Archive of entries posted on December 2010

U.S. Investors Putting More Money Into Foreign Stocks

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I have written many times before that most U.S. investors are underweight in their exposure to foreign markets. Despite the stagnant economy at home and tremendous growth in foreign markets, Americans still cling to the idea that U.S. stocks are somehow safer and better than international stocks. They can easily earn higher returns going overseas. …

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Emerging Markets:Soaring Auto Sales Should Benefit Infrastructure Companies

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The huge rise in the middle-class population in emerging countries such as India, China, Brazil, etc. is leading to strong growth in automobile sales. For example, 13.6 million cars, trucks and other vehicles were sold in China in 2009 making it the largest auto market in the world ahead of the U.S.  This figure represents …

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