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The Case-Shiller Index Rises But Confidence Wanes

Brian Hicks
Posted July 27, 2010

According to Standard & Poor’s, the 20-city index was up for the third month in a row and was 4.6% higher than a year ago, as all but one of the 20 cities recorded increases in April. But this...

The End of the Bush Tax Cuts

Brian Hicks
Posted July 27, 2010

Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ examines the end of the Bush tax cuts and explains why it won't be painless.

Apple Hits Peak Profitability

Brian Hicks
Posted July 26, 2010

Wealth Daily Analyst Adam Sharp explores the possibility that Apple has reached peak profitability, with higher costs and competition looming.

Ben Plans, Markets Laugh

Brian Hicks
Posted July 24, 2010

Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ takes a look at an "unusually uncertain" Ben Bernanke and explains why his GDP forecast is unusually optimistic.

TKO: Ron Paul Pummels Bernanke

Brian Hicks
Posted July 23, 2010

Here's another classic exchange, on video, between Ron Paul and Ben Bernanke just one day after the Fed chief told Congress that the economic outlook was “unusually uncertain”.

Greed Has Never Been Better

Brian Hicks
Posted July 23, 2010

Wealth Daily Publisher Brian Hicks writes about the concept of greed as a driving force for growth -- and the gold opportunity investors should pounce on right now.

The World's Hottest Region for Gold Exploration

Luke Burgess
Posted July 22, 2010

Wealth Daily Editor Luke Burgess discusses the investment highlights of investing in junior gold stocks with exposure to major gold trends in Nevada, including the Carlin and Cortez Trends.

Used Home Sales at a 3-Month Low

Brian Hicks
Posted July 22, 2010

Here's your daily dose of bad housing news, as previously occupied home sales drop. Once again it mostly speaks for itself.

Apple (NYSE:AAPL) Knocks the Cover Off...Again

Brian Hicks
Posted July 21, 2010

The Cupertino, Califonia-based maker of consumer electronics and computers reported earnings on after the close yesterday of $3.51 a share, up 75% over a year ago. Meanwhile, Apple’s sales for the...

How to Front-run the Chinese, Legally

Brian Hicks
Posted July 21, 2010

Wealth Daily Publisher Brian Hicks explains the seven stages of an empire's life cycle and how they pertain to the United States, China, and most of all, your portfolio.

Home Starts Tank

Brian Hicks
Posted July 20, 2010

Even with the 30 year fixed mortgage rate at all time lows, the new home market is still Jell-O. Without the government tax incentives expiring, U.S. builders are cutting back.

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