Archive - Dec 12, 2011 - Blog entry
The Saudis Want You To Know They've Got The Biggest Stick
Submitted by South of Wall Street on 12/12/2011 21:39 -0500Brent to stay above $100
Why I’d Steer Clear of Emerging Markets… For Now
Submitted by Phoenix Capital Research on 12/12/2011 18:52 -0500I expect emerging markets to underperform US indexes going forward. One chart I use to view how these two assets perform relative to one another is to price the Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) via the S&P 500. When this chart rallies, Emerging Markets outperform the S&P 500. When this chart falls, the S&P 500 outperforms Emerging Markets.
Comparing Bureaucracy: No Wonder The Euro Zone Is In Crisis
Submitted by EconMatters on 12/12/2011 17:57 -0500In addition to decades of overspending beyond means, there are also some less discussed contributory factors leading to the current debt crisis in the Euro Zone, particularly when compared to the United States.
ZAGG + iFrogz: The $100 million Acquisition Barely Worth Mentioning
Submitted by Stone Street Advisors on 12/12/2011 17:49 -0500When a company in a commodity market with no pricing power and questionable brand loyalty spends 1/3rd its market cap to buy another company in a commodity market with similarly questionable brand loyalty, investors have to consider that an orange - if not red - flag.
The EU in its Current Form is Finished
Submitted by Phoenix Capital Research on 12/12/2011 15:46 -0500Folks, if you’re not considering the possibility that the current EU is going to be broken up… you need to start doing so now. They’re all out of options over there which means… you guess it… it’s default/ systemic risk rime.
Are US Troops Deploying on the Jordan-Syrian Border?
Submitted by George Washington on 12/12/2011 14:31 -0500I am treating this as still-to-be-confirmed for now ...
Goldman, et. al. Suffer From The Same Malady That Collapsed Lehman and MF Global, Worlds 1st and 8th Largest Bankruptcies!
Submitted by Reggie Middleton on 12/12/2011 12:48 -0500There is NEVER just ONE roach!!!
Mr. Parasite Goes To Washington
Submitted by ilene on 12/12/2011 12:41 -0500In Washington, Mr. Parasite joins his sociopathic family and lives happily ever after.
The Financial Crisis Was Entirely Foreseeable
Submitted by George Washington on 12/12/2011 12:35 -0500Hoocoodanode?
Want to Know the REAL DEAL in the EU? Talk to a CEO
Submitted by Phoenix Capital Research on 12/12/2011 11:37 -0500It’s time we admit the truth, the EU and its banking system are literally on the edge of collapse. Think 2008… for an entire region. And politicians are going to solve this mess with a March 2012 meeting!?!
Graham Summers’ Weekly Market Forecast (La La Land Edition)
Submitted by Phoenix Capital Research on 12/12/2011 10:48 -0500EU leaders just decided to impose stricter budgetary requirements from EU members. Only in La La Land could this be viewed as progress. The EU already had budgetary requirements… which the PIIGS countries all ignored. So how will these NEW budgetary requirements change anything? And who or what is going to enforce them?
KLEPTO-CRONY-FRAUDOCRATIC-PONZI-PLUTOPIANISM...
Submitted by williambanzai7 on 12/12/2011 10:13 -0500For boys...
The Fed, MFG and Reg. T
Submitted by Bruce Krasting on 12/12/2011 09:21 -0500If Reg. T is a "problem" then we have a big problem.
Germanys Battle with Morality
Submitted by Tick By Tick on 12/12/2011 03:02 -0500A short piece that explains the moral dillemma the Germany faces with regards to the Eurozone.
Unreported Bedlam In Treasuries Signals Massive Panic
Submitted by ilene on 12/12/2011 01:33 -0500There’s plenty of reason to continue to be concerned, if not scared shitless.
