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A Virtual Oil Spill and a Real Oil Spill Arguments can be made that there are 2 fronts on the war to combat the Gulf oil spill. BP obviously taking the responsibility for the clean-up, but what about cleaning up the public’s perception of the oil powerhouse? All things considered, BP really is not doing [...]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has hit Goldman Sachs with some serious charges, and this leaves the company in a precarious situation. It is not clear how the company’s investors and account holders will react. Analysis shows that it is highly unlikely that Goldman Sachs will meet a similar fate as Bear Stearns and [...]

Good morning Dr. FeelGood…please meet my financial advisor, Mary Jane! A few savvy investors, rogues in the field, may be wondering how to invest in the new green economy, Medical Marijuana. Expect low returns and uncertain futures for investments of the few Pink Sheet stocks available, most notably Medical Marijuana Inc (OTC: CVIV). Rising out [...]

China has made great strides in the race for the most powerful country in the world and it has begun to rival America on a number of fronts. While investing in China carries some risks, it is still proving to be an attractive investment alternative for many aggressive investors. The Peoples Republic of China is [...]

We have had a pretty nice run in the markets but appear to be back to chop mode. So where do you look for some opportunity for return, while not worrying as you spend more time outside enjoying the good weather? One place is utility stocks. The idea is that, regardless of how the economy [...]

As the controversy and debate heats up over who is going to pay for the massive delays incurred by airlines due to the recent European volcanic-ash event, there is little doubt some of these airline stocks will be adversely impacted. To get some ideas on how to possibly trade this sector check out this thread [...]

As discussed at TradeKing, staying mentally tough in a trading environment can be challenging at times. Here are some tips and advice on being able to effectively handle this side of the trading business, especially in volatile times. First, as a trader you have to have a trading plan. The plan should specifically spell out [...]

With the tough economic conditions, President Barack Obama and members of the Congress have agreed that the country needs some financial reform to prevent some of the reckless actions that led to a financial meltdown. Regulating the areas of financial services that contributed to the financial woes is paramount and reform is sorely needed. Mortgage [...]

Vegas lounge-like parodies about doomsday economics? Versusplus has delivered that dreamy combo with cheesy renditions of pop culture’s own mild-mannered musical scores transposed with failing economic verses. On the menu be sure to note everything from Alan Greenspan’s floundering prophecies to the economy “herself,” where she is slated to rise again in the near future. [...]

We often speak about volatility, strike prices, interest rates and days to expiration or time value when it comes to option prices, but we rarely talk about the distinct impact that dividends have on option prices. One really good discussion about this relationship can be found at TradeKing. The primary impact to understand is that [...]