Stocks
A Copper Buy Signal…
The bears are at it again… For the umpteenth time, bearish investors are claiming the two-year stock market rally has peaked. This time they point to copper’s recent weakness. They say it’s a sure sign stock market losses are just around the corner. What are these perennial pessimists talking about? Let’s take a look… First […]
Permanent Portfolio: One Day A Year Retirement Plan
The other day I was sipping my morning coffee and reading the Wall Street Journal. An article about silver had caught my eye. Something the author wrote jumped off the page and hit me in the face. What was it? An outrageous prediction that silver is going to $100 an ounce. At first, I was […]
Biotechnology Stocks: Are You Grabbing Your Share Of These Profits?
It’s no secret the US stock market has been on a tear since the latter part of August 2010. After suffering an 18% correction last summer, the market has put together an impressive eight-month run. As of Friday’s close, the S&P 500 Index is a stunning 29% higher than it was in late August. And […]
Solar Investing: Buy Now For A Bright Future…
The industry many investors love to hate may be turning a corner. You see, solar has been evolving into a mainstream energy contender for years. And the lure of solar profits has been dangling in front of investors’ eyes for just as long. But so far the carrot’s been out of reach… Stocks in the […]
Fear Mongers Must Have Loved Osama Bin Laden
Let’s be honest. It felt damn good to hear the President say Osama Bin Laden is dead. Americans needed to hear those words ever since the horrific events unfolded on September 11, 2001. And now that he’s finally gone, it brings a bit of closure. No wonder spontaneous celebrations broke out near the White House […]
Biotech Stocks: Stem Cell Stocks Rallying On Court Decision
Stem cell stocks have been on a roller coaster ride over the past nine months. They’ve plunged… soared… plunged again… and now they could be gearing up for another climb. Investors need an iron stomach, or a lot of Pepto Bismol, to survive this ride. But in the end it could be well worth it. […]
Are Bank Executives In Trouble?
You know what’s amazing? It’s been almost three years since the peak of the 2008 Financial Crisis… and no banking executives have served any time in jail. Not one. And it doesn’t seem like any real punishment is forthcoming. Keep in mind, these guys are a big part of why the US saw the worst […]
Level 3 Acquiring Global Crossing For $2 Billion
Merger mania continues on Wall Street! It seems like there’s a new merger announced every day. After a quiet couple years, we’re really seeing the merger and acquisition space heat up… and in a big way. The latest – Level 3 Communications (LVLT) is gobbling up Global Crossing (GLBC) in a $2 billion all-stock deal. […]
Is The Stock Market Heading For A Correction: What Happens Next?
The first quarter of 2011 is now behind us. And what a quarter it was… It started off with a bang in January. The new uptrend that had begun in late August 2010 showed no signs of letting up. All of the major US stock market indices continued their steady march higher. Investors were grabbing […]
