The U.S. stock market has run up magnificently in the last six months. The U.S. economy has begun to recover, but its performance has fallen short of expectations.

To leverage political crisis in Pakistan, use MCB Bank ADRs, Pakistan’s most profitable bank. It has a return on average equity of 38 percent and loan profitability of 8 percent.

Brazil is a lot like a person who gets a new job, pays off some of his debts, and has his credit score upgraded.

Italian elections have traditionally been confusing, with one weak center-left coalition government replacing another. But the election held on April 13-14 was unusual for Italy, as it produced a clear result.