Description: Analysts explain gold’s plunge, offer a long-term outlook and advice Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: Apr 05, 2013 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-gold-fell-this-week-and-what-to-do-next-2013-04-05 Questions for discussion: Summarize the explanations for gold’s behavior and thinking about its future. What do you think about gold and what would you advise investors?
Posts Categorized: Market Analysis
Reluctant Bulls Key for Birinyi Amid Record S&P 500 Rally
Description: The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (SPX)’s record rally probably has another year to go as investors give up their pessimism and buy, according to Laszlo Birinyi, one of the first money managers to tell clients to buy before the bull market began. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Mar 29, 2013 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-28/birinyi-says-buy-mining-technology-shares-as-bull-ages.html Questions for Discussions:… Read more »
New Critical Warning as 2013 shocker looms
Description: (MarketWatch) — Yes, another dark “shocker” before the end of the year, an unexpected “black swan.” And sadly for Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke — who hopes his “I saved America from economic collapse” illusion stays intact till he leaves office — he’s not going to get a dream ending to his Fed career. Source: … Read more »
Fear Index Says This Stock Market Reminiscent of October 2007
Description: The euphoria among stock advisors and investors alike seems to be increasing as key stock indices proceed to move into uncharted territories. I see it all as a bearish indicator. Just look at the chart below of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as the “fear index:” Source: … Read more »
Jim Rogers: Soaring Dow a poor indicator
Description: Famed investor Jim Rogers says recent gains in international markets is a poor indicator of global economic health. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Mar 15, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/03/15/news-jim-rogers-currency-inflation.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What is the reason Jim Rogers believes the current run up in the Dow is not a good predictor of a better… Read more »
Investors Should Be Wary of Bonds
Description: USB Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Harvey Golub discusses bonds and his investment strategy. He speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “Lunch Money.” (Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Mar 08, 2013 Link: http://bloom.bg/X3GBju Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about risk and investing in bonds today? What should investors seeking to avoid… Read more »
Stock bulls vs. bears: A 12-chart battleground
Description: Stock pickers explain why the market can keep rising — or is ready to fall Source: Marketwatch.com Date: Mar 07, 2013 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/stock-bulls-vs-bears-11-charts-shape-the-battle-2013-03-07?siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: Summarize the analysis presented in the charts. Which do you think are most telling of future market conditions?
You Haven’t Missed the Stock Rally: Goldman’s Cohen
Description: The rally in the stock market is real and supported by the fundamentals, Goldman Sachs’s Abby Joseph Cohen told CNBC on Friday. Source: CNBC.com – video report Date: Mar 01, 2013 Link: http://www.cnbc.com/id/100511332 Questions for Discussions: Summarize the analysis presented in this report. Do you agree with Abby Joseph Cohen?
Bridgewater Bets World Stocks Get Lift on Cash
Description: Bridgewater Associates the $140 billion hedge fund founded by Ray Dalio, is betting on global stocks and oil as it expects money to move into equities and other assets amid increased economic confidence. Kelly Bit reports on Bloomberg Television’s “Money Moves.”(Source: Bloomberg) Source: Bloomberg.com – video report Date: Feb 12, 2013 Link: http://bloom.bg/14QzkTG#ooid=ZyaDRiOTrQkZ2F0tIDdotR2k3Xkn6-DW Questions… Read more »
What’s behind the bull market
Description: U.S. stocks are flirting with all-time highs, climbing to levels not seen since before the financial crisis. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: Jan 31, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2013/01/31/investing/stocks-bull-market/index.html?iid=Lead Questions for Discussions: What are the explanations for the bull market and return to 2007 market levels? What are the concerns going forward? What is your view of the… Read more »
