Wall Street Won’t Tell You It’s a Bear Market - May 15, 2008
by Stephen McClellan "...We are in a bear market, but Wall Street will never admit it. It is so emphatic in a bull market, but loathe to address bad times. I know the market is only off 10-15% from its October 2007 peak, but just wait. I spent 32 years as a securities analyst on Wall Street, and unlike the current youthful generation of analysts, I experienced several major downward cycles. The current economic and financial backdrop is probably the worst since the 1930s depression. But it doesn’t seem like that if you listen to stock brokerage commentary, TV media or the government..." How to Pick Small-Caps in China - May 14, 2008
by Wayne Mulligan "...Last week, I wrote about a stock that I think is a fabulous addition to any long-term investor’s portfolio (especially one who is looking for some exposure to China). But that obviously isn’t a stock that’s likely to triple this year..." A Stock Ready to Take Flight… - May 13, 2008
by Jonas Elmerraji "...The roar of the engines. The smell of the jet fuel. The thrill of the takeoff roll. Flying is an experience like no other. As a pilot, it’s one that still gets me excited, whether I’m flying a Cessna or sitting in the back of an airliner..." For Buffett & Co., There’s Value in Demographics - May 12, 2008
by Greg Guenthner "...Drug companies large and small have renewed their interest in one specific health care sector. It’s a true form of preventative medicine — a rapidly growing field that’s already decimated countless dangerous and deadly diseases..." Second Stage of a Jumper - May 9, 2008
by Jim Nelson "...I spend a lot of time researching tiny, over-the-counter companies. Many of which are too small to mention here. After crunching the numbers, reading the reports, and listening to the calls, I sometimes check out the message boards. If for no other reason than to have a chuckle. People on those things crack me up..." Precious Metals Are About to Blow Up - May 8, 2008
by Warren Bevan "...Support at $875 was broken and caused a sharp run to the major multi-decade support area of $850. I don’t see Gold going any lower but if it does it still does not signal an end to the bull market. We need to see many other things fall into place for that to happen. Right now the fundamentals for the metals to go higher are better than ever and improve weekly..." Don’t Sink in the Next Titanic - May 7, 2008
by Kevin Kerr "...My grandmother, Oget Palm, was just a little girl when my family was scheduled to sail from Europe to New York in 1912. Her parents (my great-grandparents) and her siblings were prepared to make the trip from Gothenburg, Sweden, where they lived. They were scheduled to be in the steerage compartment — as all immigrants were — aboard the newest and “safest” ship on the sea, the RMS Titanic..." What to Buy in China - May 6, 2008
by Wayne Mulligan "...Now I tried to stay away from this question when writing my original article. If you don’t have the time to really study this sector, then you’re better off finding one of the ETFs that tracks China’s markets and investing directly into those instead. But I can understand that some people out there do, in fact, have the time to study individual equities in this sector and just need a push in the right direction..." Taming the Wild West of the Market - May 5, 2008
by Jonas Elmerraji "...If you’re new to the game, you might be wondering what exactly a penny stock is. And that’s not a bad question — especially since the answer might be different depending on whom you ask. While some experts say that penny stocks are anything that costs less than $1, others will tell you that’s not the case..." My Money Is with the Guy Behind the Guy - May 2, 2008
by Greg Guenthner "...Smooth-talking Trent, along with his bumbling, nice-guy sidekick, Mike, are two struggling actors trying their best to pick up dates during a Las Vegas road trip. During their pursuit, the guys eventually meet up with a waitress and her friend at an after-hours bar. To break the ice, one of the women asks Mike what he does for a living..." “Nature Is Rich, She Is Generous…” - May 1, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...Paul Gauguin, the famous painter, moved to the South Seas in 1891. There he painted and sketched and also recorded thoughts in his journal, since published as Noa Noa, which I recently read. Among his many observations was the one quoted above. Though he is far apart from us in both time and space, I have had this thought of his in my head of late, because it applies to the current commodity boom..." Be the Guy on the Golf Course with the Story… - April 30, 2008
