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Not necessarily bullish that VIX briefly rose above 30 last week…
Original Source: www.marketwatch.com

20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 23:55

Rising Food, Gas Prices Send More To Food Banks — Courant.com

Dowling describes her new clients as ‘newly poor’ or ‘people who were making it last year’ but fell on hard times because of cost increases for food, gas and utilities….
Original Source: www.courant.com

20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 23:51

Gloomy Days Ahead for Retailers

If sales weaken further after the stimulus checks are spent, a wave of bankruptcies may be forthcoming…
Original Source: www.businessweek.com

20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 23:49

Could your bank be the next to fail?

The run on IndyMac made headlines this week, and analysts say 100 or more banks might go bust this year. Here’s how to protect yourself — and some of the banks to be wary of right now….
Original Source: articles.moneycentral.msn.com

20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 23:46

Needing a Star, CNBC Made One - NYTimes.com

Competing with the Internet and the fledgling Fox Business Network, CNBC has been trolling for new stars, and the network has meticulously managed and promoted Erin Burnett’s ascent….
Original Source: www.nytimes.com

20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 23:44

ETNs Wanting for Investor Attention | ETF Trends

Why haven’t investors haven’t been lining up in droves to buy all the ETNs which have investment banks are pumping out?…
Original Source: www.etftrends.com

20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 23:42

How to Become a Full-Time Investor - TheStreet.com

The Finance Professor walks you through what it takes to manage money for a living….
Original Source: www.thestreet.com

20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 23:39

Watson Wyatt: Investment managers now dominate the “pension fund food chain”

A report by Watson Wyatt shows that investment managers are winning in the pension sweepstakes…Guess who’s losing….
Original Source: allaboutalpha.com

20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 23:18

Inflation Accelerates in Hong Kong

Taking a toll on consumer sentiment….
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20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 22:00

Market Wrap: Stocks Ride High

Thanks to financials and declines in oil prices….
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20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 21:00

China Watch: Airline Stocks Unsafe

China Watch: Airline Stocks Unsafe

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Original Source: feeds.thestreet.com

20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 20:59

The Lew Rockwell Show

In case you have not checked the LRC blog lately, here is the link to the first LRC podcast….
Original Source: blog.mises.org

20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 20:43

How Much of Fannie/Freddie Paper is Held Overseas?

Question: How widely held is Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac paper?

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20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 18:40

Apple (AAPL) Earnings: Steve Jobs Slips Into The Past

Apple may be the most extraordinary technology company of the last two decades. It has introduced three products: the Mac, which took years to become a financial success; the IPod, arguably the most fantastic consumer electronics device ever introduced; and the Iphone, which now appears likely to become one of the world’s preeminent smart phones. While Steve Jobs founded the company, his banishment in 1985 and return in 1998 puts the beginning of the current Apple, Apple 2.0, with the launch of the iMac, a version of the company’s first product and the phoenix he used to rebuild the firm.
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Original Source: www.247wallst.com

20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 18:23

Aeropostale Stamps Out American Eagle

Aeropostale Stamps Out American Eagle

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Original Source: feeds.thestreet.com

20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 18:00

Sunday links: bottoms up

“Sometimes, M&A advisers actually earn the fee.” (Deal Journal)
“Wall Street habitually takes too much.” (…
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20 Julio, 2008| Economy | Comments (0) @ 16:49

Downside Risks Increase in Malaysia

Unfortunate given the solutions seem obvious….
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