• Pivotfarm
    05/23/2013 - 12:57
    The Nikkei dropped by 7.3% at the end of the day and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dipped by 2.5%. Shanghai maintained a moderate fall at just 1.2% (if you believe that data now!). The Asian markets are down.
  • Pivotfarm
    05/23/2013 - 12:49
    Popularity is something that can be determined by two things. Firstly, it doesn’t last! When too many people start liking you anyway, there is always someone that is there ready to knife you in the...

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Leo Kolivakis's picture

Where We Are?





Where are we relative to the average of previous financial crises around the world and will the US benefit from China's "inevitable collapse"?


 

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A Report From the San Francisco Money Show





There really is no corner of the financial markets that was not well represented by market makers, analysts, technology providers, and investors-- thousands of them. A big splash in hard assets.


 

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China to Globe: “No More Rare Earth”





Watch this one.


 

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CBO Clears Things Up





Not to worry. Everything is fine.


 

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My Run in With the Law





Who knew we financial types were so unpopular on Main Street?


 

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Repositioning Austrian Theory Part Deux





I clarify my critique of Austrian/Libertarian theory and explain how monetary austerity is not necessarily the "right thing to do" going forward.


 

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Has the Fed Defused the Neutron Bomb?





Bubble Ben's policies have been vigorously criticized, but in the end, he'll do whatever it takes to defuse the neutron bomb of balance sheets...


 

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Tech Sector Watch: Is Mega Merger the Inevitable Solution?





While the fierce 3PAR bidding war is becoming even more exciting than a live Sotheby auction, the most active market sector in terms of consolidation is undeniably Technology, and there is a reason for this wave of M&As.


 

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Even With Clawbacks, the House Always Wins in Private Equity Funds





So, Mr. Private Equity Fund Man says, "Give me $10 in order for me to lose you $8, and I'll give you $2 dollars back for your inconvenience." Am I in the wrong business or what?


 

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BHP Billiton Develops an Appetite for Potash





POT is the world’s largest fertilizer producer, and with the global population expected to grow from 7 billion to 9 billion over the next 40 years, a takeover seems like a no brainer. Why not buy another product that the Chinese are voracious consumers for? It’s cheaper to take over someone than to hire people. The recent doubling of the price of wheat in a mere eight weeks has been a shot across the bow of investors everywhere that it is time to get on the train before it leaves the station. Suddenly the entire sector is in play. (POT), (MOS), (AGU), (MOO), (DBA).


 

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