by Wayne Mulligan "...There was a question on TickerHound a couple of weeks ago that touched on a subject I’m personally very passionate about. However, I held myself back from weighing in right away. I really wanted to see what some of the other TickerHound community members had to say..." Huge Buying Opportunity in Solar-Pumped Water - April 29, 2008
by Jim Nelson "...You’ve heard the stories about truckers striking on highways and national “Don’t gas up” days, and now you are starting to hear about farmers unable to fuel their tractors. That’s a major concern as the price of diesel — which is used in over 95% of tractors and other farm equipment — reaches $4.25 per gallon..." LEAPS… An Investment Worth Jumping At - April 28, 2008
by Jonas Elmerraji "...LEAPS stand for Long-Term Equity AnticiPation Securities. Like options, LEAPS are traded publicly and represent the right to buy or sell an underlying stock at a predetermined price. But unlike options, which have expiration dates measured in months, LEAPS expire in a matter of years. That means that LEAPS let investors make long-term plays long after options would have expired..." Why the Rise of Consumer Prices Will Help You Pad Your Wallet - April 25, 2008
by Ed Bugos "...The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported another sharp increase in producer prices during March. Finished goods were up 1.1% and intermediate-level goods rose 2.3%, pushing the year-over-year rates to 6.9% and 10.6%, respectively, in the month of March — the biggest yearly increases in this price indicator since 1981..." An Acidic Opportunity for Your Portfolio - April 24, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...I read recently that copper producers are complaining about the skyrocketing costs of sulfuric acid. A few days later, I read about Mosaic, a fertilizer company — about how the rising cost of sulfuric acid could impact its profit margins. Then last week, I came across a piece about how the cost of treating water is “going through the roof.” The main culprit is, once again, the rising price of sulfuric acid..." A Chinese Stock That Will Rock Your Socks - April 23, 2008
by Jonas Elmerraji "...China’s new money goes well beyond the ultra-rich. The country is also home to a fast growing middle class that’s out there to consume. And that middle class is potentially more valuable to investors here in the U.S. than all of those billionaires put together..." An “Alternative” Way to Profit - April 22, 2008
by Wayne Mulligan "...We all know that we’re at major crossroads both from a political and economic perspective right now. The United States and our allies abroad have become increasingly dependent on foreign oil — this puts us in an extremely vulnerable position from a geo-political perspective..." Energy and Capital - April 21, 2008
by Byron King "...For example, one of the most extensive and valuable mineral resources in the U.S. is called the Pittsburgh Coal Seam. The Pittsburgh Coal Seam shows up in outcrops all over town, if you know where to look and what you are seeing. But there is a lot more to this hunk of rock..." Old-School Investments Are Going Gangbusters - April 18, 2008
by Patrick Cox "...In general market news, the Fed continues to grow the money supply to lessen the impact of the subprime mortgage fiasco. For those of us who predicted this entire dreary affair, from housing bubble to credit bust, it's extremely frustrating. It's not even fun to gloat anymore..." How Newbies Pick Stocks - April 17, 2008
by Jonas Elmerraji "...You can’t open a newspaper these days without hearing about the state of our economy. Bear market this… Recession that. And left and right analysts and investors are falling all over themselves to find that “cheap” stock — and throwing around price to earnings (P/E) ratios to make their cases. But just because a stock looks cheap doesn’t mean that it’s worth throwing money at..." “Turn the Curve” - April 16, 2008
by Byron King "...Every automobile on the roads of the world reflects a long and complex chain of industrial production and energy usage. Yet we live in a world where many of the highest quality resources and energy supplies have already been exploited. And lower quality resources are more expensive to extract and exploit, if they are even available. So the world’s automobile industry is in the midst of a revolution in both resource availability and energy consumption..." A “Blue Gold” Company Ready for Your Portfolio - April 15, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...I’ll start in the tiny Swiss resort of Davos, the site of the World Economic Summit’s annual conference. Davos has long been a popular place with the well-to-do and those suffering from respiratory ailments. The writer Robert Louis Stevenson wintered here back in 1880. Many others have since..." This Year’s Biggest Tech Trend Belongs to a Micro-Cap - April 14, 2008
