John Maxfield

Economic turmoil has wreaked havoc on European equity markets. Does that mean it's time to buy?

Economic turmoil has wreaked havoc on European equity markets. Does that mean it's time to buy? Here are five Irish companies to add to your watchlist.

Lessons about economics can come from the most unlikely of sources.

Since the beginning of the year, the benchmark Spanish index is down over 10%. Is it time to start buying Iberian equities? Here are four to add to your Watchlist.

Of all the issues that economists have struggled to understand over the past few years, there's one that's pretty perplexing: Why are interest rates so darn low?

Is it time to pile into European bank stocks?

Bashing the euro is all the rage right now. But just because everyone else is doing it doesn't necessarily mean you should too.

Last Friday, Spain announced the largest fiscal consolidation in modern history. Was it the right thing to do?

Describing Ireland's situation as a recession is no longer accurate. It's now a full-fledged depression.

New research sheds light on the reason rich people sometimes risk it all for the dumbest of reasons.

The valuation of Chipotle's stock is a lot like its burritos: huge. But that shouldn't dissuade prospective purchasers.

Will the present decade be defined by its financial failures?

For investors watching the market from the sidelines, this may be the week to jump on in.

Although there's no panacea when it comes to investing metrics, investors would be wise to consider the value of a potential investment's brand.

Although there's no panacea when it comes to investing metrics, investors would be wise to consider the value of a potential investment's brand.

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.

Don't let the recent performance of Bank of America deter you -- this stock still has room to go.

A look at the history of private equity firms.

A look at the history of private equity firms.

A look at the history of private equity firms.