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Stocks with smaller capitalizations (small-caps) have become increasingly popular with retail brokers, mutual fund managers and other investors. Two professional investment brokers, William R. Bowler and Winthrop Knowlton, present their views on small-caps and present specific recommendations.

Jerry Brown and Jude Wanniski's agreement about economics, the Mexican stock market, and HBO and Co.'s relatively high stock prices are discussed.

The effects of terrorist attacks in United States on stock market and stock prices are presented.

In 1990, Marvin Roffman wrote negatively in the Wall St Journal about Atlantic City, NJ and Donald Trump's casino 'The Taj Mahal.' Trump's complaint to Roffman's boss lost him his job. Roffman sued and won damages against his boss and Trump. The story is updated with news of the two men.

Interest rates are likely to continue rising as the economy continues to improve. Stocks can also be expected to decline. Also discussed is the proposed merger between Bell Atlantic and Tele-Communications Inc and Northwest Airline's bonus to CEO John H. Dasburg.

It is only a matter of time until money that had been flowing into stocks and bonds returns to CDs and other interest-earning accounts. The economy is recovering and interest rates are rising. Prospects for oil and gas stocks are assessed.

Stock market performance in 1993 is evaluated, and signs of the end of the bull market area are examined. Overseas investing has been rewarding in 1993, but future losses are possible. The stock of health care company Pyxis Corp is evaluated.

Nature's Bounty experienced an incredible increase in its stock value in 1992 due to acquisitions. The vitamin company hopes to sell 1.5 million shares of stock despite potential legal problems with several government agencies. Key events in 1992 are evaluated.

The emergence of Michael Bloomberg as the potential presidential candidate in the United States elections is presented.

The columist discusses the November elections and their impact on Alan Greenspan and the stockmarket. He also discusses the fiscal ups and downs of computer consultant company Seec's stock.

Chinese banks are facing insolvency due to nonperforming loans. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and his predecessor Alan Greenspan are blamed for their inability to detect financial bubbles.

The overwhelmingly bullish sentiment of investors is a signal that the stock market is due for a drop. The state of the US economy remains in question as some indicators point to a recession while others point to a recovery. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could have a productive career on Wall Street due to his egomania.

Paul Volcker, former chairman of the US Federal Reserve, offered a gloomy assessment of the US economy, citing an increase in unemployment. The banking sector continues to commit the mistakes it did before the financial crisis.

The impressive corporate profits is the main reason why the stock market is not reflecting fully the state of the U.S. economy. A survey of investors showed that 47.4% were bullish while 24.7% were bearish. The wrongful gathering of trade secrets case brought on by Big Lots against business research firm Retail Intelligence Group is also discussed.

GM floated 478 million shares after being bailed out by the U.S. government and it is estimated that the government lost $5.5 billion on its shares in GM. Ireland finally accepted a bailout from the European Union after repeatedly declining help. In China, the government has raised the amount of reserves a bank should hold by 50 basis points.

The global economic recovery is slowing down as indicated by high unemployment in Europe and a rise in inflation in China. The steel industry faces bleak times as China is suffering from an oversupply of steel. US President Barack Obama's experiences during the Group of 20 summit show his shrinking political capital.

The 2010 US elections, t he outcomes of which pleased many investors, are likely to bring gridlock to the US Congress. The second phase of quantitative easing by the US Federal Reserve is likely to prevent the US economy from returning to a recession.

Pimco chief Bill Gross believes that quantitative easing would sound the end of the 30-year bull market for bonds since it is inflationary. An analysis of the U.S. gross domestic product shows that the U.S. economy is unexciting. Investors sentiments show that 45.6% of them are bullish while 20% are bearish with the rest tending to lean towards bullish.

Banks have neglected to follow legal stipulations in their eagerness to foreclose on delinquent mortgages and are now facing their first legal challenge on the legitimacy of the foreclosures. The latest scandals could hit the banks and investors with substantial damages. Insights on the reactions to Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke's speech are also given.

There are surveys that indicate how investors are not so bearish anymore as well as other indicators such as the decline of the volatility index. U.S. consumer sentiments and the diverging views of economists Paul Kasriel and Michael Boskin are discussed.

The growing number of appointees of President Barack Obama who have resigned could be an omen for the Democratic defeat in the Nov 2010 U.S. elections. Investor Fred Hickey's forecast on the high tech industry is also discussed.

The August 2010 report on U.S. employment shows that 67,000 were freshly employed compared to the estimated 40,000 which led to a jump in the Dow Industrials. Employment forecasts from analysts and the prospects of China's economy are also discussed.

Analyst Albert Edwards believes that the bear market will not end until stocks become very cheap. High frequency trading is said to burden investors with momentum-driven forces that are unrelated to corporate performance and there is a chance for this to be used to manipulate the markets undetectably. Ben Bernanke's speech on the prospects of an economic recovery are also discussed.

Reports show that investors were underwhelmed by the remedial action proposed by the Fed and thoroughly shaken by its admission that the recovery was not as advertised. The Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey also reported fewer company job offerings in June 2010 for the second month in a row.

US employment data for July 2010 showed minimal growth, with the unemployment rate staying at 9.5%. A group of very wealthy people agreed to give away a large portion of their wealth to charity in an attempt to improve their image.

A research found that July is a good month for the stock market and that the next three months is a rough period for the market. A piece from a high official of the Federal Reserve brings up rumors of a stimulus plan. 2010 first quarter U.S. real GDP growth stood at 2.4% from the previous year's 3.7%.

Peter Berezin of Bank Credit Analyst forecasts higher gold prices for 2010 and 2011 but predicts a drop in value after that. He cites a rise in interest rates, deflation, and a strengthening dollar as indicators of a potential drop in gold prices. The stock market rise in July 2010 is fueled more by investor emotions than strong earnings.

The less than upbeat prospect of comanies and the not-so-bright readings of the economy were among the causes of a depressed U.S. stock market. China's accentuation of the positives in its economy and elimination of the negative and Goldman Sachs' settlement of its civil fraud complaint from the Securities and Exchange Commission are also discussed.

The US stock market is projected to remain in a secular bear market with the occasional market rallies. American consumer activity declined in May 2010, with borrowing down $9.1 billion, and is likely to stay down due to the high household debt.

General Stanley McChrystal was fired after he criticized President Barack Obama in an interview. The Financial Reform bill is set to get approved by the Congress but critics say the bill will hurt the bottom line of financial companies. The bill's effect on the stock market is also discussed.

The stock market for the week ending June 11, 2010 fell and rose above the 10,000 level and some believe this is due to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Investors are warned that the spill could have a long term effect on BP's future. Analyst forecasts on the S&P 500 for 2010 is also discussed.

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico places obstacles in the recovery of the US economy by causing higher energy prices. US employment data for May 2010 indicate the weakness of the US economy's recovery.

US stock markets were affected by a wave of speculation on all varieties of assets, resulting in a poor performance in May 2010. China's attempts to boost its economy during the global recession resulted in a real estate bubble which threatens global growth.

A volatility index went up 30% on May 20, 2010 and 3,015 stocks went down while just 168 stock advanced. Two economists advised people in their 20s and early 30s to invest in stocks on margin but this may be a bad advice. The state of mortgages in the U.S. is also discussed.

Volatility returned to the stock market as it suffered its first setback since March 2009 only to come back with a 405-point gain. Banks are under investigation in New York for giving fiddling with the credit ratings if their mortgage-backed securities. The financial problems in Greece, Spain, Portugal and others was brought on by a credit boom that has gone bust.

The decline in the US stock markets was worsened by tentative investors rushing to exit a market in free fall. The US unemployment rate rose to 9.9%, mostly due to an increase in the labor force.

Jay and David Levy point the blame for the economic crisis on the irresponsible behavior of consumers and believe that the financial sector will be buffeted by balance-sheet contraction for years to come, tighter regulation, and a vindictive public. Investor sentiment shows a preponderance of bulls and a paucity of bears. The rising interest in risk is also discussed.

The fraud cases filed against Goldman Sachs appear stronger than what is perceived on Wall Street. Revelations that Goldman Sachs joined forces with hedge fund operator John Paulson to create collateralized debt obligations gave pertinence to US President Barack Obama's call for financial reform.

Tribune Co. went into bankruptcy after Sam Zell's acquisition in 2007. The company was saddled with debt by the leveraged buyout. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against Goldman Sachs for defrauding investors in relation to residential mortgage backed securities. The prospects of Microsoft's shares are also discussed.

Kim Jong-il had the person in charge of currency reform executed after it stoked inflation. The Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. complained to the American Arbitration Association that Countrywide 'embarked on a reckless strategy to attract new subprime and other high-risk business'. Employment rose 162,000 which is the biggest in three years.

Edward Chancellor of GMO warns that the Chinese economy is showing characteristics of great speculative manias and may suffer greatly from a bursting of the real estate bubble. The US stock markets have been lifted by high expectations about the US economy.

The Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee reiterated that low interest rates would be in place for 'an extended period' and that they will stop buying mortgage-backed securities. On the other hand, Ben Bernanke is obviously apprehensive about the consequences of zero interest rates. Analyst Stephanie Pomboy's view on personal finance trends are discussed.

The use of Repo 105, a form of repurchase agreement between banks, to manipulate balance sheets played a major role in the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Seth Klarman, a fund manager at the Baupost Group, advises investors to avoid financial risk models, distrust ratings agencies, and be cautious of leverage.

Economist Paul Volcker's proposal is to remove the ability of banks to act like hedge funds and restrict them to taking in deposits and lending out money. The February 2010 employment report which was not as bad as feared buoyed the U.S. stock market for the week ending March 5, 2010.

The US housing market remained weak at the start of 2010, with new home sales and median sales prices dropping to multi-year lows. Members of US Congress met to discuss the passage of a health care reform bill.