Category Archives: Investments

Dollar Falls –

Posted on 27. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Dollar fell as new home sales improved and the stock market advanced on Monday.  The Euro almost reached $1.3000 which all but erases thedecline from the sovereign debt crises.  The pound Sterling also advanced in trading on Monday. To … Continue reading →

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Gulf Storm Threatens Refineries –

Posted on 25. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Tropical storm Bonnie help to send gasoline futures higher at the end of the week.  The hurricane season is just beginning with Bonnie being only the second named storm of the year.  Any significant storm in the Gulf region has … Continue reading →

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Forbes Markets Brief –

Posted on 23. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

To get a quick overview of the markets take a look at the Markets Brief on Forbes.  It provides news and insights on domestic and global markets.  The report also provides valuable information on earnings reports and views from analysts … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Rises On Storm –

Posted on 20. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Crude Oil rose to almost $78 on light trading and the increaed possibility of a storm in the gulf.  The U.S. National Weather Center has identified a storm system that has a 40% chance of becoming a cyclone.  To read … Continue reading →

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Clean Technology Funding –

Posted on 16. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Venture funding in the clean technology space has significantly increased over the last quarter.  Venture capital funding hit the highest level in two years mainly due to biotech and alternative energy.  The improving IPO market will be one factor that … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Rises –

Posted on 14. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil rose to almost $78 and hit a two week high.  Data indicated that inventory declined sharply last week and fell over 5 million barrels.  Analysts expected inventory to decline only 1.5 million barrels.  One reason for the decline was the … Continue reading →

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Jim Rogers: Sell Bonds & Buy Metals –

Posted on 10. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Jim Rogers is saying to sell bonds and to buy precious metals.  Rogers predicted the commodities rally back in 1999 and is a frequent commentator on investment programs.  His advice includes buying rice or silver and he also thinks the gold … Continue reading →

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Index Funds –

Posted on 7. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

All Index Funds are not the same and it is important to take notice of the differences.  Forbes has a well-written article on the hidden differences between index funds.  Some of the differences discussed in the article are the cover, fees, and … Continue reading →

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Economic Concerns –

Posted on 1. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The market continued to decline on Thursday on concerns of an economic slowdown.  Stocks, commodities, and the Dollar all retreated on economic data.  A poor economic picture was painted by numbers from manufacturing, home sales, and jobless claims. To read a … Continue reading →

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Private Equity Alpha –

Posted on 28. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

An article from the Dow Jones Newswire states that private equity investors bring their own alpha.  According to a study by the London Business School and HEC in Paris, private equity alpha contributed almost 5% to the performane of private equity … Continue reading →

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IPO Market –

Posted on 27. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article on the IPO market.  The article offers some ideas on how to improve the IPO market and there is also some commentary by William Hambrecht. To read the Wall Street Journal article, … Continue reading →

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Venezuela Seizes Rigs –

Posted on 24. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Venezuela has seized 11 rigs owned by the American drilling company of Helmerich & Payne.  The drills have been shut for a year due to lack of payments from the Venezuelan state-run oil company PDVSA.  This is an aggressive move on … Continue reading →

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Deepwater Drilling Ban –

Posted on 22. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The six month ban on deepwater drilling is coming under fire by oil companies.  Oil executives are quick to point out that a ban could be a step back for energy security.  Prices are also likely to increase if a … Continue reading →

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Three Questions For Entrepenuers –

Posted on 20. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Scott Anthony is one author who writes articles for the Harvard Business Review blogs.  A recent article on the Three Questions For Entrepenuers is particuliarly good and insightful.  Check out the article if a start-up venture is in your future or … Continue reading →

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Ruble As Reserve –

Posted on 18. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Medvedev is pushing for the Russian Ruble to be a reserve currency which would cut into the dominance of the U.S. Dollar.  His wish is to make Moscow a global financial hub and to help lift an ailing Russian economy.  … Continue reading →

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