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 By Prieur du Plessis, on October 22nd, 2011 posted in: Emerging markets, Investment, Stocks  2 people had their say - chime in!
The dividend yield of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (EEM) recently moved above the dividend yield of the iShares S&P 500 Index Fund (IVV) for the first time since the 2008/2009 financial crisis. Is the cold shoulder the market is giving emerging-market equities justified at this stage? [...] More on this topic (What's this?) iShares ETFs: The Top 10 Performers (Investment U, 4/6/12) How Bad Is Europe? (Random Roger's Big Picture, 5/10/12) Wait, Was This My Idea? (Random Roger's Big Picture, 11/4/11)
In the clip below, noted bank skeptic and MIT economist Simon Johnson, former IMF Chief Economist, explains the story behind the story of Diamond Jim – the tuneful tale of a would-be banker who travels to Charlotte, N.C., to meet up with a mogul of modern-day finance, “Diamond Jim.” The production is [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Pros & Cons Of Online Banking (Green World Investor, 5/8/12) Spain’s Bankia SA Suffers a Bank “Jog” (Wall Street Daily, 5/18/12) Mobile Wallet Technology Will Make You Rich (Money Morning, 5/10/12) By Prieur du Plessis, on October 22nd, 2011 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money Leave your comment
“If you’re counting the market’s cards, you can see that nearly all of the bear market’s aces have been played. Now that China’s PMI has turned upward, along with the potential for China’s monetary policy easing, it’s possible we’ll see a run in commodities through Chinese New Year,” said Frank Holmes in this guest contribution. [...]  By Prieur du Plessis, on October 22nd, 2011 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money One comment so far
This week on Wealthtrack, Consuelo Mack interviews two of the investment world’s biggest stars. Bill Gross and Mohamed El-Erian, Co-Chief Investment Officers of money management powerhouse PIMCO, sit down together for an exclusive two part series. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Why This Market Truism Just Isn’t True (Investment U, 12/5/11) Why Most of the Investment Advice You’ve Heard is Wrong (Investment U, 1/20/12) Golden Rule: The Investment Theory of Politics (Finance Documentaries, 5/18/12) By Prieur du Plessis, on October 22nd, 2011 posted in: Economy, Interest Rates, Monetary Policy One comment so far
The past week in monetary policy saw interest rate decisions announced by seven central banks. Click through for the full review. [...] By Prieur du Plessis, on October 22nd, 2011 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money Leave your comment
Adam Hewison, charting strategist of INO.TV, brings you another edition of his invaluable service of daily technical updates on the ups and downs of various markets. This short analysis is a great tool for keeping one’s finger on the pulse and timing the markets. Click through to hear Adam’s latest views on gold , silver, the US Dollar Index, the CRB Index, crude oil and the S&P 500 Index. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Housing Bottom 2011 (Wealth Daily, 7/7/11) Before Making That 2011 IRA Contribution, Make Sure Your Pension Plan Assets are Safe (Money Morning, 3/30/12) 2011 Second Half Market Predictions (Wealth Daily, 7/28/11) |
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