by Greg Guenthner "...Finding ideas with the potential to turn into powerful trends can lead to impressive profits. But this strategy has its inherent risks. After all, a trend could turn out to be just that — a blip on the radar screen..." The Blood of the World’s Economic Circulatory System - April 11, 2008
by Christopher Hancock "...For one moment, forget about stock markets as divine measures of prosperity. Focus on the lives of ordinary citizens. We read that 28 million Americans will subside on food stamps this year — the most since Congress enacted the program in the 1960s. A typical trip to the grocery store will cost the American consumer 9% more today than it did just one year ago..." Wall Street Is Forced to Ride the Pine - April 10, 2008
by Jim Nelson "...Sure, we could give you the typical facts. You know China will be the largest economy in so many years. The Chinese middle class is growing at such and such a rate. We could fill hundreds of pages with this information. But you don’t need us to go through that..." The Long and Short of Shorting Stocks - April 9, 2008
by Jonas Elmerraji "...Shorting is one of the best ways to profit from the downside of an investment. Anyone can make money when the market’s doing well, but profiting from a plummeting stock market seems foreign to most investors. If done well, you can increase your wealth no matter what the market is doing..." A Guy Walks Into a Bar… - April 8, 2008
by Byron King "...So the guy says, “What? You don’t have any lanthanum? OK, then how about some cerium? Or perhaps you could spare some yttrium? Do you have some cerium or yttrium that I can use?”..." Try This Option - April 7, 2008
by Jonas Elmerraji "...In the world of finance, “options” isn’t just a word for your investment choices — options are a financial instruments that Wall Street gurus and individual investors alike use to make serious money. Most people don’t get it, but we can solve the mystery for you so you can profit..." Is Bernanke Targeting Gold? - April 4, 2008
by Ed Bugos "...When I look at the policies that central banks are adopting today, everywhere, I see an inflationary epidemic that is feeding on itself and confirming the bull market in gold. In the U.S. — arguably, an epicenter of the modern global monetary system — I see a central bank whose powers are constantly expanding. This progression dates back to its birth in 1913, but as recently as 2003 and 1999, parts of the Federal Reserve Act were rewritten — granting the Fed more power to create money..." China Is Growing Up - April 3, 2008
by Greg Guenthner "...Even during bear markets, it is rare to find a small, growing company trading at a hefty discount to its true value. When we’re screening penny stocks, a low P/E ratio usually sets off alarms. Why is this stock so cheap? We sometimes ask. Something must be terribly wrong..." Does This Correction Look Familiar? - April 2, 2008
by Jim Nelson "...Major developments are taking place in the precious metals world. As we have noted here in Penny Sleuth, the price of gold is destined for upwards of $2,000. However, we are currently experiencing a very natural correction..." The Value of Stock Splits - April 1, 2008
by Jonas Elmerraji "...Stock Splits — for many, they’re one of the big mysteries of the investment world. But believe it or not, owning a stock that’s planning a split isn’t as big of a deal for investors as you might think. Let’s take a look at what a stock split really means for you..." How the OTC Market Handles Rough Patches - March 31, 2008
by Greg Guenthner "...We talked for quite a while about interesting companies we’ve come across in our research, and the industries we like and hate. And as we prepared to go our separate ways, one theme became quite clear: This is the most difficult market either of us has seen in a long, long time..." Bottom-Fishing...in the Rapids - March 28, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...I love the process of investing — all the thinking about the craft itself and the fun of rummaging around looking for interesting stuff to buy. So naturally, when I get a chance to hear successful investors chat, I go out of my way to grab a seat. You never stop learning..." Huge Gains as Gold Corrects - March 27, 2008
by Ed Bugos "...You tell yourself that these things are not fundamentally bearish for gold prices. One of them is even bullish. But you know the gold’s are probably due for a correction anyway, and any one of these, or other factors, is just as good an excuse as any fundamental when confronting a risk averse crowd..." The Great “What If?” - March 26, 2008
