US politicians have share buybacks in their sights. They may be right to do so, says John Stepek – but not for the reason they think.
The big share buyback controversy
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What this famous psychologist can teach you about being a better investor
Sigmund Freud was pessimistic, Carl Rogers optimistic, says John Stepek. But it’s through this third great psychologist that investors can hope to better know themselves.
By: John Stepek
You can always find value somewhere in the markets
Lots of people will tell you now isn’t a good time to invest. But that’s not true, says Merryn Somerset Webb, there is always value somewhere. Here’s where to find it now.
I hate this cheap data mining trick – don’t fall for it
When analysts tell you one asset is “better” than another, beware. It all rather depends, says Dominic Frisby. A sensibly diversified portfolio will serve you much better than chasing the “best” assets.
By: Dominic Frisby
Great frauds in history: Theranos and the millennial Madoff
Matthew Partridge explains the scam behind Theranos, a fake blood-testing company that raised $700m from investors.
The market really is inefficient
A new, in-depth study suggests that it really is possible to beat the market, says John Stepek – you just need to know how.
By: John Stepek
Don’t go too big on the US stockmarket
The US stockmarket has been very expensive for a long time. Yet history suggests there’s no reason for this.
By: John Stepek
