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Jim Rogers stealing my thunder? GOLD!

I can’t help but admire anyone who rides a bike for long distances, and Jim Rogers is one of those who takes the cake. I met him in Scotland at the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute’s Annual Conference (2010). Although my … Continue reading

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DEBT CRISIS? It’s a RED HERRING!

The U.S. debt crisis? Yes, it’s a red herring. Today Obama went on television to calm America and was no doubt hoping to convince financial markets to relax. He said there will be a compromise…and meant it. What he didn’t … Continue reading

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US stocks show promise; Canada not so much!

Once (or perhaps I should say “if”) the political bickering about the U.S. deficit is resolved, it should take very little time for the stock market south of the 49th to rally. Fundamentally, things are looking pretty good. As you … Continue reading

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Want to be a money manager? Become a celebrity!

I still don’t understand why people pay much heed to headlines in newspapers (if it’s in the news it’s already old news, and can’t make you money) or to those who’ve unilaterally appointed themselves as experts on money matters.  Some journalists are pretty good, but … Continue reading

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Global economy, Expert Predictions, Jim Rogers, CFA Conference Edinburgh

That’s a terrible photo of me and Jim Rogers, author of Investment Biker – a much different book than my own but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit his inspired me some. On the final day of the 2011 … 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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