Michael Feder of Radar Logic thinks it does. And he adds that the federal government, which has underwritten or guaranteed almost every new mortgage since the financial crisis began, is in a precarious position itself. But Feder offers one possible solution.
So far so good for second-quarter earnings season. But if stocks have any hope of breaking out of their range-bound rut, the market will need proof of an uptrend in hiring, one expert says.
Chances are, every day you use products from Colgate-Palmolive, Clorox and Kellogg. These companies have solid balance sheets and their shares offer investors a reliable stream of dividends. But are their stocks attractive, given the prospect of deflation? DailyFinance's Nikhil Hutheesing and Dan Burrows face-off on the companies, the stocks, and whether they should be in your portfolio.
With mortgage rates at all time lows, the housing market should be booming. But not in this economy. Instead, it is fragile and showing new strains. In a video interview, DailyFinance reviews the outlook for housing with Michael Feder of Radar Logic.
As St. Louis Fed President James Bullard warns of the growing threat of Japanese-style deflation, investors need to rethink their strategies. In a video interview, market bear Gary Shilling looks at how to invest in an economy in which prices are falling.
With the price of gold now at a three-month low, is investing in the precious metal a smart move? While gold has been a stellar investment over the past decade, James Altucher says you can do better. In this short and frank video, he discusses silver, gold and stocks and tells you where he sees upside potential.
Economist Gary Shilling warns that while the Eurozone has already fallen off a cliff, turbulent times remain ahead and the future of the Euro as a currency is at stake. In this video, he explains why the close financial links between the European countries of the north and south will lead to further financial chaos.
They have some of the best-known brands in the world, growth opportunities in emerging markets and do a solid job returning cash to shareholders though dividends and buybacks -- but not all big beverage company stocks are created equal.
Formula Capital's James Altucher says that there has never been a better time to pick up high-quality stocks at bargain prices -- as long as you choose the right ones. Altucher recommends three "beaten over the head with a bat" stocks he expects will double in the next one to two years.
Agricultural Department director Shirley Sherrod and CNN editor Octavia Nasr both lost their jobs because they said things that sounded bad out of context. In the pressure of a lighting-fast news cycle, did their employers act too fast?
Economist Gary Shilling says that deflation is about to hit the U.S. economy and that it could last for a decade. While there are plenty of economists who would disagree, investors would do well to consider the argument.
The electric energy grid in the U.S. is over 100 years old, but new technologies should help to breathe new life into the grid by making it smarter. Hilary Kramer says that investors can profit as these new technologies are deployed and she discusses two companies in particular with upside potential.
After the Dow's 261-point belly flop to end last week on what were, after all, better-than-expected bank earnings, investors may be forgiven for feeling rather queasy after checking out this week's earnings calendar, which includes 120 of the S&P 500.
Hot summer weather got us thinking about short summer haircuts, which is as good a reason as any to take a close look at some consumer staples stocks. Save for utilities, no other sector has held up as well in a down market.
The hard-hit U.S. auto industry is making a comeback, partly due to advances in green technologies. From electric cars to engines that operate on natural gas, greentech should be good news not only for the industry, but also for investors. Hilary Kramer explains how to profit.
Retailers posted mixed results for June same-store sales, with some big surprises -- Abercrombie & Fitch -- and some major disappointments -- Target. Take a look at the bull and bear arguments for some retail stock picks.
In a deal worth more than $100 million per year, Netflix has snagged Relativity Media movies away from cable channels like HBO and Showtime starting next year. Will the ability to stream those movies win Netflix more fans?
With no major news on the calendar ahead of next week's start of second-quarter earnings season, longer-term investors should have more sway in a market that's been technically driven for months. That could mean fewer wild swings, at least for a while.
The old adage "sell in May and go away" may not hold true this summer. An economy struggling to emerge from a recession and second-quarter earnings could mean some hot months for stocks. GameChangerStocks's Hilary Kramer recommends three that she says have upside potential. (With video)
There's a lot to be said for reliable dividend paying stocks in any market and if they can offer a smidgen of safety in uncertain equity waters, well, so much the better. In this video, Dan Burrows and Nikhil Hutheesing give their "thumbs-up, thumbs-down" views on Starbucks, Intel and Del Monte.
Worries are building about the prospects for China's economy, but GameChangerStocks.com's Hilary Kramer says there are some good long-term opportunities for investors. Her stock picks: Two non-Chinese companies invested heavily in China.
The concept of the videophone is nearly as old as the phone itself, and prototypes predate the Beatles by many decades. But while other new modes of communication, from email to instant messaging to cell phones have been adopted at astonishing rates, video has lagged -- until now.
Think the Playboy brand is dead? Think again. The company, famous for its iconinc magazine and velvet-clad bunnies, is heading to the world's biggest casino playground this year: the Chinese gambling region of Macau.