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- TYSON: Krugman’s views on economy skewed Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:35AMQ: What do you make of Paul Krugman’s prediction that we’re now in a depression?
- Forecasts for the Economy and Financial Markets 2010-2012 Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 1:14PMGood or bad, everyone likes a forecast. Usually, forecasters like to issue them at the end or the beginning of the year but I thought that now would be a good time to review past forecasts and issue some new or updated ones.
- Six myths of investing in dividend-paying stocks Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 11:12PMWhen Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip “Dilbert,” heard that BP was “destroying a portion of the earth” without, at the time, cutting its dividend, he said he thought it would be a great time to buy.
- Some preferred stocks are not traded on stock exchanges Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 2:20AMQ: Sometimes I have difficulty getting information about a preferred stock, such as Las Vegas Sands. Is there a website to help?
- The Economic Impact of the Horrific Oil Spill Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 2:19PMAs I watch from a distance the great catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, I think with great concern what the impact will be above and beyond the monumental environmental impact for the immediate areas.
- Most don’t need to hire money managers Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 2:32AMQ: I now have more than $300,000 invested, and I wonder if I should retain a money manager to handle my investments?
- How to find stocks paying hefty dividends Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 1:51AMQ: Where can I get a list of stocks that pay a dividend?
- Dividend stocks appeal to investors Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 11:58PMRetirement is supposed to be about financial security, which explains why many senior citizens are leery of putting too much faith in an up-and-down stock market.
- Using the Same Economic Recipe means getting the Same Tragic Results Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 2:19PMAs we all watch from a distance, Greece is crumbling under the weight of its own spending and statist profligacy. It is important to highlight why Greece is where it is and what it means for the United States:
- The Unfolding Danger: Greece Today…America Tomorrow? Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 10:49AMI have been analyzing economics and financial markets for over a quarter century and my analysis always stopped at “financial”. In other words, I do not follow trough usually past the financial theme.
- The Unfolding Danger: Greece Today...America Tomorrow? Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 10:49AMI have been analyzing economics and financial markets for over a quarter century and my analysis always stopped at “financial”. In other words, I do not follow trough usually past the financial theme.
- Recession’s end date is debatable Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 3:31AMQ: How can the stock market be rising so much when economists from the National Bureau of Economic Research are saying they aren’t sure the economy is strong enough for them to say that the recession is over?
- Robert Peston Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 4:22AMGoldman: Consequences of Senate inquisition
- Master limited partnerships are tax-advantaged, but volatile Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 10:35AMQ: What is a master limited partnership (MLP) and what advantages does it have for investors?
- The Epic Economic Battle of Our Time Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 2:28PMThese seem to be all disjointed headlines. A patch of problems here…a crisis over there…and some difficulty over here. Worry and concern seem to be everywhere and for good reason. Prosperity seems as unreachable as the stars.
- Netflix stock: Boffo box office for this high flier Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 11:45PMQ: What do you think of investing in Netflix (NFLX)?
- Stephanomics Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 6:55AMInflation rise: A surprise? Definitely. A problem? Possibly
- Check out the companies before you buy their bonds Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:38AMQ: What are good ways to find out if a company, which has sold bonds, will be able to pay the money back?
- Explaining the stock market: More art than science Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 1:15PMQ: Almost every day, headlines point to some news event that supposedly moved stocks. How do people know that?
- The Fatal Flaw of Democracy is Here and Now...and What to Do Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 9:53AM“A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the public treasury.
- Gather and download P-E ratios for your stocks right here Monday, April 12, 2010 @ 7:10AMQ: Is there a way to download Price-to-Earnings ratios (P-Es) for 81 companies into a spreadsheet for analysis?
- Paper stock certificates: Are you sure you want them? Thursday, April 1, 2010 @ 9:53AMQ How do I get the physical stock certificates for the 100 shares of Google that I bought?
- You can invest in many public investment companies Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 7:21AMQ: Can I invest in various investment or retirement management firms like John Hancock?
- Steel Dynamics stock: You could break even...eventually Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 12:28AMQ: Do you think Steel Dynamics (STLD) will ever get to the price it was when it split in 2008?
- Gary Brown: It’s idiot season at the bookstore Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 12:20PMThe new “Complete Idiot’s Guides” and the “Pocket Idiot’s Guides” are out. It’s a day in the world of publishing that’s not exactly waited for with as much enthusiasm as the day when the next “Harry Potter” book is published.
- Many factors in play when managing portfolio Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 11:14AMQ: Can you please explain how I should manage my portfolio through the years? I feel like I should be doing something and that I’d be better off selling some things, but I don’t know what to do.
