June 2009 Archives

U.S. Consumer Credit - 2009-06-30
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper takes a look at the dire U.S. economic situation and shows readers how to profit from further decay.

Did the Royal Canadian Mint Get Ripped Off for $13.2 Million? - 2009-06-30
The Royal Canadian Mint, which has been touted as one of the most secure facilities in Canada, may have been the victim of a $13.2 million (CDN$15.3 million) gold heist, an audit concluded Monday.

Insiders Sell the Rally - 2009-06-30
An exhausted rally?....

The Next Big Financial Crisis Upon Us - 2009-06-29
Why Smart Traders are Short

Must See CNBC - 2009-06-29
Laffer Finally Got It Right

The 1,200-Page Climate Change Bill is a "Pile of..." - 2009-06-29
We don't think Boehner's a Fan

An Investment in U.S. Railroads - 2009-06-29
Editor Sam Hopkins reveals the reason major West Coast U.S. port operators are pleading for more federal funding for railroads.

The Free Market is Nothing More Than a Fairy Tale - 2009-06-29
Trader Larry nails it....

U.S. Housing Bottom - 2009-06-27
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper takes a look at the U.S. housing market and identifies where the bottom may be.

Condo Zombies Haunt Miami - 2009-06-26
You just can't make this stuff up...

Cap and Trade = Cripple and Rob - 2009-06-25
Government in action.....

The U.S. Housing Market - 2009-06-25
Wealth Daily editor Steve Christ takes a look at the U.S. housing market and explains why the bottom in housing is nowhere in sight.

Natural Gas ETF - 2009-06-24
Wealth Daily publisher Brian Hicks explains his rationale for a comeback in natural gas, and shares an ETF for playing it.

Natural Gas' Comeback - 2009-06-24
Ian Cooper's take on the comeback in natural gas.

Buffett: Economy is in a "Shambles" - 2009-06-24
The word from the Oracle....

Investing in the Smart Grid - 2009-06-23
Wealth Daily editor Nick Hodge discusses investing in the smart grid, and how savvy investors can reap two-fold profits.

Gold Prices Bounce Back After 6-Week Low - 2009-06-23
After hitting a six-week low of $913.20 an ounce overnight, gold for August delivery is up slightly to $923.80 an ounce this morning as the US dollar fell against the euro and Japanese yen.

Kodak Dumps Kodachrome - 2009-06-23
Mama took it away after all....

BRIC ETF Investments - 2009-06-22
Editor Sam Hopkins takes a closer look at developments in the BRIC emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China.

Satire: US Gold Reserves to be Sold to Cash4Gold.com - 2009-06-22
The Onion, a satirical news organization, posted a funny video over the weekend that reported on an emergency White House economic plan to sell the US national gold reserves for cash through precious metal buyers Cash4Gold.com.

Commercial Real Estate Fears - 2009-06-22
Think commercial real estate fears of fallouts and failures are overblown? Ian Cooper explains why were not rebounding anytime soon.

No Recovery without a Bottom in Housing - 2009-06-19
Wealth Daily publisher Brian Hicks explains what could be a decades-long bear market in housing.

Roubini Sees Significant Risk of a "Double-Dip" Recession - 2009-06-19
More weeds than shoots...

The Outlook for Commercial Real Estate - 2009-06-18
Wealth Daily editor Steve Christ examines the outlook for the commercial real estate market... and why you should run -- not walk -- from this disaster.

Smart Grid Companies - 2009-06-17
Wealth Daily editor Nick Hodge takes a look at the stellar rise of smart grid stocks in the wake of high business and government interest.

Gold Vending Machines - 2009-06-17
In today's market, gold bullion can be bought from dealers, jewelers, auctions, private investors, and now from gold vending machines.

Credit Card Companies Say "Let's Make a Deal!" - 2009-06-17
Monte Hall lives....

The Obama Bubble - 2009-06-16
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explores the Obama economic bubble, and how to profit when it pops.

Prechter: U.S. to Lose AAA Rating - 2009-06-16
Green shoots or yellow weeds?

The True Cost of "Cheap Goods" - 2009-06-15
A reality tale from the front...

Peter Schiff: U.S. Political Risk a Reality - 2009-06-15
Guest columnist and Wealth Daily friend Peter Schiff uncovers a striking example of political risk in the U.S. government's treatment of Detroit bondholders.

Indian Gold Imports Fall in May - 2009-06-15
India imported 17.8 tonnes of gold in May, representing an 11% decline compared to April and a 39% drop from May 2008.

The Plunge Protection Team - 2009-06-11
Wealth Daily editor Steve Christ takes a look at the Plunge Protection Team and how the invisible hand moves the markets.

Jim Grant: Citi was a "Rogue Bank" - 2009-06-10
Grant slams Citigroup...

Oil Economics - 2009-06-10
Wealth Daily publisher Brian Hicks offers insight into the economic reasons for oil price fluctuations over the past year, including the effects of peak oil.

Oil Prices Surge Above $71 - 2009-06-10
Crude oil for July delivery surged to $71.65 per barrel this morning as an unexpectedly large decline in U.S. oil inventories confirmed that supplies are beginning to tighten.

TARP Loans to be Repaid as Stress Test Questions Linger - 2009-06-09
Reality check ahead...

Brazil's Small Cap ETFs - 2009-06-09
Editor Sam Hopkins draws attention to the new small-cap Brazilian ETF, NYSE:BRF, and why it may become the top emerging market ETF of 2009.

"Funemployment" Up as The Jobless Rate Heads Higher - 2009-06-08
Young, unemployed and ready to party...

Hydropower Energy Companies - 2009-06-08
Editor Sam Hopkins reveals new opportunities for investing in hydropower water companies as oil and gas exploration plunges.

China Increases Gold Reserves to 961 Tonnes - 2009-06-08
China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange reported this week that the country's gold reserves increase to 961 tonnes by the end of April.

Bullish on Biotech Stocks - 2009-06-04
One red hot sector...

Tim Geithner's Housing Bubble Nightmare - 2009-06-04
Welcome to the party Mr. Secretary....

Aluminum Price Outlook - 2009-06-04
Gold World features the latest addition to the Angel Publishing family, rising investment star Alex Koyfman, who shares his aluminum price outlook.

Dow Theory - 2009-06-04
Wealth Daily editor Steve Christ takes a look at Dow Theory and why Richard Russell can't see the "Green Shoots."

The Thing About Microsoft's Bing - 2009-06-03
Poor Bill Gates...

Classic Government Investment - 2009-06-03
Wealth Daily publisher Brian Hicks takes a look at classic gov't investments, for better or worse, and offers a way to profit from ongoing D.C. spending.

Insurance Giant Buys Gold for the First Time in 152 Years - 2009-06-02
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., the third-largest life insurer in the United States, has bought gold for the first time in the company's 152-year history to hedge against continued declines in other asset classes.

Prime Home Loans - 2009-06-02
Wealth Daily editor Ian Cooper explores the next financial bombshell: prime home loan defaults.

Bankrupt GM Dumps the Hummer - 2009-06-02
Crippled brand up for sale....

China ETF Trading - 2009-06-01
Editor Sam Hopkins reveals the two-tiered strategy that will lead investors to profits from China ETF trading in the second half of 2009.