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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), [...]

The New Technology that Could Replace the Gas-Powered Car

July 14, 2008 · Filed Under Oil and Energy · Comments 
“No, it won’t be flying cars, hydrogen cells, or teleporting atom machines…although those would be fun… Instead, we’re talking about simple energy and cost-efficient cars.” — Mark Louie Blogger’s note: With oil above $140, we know something has to give. And that something may be new technology in our cars. Perhaps your [...]

Are Pfizer (PFE) and Merck (MRK) good cheap buys?

June 13, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
“Is it time to start looking at pharma as a value play and buy some shares?” — Rick Pendergraft, Early to Rise by Rick Pendergraft Baltimore – (TFN): As a result of the legal issues big-name companies like Pfizer (PFE) and Merck (MRK) have been dealing with, the pharmaceutical [...]

Decision Time: Some questions to answer

April 3, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
“Wall Street has a lot in front of it.  Not only does it have to figure out who the winners and losers are of this credit crunch.  It also has to figure out what a major shift in national leadership would mean. ” - Andrew Snyder By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN)– This whole credit industry mess may be [...]

Medical Tourism: High-tech hospitals across the border

March 20, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
"Carlos Slim, Mexican business magnate and second-richest man on the planet, is planning a system of high-quality hospitals in Mexico specifically to cater to U.S. babyboomers." — Dan Prescher by Dan Prescher Baltimore – (TFN):  The U.S. health care system is overpriced and out of reach for millions of Americans… [...]