There was a time, not long ago, when most Americans would answer that question in the affirmative without much thought. It was one of those “truisms” that we didn’t give much thought. But today, many experts are debating that answer.
Research & Advice
Bill Schmick
Markets hope for trade break through
This Saturday evening, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will sit down to dinner in Buenos Aires at the G-20 conference. Investors are holding their breath, hoping that the two might come to some agreement that could lower tensions and avert a full-out trade war between the U.S. and China.
Sustainability investing and the millennials
The demand for sustainability investments is growing. Companies that offer measurable social and environmental impacts that address issues like world hunger, climate risk, poverty and access to health care, seem like a good investment for those socially-minded. Finding companies that also provide a good financial return at the same time is not so easy.
It is a Black Friday on Wall Street
Black Friday sales are in full swing. Normally, today is all about the retail trade. Consumers spend the day waiting in line, picking up heavily discounted ‘door buster’ deals, and generally starting their holiday gift shopping. This year, it appears traders are also holding their own Black Friday sales.