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Blood in the Streets

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 7:30am

Happy New Year’s Eve. What a year, eh? Speculation causes a massive market collapse ... gold prices soar ... leading bankers fail ... But I’m not talking about today’s market woes ... [More »]

Financial New Year's Resolutions

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 3:00pm

Building wealth is all about making good choices. And when you boil it down to its essence, it’s about linking together a bunch of small steps toward one, clear, long-term goal ... [More »]

Five Fearless 2009 Predictions

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 7:30am

2008 has been a very difficult year for investors. And most are eager to put it behind them while hoping for a better 2009. I don’t have a crystal ball. But I believe there are five powerful trends ... [More »]

12 Urgent Questions for 2009

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, December 29, 2008 at 7:30am

I have just received a series of urgent questions about the massive crisis swirling all around us. So to help you prepare for 2009, I am going to give you my best answers right here and now ... [More »]

3 hidden treasures for currency investors

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 7:30am

I’m often hearing how much everyone seems to be anxious to put a lid on 2008 and get started over — refreshed. I can understand that. This has been a very challenging year for many investors ... [More »]

Your 2009 Real Estate Outlook

by Mike Larson | Friday, December 26, 2008 at 7:30am

I don’t know about you, but I had a great time watching my little girls open their presents on Christmas morning. You should have seen the smiles on their faces! I sincerely hope that ... [More »]

Happy Holidays

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Thursday, December 25, 2008 at 7:30am

Our Money and Markets team is off today, spending time with family and friends. But we wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for the warmth and loyalty you've shown us this year ... [More »]

3 Stock-ing Stuffers

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 7:30am

It’s Christmas Eve. And I hope you’re having a happy holiday. Your shopping for loved ones should be done now. So let’s turn to the other kind of shopping you might be thinking about ... [More »]

Three More Year-End Steps for Greater Wealth

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 3:00pm

First off, I want to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy holiday season! I hope you find plenty of time to celebrate with your friends and family. And I look forward to helping you ... [More »]

Miracle on Nanjing Road

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 7:30am

Did you finish your holiday shopping yet? I have and mainly because I was one of those die-hards who woke up at 4:00 AM to take advantage of the big, Black Friday day-after-Thanksgiving sales ... [More »]

Gala Issue: Biggest Sea Change of Our Lifetime!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, December 22, 2008 at 7:30am

The Fed, the Treasury and all major governments on the planet are throwing the kitchen sink at this debt crisis. But their efforts are being overwhelmed by a monumental sea change ... [More »]

Invisible but Invincible!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 7:30am

Martin here with a quick update and big picture overview. Deflation is now striking with unprecedented power and speed: Last week, OPEC announced its biggest production cut in history ... [More »]

A super deal on the U.S. dollar

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 7:30am

Traders have slashed the price of the U.S. dollar. And that’s terrific news! Now you can get your hands on greenbacks far cheaper than you could only two weeks ago ... [More »]

Desperate times, desperate measures … and lots of questions

by Mike Larson | Friday, December 19, 2008 at 7:30am

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke has done it. He's thrown down the gauntlet. Desperate times call for desperate measures, as they say, and the Federal Reserve has now gone "all in." [More »]

The Fed, Gold, Stocks, And China …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 7:30am

As you read this I’m at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport awaiting my flight back to the U.S. to get home for the holidays. And since next Thursday is Christmas Day, and I’m off, I would like to wish you a very happy holiday ... [More »]

Mexico’s Streets of Gold

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 7:30am

Last week, I went to Mexico to check out a new gold project. It capped off a great week for gold when we got more positive news for the yellow metal and technical signals that indicate ... [More »]

Two Smart Year-End Moves

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 3:00pm

This past year was rough on most investment portfolios. Many are worth a lot less on paper than they were in 2007. But there are always ways to turn those lemons into lemonade before New Year’s Day ... [More »]

Five Insiders Give Dire Warnings About China

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 7:30am

Because of its rapid economic growth over the last 30 years, it's easy to forget that China is a communist country. The Chinese, like everybody else, love money. But the Communist party is ... [More »]

Deflation strikes hard! What to do …

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, December 15, 2008 at 7:30am

The deflation we’ve been warning you about is here, and it’s striking hard. Last week, the Fed released a report that sent chills down the spine of economists all over the world ... [More »]

Euro set to weaken substantially

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 7:30am

There’s been a strong move against the U.S. dollar this week. But am I envious of the euro right now? Definitely not. Technically the dollar is extremely overbought. So I expect ... [More »]

Postcards from the Bond Market Edge

by Mike Larson | Friday, December 12, 2008 at 7:30am

I thought I had witnessed a lot of craziness in the bond market over the past year: The utter obliteration of subprime mortgage bonds ... The crash of auction rate securities, and ... [More »]

Bargains and Profits Galore …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 7:30am

I’m going to cut to the chase. No complex economic theories ... no philosophy ... no complicated analysis. Just the facts and practical insight on how to grow your wealth ... [More »]

Warning: Big, Blatant Sell Signal in These Stocks …

by Mike Larson | Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 3:45pm

I have just gotten a series of large, unabashed sell signals in every single U.S. stock that has anything to do with real estate, housing and construction. And I'm going to take ACTION on these ... [More »]

Carnage in Crude

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 7:00am

As you read this, I’m on my way to check out a new gold project in Mexico that I hope to tell you about in an upcoming Money and Markets column. But I couldn’t skip the chance to go ... [More »]

Three gift ideas for your favorite investor

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 3:00pm

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, you might be busily hunting for gifts that are both affordable and practical. So today I wanted to share three ideas that I think make great gifts for that special someone in your life ... [More »]

Global decline spells trouble for India’s tech sector

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 7:30am

The deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India dominated the global headlines last week. What didn’t get a lot of attention, though, was the reason behind the attacks ... [More »]

WORST Market Panic in 101 Years!

by Mike Burnick | Monday, December 8, 2008 at 4:45pm

This is one time I wish our timing hadn't been so spot on ... Back in mid-September, as we were preparing for our Bear Market Defense Forum online video event, I was worrying that perhaps our ... [More »]

Depression, Deflation and Your Survival

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:30am

If you're still skeptical that we're sinking into America's Second Great Depression, you don't have to believe Alan Greenspan, who says we're already experiencing the worst financial crisis in a hundred ... [More »]

Triumph of the Dollar

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 7:30am

Martin here with a few words from my father, J. Irving Weiss, about the Great Depression. Before he passed away, he wrote: “In just three short years between the peak of the stock market boom in 1929 ... [More »]

The gates to dollar heaven are guarded by skeptics

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 7:30am

I was doing some research earlier in the week, and I came across a blog I’d never heard of written by a guy I’d never heard of on a topic that we’ve all most certainly heard of ... the U.S. dollar ... [More »]

In Just 3 Days, You'll Be Connected to … MAM-TV

by The Entire Money and Markets Team | Friday, December 5, 2008 at 3:00pm

Bright and early Monday, you'll be able to watch your favorite editors present market commentaries on MAM-TV. And here's a peek of what you can expect each week ... Nilus Mattive is the ... [More »]

The Biggest Bubble of All: Long-term Treasuries?

by Mike Larson | Friday, December 5, 2008 at 7:30am

We’ve lived through some truly historic bubbles in recent years: The dot-com bubble was a doozy ... The housing bubble was even bigger, and ... Now I’m wondering if we aren’t dealing with ... [More »]

How to Buy and Sell Real Estate with ETFs

by Ron Rowland | Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 3:00pm

If you’ve had your eyes open the last two years, you know that real estate is in a brutal bear market. Just in October, new home sales dropped 5.3%. Existing home sales fell 3.1% ... [More »]

4 Critical Q&As, Plus Big Profits Ahead …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 7:30am

Pretty wild out there, eh? But as ugly as it all looks … I reaffirm my views: Nearly all markets are bottoming in what will ultimately prove to be buying opportunities of a lifetime. Am I some kind of ... [More »]

Quest for the City of Gold

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 7:30am

El Dorado ... Cibola ... Quivira ... these are all fabled "lost cities of gold" that fired up the imaginations of explorers who pursued their dreams to the four corners of the Earth. These cities only existed ... [More »]

Another Way to Gauge the Safety of Dividends

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 3:00pm

Over the past few weeks, I’ve told you about some dividend bright spots — companies and sectors where payments continue to rise despite the weakening economy. But I’ve also told you ... [More »]

Here's one bright spot in the unfriendly skies of the travel industry

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 7:30am

One of the themes that I regularly repeat is that the key to making money in the next decade is to get 'long' whatever the Chinese are buying. A country with 1.4 billion consumers and $1.9 trillion in... [More »]

Starting Now: America's Second Great Depression

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, December 1, 2008 at 7:30am

On this first weekday after Thanksgiving, it’s time to take a moment, look at the changes swirling all around us and think about the tasks we must achieve together in the weeks ahead. After more than ... [More »]

Why This "Mouse" Is About to Roar!

by Jack Crooks | Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 7:30am

Most investors are understandably fixating on the spectacle of the U.S. debt crisis and Washington’s $7.8 trillion in loans, investments, commitments and guarantees designed to end it. So when ... [More »]

Why the Euro Is Set to Fall Further …

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 7:30am

Is anyone less thankful this year than last year? It’s probably safe to bet on YES. I don’t have to run through it all — we’ve been bludgeoned by all that’s bad in the global economy and financial system ... [More »]

Three big questions to ponder this holiday weekend

by Mike Larson | Friday, November 28, 2008 at 7:30am

It’s a beautiful, long holiday weekend. I’ve been celebrating Thanksgiving (and my birthday) with my family, and I’m sure many of you are also busy with relatives and friends. So I’m going to keep this ... [More »]

A Day for Thanks

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 7:30am

With all the turmoil in the markets, it’s important to have days like today … when we remember the truly meaningful things in our lives, especially friends and family. Our team is at home today ... [More »]

Financial Mayhem to Fuel Gold’s Next Surge?