by Byron King "...“I will build a car for the great multitude,” proclaimed Henry Ford in October 1908, as he announced the release of his first mass-produced automobile called the Model T. Indeed, Ford’s introduction of the Model T revolutionized both personal transportation and much else in American industry. Ford was a prolific inventor who received 161 U.S. patents in his own name. And as owner of the Ford Motor Company he became one of the wealthiest and best-known people in the world..." The Star Trek Crystal Ball - March 25, 2008
by Patrick Cox "...Let me say first that picking APM winners is not a slam-dunk. We are at a stage in nanotech that can be very frustrating if you forget the big picture. We are tantalizingly close to seeing a swarm of startups come out with world-changing products. These products will provide investment opportunities unlike anything ever seen before. The problem, though, is that sitting on the edge of your seat can be difficult — you can jump the gun. Worse, you can lose patience and give up..." Paving Your Way to Profits - March 24, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...America’s roads and bridges are breaking down. Who’s going to fix them? China’s roads and bridges are inadequate. Who’s going to build more of them? All forward-looking investors should investigate the answers to these questions. As the world modernizes and expands its highway system, somebody ought to make a buck or two..." And the Game Goes On… - March 21, 2008
by Christopher Hancock "...The Fed injected $400 billion last week. It capped its cash infusion on Palm Sunday with a 25 basis point cut to the discount rate ordinarily charged on direct loans to banks, but now also extended to securities dealers..." A Bear of an Investment - March 20, 2008
by Jonas Elmerraji "...Three months ago, Joe Lewis was making a shrewd bet on what looked like a great value stock. Investment banking giant Bear Stearns (BSC: NYSE) was reeling from write-downs and investors wanted no part of any company with subprime on its books. Not so for Joe — the billionaire Briton saw Bear Stearns as a chance to capitalize on investors scurrying from the stock..." The Junior Mining Market is Set to Catch Fire - March 19, 2008
by Ed Bugos "...Historically, the Fed loses that fight until the trend is ready to turn back around. Admittedly, the central bank’s inflationary policies will likely help this occur at a higher nominal dollar value than otherwise..." The Secret of the Missing Stockpile - March 18, 2008
by Byron King "...One of the lessons of World War II was the vulnerability of international trade. The Germans almost starved Britain with submarine attacks on British and Allied shipping. And the U.S. broke the back of the Japanese economy by sinking over 90% of the Japanese merchant fleet..." Turn Crisis into Opportunity - March 17, 2008
by Jim Nelson "...Bankrupt investors leapt from buildings. Frantic communities caused bank runs. Many poor souls lost themselves at the bottom of an illegal bottle of booze… It was Oct. 29, 1929 — the day of the worst stock market crash in our nation’s history..." Finding the Right “Riptide Stocks” - March 14, 2008
by Greg Guenthner "...On March 6, banks dragged stocks down to an 18-month low. Industry reports showed foreclosures and late payments rose to the highest level in more than two decades. This helped nudge financial stocks down for the sixth straight day..." The East Meets the West - March 13, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...Call it globalization, if you want. It’s the long and ongoing process whereby the world seems to shrink a bit every day. Its hallmarks are increasing trade between countries and a steady flow of people and ideas across blurred national borders..." Go Ahead, Take South Africa… It’s on Us - March 12, 2008
by Ed Bugos "...South Africa’s gold and platinum deposits are among the largest and richest in the world. But you’d never know it from watching the lackluster price action of most South African gold stocks. In general, these stocks have lagged far behind their North American counterparts. But there’s good reason to believe that these laggards might soon become leaders..." Three Natural Gas Penny Stocks Straight from the Inbox - March 11, 2008
by Jim Nelson "...With oil hitting new all time highs every day — it currently sits at $108 per barrel — natural gas will be called on, more and more. You see, oil and natural gas have a unique connection. Many large-scale customers (industrial consumers, electricity generators, etc.) can switch between oil and natural gas, depending on price and supply. We expect many of these customers to make that switch to gas this year..." To Spread or Not To Spread - March 10, 2008
