Profitable Investing
Time to Invest in Russia
As Vladimir Putin returns to the presidency of Russia he “orders” increased investment by the government and pressure on government run industries to modernize and become more efficient. If you are thinking that this is the time to invest in Russia please remember that Mr. Putin’s decree for a so called new economy sounds a […]
Uncertainty over a Slowing United States Economy
Uncertainty over a slowing United States economy is driving stock prices lower and raising the VIX. Investors worry about the debt crisis in Europe, slowing of exports out of China, and whether or not the United States Federal Reserve will resume stimulus measures if the economy lags too much. On the other hand United States […]
Less Available Credit from European Banks
As self-imposed austerity measures drive the Euro Zone back into recession, economies across the world worry about less available credit from European banks. As the Euro Zone increases its lending limit again the EU is focusing on keeping its own economies afloat. However, the big Euro Zone banks have traditionally had customers all across the […]
Hedge Interest Rate Risk with a Bond Ladder
Is it time to hedge interest rate risk with a bond ladder? We are living in a period of historically low interest rates. The United States Federal Reserve has been buy US treasuries and thereby driving down interest rates. They are doing this to help promote investment in increased employment. They are succeeding to a […]
Weak Chinese Manufacturing Report
A weak Chinese manufacturing report helped drive stocks lower recently. Although the problem of decreased industrial output may be in China much of the cause lies in Europe. As the Euro Zone increases it lending limit again, it has become apparent that the European debt crisis is far from over. The Euro zone put in […]
Investment in Sustainable Fracking Technology
The United States is in the midst of an oil and natural gas boom. A new technology called hydraulic fracturing, fracking for short, is making that possible. The government has only recently tightened regulations meant to reduce air pollution that occurs in the last stages of drilling an oil or gas well. This investment in […]
Marriott Invests in Latin America
As the Latin American middle class grows it travels and stays in hotels. Meanwhile Marriott invests in Latin America. According to a recent press release from the US based global hotel operator, Marriott, MAR, will double its number of rooms in Latin American and the Caribbean over the next five years. This will mean seventy […]
Profit From the End of ObamaCare
With the United States Supreme Court ready to strike down the Affordable Care Act investors may wish to think of ways to profit from the end of Obamacare. Much of the talk these days centers on the constitutionality of provisions in Obamacare. However, many insurance companies have invested and are investing heavily to profit from […]