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Alex Planes

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Recent Articles by Alex Planes

Oct 12, 2018 by Alex Planes

Is the United States the World's Most Indebted Country? Not Even Close

Sure, there's over $17 trillion in government debt on the books, but America has things under better control than quite a few other countries.

Oct 3, 2018 by Alex Planes

Dying for a Paycheck: These Jobs Are More Dangerous Than Military Service

If you're worried about the dangers of enlisting, you should think about how dangerous these alternatives are -- and how much less job security you might have.

Mar 15, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is Canadian National Railway Destined for Greatness?

Rail operators have enjoyed the market's favor in recent years, and there are plenty of signs that the rail-transit renaissance should continue.

Mar 14, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is Generac Holdings Inc. Destined for Greatness?

Let's see what the numbers say about Generac (GNRC).

Mar 14, 2014 by Alex Planes

Here's What You Don't Know About Dow Stock Home Depot

The world's largest home-improvement retailer has also been one of the world's best investments over the past three decades.

Mar 14, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is BorgWarner, Inc. Destined for Greatness?

Let's see what the numbers say about BorgWarner (BWA).

Mar 13, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is CarMax, Inc. Destined for Greatness?

Used cars have been popular since the end of the Great Recession, but can CarMax continue to capitalize?

Mar 13, 2014 by Alex Planes

Retail Sales Look Like 2008 Redux: Are We Heading For Another Recession?

The retail economy is weaker than it's been in years.

Mar 12, 2014 by Alex Planes

Here's What You Don't Know About Chevron, Today's Best Dow Stock

One of the world's largest oil companies is also one of its most historically significant.

Mar 11, 2014 by Alex Planes

How Does Our 5-Year-Old Bull Market Compare to the Greatest Booms Ever?

After five years of growth, it might be worth your time to step back and assess the market's current rally against historical precedents.

Mar 10, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is the Stock Market Overvalued? It All Depends on How You Measure It

Robert Shiller's CAPE is a widely cited metric for bearish arguments, but many investors tend to overlook CAPE's glaring flaws.

Mar 9, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is Tesla Motors Inc. Destined for Greatness?

The world's hottest automaker has wowed Wall Street for a year, but can Tesla's (TSLA) fundamentals ever catch up to its white-hot stock?

Mar 9, 2014 by Alex Planes

5 Years Since Stocks Crashed: How Has the Bull Market Grown Since 2009?

The economy is in much better shape today than it was five years ago, but stocks haven't grown neatly in line with GDP or corporate profits. Here's a breakdown of this and other bull markets' major fundamental drivers.

Mar 7, 2014 by Alex Planes

Why Furmanite Corporation Shares Cratered

Is this meaningful or just another movement?

Mar 7, 2014 by Alex Planes

Today's Jobs Numbers Are Good Enough for the Dow, but not Great for the Economy

More people are finding jobs, but more people also lost their jobs in February, which drove the unemployment rate higher.

Mar 6, 2014 by Alex Planes

Why Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Shares Skyrocketed

Is this meaningful or just another movement?

Mar 6, 2014 by Alex Planes

Why Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Shares Popped

Is this meaningful or just another movement?

Mar 6, 2014 by Alex Planes

Here's What You Don't Know About Caterpillar Inc., Today's Best Dow Stock

The world's largest industrial machinery manufacturer has a long history of helping build America (and helping to win some major wars, too).

Mar 5, 2014 by Alex Planes

Slow Growth Is Snow Problem: Here's Why the Dow Doesn't Care About ADP's Jobs Report Today

Weak hiring has been blamed on bad weather for several months running, but the leading private-sector survey might have just made itself less relevant with revisions.

Mar 4, 2014 by Alex Planes

Is the Market Right to Fear a Ukraine War? Only if America Gets Involved

Most of the past century's major wars have been pretty good to American markets, unless U.S. forces get drawn into all-consuming conflicts or long-running quagmires.

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