International

• A Complete Picture of the Global Economy Was Provided Today

  By Eric Lumsden - December 13, 2011 | Tickers: EWZ, MAN, RA

  Yesterday was a day of mixed economic news.  The overall economic picture is positive, but contracting.

  Ratings agency Fitch cut their growth outlook for Brazil from 3.5% to 2.8%.  The iShares MSCI Brazil Index ETF (NYSEMKT: EWZ) fell 1.42% over the day.  The ETF took a dive in the beginning of August and is currently down 24.37% year to date.
  
  Shipper RailAmerica Inc. (NYSE: RA), which more »

• An Analysis of Barron’s 10 Stocks for 2012- Part II

  By Justin Carley - December 12, 2011 | Tickers: CMCSA, FCX, GD, EWH, EWT, LEA, PG, STX, STWD, WDC

  Yesterday I highlighted five of Barron’s ten stocks for 2012 and whether you should follow their advice or swap into a different stock.  Today I will go over their last five recommendations.