by Kevin Kerr "...It’s actually quite simple if you don’t let all the jargon make you nervous. Basically, what you’re doing is taking a simultaneous long and short position in an attempt to profit. The profit comes from the differential, or “spread,” between two prices..." The Power of Yuan - March 7, 2008
by Christopher Hancock "...A dozen or so gun-laden soldiers from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) stood quietly among the customs agents at Lo Wu Station. The KCR East Rail, the commuter train that left Hong Kong at Tsim Sha Tsui 45 minutes prior, pulled in for its last stop. Shenzhen, once a remote Chinese fishing villiage nestled peacefully at the mouth of the infamous Pearl River Delta, towers in the distance..." Nip and Tuck - March 6, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...After World War II, there was a worldwide shortage of metal. What metal there was first went toward rebuilding industrial capacity. The big firms used it to refit or rebuild their factories. Water pipes were not high on the priority list..." Granny Bowling from the Couch - March 5, 2008
by Patrick Cox "...I watch the video game industry closely for several reasons. One is straightforward and simple. It's huge and growing furiously. Hollywood is pretending otherwise, but gaming today is a bigger industry than the movie business. Last year, according to the Consumer Electronics Association, video game industry sales increased 22 percent. This year, with no new consoles scheduled to hit the market, analysts are saying that growth will "slow" to 13 percent..." The Answer to All of Web 2.0’s Problems - March 4, 2008
by Greg Guenthner "...The sheer amount of digital data floating around the world is nothing short of staggering. Billions of reports, spreadsheets, files, client lists and other sensitive and abundant data are sorted and stored all over the world. During almost the entire history of digital data, businesses have been at the forefront when it came to pushing demand for more storage and better systems..." Did You Notice: Buy Gold Again - March 3, 2008
by Kevin Kerr "...By 2010, 40 million households will earn more than 48,000 renminbi ($6,000) per year, equivalent to $24,000 in terms of purchasing power parity and enough to qualify a household as middle class by U.S. standards..." Bernanke Says: Sell the Apples and Buy the Basics - February 29, 2008
by Christopher Hancock "...We shrug. So does Mr. Market. The Dow tumbles. Oil surges to a record $102.59. Gold jumps $15.50, to $970. Wheat, cotton, rice and corn follow suit. Before long, the dollar menu at McDonald’s will require a Jefferson, instead of a Washington..." Darwin and the Energy Conundrum - February 28, 2008
by Greg Guenthner "...Survival depends on one’s ability to adapt to change. The same holds true in the business world. Some dinosaurs are unmoved by the prospect of higher crude prices and oil’s increasing scarcity. Soon, this crew will become extinct. Even the titans of the gas and auto industries are coming to this realization..." India’s Treasures: What to Buy - February 27, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...In the spring of 1721, a French corsair named Olivier Levasseur beat a retreat from the Malabar Coast of India and sailed west to Madagascar. Levasseur was known as “La Buse,” or “the Buzzard.” He actually wore a patch to hide a mutilated eye..." The Last Time This Happened, Investors Saw Gains of 13,000% - February 26, 2008
by Jim Nelson "...Unless your local currency is the Zimbabwe Dollar, then you’ve noticed that the bottom is falling out of the U.S. Dollar. In fact, it is getting so sad that we’ve seen reports of people flying from London to New York just to go shopping. Those aren’t the rich, old money Europeans. It’s the Average Joe, middle-class going to the Big Apple to buy their TV for their flats in South Kensington. It’s that cheap for Europeans..." Gas is a Natural - February 25, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...The commodity market is no different than an old fish market. When the fishermen have a lot of salmon sitting on ice, they drop the price to get rid of it. During the warm winter of 2008, a lot of natural gas is “sitting on ice,” which means its price is depressed...maybe too depressed..." Stem Cell Discoveries Make Headlines - February 22, 2008
