Good News for Some Long-Term Potash Investors
It’s been a wild year for fertilizer stocks. Many investors who have been loading up on agriculture stocks right along with the hedge and mutual funds have taken... >>>
Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Will Not Stay this Cheap
Energy stocks have retreated quite a bit since the commodity bubble popped in mid-summer. The energy sector as a whole is down about 40% during this time frame... >>>
Spending Slump Spell Bad News; Saving is the New Thing (Again)
Today’s update on personal income and spending corroborates yesterday’s GDP report, which told us clearly that the consumer is wary and is cutting back... >>>
Treat….or Trick?
The fix is in! No, Macro Man has not ordered a tin-foil hat and isn’t quite prepared to believe that the Rosicrucians, et. al are running the show….yet.... >>>
Yahoo, Google May Walk Away From Search Pact
The planned advertising partnership deal between Google (GOOG) and Yahoo (YHOO), devised during Microsoft’s (MSFT) unsolicited bid for the Sunnyvale, Calif-based... >>>
Justice Department Approves Verizon’s Acquisition of Alltel
The Department of Justice approved Thursday the $28.1 billion planned acquisition of Verizon Wireless (VZ) and regional cell phone operator Alltel Corporation.... >>>
Red Friday: Coming to a Mall Near You
It’s become somewhat of an annual tradition. After stuffing one’s self on the fourth Thursday in November, it’s customary to wake up at the same time as newspaper... >>>
Skyworks (SWKS) Booms with Wireless Connectivity
Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) makes analog and mixed signal semiconductors that work mainly with mobile devices and wireless connectivity. Headquartered in Woburn,... >>>
20% High-Yield Defaults? Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Autos!
On Monday the yield on the Merrill Lynch High Yield Master index reached a shocking 19.6%. That yield is admittedly enticing, but the real question is, how many... >>>
The Decline And Fall Of Consumption
This morning’s news that third-quarter GDP retreated by 0.3% should surprise no one. This slump is arguably one of most anticipated contractions in recent... >>>
