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  • NHL Trade Rumors: Breaking Down the Latest Buffalo Sabres Trade Rumors Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:45PMAfter the early portion of the offseason that saw the Buffalo Sabres acquire Robyn Regehr, Christian Ehrhoff and Ville Leino by means of trade or free agency, it stands to reason that the Sabres are essentially happy with their team heading into next season. When you look deeper into Buffalo’s situation with regards to restricted free agents and the salary cap, however, there could still be some ...
  • S&P 1,300 - Time to Buy or Sell? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:29PMThe S&P is flirting with support at 1,300. Is now the time to buy or go short?
  • Dacha Reports Assets of C$1.84 Per Share With Inventory Valued at US$140.3 Million as of July 15, 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:14PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 18, 2011) - Dacha Strategic Metals Inc.(" Dacha " or the " Company ") (TSX VENTURE:DSM)(OTCQX:DCHAF) is pleased to announce the continued appreciation of its Rare Earth metals inventory. As of July 15, 2011, the estimated value of its metals inventory was US$140.3 million , or C$133.9 million , an increase of C$7.0 million , or 5.5% , from the estimated value ...
  • Francis Chou: Investing in Debt Securities Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:50PMBy gurufocus. In aggregate, over the years, our returns for the family of Chou Funds from investment grade and non-investment grade debt securities have been satisfactory. Read more » »
  • Gold and Silver Report - " Voodoonomics " Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:28PMThe new trading week commenced with -what else- additional gains in already overheated metals markets. Falling oil and rising dollar values had little impact on opening bids in gold and
  • Rockies Talking With Yankees and Others Regarding Ubaldo Jimenez Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:10PMThe Yankees and Rockies have been discussing Ubaldo Jimenez, but Colorado is asking for a ton.
  • Why Matt Yglesias and Felix Salmon are Wrong About A Legal Way to Circumvent the Debt Ceiling Impasse Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:46PMWell, the debt limit crisis is upon us. Treasury Secretary Geithner says the US Government will not be able to meet all its obligations on August 3, unless the debt ceiling is increased by Congress. The Secretary says he is out of moves to extend this date. I don't think that's true. I think he can use proof platinum coin seigniorage to supply all the money needed to spend Congressional ...
  • Voodoonomics Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:04PMThe new trading week commenced with – what else – additional gains in already overheated metals markets. Falling oil and rising dollar values had little impact on opening bids in gold and the rest of the precious metals’ complex.
  • Consumer is Alive and Kicking Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:51PMDespite personal debt and credit issues, discretionary spending charges retail earnings and stocks.
  • Lavendon Group PLC - Interim Management Statement Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:40AMLavendon Group PLC - Interim Management Statement
  • Gold hits record high on U.S., Europe debt worries Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:30AMSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Spot gold touched a record high on Monday, on track for its longest winning run in at least four decades, reflecting persistent worries about the euro zone debt crisis and a growing threat of a U.S. government default.
  • Politics live blog - Thursday 14 July 2011 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:26PMRolling coverage of all the day's political developments as they happen. 8.23am: The interview is over. As expected, Nick Clegg did make the "I told you so" point but, given that the main interest today is likely to be whether or not Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks agree to give evidence to the culture committee, the key point was probably what he had to say about this. • Clegg ...
  • Gold hits record high, cracks $US1600 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:12PMBullion buoyed by US, Europe debt concerns. 18 Jul 2011 5:16 PM
  • Santos puts its foot on the gas Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:27PMThe timing of Santos' Eastern Star Gas bid is right. It will lock up control before the target’s development complicates a move, but at a moment when ESG's resources are looking far more valuable. 18 Jul 2011 12:12 PM
  • Gold hits record high on debt default fears Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:27PMSpot gold touched a record high, on track for an eleventh straight day of gains, reflecting persistent worries about the euro zone debt crisis spreading and a growing threat of a US government default.
  • 20 Rookies Who Will Make an Immediate Impact Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:15PMThe NFL rookie class of 2011 will be remembered for a number of things, from dramatic trades, quarterback reaches and, of course, the labor lockout. However, we want to know which rookies will have the talent and conviction to make immediate impacts for their teams this year, overcoming the adversity of being locked out of OTAs and mini-camps in the process. We want to establish the 20 rookies ...