by Patrick Cox "...When it comes to the sciences, the mainstream media almost never get it right. First, most of the editors who make the real decisions in the news business are scientifically illiterate. The reporters who cover the sciences aren’t much better, though there are exceptions. I have known science reporters who couldn’t perform high school-level algebra — even when they were in high school. Most couldn’t calculate a simple percentage if their lives depended on it. I’m not kidding..." Investment Concentrate - February 21, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...Most investment advisors would advocate a “diversified portfolio.” Warren Buffet says to “put all your eggs in one basket and watch that basket.” We’re inclined to trust the billionaire’s judgment. A diversified portfolio delivers comfort. But a concentrated portfolio — in the hands of a savvy investor — can produce excellence..." The Single Best Way to Take Advantage of the Incredible Agriculture Boom - February 20, 2008
by Nick Jones "...The beautiful thing is that the biggest profits are still unrealized and the true potential is still unreleased. Before I discuss this fantastic company set to make big profits off of the boom, I would like to give you my perspective from the wheat pits on the trading floor of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange as to the scope of the agricultural boom thus far..." Where Does $170 Billion Magically Come From? - February 19, 2008
by Christopher Hancock "...This time, however, they focused their do-gooder righteousness on the struggling American consumer. In a last-ditch effort to avoid the big “R,” Washington procured no less than $300 ($600 in most cases) for every man, woman or child who earns a paycheck or receives Social Security..." The Industrial Metal That Nobody Can Pronounce - February 15, 2008
by Nick Jones "...Moly has the sixth highest melting point of any element. It is highly corrosive resistant and doesn’t expand, contract, harden, or soften under extreme temperature changes. In fact, of all the commercially used metals, moly has the lowest heating expansion. For example, moly is used in making stainless steel; hence the corrosion resistance and life span of your shiny ratchet set..." This Special Penny Stock Technique Can Bring Quadruple-Digit Profits - February 14, 2008
by Jim Nelson "...As you know, here at Penny Sleuth, we love our penny stocks. Occasionally though, we get off track. We’ve discussed everything from commodities to currencies. The fact of the matter is you have to pay attention to it all. Investing is no easy business. But today, I will get back on track with a relatively unknown technique..." The Inside Scoop on Both Green and Dirty Electricity Generation - February 13, 2008
by Nick Jones "...No matter how you look at it, today’s legislation is outlining tomorrow’s energy infrastructure — and Gov. Schwarzenegger’s comments could be a stringent foreshadowing of a new power revolution..." The One Solution to Renewable Energy’s Fatal Flaw - February 12, 2008
by Jim Nelson "...The wind energy industry added 20 gigawatts of capacity last year. That’s 31% more than the year before and 176% more than just five years ago. Europe already proved that this growth is steady, and both China and the U.S are finally jumping on board. Not even the NIMBY’s can stop it..." The Dark Side to Debt Reduction - February 11, 2008
by Christopher Hancock "...The victim, a Johns Hopkins student, grabbed the wallet from the young intruder’s hand. He then wisely acquiesced, handing over his cash ($40.00). The suspects, 6-8 males, between 8-15 years of age, wearing dark hoods and dark pants, promptly fled westbound..." Cash in on the Dirty Revolution - February 8, 2008
by Greg Guenthner "...Right now, China is beginning an all-out war. It’s not a war on drugs or terrorism. It isn’t even a battle for human rights or safer working conditions. Right now, with the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games rapidly approaching, China’s No. 1 enemy is pollution. It’s literally choking the country and threatening the economic miracle..." Betting the Farm - February 7, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...China’s last emperor, Pu Yi, loved his soybeans. They were a staple of the Manchurian diet in Northern China. In the 1930s, a forward-thinking Brazilian friend asked Pu Yi if he could take some soybeans back to Brazil. Pu Yi, only a nominal regent by this point, complied. The beans eventually made their way to bustling Rio de Janeiro..." One Small-Cap About to Make a Killing on California’s Sun - February 6, 2008
by Nick Jones "...August 31, 2006 may seem like an insignificant date that has come and gone, but it is a date worth noting because we, as a nation, will one day (in the not so distant future) look back and discuss August 31, 2006 as the baby steps of a much larger movement..." What We Can Expect from the Rest of 2008 - February 5, 2008
