Monthly Archives: April 2011

Robust earnings, slower economic growth, FED benign…what to do?

  Biker signal for “Slow Down” “WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) – U.S. economic growth likely braked sharply in the first quarter as higher food and gasoline prices crimped consumer spending, but the setback will probably be fleeting given a firming … Continue reading

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Gold & metals frenzy to bubble; US$ & Housing

 SINGAPORE, April 21 (Reuters) – Golds decade-long bull run could continue in the next four years, though at a slower pace, with positive inflation risks partially cooled by a shift towards more normal economic conditions, analysts polled by Reuters said … Continue reading

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Is there a ‘hidden’ PC Party Agenda?

Is it just me?  The only agenda the Canadian ruling party seems to have is to win a majority.  Nothing wrong with that I suppose, except it’s hardly what I’d consider a ‘platform.’  I can’t help but ‘imagine’ that the … Continue reading

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Oil, inflation, the dollar and stock markets

The headline you see here is from 2005.  It appeared at the height of the last frenzy in energy markets, and  I fear we are at that stage again.  Here is a headline (Bloomberg) from today: “Oil increased for the fourth … Continue reading

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Global meltdown or “a pause for the cause?”

The good news, is that I continue to see regular (less frequent that 2 years ago for sure) predictions that the financial world is about to go into a meltdown along with Japanese nuclear reactors.  Good news because if everyone were seeing the … Continue reading

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How to identify new stock market leadership

I’d like to add some context to my previous commentary.  I’ve stated before that I believe we are in a revitalized global boom, the progress of which was seriously damaged by the financial crisis we barely survived.  I first made … Continue reading

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Gold versus wood – putting passion before wisdom; not for the ‘maverick’ investor.

From Bloomberg yesterday: “Commodities across the board are rallying, aggravating the inflation outlook,” said Chae Un Soo, a Seoul-based trader at KEB Futures Co. “For now, more and more investors are looking to precious metals as a shelter.” Or the … Continue reading

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.How to interview for a job – NOT!

How about some comic relief?  How would a Harley enthusiast (or a maverick) conduct himself in a job interview.    Hey, if you’re impressed get me on the phone and offer me a job. FOR PRIOR ‘INVESTMENT’ RELATED COMMENTARIES…SCROLL UP AND DOWN … Continue reading

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Stocks moving up as others lose favour, Portugal and another Japan earthquake?

I’ve mentioned Ford Equity Research in prior commentaries, as one of many services and tools that allow one to compare what one thinks is going on (biased by news, TV and emotions) to what actually is going on.  Years of … Continue reading

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Back in the Saddle – interest rates on the rise?

It’s been a crazy few days.  After clearing my head (and getting my riding butt in shape for summer) I can’t help but marvel at how perfectly my indicators (outlined in ‘A Maverick Investors Guidebook’ – HOT off the presses … Continue reading

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