July « 2009 « Investment Postcards from Cape Town

I am experiencing Internet problems and have difficulty accessing my data sources. This week’s video compilation is therefore posted without the usual introductory paragraphs. But I am sure the interesting clips will speak for themselves.

Wall St Cheat Sheet: AIG – writing stories about people who play “it” safe “Evidently, AIG is [...]

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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) Earnings: How the Mighty Have Fallen… (Money Morning, 1/17/12)

3 Big Banks Report Earnings: What You Need To Know (Investment Underground » Page n..., 1/20/12)

5 Wall Street Banks Finally Slashing Bonuses (Investment Underground » Page n..., 1/11/12)

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Is China the next bubble?

By Prieur du Plessis, on July 18th, 2009 posted in: Business, Economy, Guest Bloggers

“Should we be worried about the strong rate of lending growth in China at present? In its zeal to jumpstart the economy, is the Chinese government sowing the seeds of yet another bubble that will have disastrous consequences for not only China but for the entire global economy?,” asks Jay Bryson in this interesting guest post. [...]

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China: Big Changes Coming Soon (Money Morning, 1/10/12)

Why China's "Blindside" Could Be A Great Buying Opportunity (Money Morning, 1/6/12)

What China is Buying Now (Wealth Daily, 1/12/12)

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Economic stimulus – no quick fix

By Prieur du Plessis, on July 18th, 2009 posted in: Humor

Economic stimulus – did anybody think there was an easy way out? [...]

Roubini: Setting the record straight

By Prieur du Plessis, on July 17th, 2009 posted in: Economy, Investment

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This post reports on a statement from Nouriel Roubini on the US economic outlook. “It has been widely reported today [Thursday] that I have stated that the recession will be over ‘this year’ and that I have ‘improved’ my economic outlook. Despite those reports – however – my views expressed today are no different than the views I have expressed previously. If anything my views were taken out of context,” said Roubini. [...]

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Roubini: "Cramer is a Buffoon" (Wealth Daily, 4/8/09)

Video: Nouriel Roubini On Why He Is Bullish On Asia (Top Foreign Stocks, 4/3/09)

Money Morning Expert Makes Noise with Market Call (Money Morning, 4/15/09)

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Prieur’s readings (July 17, 2009)

By Prieur du Plessis, on July 17th, 2009 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money

This post provides links a number of thought-provoking articles I have read over the past few days that you may also find of interest. [...]

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Must Reads Friday, July 17, 2009 (Contrarian Profits, 7/17/09)

Must Reads Wednesday, June 17, 2009 (Contrarian Profits, 6/17/09)

ChartsEdge (U.S.) equities map for 6/17 (UnBiasedTrading (TM), 6/17/09)

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Karn: Credit and credibility

By Prieur du Plessis, on July 17th, 2009 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money