• Monthly Macro I - Secular Stagnation?

  By Squeeky Wheel: This is the first in what I intend to be a monthly series on macro-economics. Each will feature a review of something interesting appearing in the literature or talking-head sphere recently, plus a possible trade. This month I want to look at comments by Larry Summers at the IMF…

• Riot police clash with protesters in Kiev

  Talks to end the bitter standoff between opposition party-backed demonstrators and Ukraine's embattled president could start later on Tuesday

• Barrick Gold: Have We Seen The Bottom?

  By Achilles Research : As a contrarian investor I am looking for bargain companies with outsized return potential and a high margin of safety. What potential is and how it is measured is often basis for discussion. Many investors will see zero potential in Barrick Gold ( ABX ) or MGIC ( MTG ) or…

• Victoria's Secret model's 3-D printed wings

  Leggy models and lingerie aren't generally associated with 3-D printing technology. But that's changing as the gap between technology and fashion narrows.

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• A Small-Cap Dividend Growth Stock With A 4.5% Yield To Consider

  By Dividend Mantra: What I've noticed over the last four years of investing is that many of the popular companies that us dividend growth investors focus on tend to be large, established companies. And for good reason! These companies typically have enduring, wide economic moats due to decades…

• US 'Volcker rule' set for vote

  Three years after it was first proposed, US regulators are set to vote on a rule to ban banks from using their own money to invest.

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• Return of boom-era debt deals raises alarm

  Are fears of an alphabetic apocalypse caused by price bubbles in complex markets little understood beyond world of finance overdone, asks Ralph Atkins

• Financial Services Rush Heats Up With Unicom Entry

  By Doug Young : A recent rush into financial services by Chinese Internet firms took a new twist last week when China Unicom (HKEx: 762; NYSE: CHU ), the nation's second biggest wireless carrier, announced it will move into the space with the establishment of a new joint venture. Unicom joins…

• 6 ways you can use 3-D printers

  Small business owners are able to bring new, innovative products to market faster and cheaper thanks to 3-D printers.

• How To Profit From Tax Loss Selling With These 2 Tech Stock Bargains

  By Hawkinvest : The end of the year is a great time to buy beaten down stocks that investors are selling merely for tax-loss purposes. In 2013, the markets have enjoyed a significant rally and the indexes and many stocks are trading at or near 52-week highs. This means that many investors and…

• Ford Shines Bright In November Auto Sales Roundup

  By Valuentum : Best Ideas portfolio holding Ford ( F ) put up its best November US auto sales performance in almost a decade . US sales at the automaker advanced 7% in the month, exceeding the mid-5% consensus forecast, while retail sales were up 9% for the period. The F-Series topped 60,000 sales…

• Carney warns on housing market

  The Bank of England's Mark Carney warns on the housing market as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says it expects house prices to continue to "surge ahead".

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• 3 Value Dividend Stocks To Consider Now And 2 To Wait On

  By Abba's Aces: Another great jobs report brings another big move upwards for the overall market, the overall jobless rate dropped to 7% and the consumer confidence reading hit a five month high. The S&P 500 ( SPY ) was down 0.04% on the week while the Nasdaq ( ONEQ ) was up 0.06% on the…

• Gramercy Property Trust: Asymmetric Risk/Reward In This 8.125% Coupon Preferred

  By Absolute Value : Company Overview Gramercy Property Trust ( GPT ) is a self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust owning directly, and in joint ventures, various industrial, office, and specialty properties. The company also runs a successful asset management company that manages commercial…

• Thousands gather for Mandela service

  Obama among world leaders attending 'celebration' of statesman's life as thousands of South Africans gather in Soweto to say goodbye to the country's first black president

• AMD: Q4 Could Show Further Lack Of Dependence On PCs

  By Justin Jaynes: So, last week I wrote an article regarding increased demand for Advanced Micro Devices' ( AMD ) GPUs due to increased interest in virtual currencies. The demand for AMD's GPUs has risen so quickly it took me by surprise to be honest. In the previous article I focused…