Stock Capitalist

Les and Simon are a couple of “Stock Capitalists” that scour thru literally hundreds of stock market related sites, newsletters, e-mails, blogs, etc… and “siphon” out great ideas, quotes, recommendations, and stock market related information. They have been trading the stock market for more than 20 years and offer some of their insight and best articles of interest.

Archive for November, 2007

Decline of American Economic Might

28th November 2007 by Ken Comments Off

Decline of American Economic Might Earthside Comments: Here is the news report on why the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 215 points yesterday (from the AP):Wall Street rebounded Tuesday after the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority said it will invest $7.5 billion in Citigroup Inc. (C) – a vote of confidence for the nation’s largest ba..

Dead Presidents! – India Equity Research: Wild Wednesday in store

27th November 2007 by Deadpresident Comments Off

About five shares rose for every two that fell on the New York Stock Exchange. Gains were broad based, with 28 out of 30 Dow stocks rising. Citigroup shares slipped despite the encouraging news. But other big financial stocks rose. … There is also the possibility of no Fed rate cut . After the close, Freddie Mac said it was cutting its quarterly dividend in half and that it was issuing $6bn in stock in anticipation of more losses ahead. Freddie shares fell 1.8% in …

The Ghosts of Halloween Haunt the US Dollar | Gary Dorsch …

2nd November 2007 by Gary Dorsch Comments Off

The Bernanke Fed’s addiction to monetizing the stock market and cheapening the US dollar has some interesting side effects. Each Fed rate cut has translated into higher gold and oil prices, which fuels inflationary psychology worldwide. …. Central bankers have poured massive doses of cash into financial markets to ease a liquidity crisis , sparked by the sub-prime debt debacle. The Bank of Japan offers near zero percent yen loans for global speculators. …