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 7:30am

Last week, I wrote about how our oil-rich friends in the Middle East are buying gold hand over fist. It turns out they’re not the only ones. The latest figures from the World Gold Council show a frenzy of activity ... [More »]

A Hidden Benefit of Roth IRAs

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 3:00pm

With the upcoming holiday rapidly approaching, we should all start thinking about what we’re thankful for. You know, just in case someone at the dinner table puts us on the spot. Here’s what ... [More »]

Hitch Your Wagon To A Recession-Proof Stock

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 7:30am

Our country has been losing millions of jobs to cheaper foreign competitors and losing our edge in many industries — electronics, automobiles, semiconductors, clothing to name a few — but one ... [More »]

Citigroup collapses! Banking Shutdown Possible

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, November 24, 2008 at 10:00am

It pains me deeply to announce that, despite the massive government rescue, yesterday's collapse of Citigroup could ultimately lead to a shutdown of the global banking system ... [More »]

Citigroup Failure Imminent

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 7:30am

Citigroup, the nation's second largest banking conglomerate, is on the brink of failure. Its stock price collapse is the canary in the coal mine, wiping out over nine-tenths of the ... [More »]

What’s bearish for stocks, is bullish for the dollar

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 7:30am

I came across a study that confirms just how tightly tied the markets have become. According to James Bianco, president of Bianco Research LLC: Over the last six months, seven separate assets ... [More »]

S&P 500 Crashes Through Bear Market Low! Housing Heads South!

by Mike Larson | Friday, November 21, 2008 at 7:30am

Yesterday was a historic day for the market. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index plunged by 6.7% to 752.44. The bear market low of October 2002 was 768.63 — and we sliced through it like a hot... [More »]

More On the New Monetary System …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 7:30am

Not surprisingly, my Money and Markets column last week about a new monetary system based on an upward revaluation of the price of gold set off quite a buzz all over the world. It was picked ... [More »]

Are Oil-Rich Sheiks Being Scared Into Gold?

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 7:30am

Our oil-rich friends in the Middle East are scared. How do I know? Because they are buying gold like crazy! First, we got the news that Saudi investors spent $3.47 BILLION on gold in a recent two-week period ... [More »]

A Time to Face Our Investing Fears

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 3:00pm

Every time it looks like a real stock market rally is about to happen, the indexes end up right back down where they started (or lower). Panic and doomsday scenarios are all over the newspapers ... [More »]

Global recession spreading – time to be cautious

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:30am

In 1944, our country had recently emerged from the Great Depression and was in the middle of World War II when 730 delegates from 44 Allied nations met in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire ... [More »]

A Fictional Scenario of the Future: The Final Bailout

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, November 17, 2008 at 7:30am

We have come to a major crossroads in the history of our nation, a time when you must understand all the relevant events in far greater depth; and see the likely future with far greater clarity ... [More »]

Heads up: Major crash recos early this week!

by Mike Larson | Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 7:30am

On Thursday, precisely 17 minutes after the S&P 500 hit its lowest point of this entire bear market, I urged my subscribers to take more profits on their inverse ETFs. And now, with thousands ... [More »]

The U.S. Dollar is Gonna be Around for a Long, Long, LONG Time

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 7:30am

It's times like these when I'm really glad that I haven't devoted myself to trading in the stock and commodities market. Sure there's money to be made, even on the downside. However, the dynamics ... [More »]

My "Outrage List" keeps getting longer and longer

by Mike Larson | Friday, November 14, 2008 at 7:30am

I don’t know about you. But I started keeping a mental “Outrage List” a while back. The idea: Chronicle all the ridiculous statistics, all the lies, all the questionable practices, and all the dubious ... [More »]

The G-20's Secret Debt Solution

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:30am

If you think this weekend's G-20 meetings in Washington are only about designing short-term fixes to the financial system and regulatory reforms for banks, hedge funds, brokers, mortgage companies ... [More »]

Fear and Greed at the DC Money Show …

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 7:30am

Last weekend, I attended the Money Show in Washington, DC. The themes of fear and greed ran throughout the show. And I'd say that fear had the upper hand. The speakers at the show (I was one ... [More »]

Look at the Dividend Tech Stocks!

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 3:00pm

Last week, I told you that McDonald's is a great example of a company with strong fundamentals and continued dividend strength. Yesterday, we saw more proof: The company said global same-store ... [More »]

American Baseball Vs. Chinese Basketball

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 7:30am

Beijing's latest stimulus package was a great sign that the country is devoted to future economic growth. And I think all the measures — which include infrastructure spending and tax deductions ... [More »]

Why Washington Cannot Prevent Depression

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, November 10, 2008 at 7:30am

Fear of depression is sweeping the nation. Millions of Americans are consumed with anxiety, abandoning their old shop-till-they-drop habits, slashing their spending, trying desperately to pinch pennies ... [More »]

The Humpty Dumpty Syndrome

by Mike Larson | Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 7:30am

Despite the global euphoria that greeted Barack Obama's landslide victory on Tuesday, U.S. stocks posted their greatest post-election decline in history — evidence that investors are now ... [More »]

The Japanese Yen is About to Skyrocket. It's Time to Jump On Board!

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 7:30am

Last year I dedicated several Money and Markets columns solely to my expectations for the Japanese yen carry trade to unwind. But since that trend took a breather in the middle of this year ... [More »]

A new president … new ideas … and an old problem: How to pay for it all!

by Mike Larson | Friday, November 7, 2008 at 7:30am

It's been one heck of a week in American politics. We have a new president-elect in Barack Obama ... a new approach to governing... [More »]

Big Moolah to be Made …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 7:30am

We have a lot of ground to cover today. So forgive me if this issue jumps around a bit. But there's just not enough space in this column for me to cover everything in as much detail as I would like ... [More »]

Funding America's Future Can Make You a Whole Lot Richer …

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 7:30am

By the time you read this, America will have a new President. I hope he's better with money than the last resident of the White House. Just look at how the Bush gang is spending the $700 billion bailout ... [More »]

Obama victory rally in stocks? Don't be fooled …

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 6:00am

World stock markets are extending their bear market rally, and there's a possibility they could continue to do so for a while longer. If so, don't be fooled! Why? Because the drivers behind the rally ... [More »]

Supersize Your Dividends at McDonald's

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 3:00pm

I'm not a fan of fast food. And since my wife is a strict vegetarian, I don't eat very many hamburgers, even of the slow-cooked variety. So you'd think McDonald's would be way off my radar ... [More »]

Nikkei Hits 26-Year Low: Bargains Galore …

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 7:30am

Black Monday, October 19, 1987, seems like a long, long time ago, doesn't it? The Dow plunged from 2,246 to 1,738, losing a whopping 22% in a single day. I was a retail stockbroker at the time ... [More »]

The Great American Housing Nightmare: Next Phase

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:30am

One of the greatest blunders of our time is made by those who blindly assume home prices are so low they couldn't possibly go any lower. In reality, home prices don't stop going down at some ... [More »]

Stand by! Major recos tomorrow!

by Mike Larson | Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 7:30am

Today's my quiet time to spend with my wife, my two daughters, and friends. But it's also my day to sneak away to my home office, track the foreign markets and put the finishing touches on the recos ... [More »]

The U.S. Economy Stinks, but the Dollar Smells Like a Rose

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 7:30am

An advance report of third-quarter U.S. GDP showed a decline of 0.3%. That's awfully pathetic, right? But not quite as pathetic as the 0.5% that was anticipated ... Still, there's no denying that ... [More »]

Urgent bonus issue: The Coming Insurance Meltdown

by Mike Larson | Friday, October 31, 2008 at 6:00pm

You've seen hundreds of subprime lenders bite the dust, with New Century Financial and Countrywide leading the way ... You've seen giant banks like Washington Mutual and Wachovia suffer ... [More »]

The Government's Newest Interest Rate Conundrum

by Mike Larson | Friday, October 31, 2008 at 7:30am

Step into my interest rate time machine for a minute, if you will. We're going back to February 16, 2005 — the day former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan testified before the Senate ... [More »]

Seeing Through the Panic to Profits …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 7:30am

First, some important news no one else is telling you: The Dow is now trading at the equivalent of the 2,500 level, down a whopping 77% from its high. Yes, you read that right. In terms of "honest" ... [More »]

Fed rate cut a DUD! Fed rescues go WILD!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 6:00pm

While all eyes were focused today on the Fed's rate cut, the big news was the Fed's latest cockamamie effort to save world. Indeed, just when you thought the insanity couldn't get crazier ... [More »]

Oil to $50 … or $150?

