the US stock market closed in a mix. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - After a rather erratic trading session, the US stock market closed in a mix. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped...

Editor’s Note: It became clear to us on a recent trip to an investment conference that readers wanted us to explore not just how to take advantage of the market’s best-case scenario (i.e. economic growth and recovery, bull market, etc.), but also how to play a worst-case scenario (economic reckoning, sideways to downtrending market, etc.). The article references emerging market communication Story: Until It Matters - Editor’s Note: It became clear to us on a recent trip to an investment conference that readers wanted us to explore not just how to take advantage of the market’s best-case scenario (i.e. economic growth and recovery, bull market, etc.), but also how to play a worst-case scenario (economic reckoning, sideways to downtrending market, etc.).

US stocks bottomed out Friday during another seesawing trading session before closing in the red. The market’s recent volatility is...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - US stocks bottomed out Friday during another seesawing trading session before closing in the red. The market’s recent volatility is...

All told, Tortoise Capital Resources is well positioned to take advantage of the growth in the PTP market, and should remain a stable enterprise going forward. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - All told, Tortoise Capital Resources is well positioned to take advantage of the growth in the PTP market, and should remain a stable enterprise going forward.

You can call it a correction, a pullback, a selloff, a bear market or a secular-cyclical whatever, but they mean one thing—the market is down and a lot of people are losing money. The article references emerging market communication Story: MARKETWATCH - You can call it a correction, a pullback, a selloff, a bear market or a secular-cyclical whatever, but they mean one thing—the market is down and a lot of people are losing money.

The market plummeted Friday on global interest rate fears, sending all three major indexes downward for both the day and the week. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - The market plummeted Friday on global interest rate fears, sending all three major indexes downward for both the day and the week.

Traders were shaken up after last week’s poor market performance, but saw a light at the end of the tunnel Monday. Investors breathed...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Traders were shaken up after last week’s poor market performance, but saw a light at the end of the tunnel Monday. Investors breathed...

Credit concerns plagued the market once again as US stocks suffered a slight loss. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Credit concerns plagued the market once again as US stocks suffered a slight loss. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed...

Just when it seemed like the market was about as fractured as it could be, along comes Enron and gale force economic implications turned into a rogue market tornado. The article references emerging market communication Story: Rock-Solid Growth - Just when it seemed like the market was about as fractured as it could be, along comes Enron and gale force economic implications turned into a rogue market tornado.

Today, amidst these troubling market conditions and so much negative press and sentiment, it’s time for some truth regarding the market...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Profiting from the Energy Boom - Today, amidst these troubling market conditions and so much negative press and sentiment, it’s time for some truth regarding the market...

This has been a real whipsaw of a week in the markets, despite the much anticipated rate cut by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Friday Market Wrapup - 11.02.07 - This has been a real whipsaw of a week in the markets, despite the much anticipated rate cut by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday.

“One of the biggest stigmas overhanging this market is economists’ refusal to admit we’re in a recession,” asserts Jim Stack.1 In his view, the sooner that happens, “the more likely we’ve seen the market lows.” The article references emerging market communication Story: Roundup - “One of the biggest stigmas overhanging this market is economists’ refusal to admit we’re in a recession,” asserts Jim Stack.1 In his view, the sooner that happens, “the more likely we’ve seen the market lows.”

With the Master Key up to 4.25 percent, it looks like we’re finally through the worst this moody market has to deliver. We’re optimistic about the market's recuperative powers--there's always an end to market corrections. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - With the Master Key up to 4.25 percent, it looks like we’re finally through the worst this moody market has to deliver. We’re optimistic about the market's recuperative powers--there's always an end to market corrections.

One of the best ways to capitalize on changing markets is to invest in countries that are moving from state-controlled socialism to free market capitalism. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Market Commentary - One of the best ways to capitalize on changing markets is to invest in countries that are moving from state-controlled socialism to free market capitalism.

The stock market isn’t all black and white. Companies in the same industries can—and will—provide very different returns and prospects. Here’s a collection of well-known stocks—those worth the risk and those you should avoid. The article references emerging market communication Story: The Yin And Yang Of The Market - The stock market isn’t all black and white. Companies in the same industries can—and will—provide very different returns and prospects. Here’s a collection of well-known stocks—those worth the risk and those you should avoid.

Before you continue, make sure you’re sitting down. It was another sharp decline Thursday for the US market as stocks continued their rough-and-tumble downturn... 
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Before you continue, make sure you’re sitting down. It was another sharp decline Thursday for the US market as stocks continued their rough-and-tumble downturn... 

With war in the air and warnings season in full swing, it seems pretty sure we’re going to see a retest of the stock market’s summer lows. If they break, this bear market is likely to take us even lower. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - With war in the air and warnings season in full swing, it seems pretty sure we’re going to see a retest of the stock market’s summer lows. If they break, this bear market is likely to take us even lower.

The bull market in Treasury bonds may go on a while longer. So may the bear market in stocks. But if yield is your game, equities are still a critical piece of your portfolio. The article references emerging market communication Story: Big Dividends, Solid Growth - The bull market in Treasury bonds may go on a while longer. So may the bear market in stocks. But if yield is your game, equities are still a critical piece of your portfolio.

So far, 2006 has been a choppy year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make money. This market is ideal for those willing to focus on individual stocks and groups rather than the path of the broader market indexes. The article references emerging market communication Story: Standing Pat - So far, 2006 has been a choppy year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make money. This market is ideal for those willing to focus on individual stocks and groups rather than the path of the broader market indexes.

We’re out of the woods, if not out of Iraq yet. Economic numbers are strengthening and in the market, high-yield bond funds are the top performers. Both are paving the way for a resurgent stock market. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - We’re out of the woods, if not out of Iraq yet. Economic numbers are strengthening and in the market, high-yield bond funds are the top performers. Both are paving the way for a resurgent stock market.

The market is pretty volatile, but there’s been a positive bias during the past quarter. And although the summer isn’t necessarily a trending market, a bottom formation is in the making. The article references emerging market communication Story: High Stakes Update - The market is pretty volatile, but there’s been a positive bias during the past quarter. And although the summer isn’t necessarily a trending market, a bottom formation is in the making.

The market is expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by a quarter-point next week. And most market watchers expect the Fed to cut another 25 basis points during the next meeting. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - The market is expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by a quarter-point next week. And most market watchers expect the Fed to cut another 25 basis points during the next meeting.

This weekend Fox News reported the stock market--as measured by the S&P 500--is up 70 percent since the bottom of the bull market, which started in October 2002.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Stocks Are Flat After Nine Years, But This Sector Is Scorching - This weekend Fox News reported the stock market--as measured by the S&P 500--is up 70 percent since the bottom of the bull market, which started in October 2002.

We’ve seen it one too many times: The precious metals market gets hot, the stocks start zooming higher, investors pile in and the next time the market takes a breath they get badly burned.   The article references emerging market communication Story: Low-Volatility Gold - We’ve seen it one too many times: The precious metals market gets hot, the stocks start zooming higher, investors pile in and the next time the market takes a breath they get badly burned.  

Bond yields rose again, overshadowing a drop in oil prices as well as strong reports from Morgan Stanley and Home Depot and sending the market spiraling downward Wednesday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Bond yields rose again, overshadowing a drop in oil prices as well as strong reports from Morgan Stanley and Home Depot and sending the market spiraling downward Wednesday.

Will the stock market ever recover? Where is the bottom for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or the Nasdaq Composite--which hasn’t recovered since the last market blowup at the start of this decade--and when will we reach it?
The article references emerging market communication Story: Work the Problem - Will the stock market ever recover? Where is the bottom for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or the Nasdaq Composite--which hasn’t recovered since the last market blowup at the start of this decade--and when will we reach it?

There are plenty of reasons for concern about the health of the market averages today. As we've been pointing out since the beginning of 2005, it's never a good sign when financial stocks underperform the rest of the market. The article references emerging market communication Story: Maintaining Balance - There are plenty of reasons for concern about the health of the market averages today. As we've been pointing out since the beginning of 2005, it's never a good sign when financial stocks underperform the rest of the market.

