When it comes to money, it seems like everyone believes they are an expert. Financial advice from friends, family and coworkers almost always comes with the best of intentions. Unfortunately, finance can be so complicated that sometimes it’s difficult to sort fact from fiction. Here is a list of five common financial myths that could…
The wave of marijuana legalization that has swept across the country in recent years continued in the recent midterm elections. Oregon, Alaska and the District of Columbia all voted to legalize the drug for recreational use. As many expected, the cannabis industry is booming in states like Colorado, and some analysts predict that legal U.S. marijuana revenue…
Visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk is making headlines once again, this time for exploring the potential of Internet satellites. Musk has been working with former Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) executive Greg Wyler on designing small, inexpensive satellites that can provide Internet service worldwide. The group’s current plan is to launch a fleet of about 700 satellites, each of which would…
The recent crash of the Virgin Galactic’s rocket-powered spaceship has drawn attention once again to the dangers of space travel. The reality of buying a ticket to space seems to be just around the corner. However, Virgin Galactic’s recent tragedy has put a spotlight on the legal implications of such a seemingly dangerous new industry.…
A couple of weeks ago I posted here on Trading Common Sense that I had sold my largest position: Apple. Despite the fact that I still have more cash in my account than anything else, I have a new largest investment position. Some call it “black gold,” some call it “Texas tea,” but I call…
Just when it seems like the world of finance could not get any more complicated, some industry insiders believe the era of the quantum computer is imminent. In a recently published paper, Ovidiu Racorean, head of Advanced Mathematical Methods for a top British hedge fund, suggests that quantum-based technical stock market analysis (QTA) could be coming…
Each investor must determine how much risk he or she is willing to take in the hopes of achieving a given return. This decision is a personal one based on the financial goals and personality of the individual. However, wouldn’t it be nice to know how to use data to determine what has historically been…
Type of college, choice of major, and degree level are all considerations that must be made by a student on an individual basis based on a wide range of factors. However, with the cost of a college education rising every semester, many students are now forced to consider the financial prudence of their education. Here…
The U.S. energy sector is in the middle of a historical boom, as improved fracking and horizontal drilling technology have allowed for more efficient oil and natural gas extraction. According to the federal government, oil production in the U.S. will likely continue to rise at least through 2019, but technological advances could drive the boom…
Recently released European Banking Authority (EBA) stress test results have many banks breathing a sigh of relief and some banks feeling a world of pain. While stress tests like this one are certainly helpful when it comes to easing fears about a future financial crisis, many investors have no idea what it means for a…