(Editor's Note: Minyanville welcomes back Jessie Smith, who is sharing her journey from financial fiasco to fiscal fitness every Tuesday and Thursday in Going for Broke ... and Back.)“A journey

For the loneliest number, one sure has a lot of company. A one point gain took the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to within one percent of its retracement level while one dollar will suffice a

DVD extras are a hit-or-miss affair. For every audio commentary featuring the enthusiastic John Carpenter and Kurt Russell, there's a lengthy featurette commending the tireless efforts of the lightin

The email from the school nurse this week was polite, but firm.“H1N1 is now widespread in New Jersey -- in every county,” it read. “Even though we’ve had no cases, it’s

Minyanville is proud to announce that it's teamed up with Ron Coby and Denny Lamson of Coby Lamson Capital Management to bring you our latest subscription offering -- the Grail ETF & Equity Inves

The pink slips have been handed out, the severance checks cashed, and the farewell drinks consumed. Everyone has offered their condolences to those who were let go, yet you’re still here, reeli

The last couple of months have witnessed the semi-violent chaos of new online traders jumping into the stock market mosh pit. This frenzy of activity was stirred into action by the better-than-expect

The US Dollar -- the currency precious metals are priced in -- is standing at a crossroads today: The possibility of a breakout to the upside has grown in the past week, but the trend still remains d

My favorite Peanuts cartoon was Charlie Brown and Lucy with the football. I’m sure you all remember them: Lucy convinces Charlie Brown she’ll hold the ball while he kicks it. But every ti

The S&P 500 fell for a fourth straight session -- its steepest drop since October 1st -- ensuring a close below the 50-day moving average as a 12% jump in the VIX had investors holding their