Month: May 2009

Swine Update (Hog Prices compared)

Below is a chart of the current cases and deaths attributed to Swine Flu H1N1. We are already seeing the effects on the Hog pricing as herds have been thinned around the world.

Already airline stocks such as JetBlu (JBLU) are moving higher as it appears that the epidemic is contained…....

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Which Burger Stock ?

As the recession appears to be coming to a close, several investors appear to be depressed about the losses in their portfolios. Some investors look to Fortune Brandsā€˜ (FO) Jim Beam for comfort and those left with cash in their pockets go for an upscale Diageo (DEO), Johnny Walker...

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Short Retailers: Joseph A. Banks

Lately, we have seen retailers spike up dramatically in value, especially those that have deeply discounted their products in order to survive the recession. We have seen companies like Joseph A. Banks offer promotions such as buy one suit, get two free and 70% off apparel. We see...

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Amazon Insider: Does Jeff Bezos know something?

Just as the markets are seeming to be on the way to new highs and Amazon.com (AMZN) announces a new Kindle device, founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is thinning out his holdings. Perhaps it is a planned sale or the desire to diversify (a common rebuttal when critics ask about...

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Marketwatch – Bear Extraordinaire?

Have you been reading Marketwatch lately? There are several articles lately that are so bearish that it makes Peter Schiff look bullish on the U.S.

Take a look at some of these and let me know what you think as I don’t remember a time that I aw so many...

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