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 7:30am

When people ask me if I think crude oil is going to $50 or $150, I nod sagely and say: "Yes, probably." I'm not being flip. I'm simply giving both the short-term and the long-term timeframes ... [More »]

Yes, You Can Still Find Solid, Reliable, Fat Dividends

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 3:00pm

Dividend investors have a right to be worried at the moment. Not only are stock indexes plummeting, but a large number of firms are also slashing their payments to shareholders. Many are ... [More »]

Bailouts Continue; China Does It Differently

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 7:30am

Alan Greenspan and Ben Bernanke will go down in history as two of the most incompetent Federal Reserve chairmen our country has ever had. Like Mr. Magoo, they blindly drove the stock market ... [More »]

Weiss Research's Emergency Q&A – Part 2

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, October 27, 2008 at 7:30am

Your money is in grave danger, but you can get it to safety. The value of your home, your stocks, your 401k, even your supposedly "safe" investments could fall dramatically, but you can ... [More »]

Watch out! Crash gaining momentum!

by Mike Larson | Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 7:30am

We told you this was coming. Last month, we warned you that this would be the blackest "Black October" in years. We begged you to use contrarian investments to multiply your money when ... [More »]

Burning Question: Won't This All Be Inflationary?

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 7:30am

It’s a popular notion when the financial winds are blowing unfavorably: Money is being printed uncontrollably ... inflation is the only option ... fiat currencies are doomed. The thing is, if you’re ... [More »]

Urgent Crash Warning!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Friday, October 24, 2008 at 9:15am

This stock market decline could go down in history as one of the worst crashes of all time, and it gives me no pleasure to see my dire warnings come true. I have dreaded this day as often as I have ... [More »]

The Credit Virus Spreads Worldwide

by Mike Larson | Friday, October 24, 2008 at 7:30am

Back in 1997, a minor currency crisis in Thailand rattled a few regional market players. But the rest of the world ignored it ... at first. They said it wouldn't matter to the U.S. and would be just ... [More »]

Important Change in Our Outlook!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 3:00pm

We have joined here today to restate and underscore an important change in our near-term outlook for the world economy, the U.S. dollar, natural resources, and emerging markets. Until early this ... [More »]

A Brave New, Profitable World …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 7:30am

We're in a brave new and very scary world. But it's also a world chock full of new opportunities and profit potential. I'll tell you about one of my favorite sectors in a moment. First, at the risk ... [More »]

Yes, We Have No Silver

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 7:30am

As the price of silver pulled back under $10 an ounce recently, I started loading up on the white metal. Or, I should say, I tried to load up. While I was easily able to buy silver coins with numismatic ... [More »]

Dividend Superstars Crushing Other Income Investments

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 3:00pm

A few months ago, right here in Money and Markets, I said utility stocks that boast steadily rising dividend payments are better income investments than bonds. And as the credit ... [More »]

The Chinese Perspective: What Global Recession?

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 7:30am

You've probably never heard of the Canton Fair, but it is the largest trade fair in the world, where thousands of manufacturers, businessmen, and merchants gather to conduct business ... [More »]

Weiss Research's Emergency Q&A – Transcript

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:30am

Paulson and Bernanke's massive bailout for the banking industry is causing so many unintended side effects it must be making their heads spin. Yes, banks have gotten some interest-rate relief ... [More »]

Economy Crumbling

by Mike Larson | Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 7:30am

I invest prudently to help ensure the future financial well-being of my wife and two daughters. And Martin, who visited us recently, shares the same philosophy. But when future history books ... [More »]

Making Money from Loonies and Pesos …

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 7:30am

I've clearly laid out my reasons why the U.S. dollar has rallied sharply versus most of the world's currencies ... and why it's got a lot of room left to climb. But in case you missed my previous ... [More »]

Why Mortgage Rates Are Rising Despite Government Efforts!

by Mike Larson | Friday, October 17, 2008 at 7:30am

The government is throwing everything ... and I do mean EVERYTHING ... at the credit and mortgage markets. It has taken over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It has agreed to buy ... [More »]

Dow Drops 733; Another Reason to Like Gold

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 7:30am

The credit collapse is not entirely over. Nor is its impact on Main Street. And as we saw yesterday, there will be more sell-offs, sharp ones that scare the dickens out of nearly everyone ... [More »]

Hey, Big Spender!

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 7:30am

If the Central Banks were our kids, we'd be taking their credit cards away. They are spending us into the poor house! Sure, Wall Street is at the rotten root of this crisis. Their toxic debt is poisoning ... [More »]

A Big Step Toward Income AND Safety

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 3:00pm

Last week, I gave you the numbers on previous bear and bull markets in the U.S. And I told you about some strategies that can work together to both protect you from downside market action ... [More »]

Wild markets! Bonds crashing!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 11:30am

Martin here with an urgent update on these wild, wild markets. The key factor many investors seem to be forgetting: While stock markets have enjoyed a historic rally, bond markets are ... [More »]

Asia and the Monetary Cavalry

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 7:30am

If you're an early riser and watch Fox News, you may have seen me on TV last Thursday morning. Markets all over the globe were falling in response to the plunge in our stock market and the ... [More »]

The Bridgehampton Bummer: The Real Tragedy of the Commons

by Daniel Lindley | Monday, October 13, 2008 at 3:00pm

Wall Street has generated a large and sometimes contradictory set of sayings to explain the mysteries of the market over the years. Sell into any rally, the wise ones say — usually some [More »]

Why Financial Collapses Are Unavoidable And Government Actions May Be Backfiring

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, October 13, 2008 at 7:30am

Dear IMF Managing Director Strauss-Kahn: This past Saturday, October 11, at a joint press by world economic leaders, you said “Intensifying solvency concerns about a number of the largest ... [More »]

Black October Getting Blacker

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 7:30am

Three weeks ago, on September 25, I sent you an email with the subject "Black October Dead Ahead." In it, Mike Larson wrote: "October is the month that brought us the Crash of '29 and ... [More »]

Currencies and Cotton Candy Rate Cuts

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 7:30am

I understand that the lending system is in bad shape. Or more specifically, that it's barely functioning at all. We're well past the point when central banks and governments around the globe inexplicitly declared it their duty to save their ... [More »]

Weiss Research's Emergency Q&A Conference

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 12:00pm

Welcome to Weiss Research's Emergency Question and Answer session with Safe Money editors Martin Weiss and Mike Larson. Martin Weiss is the nation's leading advocate ... [More »]

Black October Is Here

by Mike Larson | Friday, October 10, 2008 at 7:30am

The Hunt for Red October was a great movie. Lots of suspense. Great acting from Sean Connery, as usual. And although the special effects could have been better, it was 1990, so I’ll cut the ... [More »]

Why I'm so bullish on China …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 7:30am

Other than cash, gold, and a few select natural resource stocks, the only other investments I'd make in these wild and crazy times are in Chinese companies, buying them hand over fist for the long haul. [More »]

Bear Market Defense Forum Transcript (Part II)

by Sharon A. Daniels | Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 3:00pm

Last week, the U.S. Congress finally passed an unprecedented financial bailout package aimed at thawing out frozen credit markets, but the market's response was telling — the Dow ... [More »]

7 Trillion Reasons to Own Gold

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 7:30am

In just a few short weeks, America has gone from looking at a potential economic downturn to staring into an economic abyss. In a matter of days, confidence in the Federal Reserve's ability ... [More »]

Dow to Fall ANOTHER 2,200 Points

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 6:45pm

Today's 508-point plunge brings the Dow closer to our long-standing target of 7,200. But to get there, it still has a long way to fall — over 2,200 points. And if credit markets continue to shut down ... [More »]

Buffett and the Bear

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 3:00pm

I listen to Warren Buffett's words carefully. Not because I'm a hero worshipper, but because the Oracle of Omaha knows the investment world inside and out. His conglomerate, Berkshire ... [More »]

Cash In On China's Tourism Industry

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 7:30am

It has been a very difficult year for the Chinese. China had to endure its worst snowstorms in 50 years, then the tragedy of the Sichuan earthquake, global scrutiny of the Tibet protest, and the ... [More »]

Urgent Alert: Global Markets Crashing!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, October 6, 2008 at 12:30pm

Markets around the world are now plunging into an abyss — Asia stock markets down more than 5%, Europe plunging over 4%, Brazil hit by close to 10%, the equivalent of 1,000 points ... [More »]

Sinking Rapidly Into Depression

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, October 6, 2008 at 7:30am

This is the crisis that will change the course of history. Even before ivory-tower theorists have gotten around to officially calling it a "recession," the U.S. economy is already sinking rapidly ... [More »]

Emergency Q&A Session Next Week

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 7:30am

If you have urgent personal questions about the financial turmoil now all around you, Mike and I are getting ready to do everything we possibly can to answer them. We're holding an ... [More »]