  • Opportunity in India Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:00AMIndian stocks took a beating earlier this year when a massive corruption probe battered markets, but plenty of opportunities remain for Canadians seeking to profit from Indian equities
  • PSE, PDEx merger backed Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:51AMCEBU CITY -- The merger of the bond and stock markets would benefit investors by consolidating accounts and providing more accuracy in pricing assets, said Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Gov. Amando M. Tetangco Jr., adding his name to the list of supporters of the idea.
  • Smerconish: Keys just can't replace cursive Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:20PMSmerconish: Keys just can't replace cursive
  • COMING WEEK PART 1: EU PIIGS PLAN BACKFIRING, CONTAGION NEARS Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:29PMAs acceptance of at least a partial Greek default grows among EU leaders, all PIIGS bond rates have been spiking over the past week to reflect increased risk premium now that the assumed EU put is gone.
  • Philadelphia Eagles: Philosophy for Free Agency Under Andy Reid Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:14PMWhat the Eagles might, could, should and will do in free agency is a subject that has been discussed to death this offseason.  We've had ample time during Lockout Hell to beat the proverbial dead horse. Again. Again. And again. The Eagles are always good for surprises when it comes to making personnel moves so there will certainly be a move or two that comes out of left field.  The only two ...
  • We should have listened to Zhu Min years ago don’t ignore him now Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:11PMThe “twin pillars” of the world economy continue to totter. Global investors, politicians and the financially-literate general public are wringing their hands about two previously “unthinkable” disasters ...
  • Nortel Pensioners Slammed Again? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:07AMVia Pension Pulse . Michael Lewis of the Toronto Star reports, Nortel pensioners slammed with pension cuts, claw backs : Days after a patent sale generated $4.5 billion (U.S.) for creditors of insolvent Nortel Networks, its retirees are facing a huge cut in pension income, along with a clawback of benefits paid out over the past 10 months.   “This is hitting our family very hard,” said Jayne ...
  • St. Louis Blues: Are They Legit Playoff Contenders After Free Agent Signings? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:44AMTwo years ago the St. Louis Blues were a team to watch out for. They were young, talented, and had just come off a successful season, in which they moved up eight spots in the Western Conference standings to sixth place. It seemed as though this was only the beginning for a team filled with young forwards who were only getting better and the playoffs would be an annual event. But sometimes ...
  • Looking at the Boston Red Sox's Biggest Needs Before the Trade Deadline Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:44PMThe Red Sox are currently 20 games over .500, and are in first place in their division.  In recent history, the AL East has been the best division in baseball, and this year is no different.  Theo Epstein will carefully look at Boston's needs and then make the appropriate upgrades to make sure his team wins the division.  The Red Sox won't be the only team looking to add players though.  Tampa ...
  • Keys not the right replacement for cursive Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:18PMI didn't yet know what a font was but I do recall that learning how to write in cursive was a big deal, the sort...
  • Weekly Gold and Silver Report Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:28PMThis Week Produces Another All-Time High.... This week the Gold covered another vast $52.80 range As the Global economic data forced investors and traders to choose Gold as
  • Yankees Trade Rumors: Ubaldo Jiminez? Highly Unlikely Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:08PMAs the trade market shakes out over the next couple of weeks, will the New York Yankees be in the market for a front-line starting pitcher? They might like to be, but that market is very, very thin. And, it appears to have gotten even thinner as the Colorado Rockies are saying right-hander Ubaldo Jimiez is not being shopped . The Denver Post says Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd has "no mandate to move ...
  • Dexion Trading Ltd - June Net Asset Value Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:25AMDexion Trading Ltd - June Net Asset Value
  • Pabrai 2010 Annual Meeting Transcript - Net-Nets and Berkshire's Put Options Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:20AMBy CanadianValue. At the 2010 Pabrai Funds annual meeting Monish was asked a couple of interesting questions. One was about investing in net-nets vs. high quality companies. The other concerned Berkshire's ( BRK.A )( BRK.B ) long dated stock market put options that Buffett sold. Read more » »
  • Susan Reinhardt describes the plethora of thrift shops and consignment stores in South Asheville Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:36AMKate Muir and her son Quinn shop at Lulu's consignment shop on Hendersonville Road in Fletcher a while back. The shop is one of many resale stores that continues to thrive in South Asheville and beyond.
  • Structured Products Awards 2010-11 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:04PMWe reveal the house and product winners of our annual Structured Products Awards for 2010-2011.
