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(GLD) Gold’s Two-Faced Disappointment
With the price of gold again pulling back from its 18-month highs this morning, we start to see more cracks in the bullish $2000 an ounce gold argument. But that shouldn’t surprise. Gold is a two sided, two-faced coin that has very distinct personalities. On one side, we...
21Sep2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(LD) Five Ways to Profit from China’s Environmental Crackdown
Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research China has an environmental problem, something the government has known about it for years. For some time now, polluters have dumped massive amounts of toxic waste into China’s air and water. And since Beijing mandated economic growth at...
17Sep2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(SKF) Big Moves For Bank Stocks
by Ryan Cole, Investment U Research Team I’m sure by now, you’ve heard that September is the worst month for stocks. October gets the press, with its biggest, single-day calamities, but September still stands as the clear Biggest Loser. And mark my words: That matters. Simply...
14Sep2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(EWJ) Japan’s Historic Moment Creates Historic Confusion
by Ryan Cole, Investment U Research Team The dust is settling in Japan, and the only thing we know for sure is that no one can agree… on anything. With the new government in office – the first real time Japan has been ruled by any group other than the Liberal Democratic...
10Sep2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(GLD) The World of Commodities: The Future Of The Gold, Silver, Corn & Sugar Markets
by Lee Lowell, Advisory Panelist When you have a mix of bullish fundamental factors backed up by the usual bout of speculation, you’ve got a juicy recipe for higher prices. The world of commodities is a prime example of this. And nowhere is this trend more evident at the...
4Sep2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(FXA) An Australian Dollar Play on China’s Growth
Tony Daltorio, The Investment U Research Team Despite the continuing negative sentiment toward China from much of Wall Street, China’s remarkable economic growth continues unabated. While Wall Street “experts” focus solely on the export-oriented eastern cities in China,...
31Aug2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(USO) These Three Commodities Are Set to Move – Are You Ready to Profit?
by Lee Lowell, Advisory Panelist If you’re looking for what I call a “blast-off” move, look no further than the sugar market. Since April, the commodity has embarked on an extreme upside move, shooting to highs not seen since sugar hit $0.45 per pound in 1981. The chart...
25Aug2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(XLV) Healthcare Debate – Some Potential Stock Winners
The ongoing debate about health care has become more focused on ideological lines than on what realistically can and should be done. Though not surprising, it is unfortunate. It would be wonderful if the conversation shifted to what changes can realistically be made and what...
21Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(FXP) Get out of China – The entire economy is about to implode
Ryan Cole, The Investment U Research Team Get out of China, now. The entire economy is about to implode. Let me explain. The accepted story is that China is going to lead the world out of this recession. It’s successfully decoupled from the U.S., and GDP is going to grow...
20Aug2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(USL) Profiting From Oil – Peak or Not
Tony Daltorio, The Investment U Research Team It seems like the only times that the financial media talks about oil is when they mention either demand destruction in the United States or an inventory buildup of fuel, etc. in the United States. The financial media is doing...
14Aug2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(IYE) Taxes Are Going Up… Here’s Three Ways to Play the Coming Tax Increase
by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist Taxes are going to go up. I’m not happy about it, and I’m sure most Americans are as steamed as I am. But here’s the stark reality: The money Uncle Sam gets from personal taxes, payroll deductions, corporate taxes and various other duties...
10Aug2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | ContinuedWeekly Review – Risky assets last week again marched higher
Risky assets last week again marched higher to the tune of economic data supporting the argument of a global economic recovery. A realization among investors that the economic transition from recession to recovery was gaining momentum resulted in many global stock markets and...
9Aug2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued($BHP) How to Prepare for the Storm Brewing in Copper
Tony Daltorio, The Investment U Research Team There is a copper-red sky this morning – it reminds me that a serious “storm” is brewing for Copper. Copper is one of the most important commodities in the world. It is a key component of the engine powering the vehicle called...
4Aug2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(UNG) Commodity Futures: Playing The Grains & Orange Juice Markets
by Lee Lowell, Advisory Panelist I’d like to focus today’s segment on the markets that typically see heightened activity during the summer months, due to the fact that it’s their prime growing season. Specifically, that means the grains and orange juice markets. As we’ve...
31Jul2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(EWV) Japan’s Darkest Days Lay Ahead
Ryan Cole, The Investment U Research Team Bet against Japan. It pains me to say it. I lived in Japan for five years – great years. I love the country, I love the people, I love the cherry blossoms in spring and the festivals in the streets and the poetic dewdrop in my window...
