Investment bankers were at the heart of the 2008 financial crisis and exhibit personality traits similar to psychopaths. Jim may be a free-market advocate, but even he thinks these greedy guys need to be regulated. Read More

The healthcare reform legislation is now the law of the land. But it was sold to the public under false pretenses and could be repealed soon. Learn why the legislation isn't real reform and is likely to cost much more than promised. Read More

Canadian banks emerged from the global financial crisis relatively unscathed, resulting in significant outperformance over U.S. banks. Some smart investors think U.S. banks may finally be ready to have their day in the sun. Read More

A recent SEC filing reveals that a well-known money manager is buying an obscure restaurant company. Why? Read on for the fascinating story of Sardar Biglari, a 32-year-old Texan who wants to become the next Warren Buffett. Read More

Cotton remains the cheapest commodity on the board, relatively speaking. December cotton hit contract lows last week--much to my surprise, because December cotton is “new crop,” not even planted yet. Read More

Sometimes, something just doesn't "feel right." When I get that feeling, I find it's best to step to the sidelines, at least temporarily. Read More