While tax rates might have some impact at the margin, I think hiring is driven primarily by the state of business. If a businessperson sees growing demand for his/her products or services and if that growing demand can only be satisfied by the addition of employees, then the businessperson will hire more employees. To not do so would allow the business to stagnate or would allow more aggressive competitors to take market share.
Tech stocks were among the worst performers this week. When will the sector see a turnaround—and should investors be buying on the dips? Scott Kessler, equity analyst at Standard & Poor’s, and John Aiken, director of equity research at Majestic Research, shared their sector outlooks. (Part 2)
Tech stocks were among the worst performers this week. When will the sector see a turnaround—and should investors be buying on the dips? Scott Kessler, equity analyst at Standard & Poor’s, and John Aiken, director of equity research at Majestic Research, shared their sector outlooks. (Part 1)
Stocks wobbled following a mixed bag of economic data Friday. What should investors expect going forward? Christopher Zook, chairman and CIO of CAZ Investments shared his outlook.
It’s been a tough week for the US markets, with the Dow tumbling more than 3 percent. So what can you do to boost your portfolio into next week? Peter Andersen, portfolio manager at Congress Asset Management, and Wayne Kaufman, chief market analyst at John Thomas Financial, shared their best plays.
Stocks opened lower Thursday after weekly jobless claims rose unexpectedly, indicating the US economy's problems are far from over. Ethan Anderson, portfolio manager at Rehmann Financial, and Dan Genter, president, CEO and CIO of RNC Genter Capital Management, discussed their insights.
The entire energy industry thinks that pressure pumping—also known as fracking—is going to be the best play and "our future," said Daniel Dicker, independent oil trader and contributor to TheStreet.com. But there are a couple of reasons why investments in that space may be “dead in the water” for at least the next two to three quarters.
Stocks opened sharply lower and kept falling on Wednesday. How should investors be positioned? Adam Bold, founder and CEO of The Mutual Fund Store—rated the US' top independent investment advisor by “Wealth Manager” magazine—discussed his market outlook.
Here's what analysts and others say they're watching before the bell Wednesday.
According to the latest Ipsos Mendelsohn’s Affluent Survey, 47 percent of participants said the economy is their primary concern, up 5 percent from last month. In addition, 85 percent of those who make over $100,000 a year say the economy is still in a recession.
How should investors be positioned in this volatile market? Ryan Detrick, chief technical strategist at Schaeffer’s Investment Research, and Kelly Campbell, founder, principal and CEO of Campbell Wealth Management, discussed their insights.
It's a bad time to repeal the Bush tax cuts. I used to agree, but now I’m not so sure. I’m not saying I disagree, just that I’m not so sure. I started to think about it more when I readthat Alan Greenspan supports the complete expiration of the Bush tax cuts.
Here's what analysts and others say they're watching before the bell Tuesday.