Year: 2010

The EuroZone Oasis – German Business Climate Hits ALL TIME High

It appears that with all of the financial dread surrounding them, Germany is finding that times are pretty good. Obviously still helped by the weak Euro from a few months back, German manufacturing is still in high gear. That is helping to provide some holiday cheer to businesses and consumers.

Still,...

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DHUnplugged #91: Mining Stocks and Ireland Woes

Here is our latest conversation . new insights for anyone who invests in anything. This week we highlight a discussion about how Ireland is about to go under

NEW! NEW! We are now tracking the idea stock that Andrew and John highlight in each episode. Here is the link

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The Inside on The S&P Sectors in Early Trading

There is nothing to spook markets like a megalomaniac with nuclear capabilities. Why North Korea fired on their Southern “Neighbor” is anyone’s guess, but the response clearly raises the seriousness of the conflict.

The addition of a stronger dollar due to a better than expected GDP revision, along with renewed fears...

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Why the Sell-Off? Could It Be Fears about FBI Raids on Level Global LP?

The equity markets sold off hard this morning on fears that the Ireland bailout would not be enough to contain the problem. At least that was the initial thoughts from pundits.

Then, news broke about the FBI raiding three different hedge fund offices in relation to the insider trading scandal announced...

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