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 March, 2009

Don’t let yesterday’s market sell-off scare you

31st March 2009 by Simon Comments Off

What i get out of this recent and very important email by Chris Rowe at The Tycoon Report is:

The long term trend is still down (or bearish)

The intermediate term trend is up (or bullish), and even with the recent sell yesterday, internal market indicators thell us that demand is still in control.
Read the Article
Enjoy

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U.S. buys may be back on cards for Canada banks

31st March 2009 by unknown Comments Off

This is seen as one step in a series of developments that could help put acquisitions back on the agenda for Canadian banks, which stand out in the West for having escaped the worst of the financial crisis. ….. FP Headline News Jul 11. Friday, Jul 11, 2008 – Unemployment rate rises in June; Canwest stock up on earnings; GE earnings hit target; U.S. Posts smaller trade deficit; Market update; iPhone makes Canadian debut; financialpost.com …

The Geography of the Bailout

31st March 2009 by Les Comments Off

A government site offers resources for tracking which states have received bailout funds.

Forex Signal ,Forex trading system: Financial News & Opinions

31st March 2009 by maradona Comments Off

A very amateur sounding piece of advise from a typical research analyst whose only knowledge of oil is from the financial view point. Sadly speaking, SFOT agrees with his call, however and dare not go against the mighty strength of the … (GM) shares plunged more than 25% yesterday (Monday) – sparking a widespread stock – market sell-off – after U.S. President Barack Obama rejected turnaround plans that would have brought GM and Chrysler LLC billions in government rescue …

How Do You Feel About the Economy?

31st March 2009 by Les Comments Off

The Times has created an interactive word train that allows readers to describe how they feel about the economy.

Meeting targets will be 'challenging:' Scotiabank CEO

31st March 2009 by unknown Comments Off

Bank of Nova Scotia, Canada’s third-largest bank, said meeting its financial targets will be “challenging” … Prepared foods are taxed by both provincial and federal governments. The Ontario government has a whole section on what constitutes prepared food. … Friday, Jul 11, 2008 – Unemployment rate rises in June; Canwest stock up on earnings; GE earnings hit target; U.S. Posts smaller trade deficit; Market update; iPhone makes Canadian debut; financialpost.com …

Recessions and the ‘Entrepreneurial Spirit’

31st March 2009 by Les Comments Off

Is it true that the entrepreneurial spirit kicks in at especially high levels during recessions?

What’s Stalling New York’s Skyscrapers?

31st March 2009 by Les Comments Off

An economist writes about the puzzle of the paused projects.

Stingy News Article Link: "Bubblespeak"

30th March 2009 by unknown Comments Off

“Trouble is, the Federal Reserve can’t cut interest rates below the rate of inflation if inflation falls to zero, which many economists expect to happen soon. Clearly the Fed can’t take in $1000 and pay back only, say, $950 a year later. …. We believe American enterprises should be encouraged to deleverage, whether by exchanging newly issued or existing stock for debt, or using cash from asset sales. This is the worst possible time to impose a tax liability on companies …

Summary from the 11th Annual Investment U Conference

30th March 2009 by Simon Comments Off

Dr. Scott Brown, Education Director gives his summary of events at the11th Annual Investment U Conference from sunny St. Petersburg, Florida.
DAY 1
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DAY4
Enjoy!

The mindset of a Trader

30th March 2009 by Simon Comments Off

The mindset you must have as a trader, is very different than that of a value investor like Warren Buffett, or a long term buy and hold investor. Tyler at stockscores does an excellent job explaining this.
excerpt:
“I want to be very clear about what I do. I am a trader.
I am not an investor. I [...]

TSX tumbles as markets do 'reality check'

30th March 2009 by unknown Comments Off

Energy stocks , fell 3.23% as oil prices fell back below US$50 a barrel, dropping US$3.97 to US$48.41. Suncor Energy Inc. was down almost 4% and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. gave up 5%. Materials were also down, shedding 1.01% on falling gold prices. ….. Friday, Jul 11, 2008 – Unemployment rate rises in June; Canwest stock up on earnings; GE earnings hit target; U.S. Posts smaller trade deficit; Market update; iPhone makes Canadian debut; financialpost.com …

Painting Lawns Green

30th March 2009 by Les Comments Off

A California city has hired a contractor to paint the lawns of distressed homes green.

Bad News for GM and Chrysler Rallies the US$ – Contrarian Stock …

30th March 2009 by Chris Gaffney Comments Off

All of this negative data is boosting calls for further rate cuts by the ECB. After the 50 basis point cut at the beginning of March, most currency traders expected the ECB to pause and hold rates steady for a couple of meetings. … Protestors attracted by the G20 summit plan to target London bankers for their role in the financial meltdown . This should make things interesting on Wednesday, as protestors plant to try and block roads and prevent people from getting to …

Oil drops below US$49 on stronger U.S. dollar and weaker stocks

30th March 2009 by unknown Comments Off

FP Headline News Jul 11. Friday, Jul 11, 2008 – Unemployment rate rises in June; Canwest stock up on earnings; GE earnings hit target; U.S. Posts smaller trade deficit; Market update; iPhone makes Canadian debut; financialpost.com …. Alia McMullen, Financial Post; Air Canada cuts 2000 jobs; Agrium’s Egypt plans rile locals; Goldman profit falls as markets slump; Big wheat order coming from Iraq; Market update; BCE live coverage on financialpost.com …