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Congress Kills Your Investments

July 18, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
“No man’s life, liberty, or property [or the stock market] are safe when the legislature is in session.” — Judge Gideon Tucker, 1866 New York Circuit Court Blogger’s note: Mark Skousen has some interesting news for investors:  Did you know the congressional schedule can have a big effect on your stocks? Before your skepticism gets the [...]

Investment Research: Are hedge funds worth it?

May 13, 2008 · Filed Under Investment Strategies · Comments 
“A typical hedge fund invests or goes long in stocks and other securities, and simultaneously bets against or shorts those overvalued securities. In theory, this means hedge funds are supposed to deliver an absolute return in all markets while protecting your capital.” — Eric Roseman by Eric Roseman Baltimore – (TFN): [...]

Fidel Castro: Handing money to the people

February 19, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
"The fund soars every time Cuba makes positive headlines. Today is no different. It looks like investors will see a double-digit surge in the tiny fund's valued.  " – Andrew Snyder  By Andrew Snyder  Baltimore (TFN) — There will be dancing in the streets.  Cuba's communist leader, Fidel Castro, has stepped down from his authoritarian post.  It [...]

Learn from the rock stars of institutional investing

February 11, 2008 · Filed Under Investment Strategies · Comments 
"When fear finally makes its way into the hearts and minds of professional managers, it’s time to take note." — Andrew Mickey by Andrew Mickey, Fear and Greed Baltimore (TFN) — This should be easy. It’s supply and demand, right? Well, that’s close, but not exactly accurate. Have you gone to the gas station and there’s [...]