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Financial rescues: The blind leading the blind

December 2, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
The new Capital Visitors Center was unveiled in Washington today. It was more than $500 million over budget and three years too late. If our leaders cannot manage a building project, how in the world will they save companies like Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM)? By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): I am not one [...]

Making money: Ford (NYSE:F) hands us 50% gains

December 1, 2008 · Filed Under Investment Strategies · Comments 
Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM) are in the hot seat this week. It is not a question of whether they will get their bailout, it is a matter of when they will get it. Fortunately, for investors that followed my advice, the gains are already on their way. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): It [...]

Homebuilder bailout: You can’t be serious

November 25, 2008 · Filed Under News that Matters, Real Estate · Comments 
The bailout frenzy is trickling into almost every industry. If Detroit’s request was not enough controversy, what the homebuilding industry is asking for will surely get your heart pumping. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): I am starting to wonder what kind of society we live in. Is there no shame? No honor? Are ethics [...]

Clinton 2.0: Obama adds to his team

November 24, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
This is one of the most pivotal times in the nation’s history, yet it is politics as usual in Washington. Obama promised change but is delivering Clinton 2.0. Is he making the right decisions or are we all in serious trouble? By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): The Bush administration threw its third pitch at a [...]

Citigroup (NYSE:C) bailout hands us huge profits

November 24, 2008 · Filed Under News that Matters, US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
As I told you on Friday, the markets always fix their mistakes. This time it took a little help from Uncle Sam, but Citigroup (NYSE:C) is jumping this morning and our position is up by nearly 60%. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore—(TFN): We are starting the week with some positive news and big-time profits in our [...]

Washington bows: General Motors (GM) and Ford (F) shares soar

November 20, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
Our politicians are handing Wall Street a gift today. Shares of General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Ford (NYSE:F) are soaring in price. Will they make good on their word. By Andrew Snyder ****** Story Update (3:30 PM EST) ****** Congress now tells us that it has put off a vote on any Detroit bailout until after Thanksgiving. It [...]

Profit from Washington’s bailouts

November 18, 2008 · Filed Under Options, US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
Just about everybody is begging for bailout money. General Motors (NYSE:GM) desperately needs help, but Ford (NYSE:F) is looking for an easy handout. Fortunately, no matter what Congress decides, you can make money. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): Detroit is once again on its knees in Washington begging for help. The nation’s automakers are [...]

The TARP is turning into a political body bag

November 14, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
This is turning out to be one of the most important months in American history. Congress is making one politically induced mistake after the other. If it cannot get this mess sorted out, the nation will never be the same again. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore — (TFN): The nation celebrated Veteran’s Day this week. The eleventh [...]

The TARP: Just another government fiasco

November 7, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
The federal government does not have a strong reputation of getting things done. When it dives into a big project, a handful of folks get rich and the rest of us suffer. The $700 billion bailout is turning out the same way. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): We all knew it was nothing more than [...]

Patience is a virtue

November 5, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
The nation is suffering from a deadly mental flaw. Because we want success and power sooner than later, we are paying an exorbitant price. Fortunately, companies like Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) are smart enough to know better. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): The recent financial crisis has created some interesting new buzz words. Seemingly every article [...]

Can government bailouts avert crash?

October 17, 2008 · Filed Under Featured Video, Podcast, Videos · Comments 
It looks like debt has finally caught up with banks around the globe. The currency markets are being taken on a roller coaster ride as interest rates get slashed across the board. Global economist, Andrew Gordon explains where to find hidden profits. Watch this video… Read more    Standard Podcast: Play Now [...]

Four stocks to buy on weakness: Rexam (REX), Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), Aggreko (AGK) and HSBC (HSBA)

October 6, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
With the markets in turmoil, it’s time to grab some great stocks at their current cheap prices before they return to pre-crash levels. And Julian Chillingworth, chief investment officer and manager of the Rathbone Income and Growth fund, picked his four favorite London “weakness stocks” for MoneyWeek. Included in the list: Rexam (London:REX), Scottish & [...]

Market volatility: Huge profits for National City (NCC) investors

October 2, 2008 · Filed Under News that Matters, US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
The markets are giving the average investor a wicked case of whiplash. Fortunately, the volatile action is creating incredible investing opportunities. Need proof, check out our profits on National City (NYSE:NCC) and Boeing (NYSE:BA). By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): I am sick of all these Main Street versus Wall Street comparisons. No matter where we [...]

Bailout Bonus: National City (NCC) up by over 65%

October 1, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
There are lots of big winners on the Street today. Companies like Thornburg Mutual (NYSE:TMA) and Bank of Granite (NASDAQ:GRAN) are up by over 50%. Even better, shares of National City (NYSE:NCC) are up by over 65%, handing us gains that are closing in on triple-digit territory. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): Even with the [...]

Jeffrey Miron: Bankruptcy, not bailout!

September 30, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
The obvious alternative to a bailout is letting troubled financial institutions declare bankruptcy. Bankruptcy means that shareholders typically get wiped out and the creditors own the company. by Jeffrey Miron, CNN Baltimore — (TFN): The current mess would never have occurred in the absence of ill-conceived federal policies. The federal government chartered Fannie Mae in 1938 and [...]

Options investing: Huge success with McDonalds (MCD) and Under Armour (UA)

September 30, 2008 · Filed Under Investment Strategies · Comments 
Wall Street is in a good mood today, but the sentiment will not last. This country is still in real danger of a recession. Fortunately, the options market is providing incredible profit opportunities. Take gains on McDonalds (NYSE:MCD) and Under Armour (NYSE:UA). By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): Wall Street is in rally mode today. The way [...]

Volatility hedge: Short Boeing (BA), go long on National City (NCC)

September 30, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
Market volatility is through the roof. Smart traders can take advantage of the action and turn it into a profit opportunity. Boeing (NYSE:BA) and National City (NYSE:NCC) offer a shot at huge profits. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): There is an old adage on Wall Street that says as long as the markets are moving, [...]

Bungled bailout will result in further market drops on Wednesday

September 29, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
The bungled bailout of the financial industry will cause further downward pressure in the days ahead. But it’s time to bet on a rebound as well! by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): October’s three weeks early for the financial markets. If today’s drop in the American indexes don’t quite make for a Black Monday. As in [...]

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) down 24%, despite bailout rumors

September 29, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
Rumors that Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will benefit from the U.S. bailout weren’t enough to keep its share price up. The ADR hit $3.04 this morning on news from an ABN Amro partner. by Stephanie Grimmett Baltimore — (TFN):  Royal Bank of Scotland (NYSE:RBS) is down 24% this morning on news that Fortis (Brussels:FORB) must [...]

The nation’s future: When campaign managers are in charge, it’s time to short Under Armour

September 26, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
Wall Street is in a mess today. It is all thanks to our elected officials in Washington. Yesterday, we were close to a deal. Today, we have moved backwards and investors are paying for it. Go short on companies like Under Armour (NYSE:UA) and take advantage of the action. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): The [...]

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