George Soros discusses an entirely different crossroads. I've been too cautious the last few months and I own that. I'm usually early, however, and while I certainly see both sides, my sen

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

Why is this a particularly important juncture for the market? For the first time since July, the S&P could be tracing out a lower high. It may be fleeting (as it was in July), but it offers

Are we witnessing business cycles on steroids with regard to time and price? Or have we again messed with Mother Nature? Is the greatest trick deflation ever pulled convincing the wor

“I expected the Rocky Mountains to be a little rockier than this.”-- Harry DunneIt was perfectly planned, a summer sojourn to end the season and recharge my batteries for the home stretch

It’s hard to be unimpressed with the stock market action. After deep double-digit declines to start the year, the tape snapped back with furious vengeance that caught even the most ardent optim

Editor's Note: Jonathan Tholen graduated from Luther College in 2004 in accounting. He's currently employed by US Bank as an auditor of the Corporate Treasury and Global Payments Services. Although I

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Remember when we offered that the "worst case" scenario for the bank stress tests could prove conservative? In many ways, the recent political posturing seems to be pointing in that v

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