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Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Posts Tagged ‘ Stimulus ’

10 Reasons To Be a Bear Right Now

Aug 14th, 2009 | By Contrarian Profits | Category: Stock Market Investing, Top Story

Yesterday, the euphoria on Wall Street broke for a while as investors paused for thought to digest crappy July retail figures. Even with the feds funneling borrowed cash into the economy and high-profile government boondoggles such as the “cash for clunkers” program working, Americans are still doing the sensible thing and cutting back on spending. July retail sales dipped 0.1%, and the Dow, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq all took lumps.



Why There Is an 81% Chance This Rally Won’t Survive September

Aug 11th, 2009 | By Contrarian Profits | Category: Stock Market Investing, Top Story

The rally in US stocks that began on March 9, 2009 has seen a 49.4% gain. And despite our deep suspicions here at Notes, it’s lasted 22 weeks. Does this mean we’re tempted to buy into stocks now?



The Three Triggers of the Global Gold Bubble

Jul 28th, 2009 | By Peter Krauth | Category: Gold Market

As you review your investment portfolio to size up your current exposure to gold, keep one key point in mind: When it comes to profits, there’s no rush like a speculative gold rush.



Inflationary Surprises

Jul 28th, 2009 | By Bill Bonner | Category: Politics & Economics


Bernanke Sticks to His Script

Jul 22nd, 2009 | By Chris Gaffney | Category: Financial News, US Dollar & Forex Trading

Bernanke sticks to the script…  Pound sterling comes under pressure…  China starts shopping for assets…  BRIC MarketSafe lights up the phones… And Now… Today’s Pfennig!



9 Reasons US Jobless Figures Are Worse Than You Think

Jul 15th, 2009 | By Contrarian Profits | Category: Notes From the Investment Underground

We now know that Team Obama’s optimism about the power of ‘stimulus’ was misplaced. The official unemployment rate now stands at 9.5% – 20% higher than Obama claimed it would be without the $787 billion stimulus.



The 10 Reasons You Should Be Mad as Hell Right Now

Jul 14th, 2009 | By Contrarian Profits | Category: Politics & Economics, Top Story

Do you remember the first time you saw a rain drenched Peter Finch scream, “I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!”? We do.



Why Brazil and Germany Will Outperform IMF Favorites China and India in 2010

Jul 10th, 2009 | By Martin Hutchinson | Category: International Investing

Markets were cheered Wednesday when the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected global growth of 2.5% for 2010, a slight increase from its earlier forecast of 1.9% growth. That’s good news for investors – but consumers in the United States and investors focused on it may not see much benefit.



How to Dine in High Style on Shriveled Brown Sprouts

Jul 9th, 2009 | By Adam Lass | Category: Featured, Stock Market Investing

How to Make 191% Gains as Wall Street Swallows a Poison Pill – Again! I could start out today’s column by telling you all about how official unemployment is at a 26-year high at 9.5%. I could go on at length as to how unofficial unemployment may very well be double that and we’d never know.



A Week Dominated By Data

Jun 29th, 2009 | By Chuck Butler | Category: Financial News, US Dollar & Forex Trading

Both sides of the ship…  Currencies remain well bid…  ECB and Riksbank meet this week…  Baiting the hook for more stimulus? And Now… Today’s Pfennig!