In the News- Protesters target Apple stores in 'ethical iPhone' campaign February 8, 2012Apple is facing demonstrations on Thursday at a half-dozen of its retail stores around the world from customers concerned about how Apple's suppliers treat their factory workers in China and other overseas locations. […]
- Groupon stock plunges on net loss February 8, 2012Welcome to the big leagues, Groupon. Shareholders punished the stock in after-hours trading Wednesday after the daily deals site posted a surprise loss for its first quarter as a public company. […]
- New nuclear reactors set to be OK'd for Georgia February 8, 2012The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is expected to approve licenses to build two new nuclear reactors Thursday, the first approvals in over 30 years. […]
- Caesar's stock closes up 70% in debut February 8, 2012Shares of Caesar's Entertainment nearly doubled in the casino operator's public debut Wednesday and closed up 70%. […]
- Protesters target Apple stores in 'ethical iPhone' campaign February 8, 2012
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Short Treasuries
Posted on May 26, 2009 | 1 CommentI decided to put my money where my mouth and sell America. I did this by buying TBT which shorts the twenty year US treasury. I am not a fan... -
Time to Sell America?
Posted on May 21, 2009 | 1 CommentToday, Bill Gross came out and said that America might lose its AAA rating. For those who are not completely familiar with how bonds work, the AAA rating is the... -
At the Turn …
Posted on May 13, 2009 | No CommentsI would like to say I called the top of this particular rally. With the Dow down over 180 points and consecutive days of weakness, it sure does look like... -
Now I Know the Rally is Over
Posted on May 12, 2009 | 1 CommentJust heard Goldman Sachs’ analyst Abby Joseph Cohen say that the S&P 500 will hit 1050 by the end of the year. It is odd. I greatly respect Goldman Sachs. I... -
Is the Market Turning?
Posted on May 7, 2009 | No CommentsThe market was down today after several days of rallying. This despite the fact that there was relatively good news that came out. Most of the news as of late... -
Housing Market is Not “Special”
Posted on April 26, 2009 | No CommentsIn many markets, housing is starting to “rebound” off of disastrous sales numbers. Many so-called experts are saying that this reversal in sales signals a bottom in the housing market... -
Down Baby Down
Posted on April 20, 2009 | No CommentsThe market moved down over 3% today. Is it wrong of me that I’m hoping it continues on its way down? I went short the market by buying a leveraged... -
Took Some Profits
Posted on April 13, 2009 | 1 CommentIn a market like we have had over the last few months, it is important to take profits when you can. We have had several head fakes. While I think... -
Is The Market Turning?
Posted on April 9, 2009 | 2 CommentsThere are only a few market commentators I enjoy reading and even fewer who I actually pay attention to when they make recommendations. One of those people is Jim Jubak... -
Time to Buy?
Posted on April 2, 2009 | No CommentsNo. I should just leave it at that. The market has had a fantastic up spike in the last few week. The market hit its lows in mid March and...