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Jim Pearce is the Chief Investment Strategist of Personal Finance, our flagship publication, and manages two trading services, PF Pro and Mayhem Trader. He began his career as a stockbroker in 1983 and over the years has managed client investment portfolios for major banks, brokerage firms, and investment advisors. Jim earned a BA from The College of William & Mary and the CFP designation from the College of Financial Planning.
Analyst Articles
Hoping for a year-end rally? Here's a cold, hard assessment of the stock market's prospects for the rest of 2022. Read More
Jobs and wage growth remain strong, ostensibly good news that's actually weighing on equities. I make sense of the paradoxical data. Read More
As promised during yesterday's interim update, I have a new trade. Read More
Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell’s pronouncements dominate financial discourse. For investors, his latest remarks were manna from heaven. Read More
Despite the overall bear market and macroeconomic headwinds, mergers and acquisitions continue apace in the pot sector. Read More
Our in-house "technician" explains why he relies on the wisdom of charts, which are reliable predictors of future movements. Read More
The market is on pins and needles about the Federal Reserve right now. And with Fed Chairman Powell speaking this afternoon, I don’t want to take any chances. Read More
As you position your portfolio for a new year, now's the time to tap the expertise of the top income expert on our team. Read More
Options can be used as standalone trading instruments or they can be used in combination. A spread can help to manage risk and reduce cost. Read More