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83Who's Really Watching the Stock Market?
by William F. Torpey
The Federal Reserve Board and the U.S. Treasury are not doing enough to protect the growing number of sheep-like investors from the growing number of financial wolves. "Big money interests" are playing the market like an accordian. published 2 days ago
63Analysts Know What They're Doing
by William F. Torpey
Stock prices are affected by many things, such as earnings and potential, sales outlook, competition and the quality of management. Nevertheless, one soon learns that the way stocks behave is inexplicable. That behavior begs the question, "Are the regulators doing their job?" published 3 months ago
61Big Banks Are Getting Out of Touch
by William F. Torpey
The banking industry provides an excellent example of the arrogance and anti-consumer philosophy of the giant conglomerates. I am looking for a bank that will treat me like a customer. Is that too much to ask? published 6 weeks ago
65Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks?
by William F. Torpey
Financial pundits can tick off dozens of strategies for winning in the market. Such advice ranges from the astrological alignment of the stars to environmentally correct stocks or mutual funds. I say, if you have spare funds, take the plunge -- but be careful! published 5 months ago
67Questions, But No Answers
by William F. Torpey
Ever see a newspaper or television report and wonder, as Paul Harvey often does, about the "rest of the story?" Yours truly is always wondering about such things, especially when they portray problems that need attention but aren't getting any. published 7 months ago
60Chasing After Stocks
by William F. Torpey
Playing the stock market can be fun, but it isn't a game for sissies. If you follow conventional wisdom, you'll keep a close eye on earnings, buyouts, splits, political events, momentum and the balance sheet. After you study all that, hang on to your wallet! published 10 months ago
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