Inflation: the good, the bad and the ugly

Inflation has been ticking higher again of late ¬– but the truth is, it never really left. While inflation is a net negative for business profitability and economic growth, some industries are better able to deal with it than others. Investors should invest accordingly.

Anatomy of a crash, part 2

Yesterday, we took a look at a handful of historical stock market crashes, their similarities and differences. Today, we turn our attention to the present. Does the current market set-up suggest the risk of a crash is elevated?

Anatomy of a crash, part 1

Stock market crashes, although rare, are a fact of investing life. They may be different in their specific causes, but they do share similar characteristics. Let’s take a look at a few and see if there are any indications whether another may be imminent.