The Euro and British Pound Come Down to Earth

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 7:30am

Don't look now, but the Eurozone and England are in big trouble. Actually, you do need to look now because there's no point in turning your head away from what's driving global financial ... [More »]

The "Real" Economy Heads South

by Mike Larson | Friday, October 3, 2008 at 7:30am

Everyone has been acutely focused on Washington — specifically, if and how the financial industry will get bailed out. The Senate voted to approve a revised $700-billion bailout package, ... [More »]

Why I'm Deeply Concerned and What I'm Doing

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 6:00pm

I'm deeply concerned about you. For three years now, my team and I have faithfully warned you that this crisis was coming and we've kept you ahead of the curve each step of the way. We ... [More »]

More Monopoly Money …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 7:30am

If you think the biggest cost of the $700-billion bailout package is going to be higher taxes down the road, you're wrong. The biggest cost is going to be the sheer destruction of the ... [More »]

Bear Market Defense Forum Transcript

by Sharon A. Daniels | Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 3:00pm

The spreading financial crisis has us in the clutches of a tough bear market in stocks. The NIGHTMARE on Wall Street is spilling over to Main Street, and is becoming an even bigger ... [More »]

Your Own Golden Parachute

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 7:30am

Global markets are whipsawing right now as the Federal Government tries to put out a fire in the credit markets with a flood of liquidity. But the rescue plan is failing. As a result, credit ... [More »]

It takes some hammering to build a foundation …

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 5:00pm

I just got back from Bangkok, and beyond the terrific temples and fascinating foods, two things stand out ...#1. The city's vigorous construction activity, especially the workers hammering away ... [More »]

Urgent from Martin: Your Last Chance to Act

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 1:00pm

The stock market plunge you've seen so far is little more than a dress rehearsal. The main event — the Black October we've been warning you about incessantly day after day — has not ... [More »]

More Crash Coming; Asia Opportunity

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 7:30am

The crash in the Dow is not going to be just a one-day event. It's going to continue, and it's going to be ugly. But it's also going to open up some great buying opportunities ... [More »]

Dow 778-Point Plunge: What's Next?

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, September 29, 2008 at 6:15pm

The Dow's 778-point plunge today was the worst since the Crash of '87. But that doesn't mean today was a selling climax or that the stock market decline is reaching an end. Quite to the ... [More »]

D-Day Tomorrow

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, September 29, 2008 at 7:30am

Tomorrow is your last chance to get on board with new inverse investments for massive profit potential in a Black October. Plus, tomorrow is also your last opportunity to join us before ... [More »]

Last Chance for the Truth

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 7:30am

On this fateful Sunday morning, while Congress inches closer to approving the greatest financial bailout in history, while we teeter on the brink of what the President himself calls "a financial panic" ... [More »]

Emergency Edition: Wall Street Meltdown

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 6:30am

Our nation is suffering through a financial emergency, and I wanted to make sure you get this urgent message now, before it's too late. Right at this moment, in an attempt to prevent a Wall ... [More »]

Category 5 Credit Market Hurricane!

by Mike Larson | Friday, September 26, 2008 at 7:30am

I'll never forget Hurricane Jeanne, which struck Florida four years ago this week. My wife, young daughter, and I huddled in the shower of our older house as the battery-powered TV flashed ... [More »]

Common Sense Analysis, Protection and Profits …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 7:30am

You're not going to like what I have to say in this issue. But I'm just going to tell it like it is. No spin. Just common sense analysis. The Wall Street "experts" and other "pundits" who ... [More »]

Weiss Research Press Release on Federal Bailout

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 5:30pm

We believe Congress may be on the verge of making what could become one of the greatest policy mistakes of modern times, passing bailout legislation that could aggravate, rather than ... [More »]

Government Debt Rescue a Boon for Gold!

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 7:30am

Treasury Secretary Paulson and Congress are hammering out details of the government's rescue plan for financial institutions, and we don't know what final impact it will have on the debt crisis ... [More »]

Two Major Retirement Decisions

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 3:00pm

I know these are trying times for a lot of investors. But I hope the day-to-day swings don't dissuade you from keeping your eye on the big picture. That's especially true of your retirement planning ... [More »]

Don't Let the Dow's Jump Impress You

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 7:30am

Did you breathe a sigh of relief when the Dow Jones jumped by 779 points last Thursday and Friday? Did that 7.3% two-day jump impress you? I Wasn't. Let Me Give You Three Reasons ... [More »]

No Bailout May Be Big Enough to Bring a Quick End to This Bear Market

by Sharon A. Daniels | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 3:00pm

The Dow first brushed up against the 1,000 level when I was just a kid, and by the time it closed above 1,000 for good, I was old enough to have kids of my own. The entire period of the late ... [More »]

To Congress: Please Do Not Spread the Panic

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 7:30am

The proposal before Congress for a $700 billion mega-bailout is far too little to repair the damaged debt and derivatives markets ... and, at the same time, far too much for investors ... [More »]

Warning: Nasty Surprises Coming Next Week

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 7:30am

America's $47-trillion bubble of debt has burst. America's $180-trillion balloon of derivatives has popped. And all the president's men cannot put them back together again. [More »]

The Moral Hazards of This Week's Events

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 7:30am

I applaud you if you’ve made it through this past week with only a few scratches and bumps in your trading account. I know for a fact that plenty of traders got their lunch handed to them. Thanks to what I call the “visible hand” theory of central banks and the U.S. Treasury, times like [More »]

Washington declares war on debt crisis! Urgent Q & A

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Friday, September 19, 2008 at 1:45pm

In the last few hours, in a desperate attempt to ward off a catastrophic Wall Street meltdown, the government has announced three unprecedented actions: First, President Bush, Fed ... [More »]

I Have Seen the Enemy, and He is CDS

by Mike Larson | Friday, September 19, 2008 at 7:30am

It's been quite the eventful week on the bailout front, eh? The Treasury and Federal Reserve drew the line at Lehman Brothers, allowing the fourth-largest broker in the U.S. to file for bankruptcy ... [More »]

Increase Your Gold Holdings Immediately!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 7:30am

Quite frankly — anyone who doesn't own gold in this environment has lost their marbles. Consider the following ... — The U.S. economy is experiencing its worst financial crisis since the ... [More »]

Breaking news on 3 more megabanks! Gold up $67! Panic spreading …

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 7:00pm

Despite the Fed's $85 billion bailout of AIG ... Despite the boldest move ever by the SEC to squash short-selling ... And despite massive new cash infusions by central banks all over ... [More »]

Global Margin Call Pushing Oil Prices Lower …

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 7:30am

The commodity correction continues. And it’s getting more painful by the minute as big trading houses like Lehman and Merrill Lynch go belly up or are forced into mergers. I think we’re seeing a margin call on a global scale. The good news is it should bring incredible opportunities for long-term investors. The bad news [More »]

Foreign stocks: Wall Street is screaming BUY. Should you run the other way?

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:45am

Wow — talk about a disaster. Bad news at AIG, Lehman, and throughout the financial sector led to a world-class pummeling on Wall Street. The Dow lost more than 504 points, while the ... [More »]

Five Misunderstood Stock Market Terms

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:30am

There's a lot of confusion out there in the markets right now. But I want you to know that my stance hasn't changed one bit — I continue to think dividend superstar stocks are a great way for income investors ... [More »]

The Ultimate Wall Street Nightmare

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, September 15, 2008 at 6:23pm

In the wake of Lehman’s demise, Fed Chairman Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Paulson willare trying to put out the word that it’s the demise of Lehman Brothers is no great trauma ... [More »]

Dow plunges 504! Here's what's next …

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, September 15, 2008 at 6:00pm

With the Dow plunging 504 points today … with Lehman dead and Merrill sold off … with AIG on the brink and Washington Mutual not far behind … you’ll soon hear the Wall Street pundits arguing that this is the ... [More »]

Lehman Disaster: Last Day For Our Urgent Webcast

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 7:30am

Our registration page for tomorrow's urgent Weiss webcast is now set to automatically close down promptly at midnight tonight. So if you don't register today, you won't be able to ... [More »]

The U.S. Trade Deficit is NOT a Vice

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 7:30am

The public is consistently fed doomsday scenarios from sources that absolutely should not be ill-informed, including the International Monetary Fund, the Federal Reserve and the ... [More »]

The Agriculture Bomb

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 7:30am

Commodity prices have pulled back sharply, enough for some market watchers to pronounce the commodity bull "dead." I'll take that bet, because I think we're just seeing a correction in a ... [More »]

Your 2009 Tax Bill (and Beyond)

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 3:00pm

With the national conventions behind us, and a series of debates now on the horizon, today I want to give you a little preview of what each of the two major party's candidates might do to ... [More »]

U.S. Economy Is Running On Empty

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 7:30am

The first car I ever owned was a 1963 Ford Falcon. It was round, ugly and slow ... and it took me two summers of hard work on my father's vegetable farm to save the $100 to buy it. I then ... [More »]

