“Does a great year for stocks in 2013 bode well for 2014? History says yes! Or no! It depends!” This is one of the most common types of stories we read on the financial web each January. Every author uses a different data series of years or indices or whatever to make their case. Derek…

361 Capital portfolio manager, Blaine Rollins, CFA, previously manager of the Janus Fund, writes a weekly update looking back on major moves, macro-trends and economic data points. The 361 Capital Weekly Research Briefing summarizes the latest market news along with some interesting facts and a touch of humor. 361 Capital is a provider of alternative…