  • Daily Gold and Silver Report Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:28PMGold Settles $3.80 Higher ... ($1589.30)... Today's Gold session produced another all-time high as the continued uncertainty everywhere has traders and investors flocking
  • Gold Seeker Closing Report: Gold and Silver Gain Again Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:21PMGold climbed to a new record high of $1594.30 in London before it fell back off in early New York trade and saw a slight loss near $1580 around 11AM EST, but it then rallied back higher in the last two and half hours of trade and ended with a gain of 0.29%. Silver climbed to as high as $39.353 in London before it also fell back off a bit in New York, but it still ended with a gain of 1.52%.
  • Despite Today's Slump, Strategist Remains Cautiously Bullish on Starwood Hotels & Resorts Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:12AMThe shares of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (HOT - 55.20) have bucked the broad-market trend higher this morning, with the stock backpedaling in sympathy with sector peer Marriott International (MAR)...( Read More )
  • The Energy Report Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:28AMCommodity Bulls Rejoice! QE 3D may be coming soon to a screen to you! Your friends at the Fed seem to be unhappy with the commodity markets returns so why not raise the stakes and juice
  • In-house moves may be White Sox's best option Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:20AMIn-house moves may be White Sox's best option
  • Philadelphia Phillies: 10 Moves They Could Make as Buyers or Sellers This July Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:44AMNow that the All-Star Break has ended, there is one big thing left to watch for in baseball in July: trades. Since Ruben Amaro, Jr. has taken over as Phillies general manager following the team's World Series championship in 2008, he has been the backbone behind many of the team's big splashes near the July 31 trade deadline. In 2009, he traded minor league prospects Lou Marson, Carlos Carrasco ...
  • Netflix Customers Not Happy with Price Increase Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:14AMNetflix's announcement Tuesday of plans to raise prices immediately for new users and soon for existing members has social-media outlets teeming with blowback and thousands of customers threatening to quit the movie rental service.
  • Update on the latest in sports: Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:14AMNFL-LABOR
  • Aberdeen Reports Shareholders' Equity of $1.51 Per Share and First Quarter Financial Results Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:00AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 07/14/11) - ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL INC. ("Aberdeen", or the "Company") (TSX: AAB - News ) is pleased to announce that it has released its financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2012, ending April 30, 2011. For more information please see the Company's quarterly financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") posted on www.sedar ...
  • Kaeppel's Corner: Crude Oil - Look Out Above? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:23AMFirst off let me say that I am a little concerned with what I am going to be writing about in this article. Here is the problem. If you went out and asked 100 people if they think gasoline (i.e., crude oil) prices will be higher or lower six months from now, my guess is that the net result (at least where I come from) would be 102 votes for higher (Note: that breaks down to 108 votes for higher ...
  • Wednesday Value Overview Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:20PMBy Steven Kiel. Stocks started the day flying high, and trimmed much of those gains by the end. After the close Moody's ( MCO ) warned that it may downgrade the U.S. It seems clear that they will if an agreement isn't reached. Futures are down big. In response to that, I link to more QE3 talk, potential options on how to play the impasse, a look at the News Corp ( NWS ) scandal, and a coming ...
  • Texas-Arlington expected to join WAC Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:22PMARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas-Arlington is expected to become the next member of the Western Athletic Conference. A vote by the board of the regents for the University of Texas system is scheduled for Thursday.
  • The Secret Cost of Your 401(k) Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:06PMThink it's free? Think again.
  • My husband and I are trapped in a no-nookie zone Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:39PMHow does a stay-at-home mom of little ones get her lady mojo back? Maybe it’s best to just ride out the dry spell
  • Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Google, Baidu, Motorola Mobility and Apple Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:50AMZacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Google, Baidu, Motorola Mobility and Apple
  • Gold Is Our Defense Against the Fiat Currency Graveyard Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:21AM“The rule of law has basically been thrown out the window. Money printing is the order of the day. And when politicians take control of central banks, which they have done in the United States and they are also doing in Europe, that basically destroys the currency.
  • Wall Street's Wednesday Lunch Options Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:38AMTuesdays fearful lack of support sees bulls reverse course following a headline rescue from China and BullnankeSpeak. As of 11:05 ET the SP-500 ( SPY ) is up 1.15%, back above that closely-played 50SMA and confirming the mad moneys Buy, Buy, Buy! regularly scheduled program from an oversold condition. A new trading day has brought about a more optimistic outlook and further confirmation the ...
  • Nominal Record Gold Highs in USD, GBP & EUR Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:04AMGold for immediate delivery rose to new record nominal highs of 987.58 British pounds and 1575.18 US dollars in London this morning. New record nominal highs were seen for gold in euros (1,123.50 euros per ounce), pounds and dollars yesterday.