“Signs of bear market capitulation are appearing in multiple corners of the market,” asserts Jim Stack.1 In his view, five of the seven “conditions that preceded the best buy opportunities in stocks over the past four decades” are now in place. The article references emerging market communication Story: Roundup - “Signs of bear market capitulation are appearing in multiple corners of the market,” asserts Jim Stack.1 In his view, five of the seven “conditions that preceded the best buy opportunities in stocks over the past four decades” are now in place.

When folks start to look at the softer real estate market, many tend to look at the potential shortfalls in retail spending or other parts of the consumer market heading into tougher times. The article references emerging market communication Story: The Wizardry Of Tax, Spend And Profit - When folks start to look at the softer real estate market, many tend to look at the potential shortfalls in retail spending or other parts of the consumer market heading into tougher times.

Apparently, the market can handle Chinese market corrections, but it couldn't sustain the a gloomy outlook for interest-rate cuts following a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke Tuesday. The article references emerging market communication Story: After The Bell Wrapup - Apparently, the market can handle Chinese market corrections, but it couldn't sustain the a gloomy outlook for interest-rate cuts following a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke Tuesday.

With corporate confession season progressing, investors are getting a bit more careful. It’s always a bullish sign if the market rallies on bad news. And we’ll have plenty of bad news as the weakness in the technology sector continues. Investors are still watching the techs, forgetting that the rest of the market is on very firm footing, and will mightily benefit from the stimulatory policies on the fiscal and monetary side. My Master Key is firmly bullish at 6.82 percent, forecasting a rise of that magnitude in the broad market during the next month or so. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - With corporate confession season progressing, investors are getting a bit more careful. It’s always a bullish sign if the market rallies on bad news. And we’ll have plenty of bad news as the weakness in the technology sector continues. Investors are still watching the techs, forgetting that the rest of the market is on very firm footing, and will mightily benefit from the stimulatory policies on the fiscal and monetary side. My Master Key is firmly bullish at 6.82 percent, forecasting a rise of that magnitude in the broad market during the next month or so.

With corporate confession season progressing, investors are getting a bit more careful. It’s always a bullish sign if the market rallies on bad news. And we’ll have plenty of bad news as the weakness in the technology sector continues. Investors are still watching the techs, forgetting that the rest of the market is on very firm footing, and will mightily benefit from the stimulatory policies on the fiscal and monetary side. My Master Key is firmly bullish at 6.82 percent, forecasting a rise of that magnitude in the broad market during the next month or so. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - With corporate confession season progressing, investors are getting a bit more careful. It’s always a bullish sign if the market rallies on bad news. And we’ll have plenty of bad news as the weakness in the technology sector continues. Investors are still watching the techs, forgetting that the rest of the market is on very firm footing, and will mightily benefit from the stimulatory policies on the fiscal and monetary side. My Master Key is firmly bullish at 6.82 percent, forecasting a rise of that magnitude in the broad market during the next month or so.

After another rollercoaster ride, the market closed in negative territory Tuesday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - After another rollercoaster ride, the market closed in negative territory Tuesday.

As interest rates climbed throughout the day, the market closed in negative territory Monday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - As interest rates climbed throughout the day, the market closed in negative territory Monday.

Our mortgage company recommendation continues to take hits in the market. The underlying company hasn't changed, though. The article references emerging market communication Story: Flash Alert: More Market Woes for Thornburg - Our mortgage company recommendation continues to take hits in the market. The underlying company hasn't changed, though.

Tuesday’s big losses had many investors worried that a major bear market was in sight. But there’s no need...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Tuesday’s big losses had many investors worried that a major bear market was in sight. But there’s no need...

Stable trusts with a history of performance will survive and thrive inevitable, intermittent pullbacks in the energy market. Long-term supply and demand trends indicate the bull market will continue. The article references emerging market communication Story: Feature Article - Stable trusts with a history of performance will survive and thrive inevitable, intermittent pullbacks in the energy market. Long-term supply and demand trends indicate the bull market will continue.

By Neil George With the S&P 500 doing little for investors, besides providing passing thrills and mostly chills, I’ve got a better way to play the market, make a little money and not get hurt. The general US stock market is in a tough spot. I could just create some diversions, deflecting your The article references emerging market communication Story: Another Preference - By Neil George With the S&P 500 doing little for investors, besides providing passing thrills and mostly chills, I’ve got a better way to play the market, make a little money and not get hurt. The general US stock market is in a tough spot. I could just create some diversions, deflecting your

Way too many folks keep getting hooked into watching the markets. They’ll tune into financial broadcasts, eager to hear and watch what the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or whatever other competing market index is doing for the moment. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Market Commentary - Way too many folks keep getting hooked into watching the markets. They’ll tune into financial broadcasts, eager to hear and watch what the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or whatever other competing market index is doing for the moment.

What’s one of the biggest growing segments in the stock market? One segment that invests in a host of vital industries, is rich in assets and pays us huge sums of dividend cash? The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Market Commentary - What’s one of the biggest growing segments in the stock market? One segment that invests in a host of vital industries, is rich in assets and pays us huge sums of dividend cash?

Sir Alan Greenspan and the recent meeting of his Federal Open Market Committee is just one piece of the market’s recovery. And it wasn’t the FOMC moving from a neutral to an easing bias that’s helping matters. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - Sir Alan Greenspan and the recent meeting of his Federal Open Market Committee is just one piece of the market’s recovery. And it wasn’t the FOMC moving from a neutral to an easing bias that’s helping matters.

A spike in oil prices has triggered every major market correction since World War II. And every spike of 50 percent and more has triggered a major market correction, no matter how short-lived. There’s really no way around it: This market hangs more than ever on what happens to the price of oil. That means what happens in Iraq and Venezuela--the two trouble spots for supply of the vital commodity--is absolutely critical to your portfolio. At this point, there are just too many unknowns to make a move. With the Master Key hovering at 2.5 percent, for now I recommend standing pat. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - A spike in oil prices has triggered every major market correction since World War II. And every spike of 50 percent and more has triggered a major market correction, no matter how short-lived. There’s really no way around it: This market hangs more than ever on what happens to the price of oil. That means what happens in Iraq and Venezuela--the two trouble spots for supply of the vital commodity--is absolutely critical to your portfolio. At this point, there are just too many unknowns to make a move. With the Master Key hovering at 2.5 percent, for now I recommend standing pat.

After two days of seeing red, the market is back in black Wednesday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - After two days of seeing red, the market is back in black Wednesday.

Whether it’s a pool of mortgages, corporate debt or a government obligation, during the past several days, the market’s been on a tear trying to come to grasp with the questions...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Whether it’s a pool of mortgages, corporate debt or a government obligation, during the past several days, the market’s been on a tear trying to come to grasp with the questions...

Back in 1896, Charles Dow—founder of the Dow Jones Company—created a series of market indexes designed to track the performance of the US stock market. The article references emerging market communication Story: Getting On Track - Back in 1896, Charles Dow—founder of the Dow Jones Company—created a series of market indexes designed to track the performance of the US stock market.

It’s remarkable how two consecutive years in the stock market can look so much alike. 2004 and 2005 are too close for comparison when it comes to stock market action in the first six months of each year. The article references emerging market communication Story: Face Off - It’s remarkable how two consecutive years in the stock market can look so much alike. 2004 and 2005 are too close for comparison when it comes to stock market action in the first six months of each year.

Last-minute earnings warnings forced the market lower last week. And since nobody expected companies to warn a week before they’re set to report, that has spooked the market. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - Last-minute earnings warnings forced the market lower last week. And since nobody expected companies to warn a week before they’re set to report, that has spooked the market.

May 13, 2005 Poof So, is the market done with commodities? Has the petrol market peaked only to now face the downward spiral of despair? How about the industrial minerals--is the renewed Iron Age getting rusty? It's odd to The article references emerging market communication Story: Poof - May 13, 2005 Poof So, is the market done with commodities? Has the petrol market peaked only to now face the downward spiral of despair? How about the industrial minerals--is the renewed Iron Age getting rusty? It's odd to

Two months ago, good economic data was a positive for the market. Back then the market was worried about a stalling economic recovery and less-than-stellar employment growth. The article references emerging market communication Story: Riding the Curve - Two months ago, good economic data was a positive for the market. Back then the market was worried about a stalling economic recovery and less-than-stellar employment growth.

