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Real Estate 101: Don’t let the desperation fool you

September 26, 2008 · Filed Under Real Estate · Comments 
The real estate crash may be the perfect time to enter the property markets. But don’t think every property is a bargain. It’s not, even in this market. And you should learn how to tell the difference. by Stephanie Grimmett Baltimore — (TFN):  Every crisis holds an opportunity. And property is no different. You [...]

Recession-Buster Stocks: Buy Amazon (AMZN:NASDAQ)

August 8, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
“Analysts were expecting Amazon to earn $0.26 per share… and the company reported earnings of $0.37. Revenues nearly doubled from the same period last year.” — Rick Pendergraft Blogger’s note: The recession has deflated American spending. Lack of easy credit is keeping U.S. consumers from buying on a whim, and stores are [...]

Investing 101: When Should You Sell a Losing Stock?

August 4, 2008 · Filed Under Investment Strategies · Comments 
“A few good days in the market, and you’ll be back to even… Not so fast. When it comes to ‘recouping’ losses, you have to look at the equation in a different way.” — Christian Hill Blogger’s note: We’ve all had it happen. That stock you loved, the one with the great management, a fantastic product [...]

Obama Vs. Big Pharma

August 1, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
"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), [...]

Economic Recession: A stock that will survive and thrive

May 21, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
“One thing to keep in mind when buying a company’s stock is the lifespan of its product. In other words, keep an eye on how often consumers have to buy replacements.” — Christian Hill by Christian Hill, Early to Rise Baltimore – (TFN): One thing to keep in mind when [...]

Value Investing: Falling earnings and reduced growth spell challenges for value investors

May 18, 2008 · Filed Under Investment Strategies · Comments 
“You should continue to look at PE’s, but not give them as much emphasis…. If I see PE’s improving I wonder if the estimates of analysts have kept up with what’s happening on the ground with the economy. If I see the PEG, that is the price earnings to growth — [...]

Value Investing: Your latest TFN podcast is now online

May 18, 2008 · Filed Under Podcast · Comments 
Baltimore — (TFN): As corporate earnings shrink and growth prospects contract during the economic slowdown, value investors have to account for dramatic shifts in their evaluative criteria. Wealth Advantage editor Andrew Gordon explains how to account for changed conditions using P/E ratios and PEG ratios: The podcast for our latest TFN Video Special Report video [...]

Value Investing: Falling earnings and reduced growth spell challenges for value investors

May 17, 2008 · Filed Under Featured Video, Videos · Comments 
Baltimore — (TFN): As corporate earnings shrink and growth prospects contract during the economic slowdown, value investors have to account for dramatic shifts in their evaluative criteria. Wealth Advantage editor Andrew Gordon explains how to account for changed conditions using P/E ratios and PEG ratios. Click here to hear what Andrew Gordon has to say. ****Make sure [...]

Investment Bonds: Finding your best return

May 14, 2008 · Filed Under Investment Strategies · Comments 
“If you want to invest in bonds… which ones do you choose?” — Andrew Gordon by Andrew Gordon, Early to Rise Baltimore – (TFN): This is what the government investment bond chart on the Bloomberg Web site showed me recently: 2 years: 2.13 percent return 5 years: 3.13 percent return 10 [...]