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Sep 15, 2008
What to do During a Market Adjustment
By Andrew Mickey, Q1 Publishing
"I know Americans are concerned about the adjustments that are taking place in our financial markets." – President Bush
Adjustment!?!
What on earth is a financial market “adjustment?”
Despite the sugar-coating, President Bush did get one thing right, Americans are concerned. More like afraid. Fear has taken over the markets. And I’ve got to tell you, I’m loving every second of it, and you should be...
"I know Americans are concerned about the adjustments that are taking place in our financial markets." – President Bush
Adjustment!?!
What on earth is a financial market “adjustment?”
Despite the sugar-coating, President Bush did get one thing right, Americans are concerned. More like afraid. Fear has taken over the markets. And I’ve got to tell you, I’m loving every second of it, and you should be...
Sep 12, 2008
An Ocean of Opportunity in Water
By Guy Bennett, Q1 Publishing
The Dow is bouncing up and down like a yo-yo. Every chart looks like a ski slope. A few investors are profiting from these wild market mood swings, while others are seeking refuge in industries that feature non-discretionary items, like water.
Approximately 40% of the world population lacks adequate fresh water. In the next decade an estimated $800 billion is going to be spent globally to bring fresh water to those who don’t have it. With that kind of money flowing into a sector, you can bet now is a time to start paying attention to water.
Water stress is severe in China, India, and Africa and it’s is also rising in developed nations. Sure there are infrastructure issues, but one of the biggest problems is simply a lack of water. Most of the earth’s surface is water, but less than 3% is drinkable.
The world’s freshwater resources are not sufficient to keep up with demand. As the world population grows and water tables decline, a solution has to be developed. Right now, that solution is...
The Dow is bouncing up and down like a yo-yo. Every chart looks like a ski slope. A few investors are profiting from these wild market mood swings, while others are seeking refuge in industries that feature non-discretionary items, like water.
Approximately 40% of the world population lacks adequate fresh water. In the next decade an estimated $800 billion is going to be spent globally to bring fresh water to those who don’t have it. With that kind of money flowing into a sector, you can bet now is a time to start paying attention to water.
Water stress is severe in China, India, and Africa and it’s is also rising in developed nations. Sure there are infrastructure issues, but one of the biggest problems is simply a lack of water. Most of the earth’s surface is water, but less than 3% is drinkable.
The world’s freshwater resources are not sufficient to keep up with demand. As the world population grows and water tables decline, a solution has to be developed. Right now, that solution is...
Sep 10, 2008
Expiring Patenst Ignite Biotech Boom
By Andrew Mickey, Q1 Publishing
It’s tough to find anything positive to talk about in this market.
The U.S. Government stepped in and assigned Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM) and Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) a value of zero through governmental decree.
Even a cutback in oil production from OPEC can’t stop oil prices from falling. Gold, silver, and fertilizer stocks are falling too. Even Brazil’s stock market, the top-performing BRIC nation of 2008, is starting to fall.
It’s bad out there for most industries. But there’s no sector worse off than the pharmaceutical sector. Big Pharma stocks like Pfizer (NYSE:PFE), Merck (NYSE:MRK), and Glaxosmithkline (NYSE:GSK) are having a rough time and it looks like more stormy weather ahead. And these companies are giants headed for a fall.
It’s tough to find anything positive to talk about in this market.
The U.S. Government stepped in and assigned Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM) and Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) a value of zero through governmental decree.
Even a cutback in oil production from OPEC can’t stop oil prices from falling. Gold, silver, and fertilizer stocks are falling too. Even Brazil’s stock market, the top-performing BRIC nation of 2008, is starting to fall.
It’s bad out there for most industries. But there’s no sector worse off than the pharmaceutical sector. Big Pharma stocks like Pfizer (NYSE:PFE), Merck (NYSE:MRK), and Glaxosmithkline (NYSE:GSK) are having a rough time and it looks like more stormy weather ahead. And these companies are giants headed for a fall.
Sep 08, 2008
Which Candidate is Best for Your Portfolio?
By Andrew Mickey, Q1 Publishing
To say uncertainty is dragging down the markets is an understatement.
The financial crisis continues to unravel in the United States. Every financial commentator is talking up the U.S. government’s list of more than 100 “problem banks.”
Fears of another Asian financial crisis are gaining steam. The Thai baht, the Russian ruble, and the Chinese yuan are all well off their highs and in a downtrend. Even commodities are getting rocked. Precious metal, oil, natural gas, and base metals are all in freefall.
Yet there are some surprises...
To say uncertainty is dragging down the markets is an understatement.
The financial crisis continues to unravel in the United States. Every financial commentator is talking up the U.S. government’s list of more than 100 “problem banks.”
Fears of another Asian financial crisis are gaining steam. The Thai baht, the Russian ruble, and the Chinese yuan are all well off their highs and in a downtrend. Even commodities are getting rocked. Precious metal, oil, natural gas, and base metals are all in freefall.
Yet there are some surprises...
Sep 05, 2008
Rust Belt Revival: FROM DOOM TO BOOM
By Andrew Mickey, Q1 Publishing
The locals call it “The Pointes.”
Gross Pointe was one of the highest rent neighborhoods in the country. It sits between Detroit and Lake St. Clair. Its wooded scenery, mild summer weather, and proximity to industrial areas have made it a popular residential neighborhood for industrial titans for a century.
The Pointes was one of the hottest real estate markets in the 1920’s. You had to have a mansion in Gross Pointe If you were an executive in Detroit’s booming auto industry.
Flash forward 90 years and we’ve got a completely different picture...
The locals call it “The Pointes.”
Gross Pointe was one of the highest rent neighborhoods in the country. It sits between Detroit and Lake St. Clair. Its wooded scenery, mild summer weather, and proximity to industrial areas have made it a popular residential neighborhood for industrial titans for a century.
The Pointes was one of the hottest real estate markets in the 1920’s. You had to have a mansion in Gross Pointe If you were an executive in Detroit’s booming auto industry.
Flash forward 90 years and we’ve got a completely different picture...
