Month: January 2011

The PPI is Rising – The Inflationman Cometh

Sure sure sure… Inflation EX-food and EX-energy is flat. Take out water and I would be 40% less in volume. So what!

Food prices as measured by the FAO are at an all-time high.

The fact is that by utilizing statistical measure that provide different measures depending on seasonality, data-sets...

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Zagg (ZAGG) – Moving Since CES

Zagg (ZAGG) has been moving steadily higher since last week’s CES. There was an announcement from the company regarding their latest smudge-proof screen protector that helped to create new excitement. Aside from that, the CES show really highlighted the push toward mobile and portable devices, the sweet spot for Zagg’s...

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Analyst Calls – Their Worst is Their Best

With the start of earnings season just hours away, it is a good idea to consider how analysts have fared recently. Since many rely on them for estimating what a company may do, this is often what will move a stock post earnings. But an interesting story today out of...

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TDI Podcast 194: The Fed’s Mischief With G. Edward Griffin

Guest (s): G. Edward Griffin explains why the Fed is not the answer. In fact, he tells us that they are the problem. With a good deal of historical background, Mr. Griffin provides us with the details of an idea hatched by the powerful bankers of the 1910’s that is...

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Sunday Fun: Images From Around The World

Here is a great bunch of pictures sent to me by friend Warren D. There are some that can be matched to a country. Can you pick them out?

Great stuff Warren!

Australia
France
Netherlands
Netherlands
Canada
Canada
Slovakia
Sweden
Sweden
USA

Others are just fun to consider. No matter5 if you are...

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