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By Cees Bruggemans, Chief Economist of FNB. From pure wilderness, South Africa’s dash to urban modernity these past two centuries has been marked by various transport revolutions beyond the traditional going on foot, horse, donkey cart and ox wagon. Today we enjoy availability of modern high-technology railways, bus [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Winter Strikes Help Boost This Metal’s Price (Investment U, 8/1/11) South Africa’s data upside surprises (Wall Street Sector Selector, 10/12/11) Three challenges facing South Africa (Wall Street Sector Selector, 11/14/11)
The time has perhaps come to look beyond the short-term noise and focus on good old stock picking, and specifically those companies with strong balance sheets that will be growing their dividends over time with a reasonable degree of certainty. After all, compound growth has not without reason been referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Investment Secrets: Although the Market is Moving in Circles, We Keep Your Portfolio Heading H... (Money Morning, 10/12/11) Why Gold Prices Crashed (Learn Mining News, 11/1/11) Chart: A Blow to Inflationists (Investment U, 10/24/11)
Martin Wolf, FT’s chief economics commentator, talks to George Magnus, economic adviser at UBS, and Paola Subacchi, research director at Chatham House, about the ultimatum issued by G20 finance ministers to eurozone leaders at the weekend and asks what role the G20 should play in addressing global economic issues. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Prepare for Europe – "It's Going to Be Ugly" (Money Morning, 1/16/12) Take Heed! How the European Crisis Could Hurt U.S. Stocks (Wall Street Daily, 1/19/12) EU Summit Produces a Long-Term Solution for a Short-Term Crisis (Investment U, 12/16/11)
Click through for a round-up of global stock market performance. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) The Most Telling Chart of 2011 (Wall Street Daily, 12/30/11) The Worst Prediction of 2011 (Wall Street Daily, 12/23/11) A Bearish Case for November 2011 (Investment U, 11/1/11)
Barton Biggs, managing partner and co-founder of Traxis Partners LP, talks about his investment strategy and stock market outlook. David Kelly, chief market strategist af JPMorgan Funds also shares a few ideas. [...]
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?) The Most Telling Chart of 2011 (Wall Street Daily, 12/30/11) A Bearish Case for November 2011 (Investment U, 11/1/11) The Worst Prediction of 2011 (Wall Street Daily, 12/23/11) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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