U.S. News: Why Emerging Markets Are a Good Bet Now

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Emerging markets have been on something of a tear over the past year, and experts say they have more room to run. That's good news for investors who have arrived late to this party.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index, which tracks stocks in 24 countries – including China, Russia, Poland, and Peru – is up more than 25 percent this year. That compares to gains over the same period of less than 20 percent for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, excluding dividends.

What's behind this stellar performance? First, emerging markets are cheap compared to the U.S. stock market. Read more here.

Forbes: Why Obama May Be The Ultimate Victor In Healthcare?

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Who'll be the ultimate winner in the health care insurance battle?

When all is said and done, perhaps it will be former President Obama. Read more here.

Forbes: Bad Economics Just Made The U.K.'s Nursing Crisis Worse

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Britain's National Health Service already has a shortage of nurses and it has little to do with the country's decision to leave the European Union.

The bigger problem is the paltry pay, an issue which the government made worse earlier this week. It's part of a long-standing problem. As with so many things, it comes down to simple economics. Read more here.

Forbes: New Market Regulations Will Backfire For China

By SIMON CONSTABLE

If there is one thing to understand about financial markets, it's that government interference frequently makes things worse than they would otherwise be.

A case in point is China, which over the past couple of months has placed increasing regulations on how its stock markets operate. The sad fact is that the new rules will undermine those markets over the longer term. Read more here.

U.S. News: The Next Bull Market for Gold May Have Just Begun

By SIMON CONSTABLE

With stocks pricey and investors getting valuation jitters, precious metals may be just the thing to add a little luster to your portfolio. 

For starters, there are reasons to believe that a bull market for gold and silver might be beginning. Read more here.

Forbes: Napoleon Hill's Advice On Success Still Relevant After Nine Decades

By SIMON CONSTABLE
Napoleon Hill's classic The Law of Success was reissued last month, nearly nine decades after its first publication. Still, the lessons seem as relevant as ever. Read more here.

Forbes: What The Great Economist Galbraith Can Teach Us About Etiquette

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Despite the reputation of some economists, it is still possible to learn things from them and not just about economics.

A case in point is a recently published book of letters from legendary economist J.K. Galbraith, who clearly had a lot to say. The book, The Selected Letters of John Kenneth Galbraith, edited by Richard Holt, runs just over 700 pages. Still, it's worth flicking through for some nuggets of wisdom.

Read more here.