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Roben Farzad is a Bloomberg Businessweek contributor. He has written for The New York Times, Boston Globe, and The Wall Street Journal and appears on NPR, CNBC, PBS, CNN, and BBC News. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Business School, Farzad began his career at Goldman Sachs. He enjoys Persian food, impersonating his editors, and Tweeting aimlessly @robenfarzad.
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Bonds, Bonds Everywhere and Not a Drop to Yield
Cheap money isn't unique to America. Borrowing costs are dropping all over the world -
Emerging Markets
Argentina’s Mad Dash for U.S. Dollars
As inflation soars in South America's second-biggest economy, Argentines are desperate for U.S. dollars -
Europe
'Europe' Now Has a Soothing Ring to It?
Europe's debt crisis has calmed for the moment as the continent is pulled toward looser monetary policies by Japan and the U.S. -
Investing
New Wrinkles on Old Investing Truths: The Era of the Small Cap
Over the past century the S&P 500 and U.S. Treasuries have posted the exact annual gain of 5.2 percent, until of course you factor in dividends -
GM’s Path to Shareholder Freedom
Once it's free of the federal government, GM is likely to rejoin the S&P 500—with fine financials
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Emerging Markets
Argentina’s Mad Dash for U.S. Dollars
As inflation soars in South America's second-biggest economy, Argentines are desperate for U.S. dollars -
Economy
Bonds, Bonds Everywhere and Not a Drop to Yield
Cheap money isn't unique to America. Borrowing costs are dropping all over the world -
Europe
'Europe' Now Has a Soothing Ring to It?
Europe's debt crisis has calmed for the moment as the continent is pulled toward looser monetary policies by Japan and the U.S. -
Investing
New Wrinkles on Old Investing Truths: The Era of the Small Cap
Over the past century the S&P 500 and U.S. Treasuries have posted the exact annual gain of 5.2 percent, until of course you factor in dividends -
Manufacturing
Krispy Kreme's Unlikely Comeback
Shares of the fallen doughnut maker have risen from a buck and change to about $13 in four years
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Emerging Markets
Argentina’s Mad Dash for U.S. Dollars
As inflation soars in South America's second-biggest economy, Argentines are desperate for U.S. dollars -
Economy
Bonds, Bonds Everywhere and Not a Drop to Yield
Cheap money isn't unique to America. Borrowing costs are dropping all over the world -
Europe
'Europe' Now Has a Soothing Ring to It?
Europe's debt crisis has calmed for the moment as the continent is pulled toward looser monetary policies by Japan and the U.S. -
Real Estate
Housing as an Investment? Yes, That Idea Is Back
Despite a home-price surge, Robert Shiller says housing is not a good long-term investment. Real estate pros disagree -
Housing
How Does the U.S. Quit Housing When Fannie, Freddie Rake in Billions?
Many in Congress want the government out of housing finance, but profit from Fannie and Freddie may make that hard to do
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Emerging Markets
Argentina’s Mad Dash for U.S. Dollars
As inflation soars in South America's second-biggest economy, Argentines are desperate for U.S. dollars -
Economy
Bonds, Bonds Everywhere and Not a Drop to Yield
Cheap money isn't unique to America. Borrowing costs are dropping all over the world -
Europe
'Europe' Now Has a Soothing Ring to It?
Europe's debt crisis has calmed for the moment as the continent is pulled toward looser monetary policies by Japan and the U.S. -
Stocks & Bonds
Gene Munster Says Apple Is Going to $1,000
The Piper Jaffray analyst predicts the stock will have a $1 trillion market value by 2014 -
Emerging Markets
Argentina's 11-Year War With Hedge Funds
The economic policies of Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner are under siege, particularly in a New York courtroom full of surprises
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