Archive - Jun 16, 2010 - Blog entry
Vive la Différence?
Submitted by Leo Kolivakis on 06/16/2010 23:06 -0500Raising the retirement age from 60 to 62 isn't exactly what I consider major reform. But this is France, and you know what they say, Vive la Différence!
Oil Spill Conflict of Interest: Matt Simmons Is Shorting At Least 8,000 BP Shares
Submitted by Static Chaos on 06/16/2010 21:13 -0500According to Barron's, Simmons is shorting at least 8,000 BP shares thus putting in question a possible "conflict of interest" when he went on numerous interviews making outrageous comments regarding BP and the Gulf oil spill.
BP Inverts, Spain Next?
Submitted by Bruce Krasting on 06/16/2010 19:16 -0500I give this one less than a month.
Mr. Denninger and Gold – Part Deux or: A Rebuttal to All Fiat Money Apologists
Submitted by Gordon_Gekko on 06/16/2010 17:31 -0500I hope that this response will dispel some of the myths and misinformation surrounding hyperinflation, Gold and our paper money system...
We Must Remove BP from the Crime Scene and Let an International Team of Experts Fix This on BP's Dime
Submitted by George Washington on 06/16/2010 11:55 -0500Bench 'em, coach!!!
Pssst! Have You Heard About….?
Submitted by madhedgefundtrader on 06/16/2010 09:37 -0500A booming auto industry has lit a fire under that rarest of precious metals, rhodium. Is it time to buy gold’s rich uncle? (AAUKY.PK), (PAL), (SWC).
Why Does Everyone Believe Spain Is About To Run To the EU/IMF For Help? It’s Math, Not Speculation!
Submitted by Reggie Middleton on 06/16/2010 08:06 -0500There's more than enough anecdotal and mathematical evidence to anticipate a restructuring in Spain's near to medium term future. Let's not call it mere speculation.
California Considers Rate Increases
Submitted by Leo Kolivakis on 06/16/2010 06:43 -0500Board members of California's largest public pension fund said Tuesday they are likely to take more money from the state general fund to pay employee pension benefits, a proposal that has led to criticism at a time when the state faces a $19 billion deficit.








