Monthly Archives: June 2008
Many Investors Suffer From Illusions Of Validity
As an investor, we are often guilty of being over-confident in our own abilities. Especially when we have some financial education, knowledge or training, we become complacent. Continue reading
Filed under Stocks
Oil Movement Still A Major Concern For Stock Market
One major reason for the gloom is because of a drastic drop of 496 points in the Baltic Dry Index – a shipping index that monitors transportation costs of raw materials. Continue reading
More Singaporeans Turn To Gambling As Investments
In the recent survey of 2,300 Singaporeans conducted by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, it was found that 60 per cent among those earning under $1,000 gambled, up from 50 per cent in 2005. Three-quarters of respondents … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Entertainment, Stocks, gambling
Hungry Bears To Take A Break
Just when you think oil has taken a beating, it surged back to the fore but before the ink has dried, it beat a hasty retreat again the very next day. Continue reading
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Hedge Fund Fees Will Make You Poorer?
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and Protégé Partners LLC, a New York City firm that runs funds of hedge funds have made a bet. Continue reading
Filed under Hedge Funds
Why Short-Term Investing Is Good?
In a volatile stock market, there are merits in taking on a short-term investment approach because all stocks, regardless of their underlying fundamentals, can plummet. Continue reading
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Dow Jones Rally Will Lift Local Stocks
After Wall Street’s deplorable results last Friday, the question for ST Index today is how much collateral damage we will be seeing. An oversold rebound is in order here. Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Oil, Properties, Stocks
Can We Profit By Buying Stocks On Dividends?
Some investors attempt to buy stocks “on dividends.” It is easy, just identify the stocks about to issue dividends and then sell it shortly after the ex-dividend date. Continue reading
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