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A Closer Look at Bond Performance in 2013

Investors ignore bonds at their own peril. While there is theoretically infinite growth potential in equities, and no growth-oriented investor can ignore stocks, bonds play an important role in mitigating risk and augmenting returns. Most bonds offer a set return on investment with price fluctuations dictated by the market but, for the most part, are [...]

Mixed Macroeconomic Indicators Driving Some Sectors to Growth

The last week of April saw the beginning of some pessimism and the likelihood of a season downturn in the market. This was confirmed on Mayday, when large-cap stocks fell nearly a percent amidst concerns  that slow or negative revenue growth were signs of a macroeconomic slowdown. Then the trend reversed on May 2 and [...]

Deckers Outdoor Plummets as Earnings Beat Estimates

Retail footwear specialist Deckers Outdoor (DECK) saw EPS of 3 cents in the first quarter of 2013, far above analysts expectations of a loss and the company’s own guidance of -12 cents EPS for the quarter. Just reading that headline, you would expect the stock to be bullish, but in fact the equity fell over [...]