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The Reformed Broker A healthy dose of skepticism

Financial news can be fraught with superflous news that seeks to explain random events, Brown argues. Savvy investors should read everything with skepticism and remember to pay attention to historical context when they're trying to analyze what the market is doing.
Wall Street shrugs off 'sequester': Why is it ignoring Washington this time?

The stock market, flirting with all-time highs, seems relatively unfazed by Washington's latest fiscal stalemate over the sequester. Here are six reasons for the new attitude.
Why is Wal-Mart worried? Payroll tax could cut consumer spending. (+video)

Recent reports forecast lower spending for this year, anticipating that the restored payroll tax will impact consumers' wallets, especially low-income earners. Wal-Mart is adjusting its strategy.
Insider trading bill: A model to end gridlock on Congress?

The Senate passed jobs and insider-trading bills Thursday, hailing a moment of bipartisanship. But times when members of Congress get along are rare – and that isn't expected to change.
The Simple Dollar Life insurance: Best to keep universal life policy – or drop it?

Life insurance packaged in a universal life policy is rarely the best investment. Term life insurance is cheaper; other investments, better. See question No. 4 in this Reader Mailbag.
05/26/2011 12:06 am
Case in Point Corporate disgrace and the magic of candor

When corporations run into trouble, candor is the way to win back public trust.
09/05/2010 06:31 pm
Horizons iPhone 4 case: What does Apple have on the agenda?

iPhone 4 case could be a perfect parting gift for the the upcoming Apple press conference. Or not.
07/15/2010 09:02 pm
Three ways the Comcast-NBC merger could change television

As Americans' media habits shift toward the Internet, cable companies are being marginalized. The potential Comcast-NBC Universal deal is Comcast's bid to remain relevant.
12/02/2009 12:00 am
Horizons A Sirius app without Howard Stern? Srsly?

06/18/2009 01:00 am
The Vote Obama to name new FCC chief. The new Dr. J?

01/13/2009 12:00 am