Tag Archives: Seeking Alpha

Yield curve

Posted on 2011 October 25 by anewc2

An interesting article talks about the yield curve as a predictor of recessions. For various reasons (Wikipedia seems thorough on the subject) long term interest rates are usually higher than short term ones, except near the onset of recessions. The NY … Continue reading →

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Preferred Stocks

Posted on 2011 October 24 by anewc2

When times are good, investing is all about capital gains. Then there are the times like the present day. Investing advice is all about safety and income. Too often it boils down to — buy this dog that has been … Continue reading →

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Pity the poor banksters

Posted on 2011 October 14 by anewc2

http://seekingalpha.com/article/299343-jpmorgan-s-earnings-were-so-so-but-the-commentary-is-fascinating In which Jamie Dimon, who cluelessly ran his bank into the ground, abandons the guy who saved his bacon.

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DELL

Posted on 2011 September 29 by anewc2

Turning around, but scrambling to diversify before Apple eats its lunch. Continue reading →

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