Investing should never be limited to a specific group of people, but it's undeniable that investing is not easy.
Is there a shortcut to being a savvy investor? Of course, the answer is no.
However, research shows that taking tests correctly can be an effective way to learn. Taking exams leads to better recall of facts and greater understanding than education without exams.
Buffett once said that the more yo...

Monthly US retail sales data release will be released before the bell.
Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70% of U.S. GDP. The U.S. retail sales data is not only a barometer of the U.S. economy, but also a measurement reference used by the Federal Reserve for policy.
In May, the inflation-cased rise in commodity prices dragged down the consumption willingness, resulting in lower-than-expected consumption data
The consensus is for June retail sale...

Warren Buffett can't seem to get enough of $Occidental Petroleum(OXY.US)$ stock.
He bought shares several times this week,according to a regulatory filing released late Wednesday.
The transactions bring Berkshire's total stake in Occidental to 18.7%. Berkshire is by far Occidental's largest shareholder.
Why Buffett takes more OXY shares?
The moves have been a boon to Berkshire.
Against the backdrop of soaring commodity prices, Occidental has benefited from th...

There was a farce on Tuesday when a fake CPI report circulated online, spooking investors in midday trading.
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) for June will be released at 8:30 am ET on Wednesday. Market players are focused on what could be the last potential market driver before the second-quarter earnings season gets into full swing. 
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and servi...