Why The Fannie-Freddie Bailout Will Fail

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7:30am

With yesterday's announcement of the most massive federal bailout of all time, it's now official: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two largest mortgage lenders on Earth, are bankrupt. Some ... [More »]

Uncle Sam Vs. The Market Process

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 7:30am

In America, times like these don't come around often. Usually, Americans are blessed with economic prosperity. Enduring periods of stagnant or shrinking economic growth are ... [More »]

Two Forces Driving the Credit Crunch

by Mike Larson | Friday, September 5, 2008 at 7:30am

The credit crunch. We all know it's here, and that it's impacting virtually every corner of the financial markets. But a lot of investors don't really understand how a crunch really works ... [More »]

My Three Top Asian Energy Companies …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 7:30am

I'm writing this while on a short holiday in Macau, Asia's booming Las Vegas. And let me tell you (again) — judging by what I'm seeing in Macau, there are very few signs of a slowdown in ... [More »]

WANTED: Editor for Money and Markets Special Edition

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 3:00pm

Don't worry. None of your favorite Money and Markets editors have jumped ship. But I am looking for a story from you. I'm running a special contest for Money and Markets subscribers ... [More »]

A Storm Called Cantarell

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 7:30am

The oil industry along the Louisiana coast got off lightly from Hurricane Gustav. While 1.3 million barrels of oil and seven billion cubic feet of natural gas per day stopped pumping temporarily, ... [More »]

Beijing Demands Dividends; Eight Chinese ADRs …

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 3:00pm

The China Securities Regulatory Commission — Beijing's equivalent of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — is pressing the country's listed companies to adopt more ... [More »]

Investment Banker Confirms My #1 Rule for Profits!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 7:30am

When I am in Asia, I'll talk to anyone I think can help me find the next home run stock. I have often learned a great deal by talking to bellmen, taxi drivers, sales clerks, or the lone diner at ... [More »]

Fed Lending Going Berserk

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, September 1, 2008 at 7:30am

Anthony lives in Tokyo — thirteen time zones and 7,400 miles away. Typically, we talk via instant messenger or computer video-chat. And I must admit that's a lot better than snail mail ... [More »]

Survival of Big Florida Bank In Doubt

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 7:30am

First, the subprime mess clobbered subprime lenders like Countrywide Financial. Then, the cancer spread to America's largest banks that invested heavily in risky mortgage-backed securities ... [More »]

Labor Day deadline for biggest profits!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 7:30am

Labor Day (tomorrow) is your deadline to join Mike Larson before some of the biggest fireworks in the markets and for some of the biggest profit potential we've seen in years. The reason: ... [More »]

Exports: Our Saving Grace

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 7:30am

Since the start of the U.S. housing downturn we've been told that consumers were in trouble. After the subprime market shakeout we were told our economy was in trouble. And after ... [More »]

Dead cat bounce – what to do …

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Friday, August 29, 2008 at 1:30pm

Don't let yesterday's rally in the Dow fool you. There are two crucial reasons why I'm convinced it was nothing more than a dead-cat bounce: First, it was on extremely light volume. With ... [More »]

Latest FDIC Report Reads Like a Horror Novel

by Mike Larson | Friday, August 29, 2008 at 7:30am

Every three months the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) puts out "Quarterly Banking Profiles." Most investors have never heard of them. The mainstream press has largely ... [More »]

Updated Profit Roadmap!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 7:30am

At times like these, when emotions are running high in the markets, it pays to take a few steps back ... look at the charts ... and put the markets into perspective. This is especially true ... [More »]

Is the Commodity Squeeze Over?

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 7:30am

We have seen commodities across the board tumble in the past few months. So is the commodity supply/demand squeeze over? My view: Not by a long shot. In fact, the pullback we've ... [More »]

Dividends and More in Latin America

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 3:00pm

I just got back from Costa Rica. It was my third visit to the country in the last ten years. And within that same decade, I've also spent time in Panama and Peru. As a surfer, I go to Latin ... [More »]

Post-Olympic Moon Shot

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 7:30am

I had an amazing time at the Beijing Olympics, and even though I didn't have tickets for the closing ceremony, I did watch it on TV and was again blown away by the scale, precision, and ... [More »]

The Greatest Bailout of All Time

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, August 25, 2008 at 7:30am

We are now witnessing a rapid-fire 1-2-3 chain reaction of events that's leading to the greatest government bailout of all time ... Event #1. In the mortgage market, where this crisis first ... [More »]

Inflation, European Style

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 7:30am

The public perspective of inflation is mostly vis- [More »]

The GSE End Game?

by Mike Larson | Friday, August 22, 2008 at 7:30am

This week, shares of the two Government Sponsored Enterprises, or GSEs, imploded again: Fannie Mae lost 39% between last Friday and yesterday's close. Freddie Mac tanked 46%. ... [More »]

For the record …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7:30am

Gold continued to drop earlier this week, breaking below $800 an ounce, falling to as low as $780. How much lower will it go? Does the decline mean the bull market in gold is over? What ... [More »]

Gold in the Clouds

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 7:30am

I was in Colorado recently, and all around me were reminders that I was in a state with a rich history of minerals — natural gas, silver, and especially gold. The Colorado Gold Rush, ... [More »]

Get Lazy with Dividend Exchange Traded Funds

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 3:00pm

It's no secret that I believe a concentrated list of well-chosen dividend payers is the best way to secure healthy income and reap nice capital gains over time. That's especially true if you ... [More »]

Beyond The Olympics: China's Golden Opportunities

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 7:30am

This is proving to be one of the most exciting research trips to Asia that I have ever made. Not just because of the buzz surrounding the Olympics, but mainly because of the cascade ... [More »]

"X" List Transcript, Part II

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, August 18, 2008 at 7:30am

Years from now, when historians look back at this decade, they will probably pinpoint it as America's turning point — from abundance to scarcity, from risk to caution, from false ... [More »]

Dollar's Rise Helps Level the Currency Playing Field

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 7:30am

After a dramatic two weeks in the currency market, I figured now is a good time to run through the recent action. Plus, I'll give you my outlook for the major currencies making the most noise ... [More »]

The Cold, Hard Numbers on the Credit Crunch

by Mike Larson | Friday, August 15, 2008 at 7:30am

Last week, I gave you several real-world examples of lenders who were refusing to take the Federal Reserve's "bait." A quick recap: The Fed has been driving the cost of money down in an ... [More »]

State of the World's Future

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 7:30am

I'll discuss the state of the markets shortly. First, I'd like to discuss the state of the world's future. According to a long-term study just released by the U.S. Naval Services Department, a ... [More »]

Happy 1,000th Birthday, Money and Markets …

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 7:30am

Sean is on vacation this week. So we are taking this opportunity to celebrate a landmark event for us: The publication of our 1,000th edition of Money and Markets. And to mark the ... [More »]

Your Top Five Dividend Questions Answered

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 3:00pm

I get a lot of great feedback from readers, including lots of great questions about my favorite subject — dividends. Today I want to give you my answers to the five most common — and most ... [More »]

China Tech Strikes Olympic Gold!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 7:30am

About 840 million people from around the globe tuned in to watch the opening ceremony for the Beijing Olympics, making it the most watching sporting event in history. I hope you were ... [More »]

The "X" List: The Next Big Failures (Transcript Part I)

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, August 11, 2008 at 7:30am

The Dow's rally last week may inject a temporary feel-good palliative into the hearts and minds of some investors. But it does nothing to remedy the massive bank losses and acute credit ... [More »]

The "X" List unveiled! Is your bank on it?

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 7:30am

Would you like to see the FDIC's list of the most endangered banks and S&Ls in America? Unfortunately, you can't. It's strictly confidential and one of the best-kept secrets in ... [More »]

Spreading Economic Weakness Is Dollar Positive

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 7:30am

Yesterday, the dollar rallied hard against the euro. And today I want to tell you what I think is happening. Let's start with a question ... What happened to decoupling, the idea that other ... [More »]

I'm sorry. Did you miss our conference?

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Friday, August 8, 2008 at 12:30pm

Did you miss our urgent video conference on the Web this week? If so, and it was due to some technical difficulties, please accept my apologies. But regardless of the reason, the ... [More »]

What the Fed wants … and what the Fed is getting

by Mike Larson | Friday, August 8, 2008 at 7:30am

It's no secret what the Federal Reserve — as well as Congress and the Bush administration — want. They want banks to open their wallets. They want lenders to keep the credit ... [More »]

Free Real Wealth Report; the Next Big Profits ?

