Can Q3 GDP re-ignite the S&P?
In the event, Q3 GDP (released today) came in better than expected. Is this number of itself...
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Recession is history, economy back in business
This post is a guest contribution by Asha Bangalore * of The Northern Trust Company. The recession...
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George Soros lectures on capitalism versus an open society
This post features video recordings of a lecture series by George Soros at the Central European...
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Prieur’s readings (October 30, 2009)
This post provides links to a number of interesting articles I have read over the past few days...
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Dimon: “Better regulation” is needed
Source: CNN Money, October 27, 2009. Did you enjoy this post? If so, click here to subscribe to...
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What really goes on when the House convenes?
The snippet below comes courtesy of Casey’s Daily Dispatch. “One of our esteemed editors, Shannara...
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The Oxen Report: Can GDP Keep Us Going, Or Are Bears Ready To Get Back In?
Thank you all for bearing with me on the missed report yesterday. What a day Wednesday was for us...
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Seven Recommendations: A Government More Responsive To Its Citizens
This is not a political blog. That said, almost all writing on economics and business embeds a...
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Crane Company – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Crane Company (CR) recently raised the bottom end of its full-year earnings guidance. The company...
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CarMax, Inc. (KMX) – Bull of the Day
CarMax (KMX) focuses on penetrating new markets through store openings. The company has kept its...
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Helen of Troy Ltd. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy
Helen of Troy Ltd. (HELE) posted better than expected second-quarter results on Oct 7, making it 3...
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Genomic Health, Inc. (GHDX) – Bear of the Day
Genomic Health Inc.’s (GHDX) lead product is Oncotype DX, which is used for early stage...
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CNinsure Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
CNinsure Inc. (CISG) is poised for growth in a red hot Chinese economy. Company Description...
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Investing for Inflation vs Deflation – October 29, 2009
Which will it be, inflation or deflation? The problem is that no one knows for sure right now....
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U.S. GDP Report Helps to Renew Interest in Higher Yielding Currencies
A better than expected U.S. Third Quarter GDP Report sent the Dollar sharply lower on Thursday. ...
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U.S. Dollar Bull Index (UUP) breakout on big volume
Bouncing back from its recent decline and four straight days of losses, the stock market surged...
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Daily Comments for Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday moved the market higher on lighter volume, regaining ground and retracing losses on light...
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Don’t Be a Hero
Today’s snap-back rally probably has many bulls feeling pretty good about being long, but I’m...
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Quote from the past
Ronald Reagan once said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are:...
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