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December 2007 Archives

A Fair Comparison? Probably Not. - 2007-12-31
Here's a sobering look back at the Great Depression--the numbers were simply off the charts.

2008 Global ETF Outlook - 2007-12-31
Wealth Daily international guru Sam Hopkins dissects the international ETF scene as the year turns.

Buffett Strikes Again - 2007-12-29
Savvy billionaire puts bond insurers in the choke hold.

The Daily Ration CEO of the Year - 2007-12-28
It was a tough call but somebody had to win it. Tomnitz takes the prize. Here's why.....

Blood in the Streets Investing - 2007-12-28
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper discusses the use of the "blood in the streets" trading technique.

Consider shorting Netflix... - 2007-12-28
After a 60% run off September lows, the end may be nigh for the mail order DVD company's rally.

No Walk in the Park - 2007-12-27
Here's a worrisome story from across the pond. The headline tells a tale that few can even begin to comprehend.

Cognitive Bias and Investing - 2007-12-27
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at cognitive bias and investing. The markets aren't so rational after all.

Held Up Without a Gun - 2007-12-26
Here's another great story from the mortgage fraud department. So many cases....and so little time.

Alternative Energy Companies - 2007-12-26
Editor Nick Hodge discusses the relationship between high oil prices and the performance of alternative energy companies.

Christmas in China - 2007-12-24
Wealth Daily international guru talks about his time in China and what this Christmas will bring to the Middle Kingdom.

New Arguments for the January Effect - 2007-12-21
Relying on an antiquated, unreliable theory isn't a great idea.Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explores an easier way to bank gains in January.

We're not making any money... but here's a million dollars. - 2007-12-21
Send a company to its grave, and be handsomely rewarded.

The Ghost of Tom Joad - 2007-12-21
Tent Cities in Suburbia? That can't be right. At least that's what I thought.

Healthy? It's your fault Rite Aid is suffering. - 2007-12-20
"People aren't getting sick," sniffled Rite Aid's CEO Mary Sammons...

It Must Have Been the Egg Nog - 2007-12-20
Losing $17.7 million dollars a day isn't easy. Just ask the fine folks at Warburg Pincus.

Biotech Stock Outlook - 2007-12-20
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ breaks down the outlook for biotech stocks in 2008.

Central Banks - 2007-12-19
Wealth Daily editor Sam Hopkins diagnoses what ails world markets, and whether or not central banks can cure them.

Hovnanian: Dead Stock Trading - 2007-12-19
"They just need to realize that there's no better time to buy a home."

Bond Insurer Cut to "Junk" - 2007-12-19
The bond insurers continue to struggle with insolvency. Here's what happened today as the wave continues to build.

"Everything is Not OK" - 2007-12-18
It could have been stopped, but it wasn't. Here's why the Fed is too late......

Searching for the Next Amgen, Part II - 2007-12-18
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper revisits Brian Hicks' recommendation of Anavex, and highlights the stock's 30% run.

'Always Low Prices'... for Homes, too? - 2007-12-17
Even real estate agents have to eat, right?

What was Ignored by the Housing Bulls - 2007-12-17
You could physically see that, in February 2007, the housing market was not bottoming, that subprime lenders were doomed.

Oil Crash - 2007-12-17
I can appreciate a contrarian point of view regarding the direction of oil. I mean, oil has almost doubled this year in price. When oil was approaching $100 a barrel just a few weeks ago, even I was getting nervous that the markets were setting-up for a fall.

Consumer Spending Begins to Wobble - 2007-12-17
With only seven more shopping days to go Christmas 2007 looks a little weak. Here's a sampling of what is going out there in malls across America.

"Fiscal Crisis" in California - 2007-12-15
The tide has turned red in California. It may be the first, but it won't be the only one. Here's a look at what going on in the Golden State.

Long Apples, Boxes, and Orange Jumpsuits - 2007-12-14
So how does the head of one of the biggest parts of the mortgage industry feel about housing these days? Here's a clue....

T. Boone Pickens - 2007-12-14
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explores T. Boone Pickens latest buy, and why it's not wise to bet against the billionaire.

