The Baltic Dry Index tends to get ignored by the financial media, but its latest reading shows that the global economic expansion is accelerating. Read More

Before deciding to rent instead of owning a house in retirement, consider the risks of relying on stock market appreciation to pay the bills. Read More

Consumers, corporate managers and investors are increasingly confident, which is fueling spending and lifting stock prices. The bulls are in charge. Read More

A new report shows that the consumption of marijuana for medical purposes is rapidly evolving, with implications for investors. Read More

The latest data indicate supply chain disruptions and shortages of crucial raw materials. We look behind the numbers to see if severe inflation is brewing. Read More

An old adage says that you should sell your stocks in May and wait until later in the year to re-enter the market. We discuss the wisdom of this advice. Read More

Fiscal and monetary stimulus saved the pandemic-battered U.S. economy. As the recovery gathers steam, stocks have further to run. Read More

Apparently, the money pros believe investors will abandon trendy cryptocurrencies in favor of gold when interest rates take off and the dollar tanks. Read More

The bull market has made fools out of the pessimists, as the post-election rally keeps breaking records. Here's how to play the rally. Read More

The federal government just announced a major research project that could significantly expand the market for hemp-based cosmetics. Read More