Semi-Annual Portfolio Review
Article By:
Alex Filonov
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Saturday, July 19, 2014 12:00 PM EDT
Portfolio goal: growth. This is a high beta, unapologetic growth portfolio with some safeguards and some boring investments. The goal remains unchanged.
Looking Ahead To Halliburton's Upcoming Earnings
Article By:
Matt Schilling
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 6:22 PM EDT
In this article I've chosen to take a closer look at Halliburton's upcoming quarterly earnings due out July 21 and note a number of areas in which improved growth will help contribute to yet another successful quarter.
In this article: HAL
The Recovery™ In One Chart
Article By:
Jesses-Cafe-Americain
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 12:03 PM EDT
Funny thing, human nature. Despite all the trappings of progress nothing ever seems to change except the names.
Are Share Buybacks About To Hit A Brick Wall?
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014 3:23 AM EDT
With the Q2 US reporting season upon us, SocGen's quant research team focuses on the deteriorating state of corporate balance sheets in the US.
Happiness Revisited: A Household Income Of $75K?
Article By:
Doug Short
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Monday, July 14, 2014 8:56 AM EDT
The $75K number is the benchmark for the first of the two. As Deaton explained, "Giving people more income beyond $75K is not going to do much for their daily mood ... but it is going to make them feel they have a better life."
They’re Lying To Us, Part 3: The Fake Stock Market
Article By:
John Rubino
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014 3:43 PM EDT
For the average person trying to decide how to feel about the economy, the single biggest data point is the stock market.
Stock Buyback Shocker: Companies Using Secured Bank Loans To Repurchase Stock
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014 5:39 PM EDT
It took the mainstream media a few months to catch up to the theme first revealed here that in addition to the fading QE, one of the primary driving forces of the market's outperformance in 2014 was a relentless buyback bid as corporations, lacking better uses for their cash...
President Obama’s Personal Investment Portfolio
Article By:
Casey Research
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014 6:45 AM EDT
Yes, President Obama is a multimillionaire.
Being the president of the United States has done well for his portfolio, as you will see below.
When Fundamentals No Longer Matter
Article By:
Lance Roberts
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Monday, July 7, 2014 5:07 PM EDT
It is an issue that was prevalent in the late 90's as markets surged to new heights. It was an issue that resurfaced again in 2007 as readily available liquidity and leverage made the financial markets the "only game in town." Right now, we see the resurgence of the same notions.
Climbing A Wall Of Worry
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Global Economic Intersection
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Thursday, July 3, 2014 9:37 AM EDT
Stock investors track the U.S. economy tightly, like a barnacle on the hull of a boat. And these days, that tracking mindset is sliding underwater.
Danger Zone: Hawaiian Electric Company (HE)
Article By:
David Trainer
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Monday, June 30, 2014 10:17 AM EDT
Hawaiian Electric Company (HE: ~$25/share) is in the Danger Zone this week.
In this article: HE
The Week Ahead: Economic Fireworks?
Article By:
Jeff Miller
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Monday, June 30, 2014 3:51 AM EDT
With the stunning decline in Q1 GDP, the health of the US economy has once again taken center stage. The week ahead is shortened by a Friday holiday, but is packed with important data releases.
Williams-Sonoma (WSM)
Article By:
Robert Freedland
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Sunday, June 29, 2014 12:00 PM EDT
What really grabbed my attention wasn't the gadgets, the stores, the Peter Lynch part of investing, but simply the outstanding fundamental and technical performance of the stock. On May 21, 2014, WSM announced 1st quarter 2014 results. First quarter revenues increased 9.7% to $974 million vs...
In this article: WSM