by Byron King "...2007 is over and 2008 is already off to a volatile start. It is time to look ahead to what the rest of the year has in store for investors. As many forecasters and prognosticators have been doing for the past month or so, I will now attempt to look into my crystal ball to see what lies ahead in 2008..." The Naked Truth - February 4, 2008
by Ed Bugos "...The market has added dollars to the gold price for seven consecutive years now, making it the longest-lasting such stretch in history without more than a 25% correction. Even in terms of magnitude, it is the best move since 1979-80. This suggests two things right off the bat. First, it is a bull market; second, the market needs to blow off more upside if it is to give the bears anything more than 25%..." Canada Is a Very Big Place, Eh? - February 1, 2008
by Byron King "...Canada is a very big place. In fact, Canada is the second largest country in the world, after Russia. Canada is quite a bit larger than the U.S. lower 48 states, but many people in the U.S. do not realize that because of the way most maps distort scales at higher latitudes. Even just half of Canada is larger than all of Western Europe. And due to the often-harsh climate, about 90% of Canada’s population of 33 million lives within 150 miles of the U.S. border..." Singleton’s Secret - January 31, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...Henry Singleton was the co-founder of Teledyne. It was, like Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, a conglomerate of many kinds of businesses. Singleton ran the company for many years, from its founding in 1960 through 1986. His story is rich in wisdom on markets and how to beat them..." A Little Reader Mail Brings You Some Big Profits - January 30, 3008
by Jim Nelson "...Here at Penny Sleuth, we occasionally get reader feedback. Some are courteous and encouraging. Others are not. Both are much appreciated. We love hearing what people have to say, no matter what. We respect all of our readers’ comments — the good, the bad and the ugly..." Iraq Goes Green - January 29, 2008
by Jamie Ellis "...Everyday, Americans focus on countless problems that have arisen due to the war in Iraq. One of the clear problems we’ve come across has been the supply and price of the world’s oil. No matter what side of the issue you’re on, it’s hard not to notice the effect this conflict has had on our number one source of fuel..." Use This 43-Year-Old Technology Right Now for Huge Profits - January 28, 2008
by Jim Nelson "...Forty-three years ago, Gordon Moore predicted the most insightful technological “law” in modern history. Here’s the full story..." The Value of an Investment - January 25, 2008
by Christopher Hancock "...Marty Whitman of the Third Avenue Value Fund is one of my favorite investors. With any luck, he’ll be one of my wife’s, as well. My wife, like Marty, loves to buy things cheap. And she’s not afraid to haggle..." America’s New Energy Promise - January 24, 2008
by Greg Guenthner "...Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of months, you’ve heard all about the new energy bill. Before the last days of 2007 slipped away forever, President Bush signed the historic Energy Independence and Security Act..." The $4.25 Small-Cap Insurance Policy That Doubled in a Month - January 23, 2008
by Jim Nelson "...And when we look at what happened to the U.S. markets at the start of business yesterday, we saw some of the largest drops since the market opened September 17, 2001, following the 9/11 attacks. Not even the Fed could stop it with its 75-basis point cut in interest rates..." The Golden Toilet - January 22, 2008
by Ed Bugos "...Gold critics often say that the shiny yellow metal has few industrial uses compared with, say, silver or copper. That happens to be what we call a half-truth. It’s also beside the point. Bears refusing to accept the market’s valuation of gold usually lament it..." The Graying of America - January 21, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...Do you know the name Kathleen Casey-Kirschling? Her birth date is the source of her fame. Kathleen Casey-Kirschling was born on January 1, 1946, at 12:00:01 a.m. She is widely recognized as the first baby boomer..." India’s Biggest Problem - January 18, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...Guido Gozzano (1883-1916), a distinguished Italian poet, visited India in 1912. He spent six weeks on the subcontinent and wrote letters about his travels. He made many observations about the heat. “Never have I been so glad not to be overweight in this climate,” he wrote. “India is truly infernal for anyone with a few extra pounds.”..." The World of Tomorrow - January 17, 2008
