Archive for September, 2009

Is the Recovery Starting to Stall?

Is the Recovery Starting to Stall?

      There were two data points released this morning and neither one of them was particularly bullish. In fact, when the Chicago PMI number hit the tape at 9:45...

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The Euro, the Dollar and the Future of the Forex

The last week has handed us some interesting developments once more, and as we pause to catch our breath again this week, we’ll make note of the important underlying...

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Jim Grant on the U.S. Economy

Jim Grant on the U.S. Economy

“Somebody is monumentally wrong here. . . but who?” So read the e-mail I received from the old Phantom Trader on Monday. The rest is here: Jim Grant...

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Case-Shiller Index Drops 13.3%, Bulls Cheer the "Advance"

Case-Shiller Index Drops 13.3%, Bulls Cheer the "Advance"

      According to the latest figures from the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, seasonally adjusted home prices rose again in July. That marked the third straight...

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Trading a Single Stock

Trading a Single Stock

Today I want to talk about just one stock. . . though I’ve done what I’m about to describe with dozens See original here: Trading a Single Stock

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Inflation, Deflation, Peak Oil and Complex Systems

In my father’s house are many mansions. Go here to see the original: Inflation, Deflation, Peak Oil and Complex Systems

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Google! Making Information and Ignorance Easy

Reading Linda Brady Traynham’s article about education and the state of our current primary and secondary institutions struck a nerve with me, particularly...

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Frontier Markets ETF

Frontier Markets ETF

A whole new set of maps is being drawn for investors heading into 2010. See the rest here: Frontier Markets ETF

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What if Everyone in the World Wanted a One-Ounce Gold Coin?

If we’re right about where the price of gold is headed, the general public will someday clamor to buy all things gold. While gold stocks will be where the real...

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Peter Schiff: Gold Could Rise to $5,000 and More

As measured against gold, Peter Schiff said in a recent interview that gold and the Dow could end up trading at a ratio of one-to-one, as against the existing level...

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Economic Recovery in Doubt

Welcome to the Wealth Daily Weekend Edition — our insights from the week in investing and links to our most-read Wealth Daily and sister publication articles....

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World Gold Panic

World Gold Panic

With gold trading just under $1,000 and the economy still in flux, it’s never been more important to know what’s happening in the precious metals markets....

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