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Xavier Brenner

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Xavier Brenner has covered global market, business and economic trends for Interactive Advisors since 2013. An experienced financial journalist, Brenner offers analysis and insights on the stories that matter to the discerning investor.

BRIC stands for investor pain in 2013, and here’s why

Emerging market investors are rushing to the exits.

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BRIC stands for investor pain in 2013, and here’s why

Clever stock tickers are an art form - and may even pay off financially.

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The 10 most clever stock ticker symbols

The doomsday predictions about the Fed's QE programs haven't materialized.

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Fed critics preached doomsday. It never happened.

The U.S. and world economy are showing some worrying signs.

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Uh oh: Four signs the global economy is slowing

A new regime is cutting off credit to China's major state-owned banks.

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China slowdown trumps Fed tapering as investor threat

How McDonald’s has become such a market force

McDonald's quenches the hunger of customers and investors alike.

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How McDonald’s has become such a market force

Time to adjust portfolios for higher interest rates?

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Investing in the time of rising interest rates

The concept has changed over the decades.

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Why high quality stocks are called ‘blue chip’

Barclays created an elasticity indicator for the Fed's impact on asset classes.

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Which assets are most at risk from Fed tapering?

Despite hopes for a U.S. industrial revival, challenges remain.

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Is the U.S. manufacturing revival built to last?

Volatility in many markets is up, but not dramatically so.

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Stay calm: Volatility readings are still pretty low

The fast-growing tablet market is crowded and cut-throat.

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