Stocks
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 […]
Taxes – What You Need To Know
Right now the news is filled with stories about a government shutdown. Everyone’s talking like it’s a bad thing. Personally, I’d welcome a shutdown. Anything to save the American taxpayer from having more of their money wasted is a fantastic thing. I’m on my soap box right now… Only one thing could get me so […]
Berkshire Hathaway Is A Great Investment Despite The Departure Of David Sokol
“At least give me a clean death. A soldier’s death.” You may recognize that line from one of my all time favorite movies… Gladiator. The film won the Academy Award for best picture in 2000. So I’m assuming you’ve seen it… It’s a great scene. I still get chills when I watch it. In it […]
Newspaper Stocks: New York Times Shares Are A Classic Value Trap
I’m a news junkie. There I said it. From the time I get up in the morning to when I go to bed at night, I’m constantly plugged into what’s going on in the world. Part of the reason for that is my job. Being caught up on what’s happening in the world and especially […]
