SubscribeTDIMG Inside Edition – 9/25/2011: Weekend Update (On To The Next Catastrophe)
September 25, 2011
During the month of September, we are going to be adding a special section to this site.
The TDI Managed Growth Strategy provides a private “client-only” blog where we discuss the day and our general outlook. Areas that we cover range from current holdings analysis, economic reports, political commentary and more.
The primary purpose of the “client-only” blog is provide information so that clients for whom we manage money will have a better understanding of what is the rationale for portfolio decisions. In addition, the information is designed to be educational so that readers can learn from both our mistakes and successes.
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TDI Podcast: Barry Ritholtz on Analyst Bias and a Bear Flag Warning (#231)
September 25, 2011
Guests: Barry Ritholtz, FusionIQ and author of Bailout Nation along with Corey Rosenbloom, Afraidtotrade.com. In this episode, we take on the European conundrum as well as some very important trading patterns that are occurring. What are analysts thinking and why do their estimates matter.
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Sunday Fun: SexMeter For German Prostitutes
September 25, 2011
Now we are getting creative with collections. At the very least this is a step in the right direction to provide the extra income that is needed to help reduce the deficit and debt of EuroZone nations.
Now, by the way I calculate it, if every citizen of Greece gets a meter, they can Read more
Links and Reading for September 25th
September 25, 2011
Some of the more interesting and important items for September 25th :
- U.S. Presses Europe to Stop Spread of Greek Debt Crisis – NYTimes.com – WASHINGTON — The Obama administration, increasingly alarmed by the spillover effects of Europe’s financial crisis, has begun an intensive lobbying campaign to persuade Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and other leaders to ramp up efforts to stem any contagion from the debt crisis in Greece.
- Scientists Say Atlas Is Wrong on Greenland’s Glaciers – NYTimes.com – “Fiasco” was the word chosen by one scientist in an e-mail to the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Boulder, Colo., alerting his colleagues to erroneous claims made by the publishers of the atlas (whose name derives from The Times of London) about the speed at which Greenland’s glaciers are melting.
- Chancellor George Osborne Says Debt Crisis ‘Has Entered Dangerous Phase’ | Politics | Sky News – George Osborne has told Sky News the global debt crisis has "entered a dangerous phase" but nations have "taken a step towards resolving it".
- The Surprising Advice From Advisers – Real-Time Advice – SmartMoney – Surveys show that a growing number of advisers and planners are dealing with market calamities differently than in the past, telling clients they can’t simply “buy and hold” stocks for years anymore and must make regular tweaks to their portfolios when the markets swing wildly.
- Small Donors Are Slow to Return to the Obama Fold – NYTimes.com – In recent months, the frustration and disillusionment that have dragged down Mr. Obama’s approval ratings have crept into the ranks of his vaunted small-donor army, underscoring the challenges he faces as he seeks to rekindle grass-roots enthusiasm for his re-election bid.
- Video – Market Activity and Economic Uncertainty Evoke Memories of the 1930s – Barrons.com – Amid this week's volatile market activity and over economic uncertainty, are we seeing a replay of the 1930s. MarketWatch columnist Mark Hulbert explains.
- Equity Markets in the Twilight Zone – Barrons.com – For the short term, the standard ways of navigating the equity markets may not offer much help. The main question: Is this a retest or a relapse?
- The day Steve Jobs saved Apple – John Shinal’s Tech Investor – MarketWatch – SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Sometimes it’s hard to fathom just what Steve Jobs has done at Apple Inc. during the 14 years since he rejoined the company as chief executive. You could call it remarkable, but would come up short.
- IMF tries to coax markets off ledge – MarketWatch – WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Global economic policy-makers, gathered Saturday for the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund, tried to sound united and engaged in their latest effort to assuage financial market concerns about European sovereign debt and the region’s fragile banks.
- S&P Cuts Italy Rating on Weak Growth Outlook – Bloomberg – Italy’s credit rating was cut by Standard & Poor’s on concern that weakening economic growth and a “fragile” government mean the nation won’t be able to reduce the euro-region’s second-largest debt burden.
Links and Reading for September 24th
September 24, 2011
Some of the more interesting and important items for September 24th :
- S&P Cuts Italy Rating on Weak Growth Outlook – Bloomberg -
- The Intelligent Investor: Think Twice Before You Buy on the Dips – WSJ.com – Sure, it makes intuitive sense. The whole point of investing, after all, is to buy low and sell high. When prices take a sudden drop, the market gives you an immediate opportunity to buy low. Why not take it?
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