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2016 Election

Technology

Here's Why Carly Fiorina Leadership in Washington Would Drive Tech Stocks

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - • Print | Email

Republican presidential nominee Carly Fiorina is crushing the polls right now. In the month of September, she rocketed from 3% support to 15% by month's end, according to the latest CNN/ORC poll out Sept. 20. That puts her in second place behind GOP front-runner Donald Trump.

Carly Fiorina leadership in the White House would be a good thing for the U.S. technology sector.

"With Fiorina, the odds that we may get a U.S. president who understands that the road to wealth is paved with high tech have increased significantly over the past few weeks," he said on Oct. 1.

Here's a look at why Fiorina as president would be good for U.S. tech stocks...

Election

The Donald Trump Trade Plan "Would Start a Global Trade War"

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler - • Print | Email

We haven't yet seen the Donald Trump trade plan in written form, as we have with his tax plan, but the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination has said a lot about what he wants to do.

Unlike the tax proposal, which appears workable if not perfect, the Trump trade plan would be an economic disaster for both the United States and the world.

Here's why the Trump trade plan is unworkable and dangerous...

Election

Why Carly Fiorina's Presidential Campaign Is Good News for Tech

By , Defense + Tech Specialist, Money Morning • @Robinson_STI - • Print | Email

Carly Fiorina has made a name for herself lately. Polls show her tied for third place in the Republican presidential nominee horse race.

As the former CEO of HP, Fiorina is the one 2016 presidential candidate who grasps the ever-growing importance of tech in both our lives and the U.S. economy.

And today, I want to show you what Fiorina's rapid rise means for tech investors like you...

Election

Government Shutdown October 1 Is Down to the Wire - and Two Obstacles Remain

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - • Print | Email

The last government shutdown that lasted 16 days in October 2013 cost taxpayers $24 billion, among other economy-crippling effects.

It's no wonder why the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly today (78-20) in favor of legislation that's on track to avert a government shutdown October 1.

Now the U.S. House of Representatives must pass it before the midnight deadline - and there are still two more hurdles to pass before the government shutdown in 2015 is avoided...

Global Markets

Putin vs. Obama - Calling Each Other Out in the UN Meeting Today

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - • Print | Email

The 70th annual session of the United Nations General Assembly kicked off today in New York City. The gathering pitted Putin vs. Obama in their first face-to-face meeting in nearly a year.

Over the last 12 months, the decimation of the ruble, record-low oil prices, and Western sanctions have crippled Russian wealth.

But despite President Obama's stated "desire not to return to the Cold War," the two leaders made clear today that's exactly where this relationship - and the Russian economy - is headed...

Election

A Donald Trump Tax Plan That "All Voters" Will Like Unveiled Today

By , Money Morning - • Print | Email

Finally, the Donald Trump tax plan was revealed today. And the GOP front-runner's tax reform proposal is a lot more controversial than expected…

In fact, it's so controversial the real estate mogul warned the crowd during his speech that "the people in the very upper echelons" are not going to be happy with him.

Here are the details of the newest Donald Trump tax plan...