Bermudians have always been concerned about the rain due to a lack of other sources of fresh water. The island’s recent drought-like conditions (barring the rains last week) may have been difficult, b...
The equity markets continue to grind higher. Given the economic gloom it would probably surprise most people to know that the S&P 500 has risen over 28 percent in the last 12 months (it certainly does...
Manchester United (MANU) went public last Friday giving its loyal fans a chance to own a piece of the storied franchise. The club has a long and rich history with millions of fanatical supporters and ...
It sounds counter-intuitive but the sheer level of fear and complete lack of confidence inequity markets throughout the world actually provides support. To give you an idea of how far expectations hav...
Americans celebrate their independence from the British every 4th of July. Soon there may need to be a new holiday to celebrate a different kind of independence, energy independence.
By many account...
“Everyone’s a millionaire where promises are concerned.”
-Ovid
“If something is irrational, that means it won’t work. It’s usually unrealistic.”
-Albert Ellis, American psychologist who in 1955 develo...
The market these days is mainly focused on the drama unfolding in Europe or the fiscal cliff looming in the US. Investors hoping to find solace in emerging markets like China, however, may want to con...
As the Greeks went to the polls this weekend, I was focused on something much more important, Father’s Day.
In light of the gloom and doom in the global markets lately, I have decided to write someth...
The financial markets have historically gone through investment product fads. I previously wrote about how hedge funds are having a very difficult time delivering sustainable positive performance give...
Expectations are a funny thing. Sometimes a positive emotional outlook can cloud one’s judgment and restrict sceptical and rationale thought.
I know personally because I just ran the Bermuda Half Mar...
