July 2008 Archives

Investing in Financial Stocks - 2008-07-31
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at investing in financial stocks and why there are no values to be found.

Goldcorp to Buy Gold Eagle Mines - 2008-07-31
Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE: GG, TSX: G) and Gold Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX: GEA) today announced an agreement whereby Goldcorp will acquire, through a friendly plan of arrangement, all outstanding shares of Gold Eagle.

SA Platinum Mining Oversupply Will Cause Price Drop - 2008-07-30
Research analysts David Davis and Johan Bruwer of Credit Suisse Standard Securities released a report that said the South African platinum mining industry was expanding "too rapidly", making it "highly likely" that platinum and rhodium would go into "significant oversupply" in the medium to long term, and negatively impacting prices.

The Commercial RE Drag - 2008-07-30
The ebbing tide in retail........

American Express Stock - 2008-07-29
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper revisits his July 5 argument against owning American Express stock, and explores why AXP is still a short.

Case-Shiller Index Marks Record Declines - 2008-07-29
Home prices drop 15.8%

Keep Chesapeake Energy on Radar - 2008-07-28
CNPC is "thinking" about bidding for minority stakes...

Banana Republic Bail Out - 2008-07-28
This bail out isn't for you...it's for the big boys

White House Lowers Growth Estimates - 2008-07-28
Thanks to housing, energy, financial, and unemployment fiascos...

International Growth Stocks - 2008-07-28
Editor Sam Hopkins takes a look at where international growth stocks stand today and the best ways to reap profits tomorrow.

"We're saying no to almost everybody" - 2008-07-28
Companies that rely on credit are now delaying and canceling expansion plans

Biotech Boom - 2008-07-26
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper revisits Brian Hicks' November 2007 call for the biotech boom, and the must own stock of the year.

Foreclosure Picture Worsens...Up 121% - 2008-07-25
Ouch....

The Bottom of the Housing Market - 2008-07-24
With the latest housing bubble rescue on the way, Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at the underlying reasons it will eventually fail.

Wachovia's Option ARM Debacle - 2008-07-24
More from the mortgage mess....

Green Energy Investing - 2008-07-23
Green Chip editor Nick Hodge pores over last year's green energy investing data and reveals where to score the profitable investments...

Gold Price Forecast - 2008-07-22
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper offers a gold price forecast and explores how the ARM resets will impact the future of gold.

A Copper Mining Company To Watch - 2008-07-22
Gold World editor Luke Burgess reviews the investment highlights of a new copper mining company expanding it's holdings in Argentina.

Pickens: Oil is Headed to $300 in 10 Years - 2008-07-22
But don't worry....he's got a plan

Let's Take Some Gains - 2008-07-21
180% Lehman Put Gains... Bank it.

Renewable Energy in Germany - 2008-07-21
Wealth Daily editor Sam Hopkins takes a look at renewable energy in Germany and the major changes afoot in the former East Germany.

The Fallout Continues - 2008-07-21
No bottom here....

The Non-OPEC Oil Peak - 2008-07-21
He said it's "imperative that governments acted urgently to reduce their dependency on oil..."

Wither Now the Euro? - 2008-07-18
Cracks across the Atlantic.....

Steel Industry Investments - 2008-07-17
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at five ways to play the pullback in steel industry investments.

Jim Rogers on Freddie and Fannie - 2008-07-17
He still hasn't covered....

Stooges Testify, Inflation Soars - 2008-07-16
Where's my pitchfork.....

The Gingrich & Boone Pickens Energy Plans - 2008-07-16
Wealth Daily editor Brian Hicks reviews two national energy plans proposed by Newt Gingrich and T. Boone Pickens.

Copper Mining Companies - 2008-07-15
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explores global copper demand and why mining companies like Southern Copper are a buy right now.

Jim Bunning Nails it - 2008-07-15
Sideshow Ben gets beaned.....

Further Downside for American Express - 2008-07-15
Ignore it... or Go Short.

AutoNation Death Spiral - 2008-07-15
Volume is up to 31,468 vs. open interest of 20.

Pelosi on Bush - 2008-07-14
"The Bush plan is a hoax," she says.

How to Play "Unmitigated Disaster" - 2008-07-14
Everything is not okay, as Dodd would have you believe.

Freddie, Fannie, and IndyMac....Oh My! - 2008-07-14
The tip of the iceberg.....

Late, The Fed is Here to Help - 2008-07-14
Better Late... Than Never.

Swiss Investments - 2008-07-14
Wealth Daily Editor Sam Hopkins offers 3 Swiss investments that can help fortify any investor's portfolio.

Solar Power Investments - 2008-07-10
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at solar power investments and the companies changing the future of energy.

ETF Options Trading - 2008-07-09
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper shows readers how to profit from ETF options as the European markets begin to pullback.

Gold Moves Higher on Iranian Rocket Tests - 2008-07-09
Gold regained ground on Wednesday as speculators resurfaced on news that Iran had test-fired nine long- and medium-range missiles, lifting the metal's safe-haven appeal in times of uncertainty.

Lehman Breaks $20... Hands Us 143%... - 2008-07-08
We nailed it... Plus, What to Watch For...

IndyMac, a $0 Stock? - 2008-07-08
The Nail in the Coffin...

Investing in BBVA - 2008-07-07
Wealth Daily Editor Sam Hopkins offers his take on BBVA and why now may be the best time to invest in the Spanish bank.

American Express Stock - 2008-07-05
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper takes a look at consumer debt, credit card woes, and why American Express should be ignored... or shorted.

Buffett's Berkshire Goes Bear - 2008-07-03
But at least they are not GM....

Auto Sales Plummet, SUV's Hit Hard - 2008-07-02
Here's the skinny.......

Sentiment Indicators - 2008-07-02
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at 2 sentiment indicators and explains what the put to call ratio and the VIX indicator are telling investors.

Jim Rogers on Oil and the US Dollar - 2008-07-01
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explores the weakening U.S. dollar and suggests investors hedge against the decline with commodities like oil.

Dear President Obama - 2008-07-01
Signed, William H. Gross, Ordinary Citizen