Jim Pearce

Jim Pearce is the Chief Investment Strategist of Personal Finance, our flagship publication, and also manages the trading service Profit Windows. 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

A couple of weeks ago Fed Chairperson Janet Yellen said she was “looking forward” to the prospect of raising interest rates this month, since that would indicate of an improving economy. I’d like to believe she was sincere in that sentiment, but I can’t help but wonder if she was… Read More

During her congressional testimony on Nov. 4, Federal Reserve Chairperson Janet Yellen suggested a December rate hike is likely following the release of a strong jobs report earlier in the week. Noting that recent economic strength brings the threat of inflation back into the equation, Yellen qualified her remarks by… Read More

[from today’s edition of Smart Tech 50 Weekly Movers]Dyax Corp. (DYAX) received a $5.9 billion dollar buyout offer from Shire Pharmaceuticals. The stock, early on Monday morning (11/2/15) was trading above $36 per share, a nearly 33% premium over the 10/30/15 closing price. We recommend sale of the shares for… Read More