Category Archives: Investments

European Stocks Fall –

Posted on 5. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

European stocks fell 3 percent in Monday trading and the Euro dropped against the Dollar.  The risks associated with Euro-Zone investments increased with weak economic data and outcomes from recent elections in Germany.  The Euro fell to $1.4111 against the US Dollar.  To … Continue reading →

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Republicans Target Capital Gains Tax –

Posted on 1. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

A few Republican Presidential candidates are supporting the elimination of long term capital gains.  The reduction in the capital gains rate could spark investments and increase job growth.  Currently, there are five Republican Presidential candidates that support the capital gains … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Slightly Higher –

Posted on 27. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil finished slightly higher in trading on Friday and closed at $85.37 a barrel.  Traders closely watched comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke which indicated that the Fed stands ready to implement stimulus programs if needed.  Gasoline traded lower … Continue reading →

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Apple CEO Steve Jobs Resigns –

Posted on 24. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Steve Jobs resigned from Apple and COO Tim Cook will be his replacement.  Steve Jobs has been on medical leave since January 17th.  Analysts do not expect the resignation to slow product launches by Apple.  Shares of Apple fell 7 percent … Continue reading →

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Gold Hits $1,900 –

Posted on 22. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Gold reached the $1,900 an ounce mark in trading Monday afternoon.  The price of Gold was only $1,800 an ounce two weeks ago.  Gold may continue to rise as global recessionary concerns rise.  The increase in gold prices over the last ten years … Continue reading →

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Commodities Rebound –

Posted on 20. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Stocks continued to decline at the end of the week but commodities started to rebound.  Growth projections for developing countries increased demand for raw materials.  Commodities advancing at the end of the trading week were silver, cooper, gold, and gasoline.  Gold finished … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Falls On Growth Outlook –

Posted on 16. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil fell $1.23 and closed at $86.65 a barrel.  The weak economic outlook has lowered demand forecasts in a market that is already well supplied.  In addition, GDP for European zone economies only grew .2% in the second quarter.  The U.S. Dollar also increased … Continue reading →

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Dow Finishes Up –

Posted on 12. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones finished up 125 points on Friday but was still down 1.5% for the week.  Trading was very volatile all week with the Dow Jones moving 400 or more points on four consecutive days.  Gold touched $1,800 an ounce … Continue reading →

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Stocks & Oil Tumble –

Posted on 8. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 600 points in trading on Monday.  The downgrade of U.S. debt and concerns for the global economy continued to drive the market lower throughout the day.  Crude oil also fell in trading and finished … Continue reading →

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Stock Market Slammed –

Posted on 4. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones fell more than 500 points on Thursday and has fallen 8 of the last 9 trading days.  The 500 point drop is the worst one day decline since December 2008.  Almost 15 stocks fell for every stock that rose on … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing Slows –

Posted on 1. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

According to the Institute for Supply Management, national factory activity fell to the lowest level since July 2009.  The index came in at 50.9 which was four points lower than economists had expected.  The report sent stocks lower and the … Continue reading →

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Dollar Hits Record Lows –

Posted on 26. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

 The U.S. Dollar continued to decline against all major currencies and hit record lows in trading.  The uncertainty surrounding debt negotiations between Republicans and Democrats are leading traders to sell the Dollar.  In afternoon trading the U.S. Dollar/ Euro exchange … Continue reading →

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Still No Debt Deal –

Posted on 24. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The weekend is coming to a close and there is no agreement on raising the debt ceiling.  Republican and Democratic negotiators have discussed short and long term debt ceiling increases.  Republicans prefer a short term increase that would require Obama to request more funding … Continue reading →

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European Union Offers New Greek Aid Plan –

Posted on 21. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

European leaders announced $229 billion of additional aid for Greece.  They also gave their $440 billion Euro rescue fund the ability to  purchase debt from Euro nations under pressure in the markets.  The leaders hope that the plan will prevent the debt … Continue reading →

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Debt Plan Sends Dow Higher –

Posted on 19. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

A possible agreement to raise the debt ceiling sent the Dow higher in aftenoon trading.  The Dow Jones gained over 200 points after Obama gave his approval for a debt agreement between  Republican and Democratic Senators.  The news also sent Gold prices … Continue reading →

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