October has been another volatile month for the markets, but the swings we saw from day to day and week to week, were less violent than they were in August and September. It is also encouraging that the major indices looks to be ending the month on a positive note and, for the most part … [read more]
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In the Rear View Mirror:It was an interesting beginning to the week as investors reacted favorably to positive reports that Germany and France agreed to increase the strength of Europe’s newly revamped bailout fund… but the mood soured with a lack of concrete details. By Wednesday, the Federal Reserve had released a pessimistic report on … [read more]
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In the Rear View Mirror:Surging profits by Google, a strong weekend launch anticipated for Apple’s iPhone 4S and stronger retail sales sent stocks higher Friday and wrapped up a big week for U.S. markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average turned positive for the year after three consecutive weeks of gains while the S&P 500 and … [read more]
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In the Rear View Mirror:The week got off to a shaky start due to continuing apprehension over the euro zone’s debt crisis and its potential impact on the global economy. The euro finished Monday at a loss; Asian stocks were weak too and oil dropped by more than a dollar because of concern that the … [read more]
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It’s every investor’s dream…to find a stock that doesn’t just double, or triple in value… but goes up 10, 25, 50 or even 100 times. The best place to find that dream is in tiny, under-followed micro cap companies that still have virtually all of their growth ahead of them. Many, but not all, also … [read more]
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In the Rear View Mirror:Last week got off to a decent start for global stock markets; internationals held their own in mid-week and improved a bit at the end… US markets were mixed with the Dow showing a 1.32% gain and NASDAQ losing 2.73%. Friday saw the end of the quarter and a turning of … [read more]
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In the Rear View Mirror: Though last Friday was surprisingly quiet, it was nevertheless a pitiless week for the stock market. Concerns about the global economy led to a drop in gold, copper and other goods.Additionally, anxiety over Europe’s debt increased due to news that eight Greek banks were downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service. Finance … [read more]
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When investors look to diversify their stock portfolios, they often look overseas. Unfortunately, the choices they make are often limited to developed markets, thereby bypassing one of the most interesting and potentially profitable opportunities in global investing. There are compelling reasons … [read more]
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One of the more cynical reasons investors give for avoiding the stock market is to liken it to a casino. “It’s just a big gambling game,” some say. “The whole thing is rigged.” There may be just enough truth in those statements to convince a few people who haven’t taken the time to study it … [read more]
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The Oracle of Omaha has a “tried and true” method that patient investors might want to follow, especially given the current market gyrations. Here are
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