Lately it seems the U.S. market has been hit with dour economic report after grim earnings report—but things are different in the Canadian market, which has remained resilient in the face of slowed growth elsewhere in the world. The article references emerging market communication Story: Oh Canada - Lately it seems the U.S. market has been hit with dour economic report after grim earnings report—but things are different in the Canadian market, which has remained resilient in the face of slowed growth elsewhere in the world.

The early October funk in the market averages has given way to a rally. And with gasoline prices falling and the traditional seasonal strength of the holiday season ahead, it’s likely the market will remain on firm footing through year-end. The article references emerging market communication Story: Reprieve For The Banks - The early October funk in the market averages has given way to a rally. And with gasoline prices falling and the traditional seasonal strength of the holiday season ahead, it’s likely the market will remain on firm footing through year-end.

Apart from the malaise in the global equity market, the big story during the past year has been the dollar’s decline. That’s creating issues for domestic investors, even in the well-performing investment-grade and Treasury bond market. Here’s how to diversify. The article references emerging market communication Story: When the Mighty Fall - Apart from the malaise in the global equity market, the big story during the past year has been the dollar’s decline. That’s creating issues for domestic investors, even in the well-performing investment-grade and Treasury bond market. Here’s how to diversify.

The defensively positioned mutual fund portfolio beat the market in 2004. In 2005, we expect a similar market environment that requires a similar stance. The article references emerging market communication Story: The Final Arbiter - The defensively positioned mutual fund portfolio beat the market in 2004. In 2005, we expect a similar market environment that requires a similar stance.

What gives with technology? Since the market’s October low the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 has been in its own private bull market, posting gains of more than 30 percent and sharply outperforming all the major averages. The article references emerging market communication Story: Tip-Top Tech - What gives with technology? Since the market’s October low the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 has been in its own private bull market, posting gains of more than 30 percent and sharply outperforming all the major averages.

The market remains weak despite evidence that demand in the beaten-down technology arena is on the rise and that the economy is holding up well. Last week’s retail sales figures showed a still-strong U.S. consumer and evidence that recent tax rebate checks are starting to enhance consumption demand. Add to that the flood of money being pumped into the economy by the Federal Reserve and there’s little downside risk in this market. The master key sits at a solidly positive 5.12--when the market does make a run, hold on; we’re in line for a monster rally. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - The market remains weak despite evidence that demand in the beaten-down technology arena is on the rise and that the economy is holding up well. Last week’s retail sales figures showed a still-strong U.S. consumer and evidence that recent tax rebate checks are starting to enhance consumption demand. Add to that the flood of money being pumped into the economy by the Federal Reserve and there’s little downside risk in this market. The master key sits at a solidly positive 5.12--when the market does make a run, hold on; we’re in line for a monster rally.

Prior to 2002, stocks had always rallied at the beginning of an economic recovery. That the market declined at all during the first half of the year is unprecedented; that the decline reached bear market extremes can be likened to a multi-century flood. The article references emerging market communication Story: Capsule Advisory - Prior to 2002, stocks had always rallied at the beginning of an economic recovery. That the market declined at all during the first half of the year is unprecedented; that the decline reached bear market extremes can be likened to a multi-century flood.

Welcome to the March 2005 issue of Canadian Edge. Learn more about our new Tax Guide, how yield chasers are impacting the Canadian trust market and why we’ve changed our focus in the Portfolios to growth. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Overview - Welcome to the March 2005 issue of Canadian Edge. Learn more about our new Tax Guide, how yield chasers are impacting the Canadian trust market and why we’ve changed our focus in the Portfolios to growth.

Below I analyze the historic 1995-96 corn market and discuss reasons why I believe today’s corn market is setting up for a sequel to that famous rally. The article references emerging market communication Story: Fortunes Made: Repeat In The Making? - Below I analyze the historic 1995-96 corn market and discuss reasons why I believe today’s corn market is setting up for a sequel to that famous rally.

In the Market Overview, I give you a roundup of what you'll find in this month's issue. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Overview - In the Market Overview, I give you a roundup of what you'll find in this month's issue.

Last week, the whole thing started again: “Bonds are bad for your financial health. And even worse, they’re going to even destroy the stock market.” The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Market Commentary - Last week, the whole thin