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Options Investing: Banking on the weather

“The commodities to keep an eye on are the ones you are already reading about. The corn, sugar, and wheat industries are up against a wall.” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Ketchikan, AK (TFN)– Few investors would ever use a weatherman for their financial advice. After all, if a guy cannot accurately predict the weather 50% [...]

Crude Oil: Honeymoon surprise

“So far, no major oil companies have entered Belize.  For investors, that is a good thing.  It gives us an opportunity to explore the smaller, fast-growing companies that will be moving to the area. ” - Andrew Snyder  By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN) — It is a real-life version of the Beverly Hillbillies.  Or maybe it should be [...]

ETF Investing: Protect yourself from the downside

By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)- It is hard to believe until last week, it was nearly a month since the Dow last posted a losing week.  Even with ominous forecasts of recession, consumer sentiment plunging, and oil prices seeming to rise just to rise, the equities market has managed to make headway.  Well… it did manage.  The good times [...]

Fuel Prices: More than one way to profit

“Some cities, like New York and Boston, are seeing their mass-transit ridership surge by as much as 15%.  That figure is only going to get bigger.  It has created a fantastic investing opportunity.” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)- I am not above slummin’ it.  A few weeks ago, I was scheduled to take a [...]

Fixing the economy: Listen to Hanoi Jane

“Jack up prices with huge taxes until folks begin to find cheaper modes of transportation.  Before we know it, this country would have a booming economy as the rail and mass transportation infrastructure systems flourish.  Even better, folks would actually want to live in our nation’s cities. “- Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)- It is not too often Jane [...]

The Nation’s Debt: Collectors are in for rough times

“It may not appear to be a major problem for those of us that pay our debts in full every month, but psychologists have found a major link between spending real cash and budgeting.  The more we put on a credit card, the less our brain registers the true amount of the expenditure.” - Andrew [...]

Weakening Dollar: Fly into some profits

“Two companies worth comparing are Airbus and Boeing.  A falling dollar has dramatically hurt Airbus, while providing Boeing with a fantastic, but temporary, competitive advantage.” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN) - At least a dollar is still worth a dollar here in the United States, because throughout much of the world it is not [...]

American Economy: Follow the hogs

“You cannot open a newspaper without reading of major job cuts. The banking industry got slammed, now the ripples are spreading throughout the pond.” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)– I must be looking at the equities through a different lens, because what I see and what Wall Street is apparently looking at is [...]

Investing in Utilities: What if the lights go out?

“If a Democrat somehow steals his (or her, of course) way into the Oval Office, alternative energy is going to be a fantastic investment. ” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)– You should be glad you do not live in Juneau, Alaska.  And if by a 1 in a 100,000 chance you do live in Juneau, [...]

Food Crisis: The globe’s exporters close their doors

“It may be the twenty-first century, but this planet still faces some major food issues.  We could be in for some tough times.” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)– I am hungry, but I cannot afford to eat.  Sure, I say that now because I am scrimping for a wedding, and more importantly, a honeymoon in [...]

General Electric Earnings: The worst is yet to come

“Today’s announcement from GE is not typical of the company.  It rarely lowers guidance and rarely misses its forecasts.  But not this time.  That is what is so scary.” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)– You do not think the credit crisis is over just like that?  A few weeks of ups and downs, some [...]

Free Trade: Democrats are always in the way

“As long as Pelosi has control of the big chair in the House, you might as well hang up your goal of becoming a rich businessman.  In her eyes, profits are something you can only get if you steal from your neighbor.” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)- Once again, politics are getting in the way of running [...]

Asset Protection: Protect yourself from Election 2008

“Hillary’s plan emphasizes using tax policy for social engineering purposes. She wants to change the tax system to change the way Americans use energy, save money and care for elders.” — Mark Nestmann by Mark Nestmann Baltimore – (TFN): It’s often said politicians will promise just about anything to get elected. [...]

Wireless Technology: Invest in the next generation

“The amount of money surrounding this potential landmark deal is staggering. Comcast has pledged up to $1 billion. Time Warner will toss in $500 million. Other operators would fork over somewhere between $100 million and $200 million. ” – Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN) — What do you do when the nation’s banks have [...]

Food Inflation: The increased cost of survival

"News wires reported several incidences of food-related riots last week. A riot in Haiti or Cameroon is nothing new, but when folks are fighting to get their hands on something to eat in Italy, I get worried. " – Andrew Snyder  By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN) — We are in the midst of a very scary situation.  The [...]

Safe Investing: Adult web sites?

"While it is certainly not a company with high moral or ethical values, it offers investors a shot at some pretty hefty profits. " – Andrew Snyder  By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN) — This market is a stock trader’s dream come true.  One day the market is up 200 points, the next day it gives back its gains [...]

Green Investing: Put wind in your sails

"The nation’s leaders have long admitted the nation’s days as a manufacturing power are over. We are a full-fledge service economy. So we need to act like one.  " – Andrew Snyder  By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)– If this country were a business, it would be in real trouble, too big to dismantle and sell of its [...]

Gold Investing: Do not follow the herd

"With the economy convulsing up and down, most investors are wondering if their savings are going to be able to stand the ride. Not wanting to see their net worth destroyed because a national bank made immoral loans for the past five years, they are fleeing towards traditional safe havens.  " – Andrew Snyder  By Andrew [...]

Options Opportunity: Stick it to the unions

“It does not matter that a merger is the only thing that can give Delta and Northwest even a remote shot at success, their corresponding pilot unions are looking out for themselves. ” – Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN) – This country has some powerful unions. I hate them. I mean I [...]

Ignorant Politicians: The cockroaches are scurrying

"On Capitol Hill, the economy is not considered the heartbeat that keeps this country alive. No, it is merely another powerful pawn in the political chess game.  " – Andrew Snyder  By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN) – Economists have their hands full.  Some say it is the perfect storm of economic calamities: inflation, a falling dollar, a lack [...]

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