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Mark Skousen

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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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AMGN: A Big Pharma Name Bucking the Bearish Market Trend

Trump’s manufactured trade war, a weak economy in China, and chaos in the White House over the federal work force have all threatened a full-scale retreat on Wall Street. There is a growing feeling that we face a recession in 2025. But big pharma company Amgen Inc. (AMGN) is bucking the trend, writes Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies.

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HEALTHCARE

Tickers: AMGN

KGC: With Gold Topping $2,900, this Mining Stock Looks Solid

Gold is over $2,900 an ounce and headed for $3,000, largely due to global uncertainty and strong central bank purchases by China and other countries. The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) is ahead nearly 11% in six weeks. I also like Kinross Gold Corp. (KGC), writes Mark Skousen, editor of Forecasts & Strategies.

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PRECIOUS METALS

Tickers: GLD, KGC

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

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

Investing in Knowledge First

Ben Franklin points out that the most important investment is an investment in knowledge.

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STRATEGIES

4:30

Poor Richard's Economic Advice

Ben Franklin visits the MoneyShow to share words of wisdom from the past that apply to current economic conditions.

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STRATEGIES

5:18

Investing in High Dividend Stocks

Mark Skousen explains that the best investments are stocks with strong fundamentals that pay high dividends.

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STOCKS

4:01

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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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