Tag: Charles Delvalle
Republicans vs. Democrats: Who spends more?
Published on September 15, 2008
“Republicans like to call themselves the party of fiscal discipline. But if you dig into the numbers, you might find some surprises.” — Charles Delvalle
by Charles Delvalle
Baltimore — (TFN): Republicans like to call themselves the party of fiscal discipline. But if you dig into the numbers, you might find some surprises.
Since 1938, Democrats increased [...]
Playing Bluffmaster with the U.S. banks
Published on August 29, 2008
“I can see Morgan Stanley on one side… Citigroup, and Lehman are there too. And they are all bluffing about what they’re holding, and everyone playing knows it.” — Charles Delvalle
by Charles Delvalle
Baltimore — (TFN): Every time I think about the world financial system, I keep coming [...]
Why the efficient market hypothesis is wrong
Published on August 15, 2008
“If there were no inefficiencies to take advantage of, how could I trade the market for quick profits? But truthfully, the markets aren’t nearly as efficient as you might think.” — Charles Delvalle
by Charles Delvalle
Baltimore — (TFN): Have you ever heard of the efficient market hypothesis?
The basis of the hypothesis is that [...]
Stock Investment Research: Six simple rules to save you from the poor house
Published on August 13, 2008
“Nine times out of ten, it never works out though. The end result is that you lose more and more money. But it doesn’t have to be that way. So here are six simple rules for you to follow that will help you manage your emotions better and become a better investor.” — Charles Delvalle [...]
Obama Vs. Big Pharma
Published on August 1, 2008
“The government controls billions of dollars. That kind of power can make or break an industry.” — Charles Delvalle
Blogger’s note: Healthcare in general and pharmaceutical companies in particular are a standard safe haven for investors. During a recession, even if the public cuts back on the little luxuries (and the big luxuries, in some cases), [...]
Short These Dividend Stocks
Published on July 7, 2008
“Today, I’d like to share with you a pattern that proves to be one of the best ways to make money in a down market.” — Charles Delvalle
by Charles Delvalle
Baltimore – (TFN): One of the simplest ways to make money in the stock market is to find a pattern with [...]
Copper Prices Boom Despite U.S. Recession
Published on July 1, 2008
“It doesn’t matter if the U.S. is in a recession or not because copper demand will continue to grow thanks to emerging economies like China, India and Brazil. Mix this in with sporadic strikes that cut back copper production and you have a clear cut case for higher copper prices in [...]
Can Pfizer (PFE:NYSE) Recover?
Published on June 27, 2008
“When you look at the PFE chart, you should stretch it out as far as possible. That’s because this company is trading lower than any point in the last ten years. But why?” — Charles Delvalle
by Charles Delvalle
Baltimore – (TFN): I typically don’t cover pharmaceutical stocks because, in all honesty, [...]
Real Estate Investing: Betting against housing
Published on March 22, 2008
"Last year, you couldn’t find a decent condo in West Palm Beach, FL for less than $200,000. But for the past two months, I’ve been seeing them at drastically reduced prices." — Charles Delvalle
by Charles Delvalle
Baltimore — (TFN): The biggest drag on the stock market this year can be summed up in one word: Housing. Because home prices have dropped, banks have cut back lending. Which, in turn…