How to Increase Returns in This Environment
August 31, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
The economic outlook for most major economies has deteriorated rapidly meaning we’ll almost certainly see more shocks in the financial markets. Given the nature of the current economic crisis — one defined by unsustainable debt — history suggests those shocks [could] come in the form of sovereign debt defaults and currency devaluations. This possibility has increased the specter of risk for every region of the world and dampened investment returns for the entire global economy. [What should we do?] Words: 631
Ratio Analyses Suggest Possible $10,400 Gold, $650 Silver and $250 Oil
August 31, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Analysing the long-term relationships of gold with other assets suggests that, in most instances, physical gold and silver and the shares of the companies that mine those precious metals have major upside potential – to somewhere between $3,000 and $10,400 per ounce for gold, between $75 and $650 per ounce for silver and in excess of $250 per barrel for crude oil – in the years to come. Words: 1132
|
|
Here’s How to Time the Market!
August 30, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
There are indicators available that provide information of stock and index movement of a more immediate nature to help you time the market and make money (or, at least, cut your losses) during these difficult times. Words: 859
|
|
Robert Prechter’s Elliott Wave Theory: Dow Set to Tumble to 8,000
August 28, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
U.S. stocks could sink by more than 20 percent if the neckline of a head-and-shoulders pattern on the Dow Jones Industrial Average is breached, according to Robert Prechter’s Elliott Wave International Inc. Words: 524
The Weiss Team’s 8 Bold Forecasts for 2010 and Beyond
Martin Weiss’ team of international experts – Mike Larson in North America, Claus Vogt in Europe, Tony Sagami on Asia, Rudy Martin on South America – and Ron Rowland, one of the nation’s foremost experts on international exchange-traded funds (ETFs) met recently to discuss and determine what they think is coming next. They came up with eight new forecasts for 2010 — some very negative, some very positive – and put forth specific, actionable recommendations based on their conclusions. Words: 1969
Only 2 S&P 500 Stocks With Dividend Yields of 5.7%+ Make My Cut!
August 22, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
It would seem these days that, with bonds, CDs and money market funds paying less than the rate of inflation, serious consideration should be given to S&P 500 stocks that high dividend yields. The number are few (17) but when you take into account the dividends paid out relative to earnings, the extent and consistency of dividend growth over the years and trading at a relatively low price to earning ratio the choices only 2 make the cut. Words: 740
|
|
Gold Will Go To $5,000 and the Dow To Above 27,000 by 2015
August 19, 2010 by Editor · 2 Comments
Warning! The forecasts you’re about to read are controversial, and many will say I have lost my mind. No problem. Many have said the same about me numerous times in the past but the forecasts I speak of today are based entirely upon my proprietary trading models that… have successfully guided me and the investors that have followed me through every twist and turn in the economy and markets… since I developed them in 1982. Words: 987
Dreaded “Hindenburg Omen” Indicator Suggests 77% Likelihood of Imminent Major Market Decline
August 19, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
The probability of a move greater than 5% to the downside after a confirmed Hindenburg Omen was 77% [conversely, 23% of the time no significant market downturn occurred] and usually took place within the next forty-days. The probability of a panic sellout was 41% and the probability of a major stock market crash was 24%. The Omen was activated on the New York Stock Exchange on August 11 so the probability is that we will see a steep market decline sometime in September. Words: 871
Gold and Silver – a Pair of Aces for a Winning Hand!
August 13, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
“Every portfolio should have a 10% core holding of gold and silver as emergency money” was the simple and timeless message in Glen O. Kirsch conveyed 19 years ago in an article entitled: “What’s in Your Core Holdings?” and such a message is even more appropriate today given the unsettling fiscal, economic and investment environment. Words: 692
Why Oil is Headed To $300 – Yes, $300!
August 13, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
The price of oil is headed “unimaginably higher” in the next few years – to somewhere north of $300 a barrel – because of two very simple forces. Words: 708





