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 December, 2008

The year the world turned: 2008 review

31st December 2008 by unknown Comments Off

Federal politicians fight over who is best able to deal with the economic downturn. Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean steps in and agrees to prorogue Parliament. The Toronto Stock Exchange suffers more, plunging 864.41 points, or 9.32%, …

Gold Market | Gold Backs Off In Thin Trading – Contrarian Stock …

31st December 2008 by unknown Comments Off

Doug’s unusual views on the economy – and just about everything else – have gained a huge following in the investment community, and it certainly helps that his stock recommendations of undervalued junior exploration companies have made …

Is your money manager a crook?

31st December 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Great Article on MSN
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/learn-how-to-invest/is-your-money-manager-a-crook.aspx

Stock Market Panic's The Greatest Investment Opportunities in …

31st December 2008 by unknown Comments Off

Stock -Markets. Diamond Rated – Best Financial Markets Analysis Article Sean Brodrick writes: Happy New Year’s Eve. What a year, eh? Speculation causes a massive market collapse … gold prices soar … leading bankers fail … …

Economic analysis | How to Spot the Bottom… Then What to Buy, Home …

31st December 2008 by unknown 1 Comment

Exhibit A: The Japanese stock market closed out 2008 this morning — its worst year ever – long after its equity and real estate bubbles popped in the early ’90s. Despite the Nikkei 225’s 1.3% rise today, the index fell 42.1% for the …

Stock market news | Global Investment News Roundup Wednesday …

31st December 2008 by unknown Comments Off

Ukraine yesterday (Tuesday) paid in full for natural-gas imports from Russia for November and has made an advance payment for supplies in December after OAO Gazprom, Russia’s state-owned oil monopoly, threatened to cut off supplies to …

STOCK MARKET WATCH, Wednesday December 31 – Democratic Underground

31st December 2008 by unknown Comments Off

STOCK MARKET WATCH, Wednesday December 31, 2008. DAYS REMAINING IN THE * REGIME = 20. AT THE CLOSING BELL WHEN BUSH TOOK OFFICE on January 22, 2001. Dow – 10578.24. Nasdaq – 2757.91. S&P 500 – 1342.90. Oil – $27.69/bbl. Gold …

Take My Economy … Please!

31st December 2008 by Les Comments Off

A few 2008 financial-and-economic humor round-ups that are making the rounds.

Want to Cut Your Debt? Work Less.

31st December 2008 by Les Comments Off

An economist argues that mortgage modification programs discourage people from working.

Pros Say: The Managed Investment that Will Save Your '09 – General …

31st December 2008 by unknown Comments Off

Central banks are pillaging savers’ accounts when interest rates are cut down to zero, says Jim Walker, founder and CEO of Asianomics. As a result, he tells CNBC that people will save more in order to safeguard their future. …

Market Update for December

30th December 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Here is the latest market update from Van Tharp.
Enjoy!
Market Update for December
Market Condition: Volatile Bear
byVan K. Tharp, Ph.D.
Full Article: http://www.iitm.com/Weekly_update/Weekly_404_Dec_30_2008.htm
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Economic analysis | Risk Aversion Remains but is Waning …

30th December 2008 by unknown Comments Off

It’s not like the NIKKEI was the only stock market to suffer this year… A quick look at the roster shows the Dow down 36%, NASDAQ down 43%, and S&P 500 down 41%, the German DAX down 41%, the FTSE down 33%, and so on… Stocks had one very …

First Business News: Seoul stock market close lower

30th December 2008 by kungfu panda Comments Off

Seoul stock market close lower. SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Chinese media) — South Korean stocks ended lower on Monday. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 0.27 points or 0.02 percent to 1117.59. …

First Business News: Indian stock market opens slightly down

30th December 2008 by kungfu panda 1 Comment

Indian stock market opens slightly down. MUMBAI, Dec. 29 (Chinese media) — Indian shares opened lower on Monday, with the key index Sensex down 0.10 percent shortly after opening. Sensex lost 10.06 points, or 0.11 percent, to 9318.86. …

Economic Roundup: Consumer Confidence Numbers

30th December 2008 by Les Comments Off

Economists’ reactions to the record-low consumer confidence numbers released today.