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 7:30am

My July Real Wealth Report is one of the most important issues I've ever written. So important that even if you're not a subscriber, I want you to have it. Why is the issue so ... [More »]

Investing in Solar Innovation …

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 7:30am

As an energy crisis threatens to derail the U.S. economy, it really bugs me that there is a 170-billion-megawatt fusion reactor we are not taking advantage of. I'm talking about the sun, ... [More »]

Three Dividend Stocks That Love Devalued Dollars

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 3:00pm

U.S. investors have few good choices right now. Our credit markets are seized up and bonds are fraught with risk ... interest rates on most conservative safe havens are insultingly low ... [More »]

Chinese Food Stocks Look Attractive!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 7:30am

As a teenager, I couldn't wait to get off the family vegetable farm. While the rest of my friends were joyriding around town, swimming, and otherwise having tons of fun, I was always ... [More »]

The Last Government Rescue

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, August 4, 2008 at 7:30am

With America's economy sinking rapidly into recession, with much of America's financial system teetering on the brink, and with a presidential election just three months from today, our ... [More »]

Heads Up: Big Weiss Event Wednesday!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 7:30am

We're holding a major question and answer session on live Web video this coming Wednesday at noon. So if you want to join, you have to register by Tuesday. And given the news, the ... [More »]

Two Lessons from this Week?s Dollar Action

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 7:30am

You can never actually know for sure what's going to happen on any given day, in any given market. And it's thinking you do know that can get you into real trouble. Instead, you should ... [More »]

When is enough, enough?

by Mike Larson | Friday, August 1, 2008 at 7:30am

When is enough, enough? How much is too much? Those are the questions I've been pondering lately as I survey the housing and mortgage market landscape. It seems like every week we ... [More »]

The Worst, Best Investments for the Next 5 Years …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 7:30am

I often discuss what I think are the best investments out there. But this morning, I'm going to spend some time talking about what I think are the worst investments for today, tomorrow and ... [More »]

Get Ready for the Next Leg Up in Oil

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 7:30am

Oil has pulled back from its highs, and now analysts are lining up to say the top is in. I've been saying all along that volatility is the name of the game in oil this year. Let me tell you now ... [More »]

Safety AND High Yields

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 3:00pm

Yesterday, the Dow plunged. Today, it's soaring. All proof positive that you urgently need two things: First, you need protection against the risk of stock price declines. Second, ... [More »]

Finding Great Chinese Real Estate Investments!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 7:30am

In 12 days, I will be stepping off a Hainan Airlines flight at the new Beijing International Airport and setting out to investigate some investment ideas. I'm particularly excited about two real ... [More »]

Is Your "Keep-Safe" Money Really Protected from Credit-Market Chaos?

by Sharon A. Daniels | Monday, July 28, 2008 at 5:00pm

The ongoing credit-crunch continues to shake-up financial markets in unexpected and frightening ways. It's hard to keep up with the fast-growing list of financial sector casualties. Just ... [More »]

Unthinkable Truth; Undeniable Reality

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, July 28, 2008 at 7:30am

The truth may be unthinkable, but the reality is undeniable: Much of our nation's financial structure is collapsing, and our government's only response is phony money, bogus bailouts ... [More »]

Euro Sinks, Pound Cracks, ComDols Plunge! Crisis Currencies Big Beneficiaries!

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 7:30am

I'll admit it ... I'm tired of hearing dollar-negative mumbo jumbo ... regardless of how bad, anemic, ill, contagious, disastrous, or doomed the U.S. economy might be. On various occasions in ... [More »]

Wall Street in Financial Stock Fantasyland

by Mike Larson | Friday, July 25, 2008 at 7:30am

My daughters love Fantasyland at Walt Disney World. The two-and-a-half year old is a fan of Cinderella's merry-go-round, while my five-and-a-half year old likes Dumbo's flying elephant ... [More »]

Important Warning Inside …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 7:30am

Imagine the following: The price of oil falls back to $107 ... gas prices drop to say, $3.50 a gallon or lower ... and food prices decline 10% or even 20%. Simultaneously, the real estate ... [More »]

Alternative Energies That Work

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 7:30am

Many Americans are disgusted by the fact that, faced with an energy crisis, the government seems to produce nothing but hot air. I think the government is paralyzed because there's no one ... [More »]

A Little-Known Benefit of Stock Indexes

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 3:00pm

I love scouring the market for attractive stocks with smaller market capitalizations (the number of shares outstanding times the current stock price), especially ones that pay nice ... [More »]

What China Wants, China Gets!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 7:30am

For thousands of years, China was ruled by dynasty after dynasty before finally becoming a republic in 1912. In 1949, the Communist People's Republic of China was formed after the ... [More »]

The Great American Nightmare

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, July 21, 2008 at 7:30am

The rally you saw last week was little more than a normal, bear-market bounce — predicated on the myth of government omnipotence ... spurred by the blind faith in fiat money ... [More »]

Ben Bernanke: Destroyer of Worlds

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 7:30am

I love readers' comments at the end of online articles and blog entries. I recently came across one at the end of an article regarding general Federal Reserve policy that simply said: ... [More »]

Dead cat bounce! Beware of bear market trap …

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 11:00am

Bernanke and Paulson's smoke, mirrors and hot air are temporarily buoying markets, luring gullible investors back into stocks! Meanwhile, Merrill Lynch just disclosed it was creamed by ... [More »]

Bank stocks rally! Great selling opportunity!

by Mike Larson | Friday, July 18, 2008 at 7:30am

Mike here with a quick update on the so-called "big rally" in bank stocks this week. Yes, their shares have soared for the last two days. And yes, Wall Street is cheering. But if you're ... [More »]

Very Frank Talk, Plus Investments to Consider Now!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 7:30am

With all heck breaking loose in our economy — banks and mortgage companies failing, real estate prices still falling, GM, Ford, Chrysler and virtually the entire airline industry all but ... [More »]

Consider Gold & Silver Now!

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 7:30am

Our nation may be on the cusp of economic catastrophe — call it a panic, a meltdown, an implosion; I don't care what you call it. But it's bad. And it's coming straight at you like a ... [More »]

The Next Dividend Stock to Get Bought Out

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 3:00pm

Last Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported that InBev would be upping its buyout offer for Anheuser-Busch by another $5 a share. On a day when the S&P 500 lost ground, shares of ... [More »]

Five Investments for a Tough U.S. Stock Market

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 7:30am

The U.S. stock market has been pretty darn ugly, and if you ask me, it's going to get even uglier. You could go looking for the few stocks that could buck the trend and go higher in spite of ... [More »]

GM, Fannie, Lehman: Too big to fail? Or too big to save?

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, July 14, 2008 at 7:30am

If you're worried about the IndyMac bank failure on Friday — America's third largest in history — brace yourself. This crisis is about to get uglier. And in this double-length issue, I'm not ... [More »]

New Zealand Dollar in Trouble!

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 7:30am

Last week I told you the U.K. could see a worse economic downturn than the U.S., and said that would weigh heavily on the British currency. Meanwhile, one of my readers who resides ... [More »]

Mortgage tremors rocking the financial world!

by Mike Larson | Friday, July 11, 2008 at 7:30am

The ground is shaking. The buildings are swaying. Now, you have to wonder how many of them will come tumbling down. I'm talking about the major financial institutions in this country. The ... [More »]

A Sorry State of Affairs ?

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 7:30am

The Chairman of the Federal Reserve and a bevy of Wall Street economists want you to believe that the economy is okay. The Secretary of the Treasury tells us the "economy may avoid a ... [More »]

Bin Laden, Oil Prices & Inflation

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 7:30am

Sometimes your worst fears come back to bite you in the rear. Case in point: In the New York Times, on October 14, 2001 the managing director of an oil consulting firm warned: "If Bin ... [More »]

Three Ways to Guard Against Market Drops

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 3:00pm

June wasn't kind to the stock market. In fact, the S&P 500 had its worst month since September 2002 and its worst June since 1930. So far, July hasn't been much better. End result: ... [More »]

A Big Winner from Asia's E-Commerce Boom

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 7:30am

MasterCard knows a thing or two about consumer spending, so I pay close attention to what the credit-card giant has to say about spending patterns. Such information often helps me ... [More »]

How to Prepare for the NEXT Panic

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, July 7, 2008 at 7:30am

Dad was probably the only advisor who helped his clients make a fortune in the great bear market of the 1930s ... and then lived to do it again in the Crash of '87. Before he passed ... [More »]

UK Housing Bust Spells Trouble for Pound

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 7:30am

I've pointed out many times here in my Money and Markets column that interest rates and economic growth are always the two primary fundamental drivers of currency prices. Therefore, ... [More »]

Happy Independence Day!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Friday, July 4, 2008 at 7:30am

The Money and Markets team is off today, celebrating the Fourth of July with friends and family. But we just wanted to take a moment to wish you a very happy holiday ... [More »]

Fuse Lit! Check Your Gold Holdings!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 7:30am

First things first: Your family and your health. With a long holiday weekend coming up, enjoy both! Then, when you get back on Monday, I want you to make darn sure you have plenty of ... [More »]

Oil Crisis Worsening! What's Next ?

