Archive - 2014 - Blog entry
January 15th
Hang On Tight: ‘Merger Monday,’ Which Died in 2008, Is BAAACK
Submitted by testosteronepit on 01/15/2014 12:04 -0500Like in the bubble days of 2007: the big numbers, the deal exuberance, the craziness, the hoopla
How Warren Buffett Became a Billionaire
Submitted by Phoenix Capital Research on 01/15/2014 11:08 -0500One of Warren Buffett’s greatest investment ideas concerned “economic moats.”
Baltic Dry Index Collapses 39% In 9 Trading Days
Submitted by GoldCore on 01/15/2014 07:59 -0500The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity-shipping rates, has collapsed 39% in just the nine trading days of 2014. It has fallen from 2277 at the end of December 2013 to 1370 today (see chart). This key indicator of global economic health is a warning signal for the global economy in 2014.
January 14th
Big Banks Launder Hundreds of Billions of Illegal Drug Cartel Money … But Refuse to Provide Services for Legal Marijuana
Submitted by George Washington on 01/14/2014 20:08 -0500Stunning Hypocrisy
The Single Most Important Element About Stock Investing
Submitted by Phoenix Capital Research on 01/14/2014 19:00 -0500If you’re going to buy stocks… make sure you get PAID.
The Curious Widening of the Bid-Ask Spread in Silver
Submitted by Monetary Metals on 01/14/2014 13:02 -0500A widening bid-ask spread in silver would be tantamount to the metal losing its moneyness.
American Government Backed Murderous Mexican Drug Cartel for More Than a Decade
Submitted by George Washington on 01/14/2014 11:44 -0500DEA Agent and Justice Department Official Testify In Court that the U.S. Backed the Sinaloa Drug Cartel Between 2000 and 2012
The $VIX Report: Important Levels
Submitted by thetechnicaltake on 01/14/2014 08:42 -0500The rally is running out of steam, and there is a real possibility of a trend change.
Silver Coin Premiums Set To Climb On Reduced Supply
Submitted by GoldCore on 01/14/2014 07:55 -0500Increasing demand for U.S silver coins is set to send silver premiums higher. The premium charged by wholesale dealers for American Eagle coins from the U.S Mint may rise from 14%. The mint has said that weekly allocations will be reduced despite very strong demand so far this month and record sales in 2013.
January 13th
To This Day, No One Knows What Financial Firms Are Sitting on
Submitted by Phoenix Capital Research on 01/13/2014 20:12 -0500As a result of this, the financial sector remains rife with fraud and impossible to accurately value (how can you value a business that is lying about its balance sheet?).
PReSeNTiNG FLaNBoY...
Submitted by williambanzai7 on 01/13/2014 17:22 -0500"The most unloved French leader in modern history."
Merger Monday – Suntory Buys Beam for 25% Premium ($16Bn)
Submitted by ilene on 01/13/2014 13:54 -0500
SHLD is making the cut for one of my top 3 picks of 2014.
Weekly Sentiment Report: Mixed Signals
Submitted by thetechnicaltake on 01/13/2014 11:03 -0500Folks, I wish I had the answers for you this week.
Gold Coin And Bar Shortages Likely To Lead To Rationing
Submitted by GoldCore on 01/13/2014 07:10 -0500The Perth Mint's Bron Suchecki has written an interesting blog post regarding the real risk of gold coin shortages and rationing happening again. This is another reason why if you are considering buying coins or bars for delivery or bullion storage in Zurich or Singapore, it is best not to wait. "Don't wait to buy gold and silver. Buy gold and silver and wait".
January 12th
GiaNT SQuiD SiGHTiNG NoT A HoaX...
Submitted by williambanzai7 on 01/12/2014 21:15 -0500“Radioactive gigantism of the risk scrotum"!
