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Opinion | A Nod to Freedom at the American Economic Association

Jan 16, 2025 | wsj.com | Mark Skousen

0:00Playing0:32 / 5:16I’ve written in these pages about the American Economic Association’s bias against free-market economists, but I have some good news to report about this year’s annual meeting, which was held Jan. 3-5. At the last minute, the AEA added two sessions that were politically diverse: “Economic Policy in the Trump Administration” and “Inflation and the Macroeconomy.” They attracted the biggest crowds at the conference.
MAIN: A Dividend Powerhouse in the Private Investment Space

Oct 28, 2024 | moneyshow.com | Mark Skousen

I had several subscribers tell me at the Orlando MoneyShow recently that they had phenomenal gains in Main Street Capital Corp. (MAIN), the Houston-based private investment firm. In the past year, it has gained 40%, including dividends, says Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies. MAIN has also increased its monthly dividend three times – and it pays a healthy quarterly dividend. Even with the gains, the annual dividend yield is over 7%! Main Street Capital Corp.
A Stock on the Move That’s Blessed with a Promising Drug P

Sep 26, 2024 | moneyshow.com | Mark Skousen

I was in New York (which is now even more expensive and crowded) when the Federal Reserve surprised many investors by cutting short-term interest rates by half a percentage point. Meanwhile, pharmaceutical giant and current holding Amgen Inc. (AMGN) is launching new drugs to replace its old legacy drugs, notes Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies.
Opinion | The American Economic Association Snubs Hayek

Sep 16, 2024 | wsj.com | Mark Skousen

WSJ Opinion: The Future of Preferences in College AdmissionsYour browser does not support HTML5 video. 0:00Paused0:00 / 5:22WSJ Opinion: The Future of Preferences in College AdmissionsPlay video: WSJ Opinion: The Future of Preferences in College AdmissionsThe American Economic Association has a longstanding tradition of honoring Nobel Prize winners at its annual meeting, to be held this coming January in San Francisco.
A Less-Obvious AI Play That’s Powering Ahead

Sep 11, 2024 | moneyshow.com | Mark Skousen

I’m particularly happy with a new addition to my Flying Five Portfolio, International Business Machines Corp. (IBM). It is our best-performing stock in the past two months, propelled by its leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI) research, highlights Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies. AI goes back a long way with IBM. The company gained notoriety when its Big Blue supercomputer beat world champion Garry Kasparov in a chess match in 1997.
GS: Strong Growth, Big Ambitions, and Great Market Performance

Aug 19, 2024 | moneyshow.com | Mark Skousen

We are fully invested in the stock market, but I often wonder how long it will last, given the growing threat of recession and a new president. For now, our portfolio is doing quite well, with all of our stocks and funds making money this year. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is a standout, writes Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies. I see that “Dr Doom,” NYU Professor Nouriel Roubini, plans to launch an ETF based on his calamitous outlook.
My Controversial Op-ed in the Wall Street Journal on Political Diversity

Aug 15, 2024 | stockinvestor.com | Mark Skousen |Emma Flynn

Special Alert: Next Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. ET, I’ll be entering the Oxford Clubhouse for a 1-hour debate with Alexander Green, chief investment strategist, on “Bitcoin: Bubble or Breakthrough?” We’ll also be discussing the future of AI and the economy under either Trump or Harris. I’ll have full details on how to sign up for this LIVE event on Monday. See you then!Advertisement.
Opinion | Obama’s Alma Mater Sacks Its Only Free-Market Professor

Aug 12, 2024 | wsj.com | Mark Skousen

WSJ Opinion: Hits and Misses of the Week Your browser does not support HTML5 video. 0:00Paused0:00 / 1:55WSJ Opinion: Hits and Misses of the Week Play video: WSJ Opinion: Hits and Misses of the Week For all its talk about diversity, equity and inclusion, Occidental College, the only small liberal-arts college in Los Angeles, doesn’t seem keen on putting those values into practice.
Kinross Gold: Low Price, High Potential

Aug 2, 2024 | moneyshow.com | Mark Skousen

A new recommendation with near-term potential is Kinross Gold Corp. (KGC), a mining company headquartered in Toronto, notes Mark Skousen, editor of Low-Priced Stock Trader. Established in 1993, Kinross has a diverse portfolio of mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Russia, Mauritania, Chile, and Ghana.The company’s diversified asset portfolio is a significant strength, reducing geopolitical risks and ensuring a steady production stream.
A Retail Powerhouse That’s Expanding Through Partnerships,

Jul 23, 2024 | moneyshow.com | Mark Skousen

Last July, I revised and updated the criteria for the “Flying Five” portfolio. I chose top companies with above-average dividend yields, relatively low price-earnings ratios, and a positive profit outlook. The results speak for themselves, with four of the five achieving double-digit-percentage gains. Now, I recommend you swap one for Walmart Inc. (WMT), observes Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies.