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Understanding the Stock Market: All About the Price-Earnings Ratio

The Price-Earnings (P/E) Ratio is a tool often used by investors when considering potential investments. Sheyna Steiner of Bankrate.com looks at the intricacies of this ratio and explains why it can be a useful resource.

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Yes, Short-Termism is a Real Problem

Writing for the Harvard Business Review, Roger Martin explores the concept of “short-termism.” In the article, he looks at what short-termism means, how it should be measured, why it is a problem for both corporations and investors and how it impacts business and the US economy.

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When Will the Fed Raise Rates?

Kevin Granville of the New York Times explores the impact of the near-zero benchmark interest rate and what it could mean if the Fed decides to raise this rate in 2015. Granville looks at what top economists predict could happen as well as their opinion of what the Fed should do next to keep the US economy growing.

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Jobs Report Gives Ammunition to Both Sides of Fed Rate Debate

The unemployment rate has dropped to 5.1%, its lowest level since early 2008. That’s good news for the economy but bad news for fans of the Fed’s low interest rate policies. As the US economy continues to show signs of strength, the likelihood of a rising interest rate increase. This article in The New York Times helps to put some perspective on the recent developments

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Advice After Stock Market Drop: Take Some Deep Breaths, and Don’t Do a Thing

The New York Times “Your Money” columnist, Ron Lieber, explains, “The impulse when the stock market falls hard for a few days in a row is to do something. Anything.” However, it is important to remember that the Equity allocation of your portfolio is best suited for long-term goals. So, unless your goals have changed recently, it doesn’t make much sense to overhaul your investment strategy.

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This Week’s Market Sell-Off May Not Be Such a Bad Thing

The New York Times senior economic correspondent, Neil Irwin, puts some perspective on the recent market sell-off. Recent events have been a reminder that, “Markets have been priced for perfection, and we’re getting some reminders that the world economy is far from perfect.” Long-term investors can capitalize on the heightened volatility by remaining disciplined.

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Spain Outperforms Rest of Eurozone’s Big Four Amid Greek Debt Crisis

The Guardian’s economic editor, Larry Elliott, takes a look at Spain’s economy in the wake of the recent Greek debt crisis. Current studies show that Spain’s economy is growing and, per this article, is the best performer of the Eurozone’s big four economies.

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Redefining EM: Country Clusters Offer New Matrix

Peter Marber, Head of Emerging Market Investments at Loomis, Sayles & Co., provides his insight on emerging market economies in this latest article published by the Financial Times. Marber looks at the socio-economic progress of countries world-wide between 2003 and 2013 to understand the impact of globalization on the emerging markets.

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Here’s What the Greek Deal Entails

The conditions for a 3rd bailout for Greece have been agreed! Alen Mattich writing for the Wall Street Journal’s Moneybeat explains what the new deal involves.

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The Investing Signals to Listen To? They’re Personal, Not in the Markets

Writing for the New York Times, Carl Richards looks at behavioral economics and how investors react to noise and signals in the stock market. His advice: create an investment plan that is aligned with your personal goals and not with the media headlines.

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