February 2008 Archives

China Gold Demand Now 2nd in World - 2008-02-29
China has reportedly overtaken the United States to become the second biggest market in the world for gold and gold jewelry, according to new figures from the Shanghai Gold Exchange.

Visa IPO - 2008-02-29
Wealth Daily Editor Ian Cooper explains why Visa and its record-breaking IPO may be too good for investors to pass up.

Bush Pins Hopes on Stimulus Plan - 2008-02-29
It's madness I tell you. Absolute madness.

Wall of Worry - 2008-02-28
Too big to overcome?.....

Wind Energy - 2008-02-28
Daily Wealth Editor Brian Hicks explains how wind energy is the next big energy play in the United States.

There will be blood... - 2008-02-28
Don't worry. Be Happy.

Down Goes the Dollar - 2008-02-27
Look out below....

Dividend Stock Investing - 2008-02-27
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look a dividend stock investing and offers 2 stocks to consider.

Investing in Cuba - 2008-02-26
Wealth Daily Ian Cooper explores the Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund on Fidel Castro's latest move.

Home Sales Fall to 9-Year Low - 2008-02-26
Sales of existing homes fell for the sixth straight month in January, dropping to the slowest sales pace on record.

Wheat Prices Hit Record High - 2008-02-26
Wheat prices rallied to record highs today, rising above $12 a bushel for the first time on record in Chicago as investors piled into the agricultural commodity on signs demand is outpacing supply.

Fannie, Freddie, and WaMu Cut to Sell by Goldman - 2008-02-25
So is it time to buy to the financial sector ?

Existing Home Sales "Slipped" more than 20% - 2008-02-25
That's the NAR understatement of the year...

Investing in Kosovo's Independence - 2008-02-25
Wealth Daily international editor Sam Hopkins reveals a perfect Wall Street play on Kosovo's independence.

An Investor's Guide for the Short and Long Term - 2008-02-22
The prices of our stocks are mostly determined by economic conditions, and economic conditions are created by politics. So in order to know what our investments will do, we must understand what governments are doing and will do.

Bubble to Bottom in 2010 - 2008-02-22
Here's the skinny from the head of one of the nation's largest privately held builders...

J.C. Penney and the Rest of the Story in Retail - 2008-02-21
Here's the rest of the story.....

DR Horton and the Housing Bubble - 2008-02-21
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at DR Horton and how they're attempting to battle the housing bubble.

Investing in Solar Installers - 2008-02-20
Wealth Daily Editor Nick Hodge discusses how a surge in solar cell production could lead to another solar-related blockbuster investment opportunity.

CPI Runs Hot - 2008-02-20
Inflation heads higher.

Platinum Peaks Over $2,100 an Ounce - 2008-02-19
latinum set a record high for the 13th straight session on today on lingering power problems in top producer South Africa that have hit mining and widened the gap between demand and supply.

Bad Reasons to Buy a House - 2008-02-19
Homes depreciate "over time while it grows in market value..."

Food Industry Stocks - 2008-02-19
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explores the largest beef recall ever in the U.S., and explains how to profit from food industry stocks.

MBIA CEO "Resigns" - 2008-02-19
It's out with the new and in with the old at the troubled bond insurer.

Investing in Japan's Economy - 2008-02-18
Wealth Daily international editor Sam Hopkins looks at ways to invest in Japan's economy in light of recent economic uptrends.

The Sub Prime Primer - 2008-02-18
Here's another good laugh from the wacky world of sub prime.

Stock Market Loses $7.7 Trillion Since Oct. - 2008-02-15
Bank of America reported yesterday that the meltdown in the US subprime real-estate market has led to a global loss of $7.7 trillion in stock-market value since October.

Investing in Insider Buying - 2008-02-15
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper takes a look at investing in recent insider buying... including how to profit via the Billionaire Boys Club.

Big Trouble in South Beach - 2008-02-15
Hey...at least the pool won't be crowded.

The Warren Buffett Investment Principles - 2008-02-14
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at the investment principals of Warren Buffet and the impact they can have on the markets.

UBS Losses Set New Records - 2008-02-14
UBS earns a dubious honor. Here's the skinny....

Home Builders Cut Off the Cash - 2008-02-13
The home builders are really mad now. Here's why....

Paulson: The Worst is just beginning for housing... What? - 2008-02-13
You have to wonder what color the sky is in Paulson's world.

The Stock this Billionaire is Buying Now - 2008-02-13
A lot of people don't know this, but Ian Cooper and I developed an insanely simple, but highly effective trading technique in 2002.

Lockup Expirations - 2008-02-12
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explains how to spot trends using lockup expirations.

Project Lifeline Hopes to Avoid More Foreclosures - 2008-02-12
Banks hope to "work it out".

How Now Brown Dow - 2008-02-11
The Dow Jones industrial average is replacing Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and Altria (NYSE: MO) with Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX).

European Stock Market Outlook - 2008-02-11
Wealth Daily international editor Sam Hopkins looks at 2008 growth prospects for Europe and how to maximize your stock gains.

British Credit Crunch - 2008-02-09
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explores the UK credit crunch, and how to profit from further downside.

Countrywide, KB Homes Sued - 2008-02-08
Underwater? Call a lawyer....

Investing in Solar Energy - 2008-02-08
Wealth Daily Editor Jeff Siegel reveals 2 smart ways to invest in the deflated solar energy market.

US Falls to #4 Gold Producer - 2008-02-08
Domestic gold mine production declined 6% in the United States in 2007, dropping the country to the fourth leading gold-producing nation, according to new figures published by the United States Geological Survey. Globally, the US is now the behind China, South Africa and Australia in the list of top gold producers.

The United States Housing Bubble - 2008-02-07
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at the U.S. housing bubble and reveals why the real estate market has yet to hit bottom.

Cisco and Wal-Mart Sales Disappoint - 2008-02-07
Clang, Clang, Clang, go the bellwethers.

Preparing for Bank Failure - 2008-02-07
It's falling apart. Believe it or not, both the US Treasury Department and the UK Government have been running scenarios depicting a major crisis accompanied by a run on the banks.

Warning: We've lost our Mind... Signed, Credit Rating Agencies - 2008-02-06
Credit rating agencies, fingered as culprits in the credit crisis, have a new plan to regain investor confidence. You have to read it to believe it.

World Wide Water Crisis - 2008-02-06
Editor Nick Hodge why the world wide water crisis will present similar investment opportunities to those created by climate change and peak oil

ISM Report Sinks the Markets - 2008-02-05
ISM report details biggest service sector decline ever.

How to Invest in LEAPS - 2008-02-05
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explains how to invest in LEAPS and reveals their long-term profit potential.

Super Tuesday Phonies - 2008-02-05
We've got forty-three presidential nominating contests in 24 states, fiercely dueling commentators, and complete channel-to-channel coverage. And I know that I should care. But I just don't.

Shiller Calls Housing Bust Historic - 2008-02-04
Fresh from the Davos World Economic Forum, Robert Shiller warns on housing.

Australia Anti-Inflation Stocks - 2008-02-04
Wealth Daily global editor unearths major profit potential in a secret Australian government document.

Bush's $3.1 Trillion Budget - 2008-02-04
Bush unveiled a mind-bending $3.1 trillion budget this morning that supports significant increases in military spending to fight the war on terror and protects his signature tax cuts.

The Break-Up - 2008-02-01
Following a full week of speculation, Goldcorp Inc. announced that it will sell its 48% stake in silver reseller Silver Wheaton Corp.

Bush Subprime Plan Comes Up Short - 2008-02-01
Nothing more than a gimmick.

How to Invest in Options - 2008-02-01
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explains how to invest in options and reveals their profit potential in any market.