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Mark Skousen

Editor,

Forecasts & Strategies

Editor of Forecasts & Strategies for Over 40 Years
Author of More Than 25 Books
On the 20 Most Influential Living Economists List

About Mark

Mark Skousen is known as "America's Economist," having recently been named one of the top 20 living economists in the world. Dr. Skousen has taught economics and finance at Columbia Business School and was recently appointed the first Doti-Spogli Endowed Chair of Free Enterprise at Chapman University in California. He is the editor of the award-winning investment newsletter, Forecasts & Strategies, the author of The Maxims of Wall Street, and has the unique distinction of having worked three careers—working for the government (the CIA), non-profits (president of FEE), and for-profit corporations (consultant to IBM, and producer of FreedomFest).

Mark's Articles

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MAIN: A Dividend Powerhouse in the Private Investment Space

I had several subscribers tell me at the Orlando MoneyShow recently that they had phenomenal gains in Main Street Capital Corp. (MAIN), the Houston-based private investment firm. In the past year, it has gained 40%, including dividends, says Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies.

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FINANCIALS

Tickers: MAIN

AMGN: A Stock on the Move That's Blessed with a Promising Drug Pipeline

I was in New York (which is now even more expensive and crowded) when the Federal Reserve surprised many investors by cutting short-term interest rates by half a percentage point. Meanwhile, pharmaceutical giant and current holding Amgen Inc. (AMGN) is launching new drugs to replace its old legacy drugs, notes Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

Tickers: AMGN

IBM: A Less-Obvious AI Play That's Powering Ahead

I’m particularly happy with a new addition to my Flying Five Portfolio, International Business Machines Corp. (IBM). It is our best-performing stock in the past two months, propelled by its leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI) research, highlights Mark Skousen, editor of A Forecasts & Strategies.

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TECHNOLOGY

Tickers: NVDA, IBM

GS: Strong Growth, Big Ambitions, and Great Market Performance

We are fully invested in the stock market, but I often wonder how long it will last, given the growing threat of recession and a new president. For now, our portfolio is doing quite well, with all of our stocks and funds making money this year. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is a standout, writes Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies.

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FINANCIALS

Tickers: GS

Mark's Videos

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When Will the Market Tumult End?

In this Eagle Financial Publications panel, Eagle's experts will discuss the key aspects needed to bring the bull market back... and what sectors will soar. Moderated by Roger Michalski. Panelists include Dr. Mark Skousen, Bryan Perry and Jim Woods.

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MARKETS

48:05

My Favorite Gold Stock Is 50% Undervalued--And It Won't be Cheap for Long!

The strong dollar and competition from bitcoin has caused a unique opportunity to buy the fastest growth gold miner in the world. It has 39% profit margin, doubled its dividend, and produced over one million ounces of gold last year.

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STOCKS

33:39

How and Where to Find the Best Global Market Opportunities Now

Many investors are rethinking the role global stocks play in their portfolio. But few realize just how much opportunity there is beyond our borders and what missing it will mean for their money. Join us as this panel of experts discusses how and where to find the best global market opportunities.

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GLOBAL

40:02

Why You Need a New Investment Strategy in a Post-Election World: My 5 Favorite Ways to Profit in 2021

Even though the two major parties have stark differences in their policies, no matter who runs the federal government, they will face serious challenges—bailing out major industries, state and local governments, and out-of-control spending at the federal level. In this important session, Dr. Mark Skousen will assess the K-style economy, revealing what industries will do well and what markets won't. He will recommend five investment opportunities in technology and mining stocks, the two areas he feels have the most potentially explosive gains.

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STOCKS

Upcoming Appearances

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Mark's Books

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The Maxims of Wall Street

For nearly 30 years, financial economist and investment writer Mark Skousen has been collecting all the old wise adages, proverbs, and legends on Wall Street, based on in-depth interviews with old timers, reading rare financial books, and his own experiences in the financial markets. He has been the writer of Forecasts & Strategies since 1980.</p

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Economic Logic

In Economic Logic, Mark Skousen offers a step-by-step approach to economics showing how microeconomics and macroeconomics are logically linked together. The fully revised fifth edition introduces a major breakthrough in macroeconomics: a "top line" in national income accounting called Gross Output. Also included: a powerful four-stage universal model of the economy, a new "growth" diagram, a new diagram of the optimal size of government, and new alternatives to the standard&

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The Making of Modern Economics: The Lives and Ideas of the Great Thinkers

This comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to the major economic philosophers of the past 225 years begins with Adam Smith and continues through the present day. The text examines the contributions made by each individual to our understanding of the role of the economist, the science of economics, and economic theory. Boxes in each chapter highlight li

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Forecasts & Strategies

Forecasts & Strategies is Dr. Mark Skousen's monthly advisory service. For 40+ years now, it's shared his market perspective, unique insights, profitable recommendations and money-protecting strategies.

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