Mark's Investment Blog
Invest Like Warren Buffet
Introduction Given the volatility in the stock market this week, particularly after Monday’s big drop (this was posted on Friday,
Today’s Market Selloff
I’m currently sitting in the Miami Airport watching the market and thought I’d give you a quick update on what’s
Is Alphabet Stock (aka Google) Investable Today?
Introduction Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is a major player in the tech industry, offering an appealing option
Modern Monetary Theory and It’s Impact on National Debt – Third in The Series
A Deep Dive Into Modern Monetary Theory In Contrast To Classical Economics and Supply Side Economics With Historic Examples Introduction
Mid-Year Investment Market Update
Introduction The mid-year financial market update is a crucial tool for investors and financial professionals to reassess their strategies and
America’s Debt Crisis: A Deep Dive into Our Fiscal Future (Part 2 of 4)
If you missed our first post in this four-part series, we started with a deep dive into government spending over
Stock Market Update
I know I owe you all part two in the series on the debt crisis but in the past weeks
America’s Debt Crisis – The Frightening Reality
Over the weekend, I was reading a newsletter from Bonner Private Research, and it sent me down a rabbit hole
INFLATION, THE FED, & THE IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC TRADING
As the Fed contemplates changes to interest rates, we examine the impact electronic trading of bonds has on volatility and
Mark’s Investment Blog
As President of BankChampaign, not only does Mark Ballard stay current on industry trends and best practices, but he shares
Has A Black Swan Landed In The Financial System?
UPDATE #2: This is officially the second largest bank failure ever UPDATE: California bank regulators have closed SIVB down –
The Fed Speaks – Rates Will Be Higher For Longer
We discuss where the stock market is and potentially could head given interest rates being higher for longer.