28 « June « 2010 « Investment Postcards from Cape Town

I am finally back in the office after having followed the Slovenian soccer team around South Africa for their 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign. It is therefore back to the real world for me, and the blogging service has now been resumed. My apologies for the three-week absence, but it turned out to be quite impossible to post intermittently. […]

Picture du Jour: Is gold in a bubble?

By Prieur du Plessis, on June 28th, 2010 posted in: Gold, Investment

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Many “experts” remain skeptical about the performance of gold bullion and often contend gold is in a bubble. This post includes a chart casting some light on whether the barbarous relic is displaying bubble characteristics. You be the judge … […]

Wealthtrack: Charles Ellis shares his basic investment rules

By Prieur du Plessis, on June 28th, 2010 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money

On this week’s Consuelo Mack WealthTrack, legendary financial consultant Charles Ellis shares his basic rules to succeed in financial markets. […]

Prieur’s readings (June 29, 2010)

By Prieur du Plessis, on June 28th, 2010 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money

This post provides links to a number of interesting articles I have read over the past few days that you may also enjoy. […]

How to keep America #1

By Prieur du Plessis, on June 28th, 2010 posted in: Economy, Investment

With the prospect of China surpassing the U.S. in manufacturing next year, Fred Smith, FedEx chairman/CEO, provides some insight on how to keep America in the top position. […]

World Cup Fever in Africa

By Prieur du Plessis, on June 28th, 2010 posted in: Africa, Guest Bloggers

“No matter who lifts the World Cup trophy on July 11, I believe it is ultimately Africa that has won the attention of the world. Long after the games are over, we will continue to keenly follow the progress of this promising continent,” said Mark Mobius in this guest post. […]