Facing big challenges and limited resources, the SEC struggles to keep the markets safe for investors.
From the great crash to the flash crash: a timeline of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
You don't have to sell right away, but you'll do better with Ginnie Maes and junk bonds with short maturities.
Economist Ian Shepherdson makes a compelling case for why we can expect 300,000-plus new jobs each month by this summer.
Citi's chief U.S. stock strategist predicts a "raging bull" market within the next year or so.
This lame-duck Congress will have big issues to tackle in little time. Feathers are sure to fly.
Outsize three-year mutual fund returns are no longer dragged down by the 2008 stock market crash.
We're raising our forecast for 2012 gains, but there are plenty of risks.
Expect crazy volatility to continue. But if you can hang on, you should be rewarded.
In an interview with Kiplinger editors, Uncle Sam’s top securities cop discusses what her agency is doing -- or would like to do -- about money-market funds, mutual fund fees, high frequency trading and other issues.
Jim Stack thinks the three-year-old market advance will continue for quite some time. Here's why.
High correlation across asset classes is the norm today. But in the long-run, diversification will still be the key to a winning portfolio.
Savers and bond investors will suffer in the coming years as governments keep interest rates artificially low, says Carmen Reinhart, co-author of a well-received book called This Time is Different. Stocks will stay volatile but do better than bonds.
U.S. stocks should beat bonds and foreign stocks, but intense volatility will continue.
Keep an eye on these benchmarks to gauge where the market is headed next.
For the year ahead, we like these large, high-quality companies that pay dividends.
Investment strategist Ed Yardeni says a return of the uptick rule, which makes it harder to sell stocks short, could help make a smoother ride for stock investors.
The same types of derivatives that caused the Great Recession could sink our financial system again.
Doug Noland, the Prudent Bear Fund senior portfolio manager, has predicted credit problems for years. What's he saying now?
This value investor built a strong record with First Eagle funds. Here are his views on the state of the economy.
These indicators can help tell us whether stocks have further to fall or may be headed up.
The world's cheapest stocks are located in its fastest-growing economies.
Don't panic in volatile markets. Continue your long-term investing strategy, and maintain a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds.
Steve Romick, manager of FPA Crescent, shares his approach to investing, top stock picks, thoughts on the economy and more.
Young investors can learn a lot from the market's recent volatility.
The approaches of these mutual funds can help you defend your wealth against a bear market.
Manager Jeffrey Gundlach is not surprised by the current market turmoil; his fund has been ready for such hard times.
A lower debt rating is mainly a blow to the nation's confidence, but that could still hurt. Here’s how the downgrade will work itself through the financial landscape.
Despite the troubled economy, U.S. companies continue to post steady profits, and with the market down, their stocks could be great buys.
The downgrading of U.S. debt has stirred markets. Here's how investors are reacting and our advice on what to do next.
Our advice for managing your income investments: hold Treasuries, buy investment-grade corporate and municipal bonds.
The politicians raised the debt ceiling just in time, but investors may still be struggling with their portfolios. Here’s our advice.
Money market funds could lose their $1-a-share price tag.
Here's what you should know to protect your portfolio, no matter how the politicians handle the U.S. debt debate.
Investors need to diversify broadly and plan for long-term goals, no matter what the politicians do about the debt ceiling.
Investing in overseas companies has gotten easier and can help diversify your portfolio. But risks still remain in some areas.
Despite an uptick in home prices, the noted economist sees more trouble ahead for the housing market.
The senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics predicts five more years of slow growth and high unemployment.
A 28-year bull market for bonds has dulled memories. But the risks of owning bonds today are huge. They once suffered through a 50-year-long bear market.
Consider bond funds run by seasoned pros to navigate this tricky fixed-income environment.