Despite Rising Dividends Some Investors Are Avoiding Bank Stocks

After the recent financial crisis many banks have shored up their balance sheets and are now raising dividends due to increasing earnings. However some investors are still avoiding bank stocks according to a piece in the Journal yesterday. From the article: Nearly 300 banks had reduced or discontinued their dividends since 2008, saving the industry …

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Sectors to Invest in as the Dollar Continues to Plummet

The U.S. dollar has been on a downward spiral for many years now. The following chart makes it clear the severity of the dollar’s plunge against major currencies since 2002: Source: The Wall Street Journal As the dollar continues to fall many investors seek the shelter in gold which has driven the price of gold …

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