Politics

Learn about the most important political developments in Washington and elsewhere that affect investors.

Regulation and Regulators Necessary for Financial System Future, Says AIG CEO

American International Group (AIG) CEO Robert Benmosche, beneficiary of a massive bailout by the U.S. federal government in...

The Worst Month Starts off Strong

September is, at least historically speaking, the worst month of the year for the stock market. This year,...

Eyeing Wireless and Broadband Opportunities amid FCC Pain Points

Joining me on PowerTalk to peel the onion on a number of issues that we face in our...

How to Protect Yourself from a Stock Market Crash

"Look out! A 1987-Style Crash is Coming." -- Marc Faber Last month, Marc Faber, publisher of the Gloom,...

Surviving the September Scuttlebutt

Last week marked the final days of “summer,” at least in market terms. As expected, there wasn’t much...

I Too Have a Dream

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they...

War Drums Beat on Markets

The latest soundtrack in the financial markets can best be described as the beating of war drums with...

Discussing Financial Reform and Rising Uncertainty with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Joining me this week on PowerTalk is Alice Joe, executive director, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness at U.S....

Deficits Fall: Is Gridlock Good?

A mild recovery in the economy, combined with tax hikes and a spending slowdown, resulted in a sharply...

Whom Would You Trust with Your Savings: Your Grandfather or Big Brother?

Today's Skousen CAFÉ features a guest column from investment writer Dennis Miller, while I am attending and speaking...