Investing/Trading
Time to Sell Defense Stocks
As the last US base in Iraq closes is it time to sell defense stocks? The US budget is eternally in the red and cuts need to come from somewhere. The US may well reduce troop strength after its nine years in Iraq. Will that translate to less work for and profits for defense stocks? […]
Increased European Central Bank Power
Will increased European Central Bank power help curb excessive spending and bring the continent’s finances back in line? European leaders met and seventeen nations agreed to treaty changes that will integrate national budgets, although Great Britain opted out. The European Union, envisioned in the dark days after World War II, is gradually moving towards stronger […]
Invest in Cloud Computing
Is it profitable to invest in cloud computing? The German software company, SAP, thought so and purchased SuccessFactors – SFSF for over $3 Billion USD. A couple of months ago Oracle – ORCL paid $1.4 billion USD for Right Now Technologies – RNOW. These companies choose to invest in cloud computing in order to widen […]
Profit from a Stock Selloff
While debt jitters drive markets lower successful investors ask themselves how to profit from a stock selloff. The traditional way that long term investors profit from a stock selloff is to pick up bargains when a falling tide lowers all ships. This approach requires fundamental analysis of individual stocks prior to the day that the […]
Investing in US Oil Stocks
When investing in US oil stocks keep in mind such terms as Williston Basin, Bakken Formation, and Williston, North Dakota. The western state of few people, winter wheat, and oil has struck it rich, again. New oil drilling techniques have helped US oil drillers extract previously untapped reserves. The resulting increase in US oil production […]
Best Stock Investments in a Declining Market
What are the best stock investments in a declining market? This is a pertinent question as the stock market wanders ever downward. The European debt crisis has investors and traders spooked even though many US companies have increased sales and money in the bank. Boeing – BA – has delivered its first 787. Both manufacturing […]
Invest in Boeing
With the first Dreamliner delivered is it time to invest in Boeing – BA? The aerospace giant delivered its “game changing” aircraft to All Nippon Airways at a ceremony at the Boeing Everett Plant in the state of Washington on September 26, 2011. The Boeing 787 takes advantage of many new technologies but has been […]
Investing In Copper Stocks
If you think that the stock market is as low as it can get a viable investment option might be investing in copper stocks. If we look at how to invest 10 000 dollars in a possible recovery there are a variety of options. Investing in gold has been popular but gold will probably fall […]
Google Purchase of Motorola
Does the Google purchase of Motorola make sense? Will it make money for Google shareholders? Will the Google purchase of Motorola provide patent protection for Google Android operating system? That may be the key question relating to the $12.5 Billion Google purchase of Motorola. The payment of a more than 60% premium will be a […]