Archive - May 3, 2010 - Blog entry
Rare Earths Are About to Become a Lot More Rare
Submitted by madhedgefundtrader on 05/03/2010 23:58 -0500These once obscure elements have suddenly become the focus of several converging trends in the global economy. It turns out you can’t build a Prius or fight a modern war without rare earths. After shutting down competition, China now controls 97% of the market. A looming Chinese export ban. Time for a rare earths strategic stockpile? (AVARF.PK), (GWMGF.PK), (RAREF.PK), (LYSCF)
Quick Fix or More Quack Remedy?
Submitted by Leo Kolivakis on 05/03/2010 23:12 -0500According to one expert, Greece’s bailout was undeserved but happened anyway because the stronger European nations were too nervous about collateral damage to allow default. He asks, by solving one problem have they created another?
Oceanographer "Cannot Think Of Any Scenario Where The Oil Doesn't Eventually Reach The Florida Keys"
Submitted by George Washington on 05/03/2010 16:56 -0500Ruh-roh ...
Food Prices Will Rise
Submitted by George Washington on 05/03/2010 16:55 -0500Oil spill + bee collapse + speculation = higher food prices ...
Buffettapalooza in Omaha
Submitted by Econophile on 05/03/2010 14:17 -0500I like Mr. Buffett. I just don't believe everything that comes out of his mouth.
Is the Consumer Really Back? Well, It Depends On If You Believe What the Government Tells You or Whether You're An Independent Thinker
Submitted by Reggie Middleton on 05/03/2010 07:16 -0500As long as you believe what you are told, all is well in consumer spending and retail land... But you've got to believe!
Fibozachi Forecast: Week of May 3rd
Submitted by Fibozachi on 05/03/2010 05:41 -0500Weekly technical profiles of Ashford (AHT), Ares Capital (ARCC), Alleghany (AYE), CF Industries (CF), Cummins (CMI), Complete Production Services (CPX), Estee Lauder (EL), National Bank of Greece (NBG) & QQQQ UltraShort (QID) with explicit trade setups
