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Obama victory? Watch Trina Solar (TSL) and Health Net (HNT)

November 4, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
Election day is finally here. In less than 24 hours, we will know who will run the country for at least the next four years. Companies like Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL) and Health Net (NYSE:HNT) are making moves in anticipation of the new leadership. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): We have finally made it to the big [...]

Put politics aside and make some money

November 3, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
This is obviously going to be a huge week in American history. No matter who wins the election, the nation will be changed forever. But investors must not put too much weight on presidential politics. There is more important news to worry about. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): It is the start of what is bound [...]

Vote for your portfolio

November 3, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
We are down to the last 48 hours of a presidential campaign that started over four years ago. Now, it seems the more we learn about Obama, the more the nation fears him. It is a shame we do not have more time. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): I did my part. After watching the political [...]

Spread the wealth: Don’t forget about Bob the Builder!

October 17, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
Presidential politics are heating up. Earlier this week, Obama was walking away with the lead. But thanks to a bald-headed plumber, McCain is clawing his way back. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): I thought these guys only answered previously screened questions. How in the world did this Joe-the-plumber guy slip one by Obama? I know how… [...]

VP Debate: All eyes on Palin

October 3, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
The vice-presidential debate last night was a success. Biden held his ground and Palin did not implode. Who is Wall Street voting for? The answer is obvious. By Andrew Snyder Baltimore – (TFN): If one more person asks my wife if she knows Sarah Palin, she is going to snap. After spending the last two years [...]

Election 2008: Freedom vs. Socialism

September 16, 2008 · Filed Under Featured Video, Politics, Videos · Comments 
Discussions about pigs with lipstick should not distract us from the fact that American prosperity is at stake in the coming elections. The choice is not between candidates but between principles. It’s Freedom vs. Socialism. View the video right here… Read more

Fair and Balanced? Maybe Democrats should rethink the “Fairness Doctrine”

August 18, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
Liberals are lobbying for a revival of the “Fairness Doctrine” — mainly to force talk radio stations to “balance” Rush Limbaugh with Michael Moore: After all, the failure of liberal radio stations to create a market for themselves calls for government intervention. But given the liberal bias of mainstream media, maybe Democrats might be getting [...]

Election 08: Who Wins in a Terrorist Attack? Not You.

June 30, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
“This week, wags were atwitter over which presidential candidate would benefit most should terrorists strike the US prior to election 08. Nary a drop of ink was spilled in an effort to discern the effect such an attack would have on your bottom line… the country’s bottom line.” — Andy Carpenter by [...]

Does McCain Endorse Wiretapping U.S. Citizens?

June 13, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
“Sen. McCain believed that the Constitution gave Mr. Bush the power to authorize the National Security Agency to monitor Americans’ international phone calls and emails.” — Bob Bauman by Bob Bauman Baltimore – (TFN): The recent headline on the Wired website said it all: McCain: I’d Spy on Americans Secretly, Too. What prompted this disturbing, [...]

The Democratic presidential primary war kills the U.S. economy

April 25, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
“The longer the Democratic Primary War continues, the greater the fallout for the U.S. market.” — Martin Hutchinson by Martin Hutchinson Baltimore – (TFN): In Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Democratic Presidential Primary, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton achieved the absolute bare minimum she needed to prolong her battle against Barack Obama. And she [...]

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 [...]

Election 2008: Final Cut or bottom of the barrel?

March 19, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
"Overall, the remaining candidates leave a bad taste in your mouth just looking at them. Just like a pawed-over jar of jellybeans with only the licorice flavor left. Then again… you still can find unexpected surprises." — J. Christoph Amberger by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): Your average Costco-sized jar of jellybeans weighs in at four [...]

Ignorant Politicians: The cockroaches are scurrying

March 14, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
"On Capitol Hill, the economy is not considered the heartbeat that keeps this country alive. No, it is merely another powerful pawn in the political chess game.  " – Andrew Snyder  By Andrew Snyder Baltimore (TFN) – Economists have their hands full.  Some say it is the perfect storm of economic calamities: inflation, a falling dollar, a lack [...]

Obama, Clinton, McCain: The secret of the last jelly beans

March 5, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
by J. Christoph Amberger Baltimore — (TFN): There is a jar full of jelly beans on the middle of my dining room table. Correction, it used to be a full jar. The label advertises forty-some assorted flavors, in all colors of the rainbow: Royal blue, speckled brown, canary yellow, bright ruby red… you name it, you can [...]

Free Trade: Don’t let them win

March 4, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
"If we want an economy that continues to expand and make rational, predictable moves, we must ensure that our markets are open, free and void of political manipulation. " – Andrew Snyder  By Andrew Snyder  Baltimore (TFN) – If you think the American economic future looks bleak right now, you will not believe what next year may hold in [...]