Nickel forecast
by Stanley Park
As an exceptionally versatile metal, nickel enjoys a special place in the industrial world. With its lustrous, silvery-white appearance, low thermal and electrical conductivi
Trading Baskets II: The Crapolio, A Roll of the Dice in the Stock Market
by Floyd Snyder
In a previously written article, we expanded the use of the term "Trading Baskets" to include stocks from different sectors or industries. Now I want to share with you an
You Wont Like This
by Al Thomas
Why? Because I am going to shatter your conventional wisdom as I have many times in previous columns about the lies that Wall Street continues to tell you. This time we are g
Investment Research The Dalbar Study
by Al Thomas
Very few people, even professionals, have heard of the Dalbar Study that originated in 1995. Its purpose is to determine the profitability of trading for the small investor o
How to Maximize Your 401k Mutual Fund Returns
by Ulli G. Niemann
When it comes to 401k's there is an overabundance of sad stories. Here is one that at least has a happy ending—and it's getting happier all the time. Last year (i
Trapeze Artist Swinging with the Stock Market
by Al Thomas
When we go to the circus we see a trapeze artist working on a high wire or swing either alone or with other athletes. They know what they are doing because of constant practi
A Personal Stock Market Investment Philosophy
by Charles O'Melia
∙ Make every investment in the stock market a long-term investment. My Mother worked as a teller in a small bank in Dover, New Jersey. The name of the bank
Intermec Let the RFID cycle begin
by rdurig@durig.com
RFID a great growth market
A new revolutionary technology is forming called RFID or Radio Frequency Identification. This technology greatly improved t
It Cant Be Done
by Al Thomas
Wouldn't it be nice if you were only in the stock market when it was going up and have everything transferred to cash while it is going down? It is called 'market timing' and
401K itis
by Al Thomas
Are you one of those many people who dread reading their 401K statements? You have been watching it decline for about 2 years and are wondering if will ever stop. Just about
Stock Market Diversification
by Charles O'Melia
In one of my previous articles (Investing in the stock market -9 powerful tips), tip number one was: 1. Do not spread your money too thin. My friend has a l
Commoditizing the world
by Lance Winslow
Let’s discuss commodities; with the latest Enron situation, it is important to understand the way things work. A commodity is anything useful, especially a transportable
Social Insecurity
by Al Thomas
Just about everything you have been told about Social Security is an obfuscation. That is a big word for convoluted truth or lie. In a recently published obscure govern
Shorting Stocks – The Basics, Part II of II
by Chris Perruna
After the publication of the first part of this two part series, I had a few questions asking if shorting stocks is legal and I will quickly reply with a big YES. Some pe
Pathways
by Al Thomas
During our travel down life’s path we come to many places where the trail divides and we must make a decision. Some involve psychological (emotional) choices – marriage, divo
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