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TFN eNews 06/26/2009: Have another drink…

Published on June 26, 2009

In today’s TFN eNews:
* The culture of know-nothing
* Forgetfulness drink
* Much ado about nothing?

Dear TFN Reader,
During my ten days in Germany, I managed to meet a bunch of old friends. One was my former roommate from my school days at the University of Göttingen.
Back in the day, we were quite famous for [...]

Sirius XM: The madness cannot continue

Published on March 20, 2009

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) investors are patting themselves on the back and thinking they have found a pot of gold. They had better think again. The company remains in a dire situation and speculators stand to lose a large portion of their investment.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialnews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The insanity continues. Sirius XM Radio [...]

Going underwater may be a good thing in this market

Published on March 5, 2009

There is plenty of bad news to focus on today, but it is much more fun to look at a company that is doing well. Orion Marine Group (NASDAQ:OMGI) is one of those companies.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It is downright depressing. All across the country, investors are tossing their hands in the [...]

Don’t cry for GM, it’s already dead

Published on March 5, 2009

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is plunging today on the news its auditors say the company’s chances of success are minimal. Now it is up to Obama and his team to admit the same.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): I cannot wait to see how the Obama administration reacts to this news. Politically, it makes sense to [...]

The housing market: Pennies where there was once dollars

Published on March 4, 2009

The nation’s top builders give us one vantage, while our lawmakers give us another. No matter how they spin it, the real estate market is not bouncing back anytime soon.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The real estate industry is like a dog chasing its tail. Good news follows bad news in a never-ending [...]

Under Armour: At least you won’t have to pay expensive capital gains taxes

Published on March 3, 2009

Shares have dropped by over 40% so far this year, yet investors still do not see the flaws in this company’s strategy. Invest in Under Armour (NYSE:UA) only if you need to lower your tax bracket.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Before you read this article, you have to promise not to send me [...]

Inflation agenda: An $81 billion tank of gas

Published on March 3, 2009

There is no way to avoid excessive inflation. But that is the way Obama wants it. How else will the president find himself on the billion-dollar bill?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): This could be an ominous sign of things to come. It is hard to deny that President Obama would love to see his [...]

Ironic profits: Obama lines the pockets of gun makers

Published on March 2, 2009

Obama has created one of the strongest profit possibilities by accident. As the economy worsens and Americans fear for their rights, gun sales are soaring. It is not want the new president had in mind.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Americans are asking themselves questions that many thought they would never have to [...]

A historic day for options

Published on March 2, 2009

The markets may be painful, but it is nothing we have not seen before. Investors that research and follow the lessons of history are using options to get back what they lost. Best of all, they are making history as they do it.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): I have appreciated my weekends more [...]

Where will your money be when the lights go out?

Published on February 26, 2009

Utility companies are typically a haven for investors during an economic downturn, but they are not posing such a good choice this time around. Things are looking worse every day.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The recession may seem painful now, but it can and likely will get worse. If some of the headlines in [...]

Success! Three for three on Beta plays

Published on February 25, 2009

It looks like we are onto a winner. If you have been following my Hot Stock Confidential beta trades, you know every single one of them has been profitable. Even in the teeth in one of the strongest bear markets in history, we are hitting home runs.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore — (TFN): It is [...]

Investments lost? Just follow Wall Street to Pennsylvania Avenue

Published on February 25, 2009

The action on Wall Street is nauseating. The more Washington acts, the more Wall Street drops. The folks with stomachs strong enough to keep them in the market are looking more like gamblers than investors. They are quickly realizing all roads lead to Washington.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The only thing keeping Wall [...]

The grasshopper needs a bailout

Published on February 24, 2009

Our elected officials are doing all they can to increase regulations and government dependency. Citizens in one state are cursing the action, while folks in another have no idea what is about to happen.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com

Baltimore – (TFN): As the nation’s economy digs itself further and further into a nasty, painful recession, the [...]

Retailer Slump: Time to buy?

Published on February 24, 2009

Retail sales continue to slump right alongside consumer confidence. Even with a slowdown, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) continues to show strength. How long can it last?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): The general consensus on Wall Street is retailing is dead. Today’s figures from Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and Radio Shack (NYSE:RSH) are strong evidence, and so is [...]

The American thing to do is buy Chinese solar companies

Published on February 23, 2009

Capitalism has no borders. Our government may be socializing the American economy, but that does not mean they are eliminating the profit potential of overseas investments. The domestic solar industry may be a farce, but China may be a different story.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It is not difficult to feel unpatriotic these [...]

The Breakup: Drama from Obama

Published on February 23, 2009

Wall Street is looking more and more like a soap opera. People are getting arrested. Congress has amnesia. And a big breakup is just around the corner. Even though it is like high school all over again, there is at least one move that will put some money back in your pocket.

By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore [...]

Gold bugs rejoice… Should they stick a fork in it?

Published on February 20, 2009

Gold prices break the $1,000 mark. Investors in gold-mining stocks are counting their gains, but should they be cashing out. Is the run at companies like Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEW) over, or is it just getting started?
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore—(TFN): Gold bugs are cheering today. After expecting a huge surge in pricing since the onslaught [...]

Three indicators tell the whole story

Published on February 20, 2009

The equities market is finishing the week with a bang. After Obama tossed nearly a trillion dollars into the economy, Americans expected a turnaround. Today, it is obvious the natural forces had other plans in mind.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Take a look at today’s market action and it is hard to know where [...]

Don’t trust the Dow. It’s a liar

Published on February 19, 2009

Almost all casual investors trust the Dow Jones Industrial Average to tell the truth. Unfortunately, it has been lying to them for a long time. It is only going to get worse.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): You cannot trust anybody on Wall Street these days, not even the Dow Jones index. The magical [...]

The bears are going to steal more than your picnic basket

Published on February 18, 2009

The bears took a break today, but they are only sharpening their nails. We gave them plenty to feed on today, which means investors had better be prepared for the next slaughter. Fortunately, options offer protection from the downside.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Even after yesterday’s bloodbath on the equities front, I am [...]