Alcoa is expected to report earnings this afternoon which traditionally marks the beginning of earnings season. Alcoa (AA) shares have taken a major hit this recession with demand for basic materials such as aluminum depleting rapidly. Revenues from flat-rolled products such as aluminum make up most of...
Here is the latest conversation (#27) with John C. Dvorak and money manager Andrew Horowitz. new insights for anyone who invests in anything. Ever think about short-selling? Horowitz has been uncanny at predicting the recent market movement. What to do? This chat is presented as-is for anyone who wants to...
Some of the more interesting and important items for July 7th :
Second Stimulus Package Recommended – Laura Tyson an adviser to President Obama stated that the first stimulus package was too small and recommended drafting a second stimulus plan.
Crude Oil Declines to 6 Week Low – Crude oil futures...
Should you short stocks?
Andrew Horowitz explains how he finds stocks to sell short, but cautions that it’s not for everyone and you need to keep stops very tight. (May 14)
Should you short stocks?
If you have not heard, the business of market making, trading and money is now under fire. At least at Goldman Sachs (GS). It seems that one of their former employee stole a sophisticated string of code that allows for Goldman to, well…. make tons of money through highly sophisticated...
