Tag: j. christoph amberger
China’s looming financial crisis
Published on October 10, 2008
Chinese shares have been falling lately, but that’s only because everybody’s so scared. There’s nothing wrong with China’s financial system, right? Wrong. There’s something rotten at the heart of China’s banks, and the entire mainland economy is about to come crashing down.
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore — (TFN): As Iceland’s banking industry is melting [...]
Seeds of Wealth: The problem is not where to look for profits — it’s what not to buy!
Published on October 2, 2008
Market upheaval and turmoil in the banking industry has created an incredible opportunity for investors with cash and a long-term wealth-building perspective. This company, for example, still dominates the industry — and yet costs less than a gallon of super!
Recession Investing: Vice stocks are not all they’re cracked up to be
Published on September 2, 2008
Financial editors like to point out obvious investing opportunities. But the obvious is not necessarily the profitable. Vice stocks, especially, are not quite what they’re cracked up to be.
Empire of Debt: The suicide pact of global debt
Published on August 26, 2008
The subprime meltdown has taken down lenders and borrowers alike. That makes the U.S. national debt look like a double-edged sword — especially to global creditors.
IPO Investing: The pipeline is still running dry
Published on August 25, 2008
There may be pressure building. But with investors spooked, chances are the IPO market will remain as dead as Kevin Federlines singing career.
China Olympics 2008: Boom or Bust?
Published on August 16, 2008
U.S. What should investors do? Martin Hutchinson of The Money Map Report gives his expert view – and tells investors where to turn.
Bear Market for Crude Oil? Profit from falling oil prices.
Published on August 8, 2008
Crude oil prices have dropped dramatically from record highs. What was behind the boom? What is ahead for oil? And how can you profit? Hot Stock Confidential’s J. Christoph Amberger answers all questions.
Contrarian oil play
Published on July 22, 2008
The Supreme Court has just confirmed that U.S. citizens do indeed have the constitutional right to own and bear the prerequisites of safeguarding their liberty.
NEW! Hot Stock Confidential
Published on July 16, 2008
In Europe, lacking freedom of speech is leveraged by Islamists to subdue divergent opinions. How long until they succeed in the U.S.?
Second Amendment confirmation means there’s hope for America
Published on July 15, 2008
The Supreme Court has just confirmed that U.S. citizens do indeed have the constitutional right to own and bear the prerequisites of safeguarding their liberty.
Freedom of Speech and other Un-Islamic Activities
Published on July 8, 2008
In Europe, lacking freedom of speech is leveraged by Islamists to subdue divergent opinions. How long until they succeed in the U.S.?
The Next China: Vietnam is set to grow
Published on June 30, 2008
As Caravan capitalism seeks the lowest production cost, multinational companies are leaving China for Vietnam.
Obama 2008: What Liberals try to forget about Europe
Published on June 24, 2008
As Americans get ready to elect a socialist lightweight for president, Europe’s pro-business governments are benefiting from Bush-style reforms of their tax and welfare systems. Too bad U.S. Democrats don’t pay much attention to foreign news.
The Obama Retirement Plan
Published on June 17, 2008
Judging by the Obama family tax returns, financial and retirement planning is not exactly the strong suit of the next U.S. president. In fact, his lack of investing experience goes a long way to explain his plans of punishing middle-class Americans stupid enough to provide for their own retirement. That worries me.
Trouble for U.S. carmakers like Ford (F:NYSE) and GM (GM:NYSE) spell opportunity for foreign competition
Published on June 10, 2008
US carmakers are selling more cars than SUVs and trucks. Accordingly, they’re shutting truck and SUV factories. Even GM’s Hummer brand may be up for sale. Good news for the Chinese and Indian automobile industry!
Earthquake Fallout: Amberger Smackdown Video
Published on May 28, 2008
Baltimore — (TFN): The earthquake in China not only destroyed homes and lives. It also disrupted infrastructure, industry and agriculture in the Chinese economic heartland. Combined with the rising yuan, the idling of industrial capacities, and China’s looming debt crisis, investors should review their Chinese stock holdings now. [...]
Cover your shorts on Whole Foods (WFMI:Nasdaq) for gains of 11-20%
Published on May 21, 2008
Baltimore — (TFN): Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFMI:Nasdaq) continued its downward slide today, losing 3% in today’s trading. Last week, on May 14, the stock lost 14%. I had recommended you short the stock in my April 24 Hot Stock Pick of the Week. The stock traded at $31.63 on April 24. And, of course, [...]
Whole Foods (WFMI:Nasdaq) plummets: It’s about time!
Published on May 14, 2008
Baltimore — (TFN): I may have been premature when I asked you to short Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFMI:Nasdaq) on April 24.
The green grocer’s stock price plunged close to 14% today as the company reported shrinking first-quarter profits that missed Wall Street’s estimates. “So much for the theory that Whole Foods’ customers were such chic-chic [...]
Clean Air Kills: Our latest TFN Video and Audio Podcast is now online!
Published on April 30, 2008
Baltimore — (TFN): The podcast for our latest Amberger’s Smackdown video can now be downloaded to your iTunes or PodcastAlley.com accounts.
Global Warming: Blame the 1990 Clean Air Act!
Published on April 30, 2008
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore — (TFN): According to the European mainstream and the UN, global warming is caused by evil Americans driving SUVs to the malls. The sole salvation of the world lies in establishing a barter system of carbon dioxide indulgences… and sorting household trash all the way to Tuesday.
But over the past few [...]