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 7:30am

I've been pounding the table about an energy crisis for quite some time. As a loyal reader of my Money and Markets column, you might think I've been proven right by gasoline soaring over ... [More »]

Five Small Steps for Big Financial Gains

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 3:00pm

With the markets gyrating erratically ... the economy rapidly deteriorating ... and housing markets imploding all around us, it's hard to feel much control over our nation's financial destiny ... [More »]

Big Brother Stoking China's Red-Hot Economy

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at 7:30am

One of the first books I read as an economics major at the University of Washington was Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations. It was then that I first learned about what he called the 'invisible ... [More »]

Sell, Hedge … or Be Prepared to Lose!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, June 30, 2008 at 7:30am

The stock market is falling swiftly, and you don't have the luxury of time. So I'll get straight to the point: If you haven't done so ... [More »]

OPEC: Brace For $170 Oil This Summer!

by Sean Brodrick | Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 4:28pm

Just a few days ago, OPEC President Chakib Khelil told a French television station the awful truth that U.S. consumers don't want to hear. "I foresee prices probably between $150 and $170 ... [More »]

Will Tightening Bias Spark Forex Rally?

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 7:30am

If you think the U.S. has inflation problems, get a load of this ... year-over-year consumer prices in Vietnam just surged by a whopping 26.8%. The month-over-month numbers jumped a ... [More »]

Fed Blows It! Wall Street Pounded!

by Mike Larson | Friday, June 27, 2008 at 7:30am

Boy, did Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke blow it this week! Investors were looking for a strong Fed statement because they believed it would support the dollar and snuff out ... [More »]

Oil and Gas Prices Peaking?

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 7:30am

No surprise from the Fed yesterday. Their feeble statements about inflation just prove what I've said all along: When considering deflation or inflation, the Federal Reserve will ... [More »]

Peak Oil Truths & Consequences

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 7:30am

I hear that along with Peak Oil, the world is now hitting Peak Fertilizer. Well, there's enough BS being spread about the oil crisis that it could solve our fertilizer problem in a jiffy. Much of it ... [More »]

Why Dividends and Growth Go Together

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 3:00pm

Florida summers are hot and humid, so we take a lot of family trips to our community's pool. It's a nice way to cool off, relax, and chat with our neighbors. I've met all kinds of interesting ... [More »]

Higher Gas Prices Will Help the Chinese Economy

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 7:30am

With all the great economic strides China has made, it is sometimes easy to forget that China is still a communist country and is controlled by the Communist Party of China. Part of that ... [More »]

The Triple Crisis Strikes Harder

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, June 23, 2008 at 7:30am

Last week, I warned you about the unique and unprecedented convergence of three crises in one time and place — a severe U.S. recession, surging inflation, and close encounters with a ... [More »]

China raises gas prices: Is this the end of the oil boom?

by Sean Brodrick | Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 7:30am

Last Thursday, China roiled the oil market, announcing it would raise gas and diesel prices by about 46 cents per gallon in order to reduce demand. In a matter of minutes, oil prices ... [More »]

Credibility of Fed and U.S. Dollar at Stake ?

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 7:30am

For the currency markets I follow, and every other financial market right now, inflation is the buzz word. Each and every new report of rising prices releases new concern — whether the threat is revealed in Brazil, the United States, ... [More »]

Inflation out of control! What to do ?

by Mike Larson | Friday, June 20, 2008 at 7:30am

I hate to be the one to yell "FIRE" in a crowded theatre. But the time for keeping quiet has long since passed. The time for ignoring the gathering clouds of smoke is over. It's time to sit ... [More »]

Inflation To Inevitably Surge Even Higher!

by Mike Larson | Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 7:30am

I first met Martin about 14 years ago, at the Weiss School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where I had enrolled my three young children. Martin was running his research and ratings ... [More »]

Get Rich as Gas Goes Supersonic

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:30am

I just drove to Orlando, Florida and back — Ouch! My aching wallet! And my little Honda CRV averaged 26.5 miles per gallon on the trip, so my pain from paying for expensive gasoline ... [More »]

An Investing Strategy for the Ages

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 3:00pm

My daughter Vela turned one last week. We had a great little island-theme party complete with grilled mahi-mahi, coconut cake, and pineapple ice cream. I'm not sure if Vela knew what ... [More »]

Where the Chinese Spend Father's Day

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 7:30am

If you're a dad, I hope you enjoyed Father's Day as much as I did. My children and I went on a hike in the Jewel Basin, a part of the Flathead National Forest. With 15,349 acres, 27 lakes, ... [More »]

Triple Crisis: Your First Defense

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, June 16, 2008 at 7:30am

I've lived through four U.S. recessions, two bouts of surging inflation, and at least two close encounters with a Wall Street meltdown. But this is the first time in my lifetime — and probably ... [More »]

Dollar Showing Signs of Life

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 7:30am

The last few months have certainly left currency traders scratching their heads. And the dollar's path of consolidation, after touching an all-time low on March 17, is offering up far more questions ... [More »]

Central Bankers Finally Tightening the Screws

by Mike Larson | Friday, June 13, 2008 at 7:30am

Believe it or not, it’s finally happening. It’s dawning on Federal Reserve policymakers ... and on many other global central bankers from Canada to Asia to Europe ... and beyond. The ... [More »]

Oil: It's not too late to profit!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 7:30am

Being bullish (or bearish) on a market should not mean being blind. For instance, I've been forecasting sharply higher oil prices ever since I turned bullish way back in 2001. And I am ... [More »]

How the New Oil Crisis Affects You

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 7:30am

In ancient times, when mapmakers came to uncharted territory, they would scrawl: "Here There Be Dragons." Flash-forward to the 21st Century; oil markets went into uncharted territory on the ... [More »]

Make Dividend Reinvestment Work for You!

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 3:00pm

I recently got a question on my blog asking whether it's better to cash in dividend checks or reinvest them. It's a great topic, and I have a very definitive answer: If you're an income investor who ... [More »]

Three Lucrative Trends in China

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 7:30am

I just returned from China and boy was it an informative trip. Of course, you have to understand that when I travel to Asia, I don't limit my conversation to just corporate bigwigs. I chat up ... [More »]

How to Profit From The Great Dichotomy

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, June 9, 2008 at 7:30am

Last Monday, my mission was to bring home the vital importance of The Great Dichotomy — the unprecedented contrast between the sinking ship of the U.S. economy and the rising tide ... [More »]

How to Deal with Knee-Jerk Market Reactions

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 7:30am

This past week was a roller coaster ride in the currency markets, and it sure ended with a bang. I'll get to the big news in a second. And I'll also tell you what to make of this market. But first ... [More »]

Forget IF there's speculation in commodities. Ask "WHY?"

by Mike Larson | Friday, June 6, 2008 at 7:30am

Congress is up in arms. And the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is on the warpath. Their target: Speculators in the natural resources market. The CFTC said this week that it's ... [More »]

Six Reasons to Invest in India

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 7:30am

India is one of the hottest economies on the planet and holds tremendous profit potential for investors. No doubt in my mind. Why? India's economy is growing at a 9% rate, TEN times faster ... [More »]

Once Upon A Time in Mexico

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 7:30am

In the mid-1500s, legend has it that Spanish explorers were traveling through the Guanajuato region of Mexico when they camped for the night by the side of a river. They piled stones in a ... [More »]

The Real Misery Index

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 3:00pm

Santa Barbara is hardly the picture of poverty. Oprah's mansion is there, and the city's median house is worth a cool million. Heck, I proposed to my wife there — we ate some tremendous ... [More »]

Finding the Best Chinese Real Estate Stock

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 7:30am

I'm in China right now. Every time I return, I am amazed at how drastically the skyline has changed. The pace of construction here is dazzling. In fact, I've seen estimates that as many as 75% of ... [More »]

The Great Dichotomy

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, June 2, 2008 at 7:30am

Since 1952, when I first left the U.S. at the age of 6, I have lived many years in Latin America and Asia. I have visited every continent except Antarctica. I have studied every major world language ... [More »]

Has the Buck Bottomed?

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 7:30am

It's my job to analyze the markets, turn them upside down, inside out, and always consider both sides of the story. That's the only way to make informed trading decisions, and to make sure the odds ... [More »]

Treasuries Cracking! Rates Rising!

by Mike Larson | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 7:30am

Over the last several weeks, I've been steadily ratcheting up my warnings on the interest rate front. On April 25, I noted that the "Bond King" Bill Gross believed Treasuries were overvalued ... [More »]

You ain't seen nothing yet!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 7:30am

Nearly every natural resource under the sun is about to enter the second, most powerful phase of their bull markets, eventually reaching dizzying heights that make today's record prices seem tame ... [More »]

Special Dispatch from Mexico: Silver Vein Discovered!

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 7:30am

Greetings from Mexico! I'm traveling this mineral-rich country in search of conquistador silver. Yes, mines that the Spanish discovered and worked in the New World are still being worked today ... [More »]

Bud Is a Takeover Candidate? I’ll Drink to That!