17Jul2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(TUR) Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (June 29 – July 5, 2009)
“Words from the Wise” this week again comes to you in a shortened format as I am still on the road in Europe and do not have access to my normal research resources. Although only brief commentary is provided, a full dose of excerpts from interesting news items and quotes...
5Jul2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued(PIN) Ups and downs on financial markets were plentiful during the past week
Ups and downs on financial markets were plentiful during the past week, but investor sentiment, on balance, brightened on the back of constructive financial and economic data – capped by a better-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report on Friday. “It appears that the...
7Jun2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued(SLV) Seven Reasons A Boom in Silver is Beginning
Joe Kunkle, The Investment U Research Team With gold and oil hogging the “commodities spotlight,” silver is too often forgotten. However, a new trend is emerging that indicates a major rally may be starting in silver prices and silver related stocks. Over the past few weeks...
3Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(EWH) Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (May 25 – 31, 2009)
Government bonds dominated action on financial markets during the past holiday-shortened week, as angst about inflation and massive issuance propelled yields to six-month highs in the US, Europe and Japan. Bonds and other safe-haven assets such as the US dollar were out of favor...
3Jun2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued(THD) Investing in Thailand: Revolutionizing Global ETF Investments
Ryan Cole, The Investment U Research Team Buy when there’s blood in the streets, indeed. Every investor knows the phrase, but very few have the required fortitude to actually put it in practice. When there’s blood on the streets, most investors bail and head for cover...
3Jun2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(EWH) Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (May 25 – 31, 2009)
Government bonds dominated action on financial markets during the past holiday-shortened week, as angst about inflation and massive issuance propelled yields to six-month highs in the US, Europe and Japan. Bonds and other safe-haven assets such as the US dollar were out of favor...
31May2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued(TBT) It’s Time To Short Tresuries With Inverse ETF’s
Today is a day to give thanks. I know it’s a little early for Thanksgiving, but I’m talking about being thankful to Uncle Sam and the U.S. government for the bountiful opportunity they have given us to make huge loads of money in a relatively short amount of time. I’m talking...
29May2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued(XLF) Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (May 4 – 10, 2009)
One of the definitions of “stress” offered by the Merriam-Webster dictionary is “bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium”. Well, any bodily or mental tension investors might have been suffering from as a result of financial...
10May2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued(XHB) Housing Recovery Here We Come
by The Investment U Research Team It was rumored that market recovery wouldn’t occur until the housing market turned itself around. For months it seemed a popular thing to say. And why not? It makes sense that in order for millions of Americans to move forward, we needed...
8Apr2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(DTD) Stock Dividends: Eliminating the Reasons Your Investments Fail
by Alexander Green, Oxford Club Investment Director Believe it or not, when it comes to the stock market, most investors prefer glamour to profits. Why do I say this? Tell the average investor about a company with a cutting-edge technology, an exciting Phase III drug or a new...
17Feb2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(KBE) Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (February 9 – 15, 2009)
“Words from the Wise” this week comes to you from my abode in a visibly depressed Europe, from where I am compiling this report as welcome relief from gloomy conversations with taxi drivers and cheerless meals in deserted eateries. Events during the past few days were dominated...
16Feb2009 | prieur | 0 comments | Continued(USO) The Wrong Way to Profit From Oil
by Matt Weinschenk, Senior Analyst, The White Cap Report Tuesday, January 27, 2009: Issue # 923 Editor’s Note: Last Saturday, we sent out a special broadcast on an oil situation called “contango.” We’ve received a lot of response from that broadcast. Many investors have...
29Jan2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(GLD) Gold Prices Creep Over $900
It’s been no secret that gold prices have been creeping up lately. At just over $900 per troy ounce, gold has run up over $90 in the past 16 days. And while we haven’t reached last year’s record price of $1002.80, moving over $900 is significant. To put things in perspective,...
29Jan2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(XLF) How You Can Profit From Maximum Pessimism
Stock Profits from Today’s “Maximum Pessimism” by Louis Basenese, Advisory Panelist Senior Analyst, The Oxford Club Wednesday, January 21, 2009: Issue #919 Yesterday was a train wreck for State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). The stock cratered 59%. But don’t read too much...
22Jan2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(KOL) Renewable Energy Reality: Coal
Renewable Energy Reality: Coal by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist Friday, January 9, 2008: Issue #913 The Obama administration has made a big deal about renewable energy. Over the next several years, the new President has plans to spend roughly $150 billion promoting and enabling...
14Jan2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued