There are only a couple more trading days remaining in the year but it has certainly been a good year for many market participants. One of the most successful investors in the world, Warren Buffett saw his personal net worth grow by over $12 billion, more than anyone else in the country, largely thanks to the 24% appreciation of his company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) … [Read more...]
6 of the Most Popular Instruments for Financial Traders
Getting into the financial markets can be daunting to say the least, as whichever trading vehicle you decide to use may offer access to 1000s of different instruments. The most popular securities can be a good entry point to trading as they have some of the best coverage. This doesn’t, however, mean they aren’t without their risks. So, what could a potential portfolio … [Read more...]
Fed Chair Janet Yellen Hints At Interest Rate Hike
The following is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post please read my guest post policy and then contact me. The two major events for financial markets this month were the turnaround in non-farm payroll figures and Fed chair Janet Yellen's first media conference. Analysts and investors were watching both carefully to see what these events meant for the stock … [Read more...]