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 3:00pm

Wow! Three weeks ago, one of my recommended companies announced it was being acquired — at a nice premium — by Mars (with help from Warren Buffett). Now, another of my ... [More »]

China stocks rebounding! Here are my 7 favorites …

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 7:30am

When Martin called me for a chat the other day, I had no idea he was going to record it, put it up on the Web, and give all our readers a chance to hear it. But I'm glad he did — for two reasons ... [More »]

A Bittersweet Tale of Two Worlds

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, May 26, 2008 at 7:30am

When Americans first celebrated Memorial Day, our nation was split in two — North and South.Similarly, our planet today is divided in two separate worlds — East and West. They're not ... [More »]

Asia's Most Amazing Energy Play

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 7:30am

Just a few days ago, I called Tony Sagami and he told me about a company he believes could be Asia's most amazing energy play. With energy prices through the roof, his timing couldn't be better ... [More »]

Stocks and Oil Point to New Dollar Low

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 7:30am

Just when nibbling at a dollar rally started to look safe — bam! The real world of rising risk reared its ugly head again. Two markets that reflect risk are the stock market and crude oil ... [More »]

Banks and Builders Hit the Skids … Again!

by Mike Larson | Friday, May 23, 2008 at 7:30am

Bank of America, National City, and American International are all at 52-week lows. Countrywide Financial and Wachovia are almost there, too. Oh and those home builders? The ones Wall Street ... [More »]

The Giant Stealth Bear Market

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 7:30am

Last year, when the Dow was hovering near its all-time high of 14,198, I issued my forecast that the next big move in the stock market would be a sharp decline to 11,600. On January 22 of this year ... [More »]

The Alternative Energy Bargain

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 7:30am

All eyes are on oil as the price of crude trends higher and higher. But one of the rules of smart investing is to look at things others have ignored or written off, because you might find real bargains there ... [More »]

Your Pipeline to Profits: MLPs for Higher Yields!

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 3:00pm

As you know, I think stockholders deserve to get their fair share of a company's profits. And that's why I love investing in companies that not only make substantial distributions to their shareholders ... [More »]

How to Cash in on Chuppies

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:30am

Even though I'm the right age, I've never considered myself to be a yuppie. Even when I was young and dumb, I never drove a BMW ... bought a Rolex ... or belonged to a country club. But I know a ... [More »]

Gala Issue: How to Win the Epic Battle for Your Wealth

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, May 19, 2008 at 7:30am

Just when Wall Street was hoping for some relief from surging energy costs, crude oil prices surged more than $3 on Friday ... spiking to nearly $128 a barrel ... shattering all prior records ... [More »]

Major New Surge in China!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 7:30am

I'm home on this beautiful Florida morning, but my mind is on China. Despite the tragic earthquake, the overall economy is not being negatively impacted. Quite the contrary, a major new growth phase ... [More »]

How the Recession Will Affect the Dollar

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 7:30am

Too severe, or not too severe; that is the question. I'm talking about the U.S. recession that we're already in, about to be in, or hoping to avoid. At this point it depends a lot on how you approach the subject ... [More »]

Inflation Nation

by Mike Larson | Friday, May 16, 2008 at 7:30am

What's it going to take? What will it take to get the Federal Reserve to join the rest of us in Realityland when it comes to inflation? That's the question I keep asking myself day after day ... week after ... [More »]

Inside: Food Profits!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 7:30am

I'm long 5,000 bushels of corn in the futures market. I bought the contract at $6.22 (a bushel), near corn's record high price. Why? Because I'm expecting the price of corn to more than double in ... [More »]

3 Ways NOT to Lower Gas Prices

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7:30am

The price of gasoline is soaring — regular gas has hit an average $3.72 nationally according to the Energy Information Administration, and prices have already climbed well beyond $4 a gallon ... [More »]

A Great Way to Find Great Stocks!

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 3:00pm

There are thousands of stocks trading on U.S. exchanges right now. And there are thousands more trading on major foreign exchanges. So there are clearly lots of opportunities out there at any given time ... [More »]

Four Possible Takeover Candidates in China's Sights

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 7:30am

As I've told you before, I believe the #1 rule for making money in the next decade is to get long whatever the Chinese are buying. After all, China will need to consume an unprecedented amount of ... [More »]

The Prelude to Double-Digit Inflation

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:30am

Nearly all the pieces are now in place for inflation to strike with increasing speed and fury, catching Wall Street by surprise, throwing government policy into turmoil and, at the same time, opening up ... [More »]

Dollar out of the Doghouse?

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 7:30am

The dollar is gripping tightly to its two-week rally even though the fundamentals have changed very little. So what's behind the market's sentiment shift? Less-dovish rhetoric from the Fed? That could be ... [More »]

Your Latest Credit Market Road Map

by Mike Larson | Friday, May 9, 2008 at 7:30am

New developments in the credit and bond markets are happening fast and furiously. This week, I'm going to give you my latest take on the most significant news unfolding. I'll tell you what I'm seeing, why ... [More »]

The Only "Win-Win" Investment I know of …

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7:30am

Gold's precipitous tumble from its record-high of $1,038 set on March 17 down to the recent $850 level has lots of people asking, "Is gold's bull market over?" My answer: No! Not by a long shot ... [More »]

How to Get Cheap Gas

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 7:30am

With gasoline prices up 15 cents a gallon in the last two weeks — and about 63% in the last 18 months — American drivers are feeling a pinch at the pump. Consumers are demanding that ... [More »]

Three Lessons from the Wrigley Buyout

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 3:00pm

Last week, chewing gum powerhouse William Wrigley Jr. Co. made a major announcement — it was being acquired by privately-held Mars Inc. Even more interesting: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway ... [More »]

Your Essential Chinese Investing Toolbox

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 7:30am

If you read my Money and Markets column on a regular basis, you're probably interested in the lucrative investment opportunities that can be found in Asia and particularly China. One of the ... [More »]

3 Government Reports Spell Long-Term Trouble for the U.S. Dollar

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:30am

When a president tells you the economy's OK and wannabe presidents tell you it's a disaster ... or when Wall Street pundits change their story almost daily ... I can understand how it may be tough ... [More »]

Fed Decision Leaves Traders Chasing U.S. Dollar

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 7:30am

Michael Jordan was a phenomenal basketball player in the 1980's and 1990's. Many consider him the greatest of all time. And he's probably best remembered for winning championships and uncannily ... [More »]

Will the Fed Ever Learn?

by Mike Larson | Friday, May 2, 2008 at 7:30am

This week, I had the pleasure of taking my oldest daughter to her kindergarten orientation. It was the coolest thing to see Maya looking all around at the art classroom, the cafeteria, and the model rocket ... [More »]

Gains of up to 16% in just three weeks. What's next?!

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 7:30am

Just three weeks ago, in my April 10 Money and Markets column, I told you Chinese shares looked like a great bargain. I even titled my piece "Buy Like Crazy!" My reasoning ... First, China's stock market ... [More »]

Fed cuts again! Dollar doomed!

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 3:30pm

The Fed just cut interest rates by a quarter point, again! But this time it's trying to turn up the volume a bit on its anti-inflation rhetoric — trying to send the message that it "really means it." Baloney ... [More »]

Seven Looming Crises: How to Protect Your Portfolio

by Sean Brodrick | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 7:30am

Many of the investment trends I talk about tend to play out over an extended period of time — for example, the long-term price gains in food and energy. But I see at least seven different crises that could ... [More »]

How to Give Children Financial Independence

by Nilus Mattive | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 3:00pm

My daughter is only 10 months old, but my wife and I are already anticipating the day she comes asking us for money to buy the latest designer handbag. Disha is making a list of her favorite stores ... [More »]

Chinese Stock Market Comes Roaring Back!

by Tony Sagami | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 7:30am

Last week, I wrote about Chinese stocks being grossly oversold and pounded the table, urging you to take advantage of that profitable anomaly by being an aggressive buyer. I sure hope you listened ... [More »]

The Great Bond Insurance Cover-Up

by Martin D. Weiss Ph.D. | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 7:30am

Our nation's largest bond insurers are collapsing as we speak, but Wall Street's leading rating agencies are covering it up while regulators look the other way. Just last week, Ambac Financial Group ... [More »]

How Tuesday’s FOMC Meeting Will Impact U.S. Dollar

by Jack Crooks | Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 7:30am

Given the way things stand, I’d say a rate cut of 25 basis points or fewer likely won’t kick off an extended dollar decline. And if the Fed does opt out of rate cuts this time around, it would be a huge departure from expectations leading up to the decisi [More »]

Bonds finally ready to crack?

by Mike Larson | Friday, April 25, 2008 at 7:30am

I think this could be the start of a large move upward in interest rates. And I’m not the only one who is starting to sit up and take notice. Remember Bill Gross? The Pimco Total Return Fund, guided by the legendary bond investor, recently reported a pos [More »]

The Five Golden Rules of Profitable Trading

by Larry Edelson | Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 7:30am

For a good, general exit strategy, always use a protective sell stop that starts at a 2% loss level (per Larry’s Rule #2 above to limit initial risk to 2%), and always move the stop in favor of your position to reduce risk of loss, or risk of a setback in [More »]

Sean Brodrick - Oil Tops $119! What's Next …

U.S. Wed 5/23/12, 5:30pm
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NASDAQ	2,850	+11.0

S&P 500	1,319	+2.2


Europe Wed 5/23/12, 11:57am
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FTSE 100	5,266	-136.9

CAC 40	3,003	-80.8

DAX	6,286	-149.8


Asia Thu 5/24/12, 10:55pm
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HANG SENG	18,689	-96.7

NIKKEI 225	8,532	-24.6

CSI 300	2,616	-0.4