Home Builder "Value Trap" Stocks - 2007-12-13
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at the value traps in the home builder stocks.

Not all government intervention is a bad thing. - 2007-12-13
A Congressional move could be enough to fuel near-term momentum.

A Sub Prime Christmas - 2007-12-13
With all eyes on the consumer, the sub prime contagion has made for some tough sledding.

Mortgage applications hit highest level in 2 years? Not so fast. - 2007-12-12
If it weren't so funny it'd be sad.

Sustainable Pension Funds - 2007-12-12
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge talks about the greening of some of the nation's top pension funds, as well as the continued growth of the clean-tech sector.

Morgan Stanley Jumps Aboard the Bandwagon - 2007-12-12
The list of analysts calling a recession in 2008 continues to grow. The latest is Morgan Stanley. Here's why.....

The January Effect - 2007-12-11
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper takes a look at the January Effect and its impact on small cap stocks.

Lightning Strikes At Four - 2007-12-11
Here's a forecast by Washington Mutual that's absolutely shocking.....

Trust us. Would we lie to you? - 2007-12-10
Housing will not improve until 2010, the earliest. If you want to watch value disappear, buy a home in today's market. And never, ever, ever believe a word from Countrywide or the NAR.

Mulatos Mine Gold Production - 2007-12-10
Alamos Gold reported gold production at the Mulatos Mine increased by 27% in October and 37% in November over the third quarter 2006 average.

Global Markets Recover Higher - 2007-12-10
Wealth Daily editor Sam Hopkins looks at global market investment patterns for the current stock recovery.

Chalk Up Another Bailout - 2007-12-10
Another day....another financial giant pulled from the muck. UBS joins Citi as banks in need.

House of Cards - 2007-12-08
Still having trouble getting your head around exactly what a collateralized debt obligation is? Here's a great visual that will turn on many a light bulb.

This Post is a Must Read - 2007-12-07
Want to understand why the mortgage mess is far from over? This piece by Herb Greenberg has absolutely nailed it. In it, an insider spill his guts...it's must read material.

Hank Paulson Q&A - 2007-12-07
"This is not a bail-out -- there is no federal money involved in what was announced yesterday. It's a private-sector led initiative that is to the benefit of everyone..."

Recession Proof Stocks - 2007-12-07
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper shares how to build your portfolio with his recession proof stock strategy.

Home Builder Stocks - 2007-12-06
Wealth daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at today's home builder stocks to determine the attractiveness of their valuations.

Doing the Toxic Debt Waltz - 2007-12-06
Is it better to bail out homeowners who qualify, or allow them to just default?

The Word From PIMCO - 2007-12-06
Here's another opinion about home prices and the coming government bailout of the sub prime fiasco. Pimco's Mark Kiesel suggests...

Bring on the Subpoenas - 2007-12-05
It's subpoena time again on Wall Street. Here's why the those involved in this mess have every good reason now to start sweating.

Gold Exploration Stocks - 2007-12-05
Further drilling and business development is likely to push Pediment Exploration (TSX-V: PEZ), a small gold exploration stock trading on the TSX Venture Exchange, higher in 2008.

Goldman plays the Clown - 2007-12-04
Who knew the investment banks had a sense of humor? Short gold? In this market?

The 800 lb. Gorilla - 2007-12-04
Huge, hairy and mean, there he sits. And he's getting hungrier by the minute. Paulson's bananas won't feed the beast...

Chavez, Putin, and the World Economy - 2007-12-03
Wealth Daily editor Sam Hopkins talks about the future of politics and market opportunities in Venezuela and Russia after last weekend's elections.

Chasing the Dropped Ball... and Deepening the Crisis - 2007-12-03
It'll take more than a drop in oil to save this sinking ship.

Sub Prime Nation - 2007-12-03
Forget the sub prime fiasco. It's nothing more than blip compared to what Uncle Sam has been up to with his own reckless borrowing.

No Love for "Hope Now" - 2007-12-01
Well as it turns out the American public isn't exactly that Cheeto-eating bunch of Homer Simpsons that so many want try to make them out be. But that doesn't actually surprise me one bit.