Novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, best known for chronicling the rich in The Great Gatsby, supposedly said to Ernest Hemingway, “The rich are different than you and me.”To which Hemingway rep

Editor's Note: This article was written by James Quinn, a senior director of strategic planning for a major university. James has held high-level financial positions with a re

One to watch: Animal spirits will rein on Wall Street at the end of this dog day of August as America’s largest pet-supply retailer announces earnings after the close. PetSmart (PETM) hopes to

Mention Japan, and many people think of kabuki, castles, and samurai. Mention investing in Japan, and the image of an impenetrable wall comes to mind. I’ve been extremely fortunate to have seen

You may recognize Dixie Square from its star turn in director Jon Landis’ classic film, The Blues Brothers. In July 1979, the famous “mall car chase” involving the Blues Mobile

Editor's note: The following is this morning's market commentary from Quint Tatro to his subscribers of FlexFolio.  For a 2-week free trial, click here.This morning it dawned on me just how key

Editor's Note: James Quinn is a senior director of strategic planning for a major university. James has held high-level financial positions with a retailer, homebuilder and a university in his 22-yea

It’s starting to make economic sense to go green. Last summer, with gas prices topping $4 per gallon and commodities of all kinds becoming more expensive, renewable energy advocates thought the

Editor's Note: Jim Anderson founded Lantern Hill Capital in 1997, and has been an active trader since 1998. From 2001 to 2004, Jim, took a break from daily trading to return to his academic roots as

Whether from the Pickens Plan or CNGNow commercials, you've probably heard the relatively new buzz surrounding compressed natural gas, or CNG. This could undoubtedly prove an immediate and viable sol