U.S. Treasury bonds and the price of gold and silver have plummeted this week. Aside from the losses they have suffered, both securities represent what are called “risk-off” trades. The proceeds of those sales are being invested in the “risk-on” stock market.

Sam Rogers, head of trading: “And you’re selling something that you “know” has no value.” John Tuld, CEO: “We are selling to willing buyers at the current market price.” John Tuld: “So that we may survive.”                                                             “Margin Call” If you ever wondered where you stand on Wall Street, the op-ed opinion piece in yesterday’s [...]

From the point of view of the gay community, the economic impact of legalizing gay marriage is a no brainer. But what are the costs and benefits to the economy overall, regardless of your sexual inclination?

From the point of view of the gay community, the economic impact of legalizing gay marriage is a no brainer. But what are the costs and benefits to the economy overall, regardless of your sexual inclination?

The stock market gains once again confounded the bears this week. It wasn’t much of a gain, a mere point or two on the S&P 500, but a gain is a gain. Now we are in March and the rally is getting a bit long in the tooth.

Child labor has been given a bad rap around the world and deservedly so. However, all child labor isn’t necessarily bad. I for one have benefited greatly from my youthful work experiences and I bet you have too.

College tuition hurts those who need higher education the most– lower-income students. Back in your parent’s era, that may not have been much of a problem thanks to a growing middle class. But in America today, the middle class is disappearing, leaving more of us than ever facing impossible future tuition costs for our children.

Day after day the markets climb higher. Recession in Europe, worries over China’s growth, even the skyrocketing price of oil have no power over these markets. The bears are in full retreat and only sunny skies are allowed on Wall Street.

You would think investors would be ecstatic. The S&P 500 Index is at 12-month highs. The NASDAQ is flirting with an eleven-year high and the Dow is just points away from 13,000. So what’s not to like?