- John Wiley & Sons Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:00AMHOBOKEN, N.J.----John Wiley & Sons, Inc. : Change $ millions FY10 FY09 Excluding FX Including FX Revenue: Q3 9 Months $427 1,263 $374 1,208 5% 3% 14% 5% Reported EPS: Q3 9 Months 0.71 1.95 0.57 1.74 25% 12% Adjusted EPS:* Q3 9 Months 0.74 2.12 0.57 1.74 3% 30% 22%
- Nick Robinson Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:58AMPM tries to be seen as modern-day Churchill
- Like A Bad Penny, Goldman Always Turns Up Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:42AMPushing toxic pieces of paper around is not our idea of innovation and progress.
- Investor Advisory Service Named to 2010 Investment Newsletter Honor Roll Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:56AMThe Investor Advisory Service, a monthly investment newsletter published by ICLUBcentral Inc., is among the just nine equity and mutual fund newsletters named to the Hulbert Financial Digest 2010 Investment Newsletter Honor Roll.
- Inflation as the Enemy of Investing Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:50AMFor those who are interested in accumulating wealth and willing to put the time and hard work toward that end, Joseph Calandro Jr. has masterfully melded the work of Graham and Dodd with Austrian business-cycle theory.
- Negative attitudes return for 2010 Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:59AMWhat a difference a few months makes. Late in 2009, there was increasing optimism as layoffs slowed, global stock markets surged and most economies began to report some growth and an official end to their recessions.
- ETFs have drawbacks Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 4:30AMQ: I’m looking at liquidating my mutual funds and investing solely in exchange-traded funds. The lower fees are appealing, as is the ability to trade when I want during the day instead of being forced to sell at the closing price with a mutual fund. What do you think?
- In investing, sector is more important than the stock Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 1:13PMQ: What will be some good sectors to invest in during 2010?
- 3 Things Everyone Needs to Do with Money in 2010 Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:08AMYes…2008-09 was a bruising time period. Many securities plunged and many accounts were massacred. Although we got through it, there is an uneasy feeling that more trouble is yet to come.
- Use care when following market timers Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 2:59AMQ: What do you think of the advice of Charles Biderman? Are his recommendations for when to buy and sell stocks worth following?
- Who needs brains? Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 7:06AMDo investors need brains? A new study sheds light upon this question. It took place in Finland, which has two features which allow this issue to be tested. First, all Finnish men get an IQ test in early adulthood, when they are conscripted.
- Stocks show no preference for political parties Sunday, January 10, 2010 @ 1:16AMQ: Does the stock market perform better when there is a Republican or a Democrat in the White House?
- Investors still trust U.S. debt Sunday, December 20, 2009 @ 2:45AMEverywhere we turn today, we hear about the weak U.S. dollar and rapidly growing government debts at the federal, state and local levels.
- Is buy and hold dead? Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 5:26AMThere are many strategies that were fine years ago but would indeed be dangerous today.
- Reduce your investing taxes Sunday, December 13, 2009 @ 7:30AMFor investments that you hold inside tax-sheltered retirement accounts such as IRAs and 401(k) plans, you don’t need to worry about taxes. This money isn’t generally taxed until you actually withdraw funds from the retirement account. Thus, you should never invest money that’s inside retirement accounts in other tax-favored investments, such as tax-free money market funds and tax-free bonds.
- Health-Care Reform for Dummies Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 3:12PMOr should that read "Dummies for Health-care Reform?"
- John Wiley & Sons Inc. Posts 2Q Earnings Results Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 5:19PMJohn Wiley and Sons inc. posted Second quarter profit of $46.3 million
- Hark the golden gifts that grow Tuesday, December 8, 2009 @ 10:58PMChristmas is traditionally a time of excess. Too much eating and drinking and too many unwanted presents destined to be exchanged in the Boxing Day sales.
- Free stock screener shows most actives, big price changes Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 2:07AMQ: Is there a way to find out which stocks are moving the most in a given day? Thought this might be a good way to see what investors are paying attention to.
- IPOs: Better wait before jumping in Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 12:10PMQ: How do I find out more about a recent initial public offering called Cloud Peak Energy? Also, how can I invest in it before the shares run up in price?
- Getting back to even on stocks: Be prepared to wait 5 years Tuesday, December 1, 2009 @ 1:15PMQ: I lost 30% of my money in the stock market. How long should a prudent stock investor expect to wait before getting that money back?
- Recovery’s job picture remains unclear Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 4:00PMQ: I see stocks that are much higher but unemployment is still high. How can one be optimistic if companies aren’t hiring?
- Bankruptcy is really bad news for stock investors Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 6:41PMQ: What generally happens to stocks of companies that filed for bankruptcy protection as they start coming out of court? Is there a normal pattern of what happens?
- Bankruptcy is bad news -- really bad news -- for stock investors Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 2:39AMQ: What generally happens to stocks of companies that filed for bankruptcy protection as they start coming out of court? Is there a normal pattern of what happens?