by Christopher Hancock "...Austrian novelist, playwright, journalist and biographer Stefan Zweig witnessed first-hand the summer of 1914. “It was the war of an unsuspicious generation,” Zweig wrote, “and the greatest peril was the inexhaustible faith of nations in the single sided justice of their cause.”..." The 3 Classic Small-Cap Types - January 16, 2008
by Satya Dev Pradhuman "...Small stock investments typically take one of three shapes. A rising star is a growth stock that evolves from a microcap to a megacap status, seemingly overnight. Another type of small stock is the fallen angel. Like Icarus, who, in Greek mythology, soared too close to the sun and fell because his wings melted, hyperactive growth can lead to disastrous missteps, which can cause a fall from grace..." One Dangerous Game - January 15, 2008
by Greg Guenthner "...I was watching a morning financial show the other day that featured an interview with Richard A. Miller, president and CEO of Pharmacyclics, Inc. Miller was asked on the show to discuss the role the Food and Drug Administration plays in the drug approval process. Just a day earlier, the FDA had rejected his company’s application for a new cancer drug, a treatment for lung cancer that has spread to the brain..." Fire Sale on the Horn of Africa - January 14, 2008
by Ed Bugos "...For a typical mining asset that promises an income stream of this magnitude in a politically stable part of the world, and from a company with a track record in production, the market currently pays as much as 20 times its expected near-term cash flow, especially if it promises some growth. This valuation comes pretty close to the so-called risk-free rate of a T-bond, but it includes optimism for metal prices..." A Safe Place to Be - January 11, 2008
by Christopher Hancock "...America’s industrial revolution required the basic commodities and raw materials essential to a nation’s growth. So it’s no surprise that the original Dow Jones Industrial Average consisted entirely of companies that produced goods like cotton, sugar, tobacco, gas, lead, coal and iron..." The Market’s Tree Rings - January 10, 2008
by Chris Mayer "...He had a lot of success managing money in the happy market before things turned ugly in 1973-74. “Stocks we had went from 10 times earnings to six times earnings,” Sosnoff reflects. “There I was, Ahab, tangled in my own harpoon whale lines and being carried down to the depths by the malevolent great white whale. Of what did it avail that all my earnings projections were uncannily accurate? We were buried just the same.”..." Extraction Fashion - January 9, 2008
by Byron King "...“Subsea processing” is the new black — the sexiest fashion in the world of oil extraction. Based on figures put out by the International Energy Agency (IEA), “nontraditional” methods will play a large role in replacing future oil production. And many of those non-traditional methods will operate more than 1,000 feet below the surface of the ocean..." The One That Stands Out - January 8, 2008
by Nick Jones "...It seems that the commodities could barely wait for the clock to strike midnight on the New Year before they were off to the races. Both gold and oil have hit record highs and stocks in those sectors are going parabolic as I write. Agriculture is on fire as well. Corn is at an 11-year high, soybeans are trading just short of a 34-year high, and wheat surpassed $10 for the first time..." These Two Small-Caps Are About to Skyrocket - January 7, 2008
by Jim Nelson "...I don’t get it. Is it just me, or doesn’t it seem like those old stodgy suits on Wall Street have enough ways to see how the big stocks are doing? I mean, what, if anything, does the Dow Jones Industrial Average track? How about the S&P 500?..." World Leader Pretend - January 4, 2008
by Christopher Hancock "...“Assure us,” they say. “Make us believe. The ominous clouds billowing over the interminable American dream can’t open up, can they? Somebody…anybody…just make the subprime mess go away! Make the hangover stop..." More Dollar Doom - January 3, 2008
by Byron King "...If the dollar were an animal, it might be a lamb…a fluffy, adorable little lamb…surrounded by a pack of wolves. The dollar is simply no match for the vicious influences that threaten to devour it — influences like a Federal Reserve that promises to combat every financial crisis with ample doses of additional credit..." Buy This Small-Cap Drug Delivery Company to Double Your Money - January 2, 2008
by Joe Schriefer "...She went on to explain that Ryan has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Ryan is one of some 4.4 million children diagnosed with ADHD. Most of them take medication. As you might imagine, the costs of ADHD are pretty staggering. In 2003, those costs totaled around $3.3 billion..."
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