5 Weekend Thoughts: PIIGS, Oil, and Apple Stock
By Alex Salomon
Another week punctuated by my increasingly random thoughts! But come on, it's always fun! This weeks thoughts range from more European political and...
4 Key Questions on China’s Transition to a Consumer Economy
By Joshua Schroeder
Recently there has been a lot of focus on near term fears of an economic hard landing in China. Talking heads continue to...
5 Weekend Thoughts: The Market Rally, European Hope, and the PFGBest Disaster
By Alex Salomon
The week's thoughts delivered right to your internet doorstep... well, not exactly, but enjoy!!
1. The markets slowly drifted down all week before...
Summer Market Report and Economic Update
By Greg Naylor
June was an eventful month, as the Supreme Court upheld Obamacare, Euro-zone members announced movement toward greater unity, and oil markets experienced...
5 Weekend Thoughts: A Random Walk Through This Week’s News
Last week, I mentioned how the slower week of July 4th should be enjoyed, if possible, with welcoming rest, fun, friendship and family. It's...
SCOTUS Decision on Obamacare Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be
By Jeff Voudrie
The SCOTUS decision on The Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") made for big news and headlines but depending upon your read and political angle,...
America is Still the Land of Business Opportunity
Earlier this week, I awoke to an email from a Costa Rican friend of mine who works for a large broker/investment bank in institutional...
5 Weekend Thoughts: Russian Oil, the European Summit, and a Crisis of Accountability
By Alex Salomon
What a week!! I have to admit that I am somewhat relieved that it is over: time to gear up for a fun-filled...
5 Weekend Thoughts: Stock Valuations, Rating Agencies, and Social Media
By Alex Salomon
1. Whether you invest for the long haul, for retirement or big plans or putting kids through college; or trade actively; and even...
5 Weekend Thoughts: Bad Jokes, Euro Bonds, and Happy Father’s Day
By Alex Salomon
1. A bit of humor to start... I heard from an extremely reliable source, a friend of an acquaintance's of my third cousin's...