Smith Brain Trust

March 12, 2020
In the Eurozone, a Familiar Worry Over a New Disease
What will the pandemic mean for the future of the eurozone? It’s a new fear with familiar echoes.
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February 13, 2020
Is It Time To Refinance Your House?
With mortgage rates recently falling to a three-year low, maybe you’ve been wondering whether it might be time to refinance. Our expert has the math to help you decide.
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February 13, 2020
3 'Under the Radar' Stocks To Watch Amid Coronavirus
The outbreak of coronavirus is being felt around the world – including in the stock market. For some assets, the news won't be all bad.
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January 30, 2020
Why Declining Population Growth Is Reason To Worry
The U.S. population had expanded a mere 0.5% last year, the least in a century, weighed by a steadily falling birth rate and a sharp decline in immigration. Here's what that means for the economy – and what policymakers can do about it.
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January 24, 2020
What GE CEO Culp Is Getting Right
Analysts may disagree on General Electric stock prospects, but there’s one thing they do seem to agree on: the effectiveness of CEO Larry Culp.
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January 21, 2020
The Case Against Commuting
Here are lots more reasons to be annoyed by your commute.
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January 6, 2020
All the Other Warren Buffetts
'The Warren Buffett of Britain'? 'The Warren Buffett of India'? 'The Warren Buffett of technology'? If it seems like it's hard to keep up with all the Warren Buffetts, don't worry. Here's the secret.
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December 13, 2019
What To Binge Watch Over Winter Break
Ready to get cozy and catch up on some of the movies and TV shows you've missed? Maryland Smith faculty have some recommendations.
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December 11, 2019
10 Stocks To Watch in 2020
'As I learned some time ago, you cut your losses and let your winners run,' our expert says, updating his stocks to watch list.
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November 16, 2019
Central Bank Landscape
Central banks around the world are once again lowering interest rates and looking to unconventional monetary policy tools, aimed at bolstering their economies. Is it working?
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