February 2009 Archives

New Home Sales Fall 48% - 2009-02-27
Another day another lousy housing report....

Dow Jones Industrial Average Index - 2009-02-26
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at the Dow Jones Industrial Average and explains why he's giving it up for lent.

Gold Demand in India - 2009-02-26
Gold demand in India increased 84% during the fourth-quarter compared to the same quarter of 2007, led by a spectacular 107% rise in jewelery demand.

Baby Boomers Meet the Housing Bubble - 2009-02-26
30% find themselves deep underwater.....

Cap and Trade Legislation - 2009-02-25
Wealth Daily editor Nick Hodge discusses Obama's recent call for cap-and-trade legislation and what that means for energy investors.

Americans Agree With Rick Santelli - 2009-02-25
It's madness I tell you....

Commercial Real Estate in Crisis Mode - 2009-02-24
Even the Fed is worried...

The Basics of Trading Options - 2009-02-24
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper answers common reader questions with regards to the basics of trading options.

Case-Shiller Home Price Index Marks Another Record - 2009-02-24
Ho hum, another month another dubious record...

Gold Kruggerrand Demand Highest in 23 Years - 2009-02-23
Rand Refinery Ltd. has doubled weekly production of blank gold coins to 20,000 ounces as demand for the South African Gold Krugerrand rose to the highest level in 23 years.

Investing in Naspers Media Stock - 2009-02-23
Editor Sam Hopkins highlights a little-known international newspaper company that has turned into a top stock for 2009.

A Housing Plan to Get Behind - 2009-02-19
Plus, Some Great Stuff from Santelli and Time

Market Index Target Term Securites (MITTS) - 2009-02-19
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ explains market index target term securities or MITTS. Here's why they may be the investment of the year.

Rick Santelli Nails the Housing Gambler Bailout to the Wall - 2009-02-19
The rant of the year.....

Renewable Energy Stimulus - 2009-02-18
Wealth Daily editor Nick Hodge discusses the recently signed stimulus, its impact on renewable energy, and how you can profit.

The Fed Downgrades the U.S. Economy - 2009-02-18
The News Just Gets Better and Better...

General Motors and Chrysler End Up Back on Empty - 2009-02-18
Warning lights stuck on red....

Bill Gates Sheds a Few Billion - 2009-02-17
Misery loves company....

Casino Stocks - 2009-02-17
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explains why he remains bullish on online gaming stocks, while extremely bearish on casino stocks.

The Option Arm Debacle - 2009-02-16
Just the beginning...

Peak Oil Investments - 2009-02-16
Editor Sam Hopkins reveals the best way to start investing now in Peak Oil--despite the credit crunch.

Is it Time to Nationalize Banks? It May Be. - 2009-02-16
"We have used all our bullets... Pull out the bazooka and be done with it."

"Not One Member has Read this Bill" - 2009-02-13
This is disturbing...

Dr. Doom and The Black Swan - 2009-02-13
Great Scott...they're still bearish

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) - 2009-02-12
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ explains Treasury Inflation Protected Securities and why TIPS are a great hedge against higher prices.

$70K in his Boots... and Four Ounces of Platinum - 2009-02-12
His Parents Must be So Proud...

Stimulus Package Fails to Excite - 2009-02-12
Some jolt......

The American People Don't Care about Pork - 2009-02-11
One man's pork is another's red meat...

Jim Rogers: "This is not going to solve the problem" - 2009-02-11
Another great interview....

Wind Power Stocks - 2009-02-11
Wealth Daily editor Nick Hodge discusses wind power stocks in light of new data being released about the industry.

Online Gambling Stocks - 2009-02-10
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper takes a look at online gambling stock - Barney Frank's latest initiative and how it'll benefit investors.

Zandi Sees Housing Bottom in 2009 - 2009-02-10
Six reasons why he's wrong....

Investing in Africa - 2009-02-09
Editor Sam Hopkins discusses investing in African stocks and the major opportunities developing in the expansion of access to African investments.

The $9.7 Trillion Bailout - 2009-02-09
Where is my pitch fork....

CBO Deems Obama Stimulus Package Harmful Long Term - 2009-02-06
Oink...Oink...Oink....

Why We Remain Bearish - 2009-02-06
Option ARM Resets begin Round 2 of Financial Chaos

The Misery Index - 2009-02-05
Wealth Daily editor Steve Christ takes a look at the return of the misery index and what it means for investors.

Trust Me... I was a Crooked Mortgage Broker. - 2009-02-05
Why He May be the Perfect Hire

Dubai Gold Jewelry Sales Fall 60% - 2009-02-05
Retail sales of gold and gold jewelry have reportedly fallen as much as 60% during January in Dubai, the heart of gold trade in the Middle East. However, the drop in gold sales is not due to a lack of demand.

Davos World Economic Forum - 2009-02-04
Editor Sam Hopkins reveals 8 clean energy profit sectors identified at the World Economic Forum and outlines what the 2009 meeting means to investors.

Shrinking Equity: Homeowners Lost $3.3 Trillion in 2008 - 2009-02-04
More news from the shrinking equity front...

Nancy Pelosi: "500 Million American Jobs a Month" at Risk - 2009-02-04
At least she can spell potatoe.....

Investing in Biotech Companies - 2009-02-03
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explores pharmaceutical patent expirations and why biotech company stocks are an immediate buy.

Consumer Spending Wobbles, Worst Showing Since Truman - 2009-02-03
72% of the U.S. GDP goes into "idle"...

The Hank Paulson "Bad Bank" Financial Meltdown Rap - 2009-02-02
Angry, edgy and dead spot on...

Beware Option ARM Resets - 2009-02-02
The Second Half of the Credit Crisis is About to Begin

Household Savings Rate - 2009-02-02
Editor Sam Hopkins reveals the profit potential for investors as Americans are saving more and spending less.