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Tug of war leaves investors between a rock and hard place

Tweet -Recovery or Not, Where’s My Yield? The signs of a recovery are everywhere… from lower unemployment to retail sales to manufacturing. Yet, the spoiler at the party, or perhaps the realists, continue to be Ben Bernanke and the Federal … Continue reading

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Come on Baby, Let’s do the Twist

Tweet -Next Fed meeting will bring back the 60’s Buzz Lightyear Bernanke and the Federal Reserve meet again next week to try to figure out exactly what the hell to do. I throw in the “H” word very simply because … Continue reading

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Market Update – Bernanke Sings

Tweet Ben Bernanke did not apply another round of stimulus or a QE3 (another Quantitative Easing program) as many had expected or more likely hoped. His non-action on more stimulus is a good thing right now and will ultimately soothe … Continue reading

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Welcome to the 2nd Half of the Show – QE3 a Welcome Sight for Investors

Tweet It’s hard to believe that the 2nd half of 2011 is here already, and where does the time go? Josh will be 17 this month. It feels like just yesterday, I was announcing his birth in one of these … Continue reading

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Market Update – Can You Hear Me Now, Ben?

Tweet  -Unemployment # eases urgency This morning’s Non-farm Payroll report showed an increase of 244k jobs in April, well ahead of the market consensus estimate of a 185k gain.  March’s previous payroll estimate was revised up from 216k to 221k.  … Continue reading

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The Great Pharaohs Rebellion plus Investor Strategy

Tweet Click links in blue for more information Written by Keith Springer February 4, 2011 The images of Cairo on fire are sending shivers down investors’ spines. The great Pharaohs must be terribly embarrassed and turning in their tombs. Bookmark … Continue reading

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