I have seen reference to the term “Ulysses pact” several times recently in the financial press. The term refers to the pact the mythic Greek hero Ulysses made with his crew so he could hear the song of the sirens, which enchanted sailors to the point of madness and lured them to shipwreck and death…
Morningstar director of economic analysis Bob Johnson addresses recent sluggishness in the economy and makes the case for better growth in the second half of the year.
Royce Funds' David Nadel discusses how non-U.S. cultures influence dividend payers, why Europe thrives on exports to emerging markets, and a growth story in Africa.