Archive - Aug 16, 2010 - Blog entry
I’ll Take Two Lumps, Please
Submitted by madhedgefundtrader on 08/16/2010 23:49 -0500It’s just a matter of time before global buying of the grains spills over into the sugar market. Should you be buying the world’s worst performing asset? New shortages are looming on the horizon. The US Department of Agriculture claims our stockpiles are at a 40 year nadir. China is developing a sweet tooth. (SGG), (CZZ).
Where Are Hedge Funds Placing Their Bets?
Submitted by Leo Kolivakis on 08/16/2010 21:35 -0500What are the top hedge funds buying and selling?
BP Vessel of Opportunity Workers Allege that Oil Is Not Being Cleaned Up During the Day ... Instead, Corexit Is Being Sprayed at Night
Submitted by George Washington on 08/16/2010 18:32 -0500Workers allege that - when they spot oil - they are removed from the scene, and then Corexit is dumped on the area at night ...
Relief Wells Delayed ... New Tests Show "Gap" in Oil "Well Column" Causing Loss of Pressure ... Does the Government Have ANY IDEA What It's Doing?
Submitted by George Washington on 08/16/2010 13:59 -0500Does BP?
Empirical Evidence of Android Eating Apple, Literally!
Submitted by Reggie Middleton on 08/16/2010 12:22 -0500Android's market share is growing by nearly 900%, causing competing OSs and associated hardware vendors to experience negative smart phone market share gains. Many believe that Apple is not included in this category. Here I present hard evidence that Android is eating Apples along with everything else.
Pivotfarm Daily News Harvest 16th August 2010
Submitted by Pivotfarm on 08/16/2010 08:14 -0500Markets in a Flash
· The USD is looking weak this morning as China see’s problems with US recovery.
· The JPY has started to look slightly stronger in the past few hours and is gaining against the USD and the EUR.
· US equity futures are lower today suggesting the selloff will continue when the markets open.
The Cooling Market for Hedge Fund Traders
Submitted by madhedgefundtrader on 08/16/2010 00:25 -0500The tide is suddenly heading out to sea for aspiring hedge fund traders. A torrent of talent pouring into the marketplace fleeing the onerous restrictions of FinReg. Hedge funds, have crimped new hiring, their own modest first half returns keeping new investors at bay. Could we be setting up for a bonus draught like the one we saw in 2008?
